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Canadian home-based business owners may be eligible to deduct certain business expenses from their income tax. Although there are income tax deductions that are specific to home businesses, not all home businesses qualify. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has stringent conditions that determine whether a home business owner can claim business-use-of-home expenses⁠—the home office tax deduction. To calculate your business-use-of-home expenses, complete the “Calculation of Business-Use-of-Home Expenses” section on Form T2125, Part 7....

You shopped until you nearly dropped to find the perfect pair of jeans… so how annoying is it when you accidentally end up with gross, unwanted stains and gunk on your denim? We’ve done the research on just about every such misfortune you could experience in a pair of jeans, to come up with this handy guide on how to deal with such setbacks. Whether you just sat in chewing gum, smeared lipstick on your favorite pair of jeans, or got your period unexpectedly when wearing denim, we’ve got genius advice for how to removing stains and other gross stuff from your jeans....

Businesses with websites have to know how to reach and attract consumers online, and many of these businesses would rather pay someone to do their online marketing for them rather than deal with it themselves. Internet marketing services are in high demand. Starting an online marketing business involves promoting yourself first, then demonstrating to potential clients what you can do for them. What Do Internet Marketing Specialists Do? An internet specialist helps businesses build online marketing plans and, in some cases, to implement and manage those plans....

Famous and successful people and leaders from all fields seem to agree that competition is a powerful force in the U.S. economy, but they don’t all agree that competition is a positive force. From the ongoing pro-competition and anti-competition philosophical debate comes challenging, inspirational, ironic, and funny quotable quotations that keep the debate alive. Quotable notables are even competitive about convincing others about their views and opinions on the competition....

Launch angle is the initial angle of ascent of the golf ball immediately after impact, expressed in degrees. A launch angle of, for example, 20 degrees means the ball is ascending at an angle of 20 degrees relative to the groundline of the surface from which it was struck. Launch Angle in Golf Many factors affect launch angle, including swing speed, the angle of attack (how the clubface approaches the golf ball) and clubface position at impact....

The LPGA Founders Cup is a golf tournament played annually in Phoenix, Ariz., that is part of the LPGA Tour schedule. The tournament was created in 2011 and named in honor of the 13 women who founded the LPGA in 1950. Those 13 founding LPGA members were Alice Bauer, Marlene Bauer, Patty Berg, Bettye Danoff, Helen Dettweiler, Helen Hicks, Opal Hill, Betty Jameson, Sally Sessions, Marilynn Smith, Shirley Spork, Louise Suggs and Babe Didrikson Zaharias....

Like other branches of the U.S. military, the Marine Corps has a large legal administration department, but not all of them are lawyers. If you’re interested in a legal career after your tour of duty is completed, the job of legal services specialist, which is military occupational specialty (MOS) 4421, will provide the training and expertise you’ll need. Their general duties include legal operational, managerial, clerical, and administrative duties within a legal services support section (LSSS), law center, or office of the staff judge advocate....

Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, your marketing plan and marketing strategy are two separate elements of your business. Your marketing strategy is what you need to achieve with your marketing efforts, and it’s shaped by and should reflect your business goals. Your marketing plan is how you are going to achieve those marketing goals, and it’s the practical implementation of your marketing strategy. Both a marketing strategy and a marketing plan are necessary because they work together to promote and grow your business....

Pet product sales representatives, also known as manufacturers’ representatives, are responsible for marketing products such as food, treats, supplements, toys, bedding, cages, accessories, and other animal-related goods. All sales representatives work under the supervision of a sales manager as they seek to find retail locations willing to stock their product. There are two types of sales rep positions: inside sales and field sales. Inside sales positions do not involve much, if any, travel, as sales calls to potential customers are made over the phone....

Everyone gets sick now and then. Occasionally, you might even have to miss a day or two of work. When this happens, you need to let your employer know as soon as possible to avoid negative consequences for your job and career. When you miss work because you are sick, you should follow the procedures specified by your manager, or outlined by the human resources department and your employee handbook. Typically, an employer will require you to alert your boss by letter, email, or phone call....

If you are applying for a job as a software developer, you will likely need to send a cover letter along with your resume submission. While it can seem like a hassle or extra step to write a cover letter, think of this as an opportunity. In your cover letter, you’ll be able to show why you’re interested in the role and also why you’re a good fit for the role....

The player.additem cheat for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on PC makes it possible to get any armor in the game. You just need to know the appropriate item ID code. Cheats in this article apply exclusively to the version for Windows. There are separate cheats for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on PS3 and the Xbox 360 version. How to Enter Armor Cheats for The Elder Scrolls IV on PC...

One of the longest acronyms known to the internet slang world is “IYKWIM.” With six letters in total, this one can be difficult to decipher. Here’s what IYKWIM means and how it’s used, along with a few examples. What Is IYKWIM? “IYKWIM” is an acronym that stands for, “If you know what I mean.” You’ve likely heard this popular phrase used in many everyday, face-to-face conversations. How IYKWIM Is Used...

For the best handling, comfort, and safety, you need to find the right size mountain bike for you. If you know your height and inseam measurements, you should be able to determine what size frame will be most comfortable. Of the two measurements, inseam is more important. Mountain bikes are generally measured in frame size (inches), which is the distance from the center of the crank to the top of the frame at the seat tube....

Thanks to a broad range of low-cost technology solutions, many small business activities are conducted online, remotely and often instantly. You can have meetings, share tools, give demonstrations, provide training and so much more… all without ever leaving your office. But despite the many benefits of technology and the new online tools that surface every year, there is no substitute for live, in-person small business conferences. Here are a few of the biggest reasons to attend small business conferences, trade shows or other live networking events that are relevant for your business....

Are you driving as part of your business? Is driving your business (as in being a ridesharing driver)? Whether you are driving as an employee or as an independent contractor or small business owner, you need to know how to deal with income taxes as a business driver. Business travel expenses sit at the top of the list of most misunderstood business tax deductions and you don’t want to miss tax deductions or risk an IRS audit....

Are you less than positive about your current job? Feel bad about having to come to work every morning? Are you bored, frustrated, or just plain weary? Whatever your case may be, you really need to turn that around. Your job takes enormous amounts of energy and time. Consequently, for happiness in life and positive mental health, you need to love the job you have. Here are nine reasons why:...

Aircraft liability and hull insurance protects firms that use planes and other aircraft for business purposes. Aircraft aren’t covered under standard liability policies. Learn more about this insurance and how it works. What Is Aircraft Liability and Hull Insurance? Many firms use airplanes, jets, or helicopters for business purposes. Some only use them occasionally for a special project or a business-related social outing. Others, like crop-dusting businesses and aerial mapping companies, use aircraft regularly....

The PC version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has item code cheats that instantly add potions, lockpicks, and even gold to your inventory. Use the player.additem console command to get any item when you need it. These item code cheats are exclusively available in the PC version of Skyrim. How to Use Skyrim Item Code Cheats To spawn items while playing Skyrim: Press the tilde key (~) to bring up the cheat console....

Could an instrumental German polka band piece, or what seems to be one, may in fact not be a German song at all but a Mexican one? Wait for the words…Yes it could! The music you hear is a Mexican polka style of music known as norteño. Mexican Music Style Influenced by Germans Music from the northern part of Mexico, norteño, meaning “northern,” or música norteña, “northern music,” was influenced by German settlers in Texas around 1830....