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Think about having to keep track of every play of every song all the time. That is precisely the task faced by performance rights royalty collection societies like BMI and ASCAP. Their responsibility is to know exactly which of their members’ songs are being played and where so that they can accurately distribute royalties to publishers and songwriters. The job itself is herculean, but the groups do have methods to manage the mammoth undertaking....

Affiliate marketing is often termed as one of the best online marketing programs that are available to small businesses. Why? There is no risk when it comes to affiliate marketing; you only pay after the results are delivered. Using an affiliate marketing program, you agree to pay your affiliate partners a referral fee for each lead or sale that is generated. Affiliate marketing is often referred to as partnership marketing because you are partnering with others to help sell your products and/or services....

What to Know With any keyboard layout, use the key in the same location as the tilde key (~) on U.S. keyboards to display the cheat console.Some keyboard layouts do not work with cheats that require the tilde key, so you need to add one manually.In Windows, go to Language settings > [language] > Options > Add a keyboard. Choose a layout that includes the tilde key (~). Most cheat codes for computer games require players to press a certain key to display the cheat console, but some keys don’t work as expected if you don’t use a standard U....

Accounting transactions can get entered incorrectly into an accounting system, or perhaps a transaction should have been split into two different general ledger accounts, for example. Either way, when this happens you have to make changes to your original transaction after it’s been recorded, and you can do this easily in QuickBooks accounting software by making a journal entry. You can make journal entries in QuickBooks to adjust or correct transactions and post entries that cannot be performed in other ways, such as adjustments to profit or loss....

What do parents want from work? There’s no one answer to that question. Some parents prioritize flexible schedules, while others are more intent on weekends completely free from any work, including email. But one thing nearly every parent desires is a family-friendly workplace. How to Tell If a Job Posting Is Family-Friendly How can you discover if a workplace will provide the work-life balance you need for yourself and your family before you take a job?...

Whereas the fuel consumption display (FCD) gauge expresses average fuel usage over a distance, the instant fuel consumption or instant fuel economy display gauge presents a vehicle’s fuel consumption instantly, as it is used. As the vehicle moves along, sensors continuously detect fuel flow rate, throttle position, engine speed and manifold pressure. Meanwhile, the onboard computer calculates results and displays them as miles per gallon or kilometers per liter, in real time, to the driver....

“Today many American corporations spend a great deal of money and time trying to increase the originality of their employees, hoping thereby to get a competitive edge in the marketplace. But such programs make no difference unless management also learns to recognize the valuable ideas among the many novel ones, and then finds ways of implementing them.” –Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi “There are two things people want more than sex and money – recognition and praise....

When a colleague or business associate lands a new job or gets a promotion, it is important to acknowledge this milestone by sending a note wishing them continued success. It’s a nice gesture you’d appreciate if you were changing jobs, and you never know when a former employee or colleague may be a colleague or client again in the future. It’s also a good way to stay connected with former coworkers and business contacts....

The GST/HST your small business collects on sales needs to be remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency (minus the Input Tax Credits (ITCs) you receive credit for on your GST/HST return). Even when you use GST Netfile to file your GST/HST return online if the result of your filing is a balance owing, you’ll still have to pay the GST/HST your small business owes in one of these four ways: How to Pay GST/HST Your Small Business Owes...

The Sims 2 is a strategic life simulation game from publisher Electronic Arts. It first came out on PC in 2004 but was later ported to other platforms, including the original Xbox. Like its predecessor, you’ll manage the daily lives and relationships of digital characters called sims. If you’re looking for help, here’s a list of cheat codes you can use in-game. Electronic Arts The Sims 2 Xbox Cheat Codes...

Description: If you could use some extra money, enter TLC’s Summer of Love $10K Giveaway. With a bit of luck, you could take home a $10,000 cash prize. 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....

For introverts, loners, and the shy, networking can feel firmly outside of their comfort zone. Still, networking is an important career and job search move: it’s through contacts and connections that many interviews are scheduled, and jobs earned. If the idea of a networking event makes you shudder, here are some tips that will help it go smoother. Who knows: you might even discover that some networking events are not so bad....

The big mystery and main reason to keep playing Virtual Villagers is to solve the 16 puzzles. What happens after you solve the 16 puzzles? The last puzzle you’ll probably solve is moving the boulder from the cave. During the game, you may see eyes peaking out over the top. The logical assumption would be we got to see what was in the cave. However, the joke is on us this time....

Being married can be a wonderful thing, but when you spend copious amounts of time with a single human being, you’re bound to run into a few road blocks. Whether it’s how low (or how high) to keep the thermometer in the house or the endless debate about what to have for dinner, most people who’ve been married for any period of time have come to embrace the humorous side of their union....

When the Coca-Cola Company was named “Marketer of the Year” by AdAge in 2011, the flagship brand was 125 years old, but even today, the company is not too old to learn. Coke’s marketing strategies have produced some volatility over the long-haul, but part of that is due to the willingness of Coke to innovate. Apparently, the marketing overhaul has worked. According to Natalie Zmuda of AdAge, Coca-Cola’s marketing focus changed in 2007 when Mr....

Email marketing services are all the rage for internet marketers. The catchphrase “build your list” has been a blog and article topic for years. The philosophy is to build a list of quality subscribers, who are interested in your product or service so that you can sell to them at the touch of a button. eBay offers a newsletter feature where sellers can have buyers sign up for email updates from specific sellers....

When a snow day or other emergency impacts whether your employees work or not, you’ll need to consider the legal aspects as well as how your employees will feel about your decision when deciding to pay them. If you decide not to pay, will you harm employee morale and whether employees will view you as an employer of choice? Employee pay depends on several factors, including whether the employee is exempt or nonexempt, state and federal laws, your employer’s policies, and whether the decision to close was voluntary....

Maryland residents contemplating starting their first job need to make sure they’re old enough to start legally working. Maryland has several laws and regulations around working minors, including age restrictions, permit requirements, and limitations on hours they can work. Age Guidelines to Work in Maryland Both federal child labor laws and Maryland state law are in accordance that the minimum age to work is 14, with some exceptions. Once you determine that you meet the minimum age to work in your state, you can begin to look for jobs for kids....

Executives, managers, and others interested in career growth and development are increasingly turning to a business coach for a personally tailored development experience. Coaching is a process of helping a leader or potential leader to develop the necessary skills to effectively manage a business workforce. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), there are four groups of core competencies for effective coaches. A coach should work to establish a solid foundation with a client to ensure they understand the purpose of the coaching and establish trust with the client....

For certain roles at some companies, the interview process may require that candidates give a presentation. Even confident speakers can feel some nerves about presenting in an interview setting. It can be a challenge to showcase your ability in front of a prospective employer, regardless of how much experience you have. The keys to giving strong, effective presentations that wow interviewers are planning and practice. Review advice on when employers request presentations from candidates for employment, tips for preparing for in-person and video presentations, and advice on how to ace your presentation during a job interview....