This step-by-step, real-life negotiation process details the experience of a buyer dealing with a bank for the purchase of a foreclosure property. The bank bought the loan in a package separate from the original lender—or at least the one who had been holding it when the default occurred. The negotiations took a little over a week and a half, and the bank seemed to intentionally disregard the problems of the home they were trying to unload....
There is some confusion to the military service of the only child in the United States military. Many rumors and myths surround the process of being eligible for exemption from war for the only child or the surviving only child. There is a difference in the two. For instance, in the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” Tom Hanks plays a World War II Army captain charged with rescuing Matt Damon’s character, a private whose three brothers have all been killed in the war....
When you place your order for merchandise (inventory) in your store, it will come with specific terms for payment of the invoice. These terms are often referred to as “dating.” An invoice will contain the time frame in which you must pay the bill. For example, Net 30 means you have 30 days to pay the bill or 30 days of dating. Negotiate Favorable Terms with Your Suppliers The key is to negotiate favorable terms with your suppliers that allow your dating to more closely align with your inventory turnover....
If you are a public figure or work in public relations, there may be times when people say incorrect and harmful things about you or a client, whether on TV, in print, or online. In these cases, you have the option to sue for defamation, slander, or libel. But from a public relations standpoint, doing so may not be a good idea. The Difference Between Libel, Slander, and Defamation Both libel and slander are false statements made about one person by another person....
“Flatstick” is a golf slang term for the putter, because putter clubfaces appear (relative to all the other golf clubs) to be flat — to have no loft, in other words. Other golf clubs have noticeable, sometimes large, amounts of loft. Other than the putter, the driver is least-lofted golf club, for most golfers between nine and 13 degrees of loft. And the lob wedge is the most-lofted, typically from 60 to 64 degrees....
Teachers help their students learn and apply concepts in a wide variety of subjects including math, social studies, art, music, language arts, and science. They work in public and private schools helping people acquire skills that allow them to solve problems and develop critical thought processes. The path you take to becoming a teacher will depend on several factors, since certification requirements vary by state, subject and grade level. Once you determine those, you’ll need to complete your education, and in some cases, get licensed or certified....
Having a garage sale is not hard to do. All it takes is some time, a few organizational skills, a tad of marketing and you will be on your way to turning your junk into cash. Use the following tips, including yard sale pricing guidelines, to maximize the success of your sale. Power in Numbers Ask friends and family if they would like to participate in a group garage sale. You will increase your chances of attracting buyers by having a wide selection and inventory....
No matter what you’re selling, every sale follows roughly the same pattern of seven steps. Salespeople don’t always think in terms of stages of a sale as being different events, but, in fact, they are, and they’re all necessary to advance the process toward a sale. Mastering each one of these stages is essential if you’re going to succeed in sales. If you’re weak in one or more areas, you might survive as a salesperson, but you won’t thrive....
Do you like working out and being fit? Do you want to share your enthusiasm for fitness with others and get paid? Then a personal training business might be for you. The market for fitness training is large and includes people of all ages, body types, and goals. Increased awareness of the importance of fitness has made the industry stable, with expected growth of 10% through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook....
Some writing contests set a limit on the number of characters your entry can contain. This happens most often with contests that are looking for short pieces of writing like poems, greeting card sentiments, or jingles, but character limits can occur in any kind of essay contest. It’s important to read the rules carefully and check if there are character limits before you start planning your entry. Judges will disqualify your entry if the character count is too long, wasting your efforts!...
Employee Selection Your employee selection process is a critical component of your business success. If yours is a company that values people as your most important asset, the asset that sets you apart from your competitors, your selection process is vital. Your selection process must be legal, ethical, transparent, documented, and involve current employees significantly. In a selection process with these attributes, resume review, serious attention to cover letters, and job application reviews are more important than ever....
Most lawyers in the U.S. follow a typical path to practice: law school, then the bar exam, plus a few additional requirements. But some law professionals are trained abroad. It can sometimes be difficult to practice law in the U.S. as a foreign-trained lawyer, but it’s not impossible. Each state has different requirements, so how you go about it can depend on where you live and want to work. Potential lawyers must sit for the bar exam in the state where they hope to practice....
Small businesses seem to always need money, but sometimes getting a business loan just isn’t possible. An alternative might be to use a private placement, a process for selling securities without going public or registering the sale. Your small business can use this type of funding under special Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. What Is a Private Placement? The SEC requires new offerings of securities to be registered to protect investors by giving them as much information as possible, but it also offers an alternative to registration called a private placement....
The Lands’ End catalog is a free women’s clothing catalog / plus size clothing catalog that sells classic clothing with romantic and modern editions. These are quality clothes that will take you through every stage of your life. Inside the Lands’ End catalog, you’ll find outwear, sweaters, tops, pants, dresses, jackets, swimsuits, shoes, activewear, and accessories. If you can wear it, the Lands’ End catalog has it. You’ll be amazed by the glossy pages of beautiful clothes....
Before you can begin working as an investment adviser representative (IAR) in most U.S. states, you must pass both Series 66, the Uniform Combined State Law Exam, and Series 7, the General Securities Representative Qualification Examination. Series 66 is developed by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). (Series 7 is developed and administered by FINRA.) Passing the Series 66 exam is the equivalent of passing both Series 65, the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam, and Series 63, the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam, so there is no need to take those two NASAA exams once you’ve passed Series 66....
Nearly every major brand has a social media presence, and someone has to manage all those posts, tweets, stories, and photos. Enter the social media manager, the professional who monitors and runs the company’s social networks. When applying for a social media manager position, you will need to highlight your knowledge of social media accounts, trends, and analytics on your resume. Include specific details from the positions you have held that quantify your successes....
Employees are looking for more than just a paycheck when considering staying with a current employer or finding another. Younger employees and job seekers are desiring benefits that are not traditional in the workplace. Benefits weigh heavily on employment decisions. Top benefits among job seekers are health care, wellness, retirement, and flexible schedules. Other desired benefits include generous leave policies, career guidance, travel expense compensation, and relocation assistance. Health Care and Personal Welfare...
The Persona of Steven Wright: Deadpan, Dead Serious Comedian When he walks up the stage, the lackadaisical strut which is a Steven Wright signature makes the audience lean forward in rapt attention. They know that something really big is about to happen. He paces up and down the platform, seemingly in no hurry, and without making eye contact with his eager listeners. The build-up to this climax can only be satisfied by a one-liner from the ace comedian as he cracks his first joke:...
Do you have the skills you need be a competitive candidate in today’s knowledge economy? What can you do to ensure that you have the skills that employers look for when they are hiring and promoting employees? Sixty-three percent of workers learned new work-related skills (or upgraded their skills) in 2016, according to a Pew Research Center study. For some workers, this involved taking classes, earning a certificate, or even receiving a degree....
The need to translate from one language to another is growing as businesses go global. As such, the translation business is currently exploding. If you’re fluent in another language and are interested in working as a translator, you’ll need to know how to answer interview questions specifically about a translator job. Employment Opportunities for Translators Translators have many options for work in the field, from participating in virtual conference calls to translating documents and recordings, subtitling movies, or working in courtrooms or hospitals....
