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Small business grants are often a hot topic among entrepreneurs and small business owners. It sounds easy. Locate a government small business grant, apply, and before you know it, you get free money for your business. However, those government grants generally do not exist unless you are in high tech and/or scientific research. If you are in one or both of these areas, you can find out what grants are available and if you may qualify by checking the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program....

In sales terms, closing is generally defined as the moment when a prospect or customer decides to make the purchase. Very few prospects will self close, making it necessary for the salesperson to instigate the close. This can be unnerving, especially for new salespeople, as it leaves the salesperson open to the chance of rejection from the prospect. While closing the sale is necessary, it doesn’t have to be a big deal....

“Appearance fees” refers to money paid to a pro golfer just to show up and play a tournament. That means the golfer is guaranteed the amount of his or her appearance fee whether they cash a good check in the tournament or not. The way it works is simple: A tournament official contacts a golfer (or the golfer’s agent, more likely) and offers money for that golfer to come play the event....

Every Veterans Day, thousands of restaurants around the country, from big chains like IHOP and Olive Garden to one-location diners, honor veterans and thank them for their service with a free meal. You can find a list of the Veterans Day free meals to see which restaurants are participating this year with free meals, discounts, and more. Below, you’ll find the answers to commonly-asked questions about free Veterans Day meals, so you can enjoy being honored and have a fantastic meal!...

As with any civilian job, Army officers must meet specified criteria in order to be eligible for the promotion. The Department of Defense calls for a given number of officers based on manpower needs and skill requirements for each category and grade. So what is the career path for an Army officer? Here are some of the criteria and requirements that need to be met to be considered for a promotion....

Much like their civilian counterparts, Army firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire. These soldiers control and prevent fires not only in Army structures but aboard aircraft and ships as well. They also supervise and conduct firefighting, rescue, salvage, and fire protection operations. This important Army job is categorized as military occupational specialty (MOS) 12M. Training for a Job as an Army Firefighter Following the requisite ten weeks of Army Basic Training (also known as “boot camp), new soldiers in this MOS head to Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas to attend the basic fire protection course at Louis F....

This article was contributed by Jerry Gross. The concept of astral projection has been around for a long time, but until today, it has been hidden from most of humanity. Now, with the aid of astral projection, new levels of knowledge and power enable us to discover the answer to Man’s eternal question about life in the physical body. Death takes on a ​new meaning as we begin to realize that it is only a transition to another dimension, or place of existence....

Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jean Mortenson; June 1, 1926–Aug. 5, 1962) was an American model-turned-singer/actress whose career spanned the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Monroe appeared in a number of what are now considered classic films prior to her unexpected death at age 36. Fast Facts: Marilyn Monroe Known For: Model, pinup, actressAlso Known As: Norma Jeane Mortenson, Norma Jeane BakerBorn: June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaParents: Gladys Baker Mortenson; father unknownDied: Aug....

Are you wondering how to structure a gracious and winning thank-you note to send to a business associate or colleague? Here you will find several business thank-you letter examples, including thank-you letters for employees, managers, colleagues, clients, vendors, networking contacts, and other business professionals. Use these examples as a starting point for your own correspondence, being sure to edit them to fit your own professional and personal circumstances. A business thank-you letter can be sent as a written letter, a thank-you note, or via email....

According to figures from the Historical Trend in Total National Lawyer Population chart shared by the American Bar Association, the legal field has consistently experienced growth each year since the late 1800s. Projections issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in September 2019 indicate that that the legal profession is expected to grow 6% by 2028. For law students and graduates considering entering the legal field, there are a number of different paths to take that are suited to their strengths....

When you interview for a government job—or pretty much any job for that matter—you should always ask questions of the hiring manager or interview panel members. They want and expect you to have well-thought-out questions. An interview is, after all, a two-way street. The hiring manager wants to find out about you, and you want to find out about the hiring manager, your potential co-workers and the organization as a whole....

Fundraising events of all kinds, from black-tie galas to sweaty marathons to boisterous auctions, have been a significant part of the fundraising mix for most charities for decades. Why has this form of fundraising been so popular? For some charities, special events bring in quite a lot of money. For others, fundraising events accomplish goals such as relationship building, bringing in new supporters, or creating more publicity in their communities....

“Help! I entered a Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, and now I’m receiving too many emails and postal mail. How do I remove my name from Publishers Clearing House’s mailing list?” If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of mail you’re receiving after entering Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, you’re not alone. Here’s why you’re getting so many PCH mailings and what to do about it. PCH Uses Sweepstakes to Build Their Marketing Lists Publishers Clearing House is a direct-marketing company whose business is selling magazines and other products....

There is a saying that states you need to spend money to make money. With a home business, that isn’t necessarily true. It is possible to start a business from home without having to invest much money. Sometimes, all you need to supply is time. Using the knowledge, tools, and resources you already have, you can start a home business today. History is littered with successful businesses that were started with little or nothing, except a giant desire and the commitment to make it work, no matter what....

Before you finalize hiring new employees, you must have them complete a list of new hire paperwork. One document in this list is Form I-9—Employment Eligibility Verification. To complete the form, the employee must show you documents verifying that they are eligible to work in the U.S. Learn how Form I-9 works, including how you and your new hires can complete this important form. Key Takeaways Form I-9 must be completed for every new hire at your small business, to verify the person’s eligibility to work in the U....

Many new online entrepreneurs erroneously believe that simply having a website online means people will show up to buy. While it’s true that a website can sell for you 24/7, the reality is, just because a website is online, doesn’t mean people will find it. Making money online, whether you’ve got a store, a blog, or a service, requires people to visit your website, and that won’t happen all by itself....

If you’ve decided to start promoting your music on Facebook, you are joining thousands of other artists. To stand out, you need to strike the right balance of engaging with your fans and saving time to actually make music. To promote your music on Facebook so it has the most impact, follow these Facebook music promotion best practices. 01 of 11 Shift Your Focus Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images The more people who like your Facebook page, the more people you reach with every post....

Finding jobs in Human Resources presents a special challenge. Too many HR job searchers apply for the too few available jobs. Employers’ expectations of professionalism from people who apply for HR jobs are sky high—with reason. People who apply for Human Resources jobs should follow directions and receive stellar grades for their written application materials. People searching for these jobs should know the ropes when interviewing and following up with the employer....

How do professional Human Resources practitioners keep up-to-date on federal and state policy issues and laws that affect the areas for which HR is responsible? Laws and policies are ever-changing and they vary from state to state and in various world-wide countries. The variation is even greater if you serve an international team because you have employees in more than one country. For example, healthcare, labor and employment laws, retirement, injury, and worker’s compensation, unemployment, paid time off, and other laws and regulations that affect employment all deserve constant attention....

Pull planning is a new revolutionary method to work with the project schedule in reverse order. The pull planning schedule works by identifying and isolating project phases, adding detail in reverse order. The backward process will eventually add more detailed than a look ahead schedule when it is worked out in a reverse process when details and scopes are clearly defined and analyzed, The pull planning process is derived from the actual project schedule when steps are analyzed, and details are added based on collaborative input from all responsible managers and superintendents....