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Are you interested in becoming better at business networking? Networking is meeting an extended group of people to form mutually beneficial relationships that provide assistance and support to each other over time. Most professionals don’t do enough networking, and their worst business networking mistake is that they don’t build a professional network until they really need one – and that’s a bit late. Harvey Mackay, who is a well-known, irreverent speaker and the author of Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty, tells you that networking is a full-time job no matter your career or business....

An ultrasound technician helps doctors and other health professionals diagnose patients’ ailments. They operate special equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to record images of internal organs. Other job titles for this occupation include ultrasound tech, diagnostic medical sonographer, or sonographer. Ultrasound technicians work directly with patients and physicians. They may specialize in obstetric and gynecologic, abdominal, breast, vascular, or cardiac sonography. Ultrasound Technician Duties & Responsibilities The ultrasound technician job requires candidates to be able to perform duties that include the following:...

A victim advocate acts as a liaison between a crime victim and the criminal court. The advocate advises the victim as to how the criminal justice system works through its processes. Victims need to understand their legal rights and be aware of what will happen next as their case is adjudicated. They must relive their traumas repeatedly during police investigations and the subsequent trial for the criminal justice system to work....

What happens if you file taxes late in Canada depends on whether or not you will end up paying more tax when you file. Individual income tax filers (including sole proprietors and partners), who file their tax late and have a balance owing to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be subject to a late filing penalty, which is: 5% of your balance owing, plus1% of your balance owing for each month the return is late, up to a maximum of 12 months...

Buying a franchise can be a life-changing experience. Make sure it’s a positive experience by doing your due diligence before signing a franchise agreement. A properly designed and executed franchise system can be an exceptional method of expansion, but franchise systems that are poorly designed or not well managed are to be avoided. Below are the top ten reasons to consider investing in a franchise. 01 of 10 An Existing Franchise Is a Turnkey Business...

Did you know the week between Christmas and New Year’s can be a big game-changer for the profitability of your business? If done right, you can net more from this period than any same number of days period during the year. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the end of the year for your retail store. Customer Experience Consider the day after Christmas the official launch of gift card season....

These free change of address cards are a great way to let everyone you know that you’ve moved and now have a new address. Since they’re free, they’re easy on the pocketbook after all those moving expenses. They can even be used to play a fun housewarming game! Most of these cards can be edited before printing, and all of them can be handwritten on if you’d like to give them a personal touch....

Every employer needs an employee handbook. In this article, you will learn the purpose and reasons why you need an employee handbook. Then, a sample employee handbook acknowledgment of receipt and a sample amendment to the employee handbook are provided. How Does an Employee Handbook Contribute? An employee handbook is a valuable tool for the employer when it provides accurate information for employees. A thoughtful, well-written handbook should also ensure that the employer can manage in a way that meets its business goals....

BzzAgent is a free program that gives you the chance to sample new products and let everyone know how you really feel about them while being rewarded in the process. You’ll get items for free or coupons to redeem for free items from BzzAgent. In exchange for these freebies, BzzAgent wants you to let them know what you think of the free gifts. They also want you to spread the word and let everyone out there know about the product....

A book contract is a legally binding agreement between an author and their book publisher that dictates the assignment of rights, obligations, and money earned. It also includes the author’s deadlines and the expected word count. Learn more about book contracts and how they work. What Is a Book Contract? A book contract is a written agreement that encompasses every facet of an author’s work with a publisher. When a book publisher offers to publish a book, and the author accepts, there are deal points that must be discussed and agreed to....

The artistic success of any Broadway musical is usually dependent upon the inherent quality of the words and the music. Sure, there are some shows that have raked in the big bucks based on spectacle, or big-name stars, or songs that the audience is already familiar with. But the truly great shows start with the work of the composer, the lyricist, and/or the librettist. Here’s a quick guide to what these jobs entail....

A constructive discharge occurs when an employee is forced to resign because the employer has made working conditions unbearable. Learn more about what constitutes a constructive discharge and how to respond to one. What Is a Constructive Discharge? An employee is constructively discharged when they resign because they can no longer stay on the job due to a hostile work environment. This differs from a typical resignation, firing, or other types of separation of employment, as the employee is leaving because of intolerable working conditions....

You’re a natural leader—the motivational team member who leads by example to inspire others to new levels of productivity. You’re a problem solver—the one they send escalated customers to, because you know exactly how to listen to their needs, respond with calmness and sensitivity, and resolve issues. And now you’re ready to take the next step in your career and assume the responsibilities of a Customer Service Manager. But how do you craft a resume that can demonstrate to an employer that you have what it takes to ascend to a management role?...

01 of 02 About Sponsored Links and Google Work-at-Home Ads Examples of Google Ads or Sponsored Links. Because “work at home” is a popular Internet search term, that phrase in an article will attract Google ads promising work-at-home moneymaking opportunities to the website hosting the article. However, these may be misleading or completely bogus. Looking for work-at-home jobs with Google? See more on Google Jobs including a profile of Ads Quality Rater Jobs....

The Hero World Challenge is the short-field invitational hosted by Tiger Woods and benefiting the Tiger Woods Foundation that is played every December. The tournament is not part of any golf tour, but it does offer world ranking points to the participants. (The PGA Tour includes this tournament on its schedule as an “unofficial money” event; a win here does not count as a PGA Tour victory and no FedEx Cup points are awarded....

If you’re considering using eBay, you might be wondering how eBay Seller Protection works. Because both buyers and sellers have reason to be wary of one another when disputes arise, eBay has taken steps to ensure that buyers and sellers that have performed in good faith are given a fair deal at the end of the transaction. Of course, in some cases, both buyer and seller have acted in good faith, and eBay must rule according to their best judgment (something that often leads to claims of buyer or seller bias), but in many cases, eBay makes a default judgment based on performance in the past and on the disputed transaction....

Direct selling, the classic work-at-home business for parents, can be a great way to earn extra money while maintaining a desirable home-life balance and a flexible schedule. Direct selling offers many advantages, such as the ability to adjust your business to the amount of time available, a minimal upfront dollar investment, and the potential fun and social benefits, particularly because home parties are your primary sales outlet. Your friends and family become not only your customers but perhaps also your colleagues, as you recruit new sales consultants to your team....

One of the neverending arguments in the battle between buses (especially bus rapid transit) and light rail is which costs more. From the perspective of capital costs, it is clear that light rail costs more to build than bus rapid transit. This is due to the need for tracks, the electric catenary, electrical substations and other infrastructure that buses do not need. In addition, light rail lines often need their own garages, while bus rapid transit lines can store their buses at existing bus depots....

Ah, millennials, also known as Generation Y. This generation reached adulthood at the start of the 21st century and have come to be associated with a variety of not-so-nice social and cultural attributes. This generation was born in the early 1980s, so they still recall what life was like in the pre-internet days, yet they’ve also come of age during a time when technology was developing at an incredibly rapid pace....

Running a restaurant involves far more than just serving food and drinks. Restaurant owners and managers are responsible for everything from employee safety to liquor liability.Insurance, licenses and safety procedures are just a few of the areas that restaurant owners should be familiar with. Most insurances and licenses need to be in place before a restaurant can open. There are also many laws that apply to run a small business—including ever-changing labor laws....