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Firms use business metrics to measure performance over time and monitor their progress toward achieving key goals. Learn more about the kinds of data and information organizations gather when tracking their performance. What Are Business Metrics? Business metrics are measures that are used to gauge a firm’s performance. Financial metrics are drawn from accounting measures to help management, shareholders, and key stakeholders assess an organization’s overall financial health at a specific point in time as well as monitor the improvement or decline in health over a period....

Dr. Seuss, the pen name of Theodor Geisel, is the author of numerous classic children’s books such as “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” “The Lorax” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Dr. Seuss’ books are special because of his unique style of rhyming, often with made-up words, and fascinating cartoon characters. Children who struggle with reading, or aren’t interested in reading, find themselves deeply engrossed in a Dr....

Knowing how to communicate effectively is a minimum requirement in sales. If you can’t talk with people and get them to open up and share information with you, you’re going to struggle to sell them anything. Assess your communication skills in the following areas to see where you’re excelling and where you need a bit more work. Giving a Prepared Speech Morsa Images/DigitalVision/Getty Images Delivering a pre-written presentation effectively is a necessary part of the sales process....

Data entry online looks like an easy way to get started working at home; and to some degree, this is true. There are fewer barriers in terms of skills and education needed for those seeking work in this area. Companies are more concerned about you being able to perform the necessary tasks and being reliable than they are about what’s on your resume. They prefer to incentivize the work instead, so if you are not fast enough and reliable, you will simply not make much money....

A “knockdown shot” is a type of golf shot in which the golfer induces a lower trajectory for the flight of the golf ball. The ball, in other words, doesn’t get as high in the air with a knockdown shot as it does with the golfer’s typical swing. “Knockdown shot” is essentially another term for “punch shot” — recreational golfers can think of the terms as interchangeable. The most common reasons for playing a knockdown shot are to keep the ball lower when hitting into a strong wind (or crosswind), or to keep the ball lower in order to fly it under some obstacle such as tree branches....

The electronic devices that surround you on a daily basis are built with many components that contain precious metals of gold, silver, copper, and palladium. From cell phones to modems and computers, old electronics are finding a new lease on life in the electronics recycling marketplace. The Importance of Electronics Recycling Electronics recycling is critical in diverting solid waste and supporting zero landfill initiatives. Also highly significant, electronics recycling helps eliminate toxic scrap....

Making the decision to leave your position can be a very stressful time for many employees. To lessen the stress and to leave professionally, a resignation letter is often written and submitted. Not only can resignation letters solidify your decision to leave by providing more clarity about your reasons for leaving, but may also provide valuable information to your soon-to-be ex-employer. A well-written resignation should only be submitted after a few factors have been considered and possibly included in your letter....

A puma is more than a sleek feline predator. It’s also a slang term for a woman’s dating life and, more specifically, the age of the partner she seeks. There are definitely some ageist and sexist connotations to the term, so let’s take a look at what it’s been used to refer to and how it’s evolved over time. Meaning of Puma in the United States In the United States, “puma” has been used as slang for a cougar minus ten years; she is defined as a woman in her 30s who prefers dating younger men....

How much it costs to incorporate in Canada depends on what kind of business incorporation you choose and where you are incorporating. You may choose to incorporate your business federally or in a particular province or territory depending on whether or not you plan to operate nationwide. Federal Incorporation The fee to file articles of incorporation federally is $200, as of 2019, if filed online through Corporations Canada’s online Filing Centre and $250 if filed through other means....

For eBay sellers, good search placement has always been one of the key differences between success and failure. Because eBay’s marketplace is highly search-oriented, sellers that get great search placement—meaning an appearance on the first page or two of results—move product. Sellers that don’t get great search placement struggle to survive. Years ago, this was almost entirely a simple, transparent process. Search results were based on the presence of keywords in listing titles; shoppers could sort listings in just a few ways....

There are no fouls for using cheats in NBA 2K12 on Xbox 360. Learn how to earn every achievement and unlock secrets using cheat codes. The following NBA 2K12 cheats are for the Xbox 360, but some may also work in versions for other platforms. NBA 2K12 Cheat Codes for Xbox 360 Select Features from the main menu, then select Codes to enter cheats. Code Cheat payrespect Unlock ABA Ball....

01 of 22 2004 Pacific Alliance Championships (Alicia Sacramone Photo Gallery) Alicia Sacramone on floor at the 2004 Pacific Alliance Championships. © Jeff Gross / Getty Images Alicia Sacramone Quinn was a 10-time world medalist, and was captain of the 2007 and 2011 world teams that won gold. She won a silver medal with the team in Beijing 2008. Sacramone was named to the USA team for the Pacific Alliance Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii, her first major international competitor as a senior....

When planning the food and beverage for any event, it’s important to consider the not-so-obvious items to help ensure a successful program and a delicious meal. Catered events are often known to provide sub-par food at best and inedible food at worst. Don’t fall victim to less-than-stellar event food. The following nine steps to catering coordination and menu planning will ensure that your event stands out among the typical catered event meals....

Babies are born cute because that is God’s way of protecting them from harm. Their angelic faces can steal the heart of everyone they meet. Whether you are expecting a child soon or are already the parent of a newborn, here are some beautiful baby sayings and a few truisms that should certainly make you smile and nod your head in agreement. Baby Sayings Quotes Don Herold: Babies are such a nice way to start people....

Description: Enter Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters’ 50th Anniversary Calendar Giveaway and you could win a Polaris Ranger vehicle plus a trailer, a prize worth nearly $35,000. Plus, monthly winners will receive outdoor ear prizes worth up to $3,400. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

Sent out any sales letters or emails lately? Direct mail is still a very powerful marketing method—as much as five times as effective as email marketing—and sales letters are one of your best direct mail tools. But before you get to see how effective sales letters are, you have to write one. Here’s how to write a sales letter that will wow your readers and persuade them to buy your product or service....

It’s always a good idea to say thank you when someone lends you a hand at work or helps you with your job search. Not only will you be expressing your gratitude, but it’ll also help you maintain a strong professional relationship with that person. During our everyday lives, reading a few words of thanks and appreciation can make a big difference in someone’s day. Everyone likes to know that they are appreciated, and it’s quick and easy to say thank you....

Differentiating between dress codes that recommend various types of business attire for the office is confusing. Online and in company dress codes, the range of business attire options described vary considerably. For example, some business casual dress codes recommend that employees wear suit coats or jackets to work. Others allow jeans as everyday business attire. Some say that they prefer super casual business attire but prohibit shirts with no collars. With the range of recommendations available, is it any wonder that employees have trouble knowing what is appropriate to wear to work?...

In real estate, brokers will often create an unofficial assessment of the market price of a property based on their expertise known as a broker price opinion (BPO). BPOs can be based on either the exterior—drive-by—or the interior of the structure. This document should be completed by a licensed agent, broker or appraiser. Parts of the Interior BPO We can begin by stating that all the requirements of a drive-by BPO would also be a part of an Internal BPO....

Back-to-school shopping in July? Tropical resort wear in December? Say it with us: fashion can be confusing. That being said, there’s a method to the madness, and while seeing swimsuits in January may seem odd, it’s based on a fairly consistent retail calendar. Surprisingly, the retail cycle is pretty predictable, which works in your favor if you’re a fashionista (hi, that’s us). If you want to be the first to nab the season’s hottest trends, knowing when to expect the clothing season to turn over is key....