In auto insurance, diminution in value means a reduction in the value of a vehicle that has been damaged in an accident and then repaired. Even if the auto has been expertly repaired with high-quality parts, it may have a lower resale value than a comparable vehicle that has never been involved in an accident. This perceived loss of value is excluded under the physical damage section of the standard business auto policy by the diminution in value exclusion....
We’ll all been there. The girl looks so promising on her online profile, or when you meet her at the bar. You’ve taken that brave first step and asked her on a date, so now don’t screw it up. Here are the top first date mistakes lesbians need to avoid. 01 of 10 Don’t Give Too Much Information Betsie Van Der Meer/Taxi/Getty Images You know the saying: TMI. Maybe eventually she’ll want to hear about your mother who verbally abused you as a child or the time you and your ex-husband had a threesome with another woman, but NOT on the first date, or even in the first month of dating....
Servers, more commonly referred to as waiters and waitresses, are the public faces of restaurants. They greet customers, and they may recommend particular dishes. Servers also take orders and bring customers their food. Waiter or Waitress Duties & Responsibilities This job typically requires the ability to complete the following tasks: Set up dining areas when working an opening shift.Seat customers or greet them at their tables, offer water and possibly cocktails, and verify the ages of any possible underage drinkers....
Like many Americans, Tiger Woods’ racial and ethnic background contains multitudes. Which is another way of saying, Woods is multiracial. Woods has described himself as “Cablinasian,” a word he made up during childhood to try to capture and convey his multiracial heritage. Woods’ Parents Both Multi-Ethnic Woods’ mother, Kultida, is a native of Thailand whose own ancestry includes Chinese and Dutch. She once referred to herself as “half-Thai, one-quarter Chinese and one-quarter White....
Most employers require administrative, professional, and executive employees to sign an employment agreement or contract. While employment contracts are not required except in specific cases they can protect both the employer and employee. This article reviews the terms and conditions of a typical employment contract. Key Takeaways An employment contract sets out the duties of the employee and employer and provides the employer with the opportunity to clarify the relationship.Employment contracts are used primarily for executives, managers, professionals, and other key employees....
Did you know that we, as a society, value volunteers so much that we even put a monetary value on their time? Our volunteer work may be more valuable than our regular work! The Independent Sector, an organization that gathers tons of statistics about charitable activities, places an Estimated National Value of Each Volunteer Hour every year. That value stands, as of 2019, at $27.20 an hour. The actual amount varies from state to state, but we can see that volunteers are precious people....
From using credit cards to bank loans to Kickstarter, methods of funding your business dreams are limitless. Here are some inspiring examples from real entrepreneurs. 01 of 04 Build a Great Community Hero Images / Getty Images While “sharing economy” startups like Airbnb.com and TaskRabbit.com are bigger, newer and better funded, Couchsurfing.com is one of the original players in turning a community into a business. Founded in 2004, Couchsurfing is a social travel network that connects a community of 5 million members in more than 96,000 cities via its website and mobile applications....
Marketing. You’ve heard about it, you know it’s important for your business, but still, you may find the task of growing your business and getting its name out there an overwhelming one. With all the different marketing strategies and schools of thought out there ranging from content marketing to email marketing, social media marketing, influencer marketing and more—it can be difficult to choose the best way to allocate your limited amount of time and financial resources in a way that’ll get you the highest return on your marketing dollar....
LinkedIn is a social network designed specifically for companies and job-seekers. The company, which is a subsidiary of Microsoft, boasted upwards of 675 million members in over 200 countries and territories during 2019, and claims that more than two new professionals create a LinkedIn profile every second. The network functions like an online resume where you can showcase your skills, find new job opportunities, or connect with potential clients. Some companies will even allow you to apply directly for their job-postings by using your LinkedIn profile....
Electronic, voice, line-of-sight communications are what makes the Army maneuver both tactically and administratively. Information technology management has become the new frontier of defense, meaning that the Army Signal Corps couldn’t be more relevant today. From secure and encrypted communications to enhancing the lives of soldiers worldwide, the Army’s Signal Corps supplies information systems and worldwide networks for the Army, the Department of Defense, and allied nations in coalition operations. Signal Corps Soldiers develop the technical skills necessary to communicate, automate, transmit, and receive voice and data information to keep the Army informed and ready to respond....
Voicemail greetings are simple things, and in a business, they can seem unimportant. However, a voice mail greeting gets a lot of play with customers and associates—think of how often you are unable to take a phone call because you’re on another line, away from your desk or out of the office. Think of how often you’ve heard a voice mail greeting when calling coworkers, colleagues and other business contacts....
The business number is a nine-digit number the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) assigns your business or nonprofit as a tax ID. It is unique to your organization and is used when dealing with the federal government and certain provincial governments. Learn why you might need one and how you could utilize it when accessing various CRA programs. What Is a CRA Business Number? Your business will be given a business number by the CRA if you:...
Gross profit margin is a ratio that compares a company’s profits to its revenue. A low profit margin reflects a dependency on consistently high sales volume for survival, while a company with a higher profit margin can better withstand fluctuations in sales volume. Learn how to calculate the gross profit margin, and how you can use the ratio to assess businesses. What Is Gross Profit Margin? The gross profit margin is the ratio between a company’s profits and its total revenue....
There is a fortune to be made selling discontinued items on eBay. Many can be found in local retail stores and will sell for a high profit because consumers are creatures of habit — they don’t like change. People will often pay an exorbitant amount of money to keep using their favorite hair color, keep drinking their favorite coffee, or keep using the same baby products on their infants. Learn how to cash in on discontinued products by understanding how to recognize them and how and when to sell them on eBay....
Inclement weather events and other emergencies that can occur to the detriment of your business operation can include hurricanes, building fires, tornadoes, snow, hurricanes, flooding, and sleet. You must prepare your business for closure when employees would experience dangerous conditions trying to report to work. A well thought out inclement weather and other emergencies policy should be a part of your company’s plans and contained in the employee manual. Employees need to know where they stand in relation to their workplace should inclement weather or another emergency occur on a workday....
The infantry unit leader’s responsibilities include assisting commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment, and tactical employment of weapons in platoons/companies and infantry. These weapons include rifles, the Madsen LAR, antitank, and other weapons. LAR battalions are proficient in all the infantry weapons systems. A Marine Corps infantry unit leader is Marine Occupational Specialty 0369, commonly referred to as MOS 0369. This is a PMOS or primary type of MOS and the rank range is from Master Gunnery Sergeant to Staff Sergeant....
During the medieval period or the Middle Ages from roughly 500 A.D. to approximately 1400, is when musical notation began as well as the birth of polyphony when multiples sounds came together and formed separate melody and harmony lines. Church (liturgical or sacred) music dominated the scene although some secular, folk music heralded by troubadours were found throughout France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. Gregorian chants, a monophonic vocal line sung by monks, as well as choral music for a group of singers, were among the main types of music....
The National Organic Program (NOP) and the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) regulations were created with help from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). NOP regulations are meant to be uniform in nature, in order to ensure organic integrity for consumers, producers, and handlers, while at the same time remain flexible enough to work for various organic operations. For example, the regulations must ensure quality while accommodating organic agricultural products grown in varied U....
Description: Terry Bicycles’ Cycling Wardrobe Giveaway is giving away $500 to spend on bikes or biking equipment from Terry. 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. Category: Car Sweepstakes, Jewelry & Fashion, Sports Sweepstakes, Small Sweepstakes, One Entry Sweepstakes...
Digital voice recorders are the solution for busy business people or anyone with a need to record notes, meetings, presentations, lectures, and dictation. For musicians and other professionals, better quality recorders have additional features that, for example, allow them to make high fidelity stereo recordings. Yes, a modern multifunction device such as the iPhone can provide voice recording functionality. However, compared to dedicated voice recorders, multifunction devices can be limited in recording quality, battery life, audio storage capacity, and may lack features like voice activation and index markers....
