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Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy is a legal process by which a business may declare bankruptcy but continue to operate the business under supervision. This process is called “reorganization,” because the bankruptcy process reorganizes the business to be more efficient and to be able to pay the creditors of the business. It’s kind of like getting a “reboot” for your business, to bring new life into it. Chapter 11 is available to any type of business, including sole proprietorships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and corporations....

Check out the coolest selection of custom painted Vans Shoes! Click on images to see them in larger sizes. To learn how to customize sneakers, go here. 01 of 10 Hard Knocks Wolf by Louie Gong Louie Gong discovered the power of art to express ideas when he effectively used crude but well placed graffiti as a tool for wooing a girl. From that point forward, he started seeing the world in crescents, ovals, and sleek formlines....

A wise person once said never to expect 100% support from any individual who was not personally involved in devising a change that had an impact on their work. The wise person was right. People don’t mind change once they get used to the idea and have had the opportunity to provide input about the direction of the change. Even asking an employee’s opinion and then later choosing another direction is significantly better than never giving the employee a voice in the change....

Working as a police officer offers a chance to help others and to try to make the world a better place, and law enforcement careers often come with salaries and benefits that can provide a relatively comfortable living. In times of economic turmoil, ​criminology and criminal justice careers, in general, hold considerably more stability and job security than many other fields. These are just a few reasons to be a police officer....

The short story and the novel differ in many ways, but the most important consideration is the time commitment involved. While it’s relatively uncommon for a writer to work consistently on a short story for years, the average novel takes 3-7 years to complete. If you’re going to commit that much of your life to a project, you want to be sure your novel idea is a good one. So how do you know if your idea is novel-worthy?...

Anyone who’s ever ordered pizza or other food for delivery has wondered how much to tip the delivery person. While a tip is technically not obligatory, not leaving a tip for the delivery person is rude. So, if you don’t want to leave a tip, order the food for pickup instead. Delivery Fees In addition to tipping, many restaurants now add a delivery fee to your bill (usually about $3 to $10 for the entire order)....

Concrete poured in hot weather, low humidity, or high wind can suffer adverse effects if proper adjustments are not made to the process. Any time hot and/or dry conditions are present when pouring concrete, it is important to schedule the work during the coolest part of the day, if possible, and to have plans in place to keep the concrete cool. Among other things, this can include using shade to block direct sunlight or spraying aggregates with cold water to keep them cool....

The Department of Defense’s total force policy recognizes that active and reserve U.S. military forces should be readily available to support military operations. Reserve forces, once considered to be forces of last resort, are now recognized as indispensable to the nation’s defense from the earliest days of a conflict. In addition, the reserves’ peacetime support to the active forces has taken on increased importance in areas such as peacekeeping missions, counter-drug operations, disaster aid, and exercise support....

To grow professionally, event planners and organizers need to keep up with trends in their industry. Publications and newsletters devoted to the meetings and events are an excellent way to stay on top of trends, developments, and available resources. Whether you run your own business, are employed by a corporation, or work on-site for a hotel or resort, understanding changes in the world of hospitality, weddings, and corporate culture is essential to planning and executing successful special events....

The Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator is a military occupational specialty (MOS) 14E, and it is part of the Army’s air defense artillery team. The Patriot missile is a highly technical piece of equipment that requires an entire team of soldiers to operate and maintain. The system has a power plant, a communication relay group, a control station, and a launching station. Duties of Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator As part of the Patriot missile team, soldiers in MOS 14E have specific technical duties that are part of launching the missile system....

Prison wardens are high-ranking officials who oversee prisons. They are responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of prisons. They also oversee all prison staff to ensure proper and consistent adherence to all applicable laws, rules, standards, and facility-specific policies. Prison wardens are employed at all levels of government and the private sector. They work in the Bureau of Prisons within the U.S. Department of Justice, state prisons, and private prisons that contract with states....

Looking for people to serve on the advisory board of your small business, but not sure how to invite them? Below you’ll find a sample advisory board invitation letter you can use to recruit people to serve on your small business’ board. An advisory board staffed with qualified individuals can provide your business with advice and expertise in a variety of disciplines including management, marketing, accounting, staffing, customer service, technology, etc....

When used correctly,job search engines and job boards can save you lots of time. Rather than taking the time to search newspapers, company web sites, and other traditional job postings, a job search engine can do it all for you with the click of a button. However, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the job sites available. Not all job sites are created equal, and it can be difficult to know on which sites you should spend your time....

Many small businesses can successfully ramp up customer engagement and sales by getting involved with established marketing events that occur year after year. Small Business Saturday is one such event. Here is a look at what this day is all about and how your small business can benefit from celebrating Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is one day every year set aside to support small businesses across the entire United States....

It’s time to close the doors. For whatever reason, you have decided to end your business. The list of tasks may seem long, but it’s important to work through them to make sure everything is done correctly. Leaving a business closing task undone can mean continued liability for taxes or payments. This business closing type is not bankruptcy, but it’s called “dissolution,” a closing down of the business as a legal entity....

Are you a Pollywog or a Shellback? If you do not know the answer, perhaps you have not crossed the equator in a United States Navy vessel. There is an elaborate ceremony that takes place onboard ship and is a great morale booster and way for the crew to blow off some steam after a long deployment away from home. What Is the Shellback Ceremony? The Shellback Ceremony – “what happens?...

When you talk about autism, it is often spoken about in a school context, but every child with autism becomes an adult with autism. Consequently, you need to discuss autism in the context of the workplace. Managing employees with autism can pose challenges and require that managers understand and react appropriately to the display of characteristics by an autistic employee. Autism is a disability that is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, therefore, you need to make reasonable accommodations for an employee or candidate with autism....

Waialae Country Club is located on the east side of Honolulu, Hawaii, northeast of Diamond Head State Monument and alongside Maunalua Bay. The club’s golf course dates to the 1920s, its original design by one of the giants of early golf course architecture, Seth Raynor. Waialae is consistently rated highly among Hawaii golf courses, but the reason it is famous is because it has been the site of a PGA Tour tournament since the 1960s....

Since 71% of the earth is covered in water, some people can’t help but wonder: Why should we conserve? Here are a few important facts about water on this planet from the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation: Ninety-seven percent of all water on the earth is salt water, which is not suitable for drinking.Only 3% of water on Earth is fresh water, and only 0.5% is available for drinking....

Customers sometimes use the terms “bid” and “estimate” interchangeably. Contractors, on the other hand, often attach specific meanings to each word. The two definitions correspond to different parts of the process of calculating a contractor’s internal costs and defining the final price to be charged to the customer. If your construction company is aiming for larger projects or public sector construction work, the following information on estimates and bids can help....