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Have you ever heard of speed dating? It’s an opportunity for people to quickly meet a large number of people to potentially date. Attendees are paired with each person attending the session for two minutes. At the end of the two minutes, the people move to their next partner. You can also use this concept as an effective speed meeting icebreaker. The goal? Attendees meet a large number of people in a short period of time, The goal, of course, in speed dating, is to find one or more people with whom you’d like to spend more time on an actual date....

The veterinary technician career path is a popular and high profile option that has shown extremely rapid growth in recent years. There are many different specialties that a vet tech can pursue after completing their basic education, but achieving that vet tech degree can be a costly endeavor—whether the student chooses to attend traditional courses or to use distance learning programs. There are several available scholarship options that can help defray the cost of attendance....

So you’ve recorded enough songs to make an album - congratulations! Now you have to decide whether you want to distribute your music digitally or make hard-copy CDs or even vinyl albums. While CDs are not the dominant medium for music distribution that they once were, some listeners still prefer them.It’s up to individual musicians to determine whether their fans are more likely to want a hard copy of the album, and since there are some significant costs involved, creating CDs doesn’t make sense for everyone....

By 2050, the world’s population is expected to grow to 9.7 billion people, and feeding it will be a huge challenge. Due to industrial development and urbanization, we are losing arable lands every day. In 2015, scientists reported that the Earth had lost a third of its arable lands over the previous 40 years. We don’t know how much more we are going to lose in the next 40 years. Increasing food demand due to a growing population along with ever decreasing arable lands poses one of the greatest challenges facing us....

As a paralegal, you’ve got an inside view of legal practice. At some point, it’s natural to wonder whether you’d be better off as a lawyer. After all, you’ve got a lot more on-the-ground experience than incoming associates, many of whom have never set foot in a courtroom or seen a set of M&A documents. Couldn’t you apply what you’ve learned to move up the ranks as a lawyer? Before you make the big move, here are a few things to consider....

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Employees’ work schedules vary from full-time to part-time to job shares. All work schedules have one thing in common; the employee is doing work required by an employer. Today’s employers understand that flexibility is what employees require in their work schedules. If they don’t, employers should beware. You’ll lose your best employees to an employer who understands that flexibility in work schedules is the upcoming employees’ number one most desired employment perk....

Question: What kinds of goods and services are GST/HST exempt or zero-rated in Canada? Answer: If your Canadian business needs to charge GST/HST, you need to know the difference between GST/HST zero-rated and GST/HST exempt goods and services. (Not all Canadian businesses must charge GST/HST; find out if yours does.) There is no difference between GST/HST zero-rated and exempt goods and services from the point of view of the customer; in neither case does he or she get charged GST/HST....

Your distribution channel is the series of businesses, sellers, or other intermediaries your products must go through to reach your final consumers. Depending on your business and your products, this series can include wholesalers, brick and mortar retailers, online marketplaces, or shipping companies that take your products directly to consumers. Choosing the right distribution channel is a pivotal decision for your business. What you choose determines how your products are handled, the speed in which they are delivered, and how successful you are at getting your goods into the hands of consumers....

What’s the best way to send a message directly to the head of Starbucks Coffee stores when you want to get through with a complaint, a compliment, or an idea? Customers, investors, and employees of Starbucks very often have something they’d like to say about the company or their experiences in Starbucks stores. They want to know that their message—either positive or negative—has reached the chief executive officer without getting lost in corporate red tape....

You may be able to start a small business to fulfill a need for a larger business that is looking to outsource. In a recession, large companies look to cut costs in every area, and in growing economies, businesses may look to outsource new initiatives or help manage overflows. Regardless, outsourcing is a popular way for large businesses to manage workflows and costs more efficiently. When Americans think of outsourcing, we tend to think of large companies outsourcing to other countries....

Are you applying for an arts-related position? A cover letter is an important piece of the on-paper first impression you’ll give a potential employer. More importantly, it can provide a space to highlight details of your experience and special skills that might not be included in your resume. What you include in your cover letter will be dependent on the open position and your unique background. For instance, if you’re up for a position in the arts, such as a studio assistant, your cover letter should include information relevant to the position, which may include anything from organizational skills to your canvas-stretching know-how....

Camp jobs can be a great way for college students to earn some extra cash during summer vacation, especially if you’re good with children and love being outdoors. During the school year, a position as a Resident Assistant may help cover your tuition costs and give you a steady paycheck while completing your degree. Whether you’re applying for a summer job at a camp or for an RA job at a college, you can grab your reader’s attention with your cover letter by highlighting the relevant qualifications and areas of expertise you’ve gained during your high school and college years....

The office the reader works in will be moving from a 38.75 workweek to a 40-hour workweek. The current thinking is that salaries will remain the same and not be adjusted after the employee hours are increased. This doesn’t affect exempt employees so much (most work over 40 hours anyway) but does mean a pay cut for all full-time non-exempt employees; with no salary change and additional hours required, the hourly rate will be cut by just over 3 percent with no extra pay....

Many nonprofits count on fees from client services as part of their annual income. It is a common misperception that all nonprofits get all their revenue from donations. In 2015, according to the Urban Institute, nearly half of the total revenue for public charities came from fees for services and goods. That is, nonprofits commonly sell things or services to help support their missions. The amount of revenue that nonprofits receive in this way varies widely....

Many people view a career in auto sales as a job filled with long hours and the need to employ hard closing techniques. However, a career in auto sales can be very rewarding. Those who are successful in auto sales understand that their success is not dependent upon the brand of car that they sell. Success is based upon their ability to build rapport with their customers. The days of fast-talking, hard-closing sales professionals is over and have been replaced by the need for professionalism, courtesy, and service....

The eBay marketplace has very few barriers to entry, so most new sellers just jump in and start listing. While eBay makes this possible, it is wise to step back, read the eBay policies, and understand what can cause account restrictions and suspensions. eBay doesn’t buy “I didn’t know better” as an excuse when a rule is violated. Make sure you understand these basic rules before starting to sell on eBay....

The growing social media scene has given small business owners yet another way to promote their businesses online for relatively little investment. In fact, time is the most significant cost when it comes to social media. Since most small business owners are busy running all aspects of their businesses, they do not have much extra time to spend on social media. This is why it is so important to create a marketing plan, set goals for your social media activity, and learn as much as you can about each network you plan to participate in so you can reduce the learning curve and avoid wasting time....

Short tasks site is a way to earn money from home, but like anything, there are pros and cons to these crowdsourced earning opportunities. Find out what you need to know about short tasks before you start, then dive in and sign-up to give some of the top short task sites a try. Short tasks site is a way to earn money from home, but like anything, there are pros and cons to these crowdsourced earning opportunities....

OOMF stands for “One Of My Followers” or “One Of My Friends.” At first glance, this acronym almost suggests some kind of noise you’d make if you bumped into something, landed after jumping or falling, or used your strength to push something. That might be true in everyday, face-to-face language, but on Twitter, it’s a different story. What OOMF Means OOMF refers to a user who’s following you on the social network Twitter without revealing their identity....