Emerging technology, budget-conscious clients, and new ways of doing business have opened the door for a whole new breed of legal professionals in the millennium: the freelancer or virtual worker. As legal professionals forge new ways of doing business, a growing number of law firms and legal employers are outsourcing legal work to freelancers to handle work overflow, bring in new expertise, and serve clients more cost-effectively. What Is a Freelancer?...
There is really no definitive answer to the question of how much money an average racehorse trainer earns, as their income can be influenced by both the success of their runners on the track and their other business endeavors. Most racehorse trainers actually rely on several different streams of revenue to make a living. Here are some key ways that racehorse trainers can make money. Purse Percentages Trainers traditionally receive a cut of the earnings awarded to horses that finish first, second, or third in races....
A well-constructed employee suggestion program—launched with organizational commitment, clarity, and ongoing communication—can have a positive impact on a company’s bottom line and infuse its employees with motivation and enthusiasm. An ill-conceived, hastily launched, undefined employee suggestion program can turn people off and generate ill will, cynicism, and misunderstanding. This is the fate of many employee suggestion programs thoughtlessly launched via an employee suggestion box. So plan first. Does Your Company Need a Suggestion Box?...
A diverse workplace can attract and retain talented employees, be more productive, foster innovation, and improve financial performance. The term diversity not only refers to gender and race, but age, physical ability, sexual orientation, religion, and political views. Taking a strategic approach to improving your business’s diversity begins when you move it from “nice to have” to “essential.” Here is how devoting time and resources to the establishment of a diversity committee or council can pay big dividends for your business’s profits and productivity....
Your freelance writing business shouldn’t be in its “baby steps” phase when you begin to consider your business name. You should already have a semi-clear grasp of the writing services you’re going to provide, the general niches you’ll write in, and the best business structure for your enterprise. Hopefully, you’ve also served at least a couple of clients. You’ll want to be up-to-snuff on the topic of brand identity, too. You don’t have to be an expert, and your “brand” doesn’t have to be completely solidified, but you should have the basics down before you decide on a name....
Technology is developing new products at a fast rate. For example, 3D printing allows innovators and product developers to create prototypes and blueprints faster and cheaper than the world previously conceived. When a new product catches the attention of companies and investors, the economy needs unique personnel with the expertise to guide a product’s path to market and distribution. These are product managers. Skills You Need to be a Product Manager...
Contributing to pet publications can be a great way to combine a love of animals and a talent for writing. This form of writing is a great fit for a freelance writer who has a love of animals and perhaps a background in other animal-focused careers. Animal Writing Duties The first thing the freelance writer must do is determine what topic they want to write about. Popular subjects for pet publications include veterinary or health issues, general care, breed profiles, exercise and activity ideas, behavior, training, nutrition, and traveling with pets....
A non-conformance report, or non-conformity report or NCR, is a construction-related document that addresses specification deviation or work that fails to meet quality standards. The report is used as part of quality control processes by detailing the problem, how it occurred, and how to prevent it from happening again. An NCR also is used in determining a resolution with a customer and documenting any corrective changes made. Non-Conformance Report Items...
Many of the largest retailers in the United States are publicly traded, with their shares sold through the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. In addition to those major retail businesses, numerous smaller retailers’ shares are traded over-the-counter. Taking a look at how such retail stocks perform can offer a sense of the way the overall economy is shaping up in relation to consumer confidence. Each segment of retail—which includes apparel makers, the auto industry, department stores, restaurants, and e-commerce—has a distinct set of factors that can affect companies’ stock performance....
Job titles in sales include entry-level customer service representatives, executive vice presidents, and hundreds of jobs in between. A sales job is any job that requires you to sell a product, service, or idea. Since this category is broad, your duties will depend on what you are selling, to whom you are selling, and whether yours is an entry-level, coordinating, or management position. While this list is not exhaustive, it includes the most common sales-related titles seen currently across the job market....
Often an employee will need to leave their job to become a stay-at-home parent. In many cases, it is the mother who makes this move, but more frequently you may see stay-at-home fathers. The decision for one parent to leave their career and move into a primarily parenting role is a difficult decision and one many parents will face. What to do When an Employee Resigns Most employees resign by telling their manager that they are planning to leave their job....
Are you a scrum master looking for an example of a resume and cover letter? Scrum masters must pair highly technical training with organizational and communication skills, and you’ll want your job-seeking materials to stress your specific qualifications. Take the time to match your qualifications to the job description, then use your cover letter to show the employer why you’re a strong candidate for the job. Be specific about how your qualifications can help the company succeed....
The sequel to Star Wars: Battlefront re-tells familiar stories from the Star Wars franchise from the viewpoint of an Imperial stormtrooper. In addition to unlockable weapons and bonuses, Star Wars: Battlefront II has cheat codes that grant players infinite ammo and invincibility. You can also meet characters from the Star Wars universe as you navigate through far away galaxies. These cheats are for the 2005 game for PlayStation 2. There are separate cheats for Star Wars: Battlefront II on PSP....
Outsourcing is a common practice in the business world. As an employee, you have more control over your future employment than you think. Put the following directives into practice and you will minimize the effects that outsourcing will have on your job. Who knows — you may actually end up getting promoted! 01 of 05 Increase Your Knowledge of the Business Thomas Barwick/Stone/Getty Images Many employees come to work every day with their “employee blinders” on....
Are you a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) - or dad - considering returning to the workforce? Here are tips to help you decide whether to continue to stay home, return to your job, or to start looking for a new one. If you’re going back to work, you’ll find advice for smoothly transitioning from a maternity or paternity leave to the office. There are also job search tips which will help you become a competitive candidate, tips for what to do with your resume when you have spent time at home with your family, and a variety of different employer options to consider....
Description: If you could use new household items, clothing, electronics, or just about anything else, Walmart’s August-October Sweepstakes could help. Enter and you could be one of 755 people to win free gift cards. Five of the Walmart gift cards will be worth $1,000, while the other 750 will be worth $100 each. Take a survey to enter, or use the mail-in entry method to enter without sharing your opinion....
“Front nine” (or “front 9”) and “back nine” (or “back 9”) are two of the most common and basic golf course terms in the golf lexicon, and their meaning is very easy to grasp: Front nine refers to the first nine holes on an 18-hole golf course, or the first nine holes played during a round;back nine refers to the second nine holes of an 18-hole course, or to the final nine holes playing in a round of golf....
Heath Ledger’s turn as the Joker in the 2008 blockbuster film “The Dark Knight” is one of the most captivating portrayals of a supervillain in film history. It also earned him a posthumous Oscar nomination, one of 15 nominations the Batman films have received over the years. The Joker utters many memorable quotes in the film. Here are his 10 best. “If You’re Good at Something…” Warner Bros. When the Joker crashes a meeting set up by various mob bosses to discuss what to do about Batman, he first performs a “magic trick” in which he makes a pencil “disappear” by driving it into the eye of one of the boss’s underlings....
What better way to improve and develop your modeling skills than while you’re having fun? Modeling is an incredibly multi-faceted career, and that means a whole assortment of skills are necessary to be great at it. Not only do you need to be healthy for the physical demands of shoots and being on your feet for hours at a time, but it also takes confidence, preparedness, professionalism, and more. Here are some fun—keyword: FUN—hobbies that will also help you be a better model, improve your confidence, and expand your worldly knowledge....
Whether you are a small business owner who already incorporates online marketing techniques into your marketing campaigns, or you’re just starting to use social media in your business, there are always new tools to explore, tips to learn, and resources to review in order to stay up-to-date and use each social media site effectively. This guide will help maximize your business use of Facebook, the most popular social networking site online....
