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By definition, a receptionist is the first person to be seen by a visitor to any business. They’re a company’s first line of defense. The front entrance of an office complex or a medical facility will usually have a receptionist stationed there to direct visitors to the correct office within the facility. Individual offices inside the company might also have their own receptionists. Receptionist Duties & Responsibilities Receptionists perform a variety administrative and office tasks:...

Sales and operations planning (S&OP)—sometimes known as aggregate planning—is a process where executive level management regularly meet and review projections for demand, supply, and the resulting financial impact. S&OP is a decision-making process that makes certain that tactical plans in every business area are in line with the overall view of the company’s business plan. The overall result of the S&OP process is that a single operating plan is created that identifies the allocation of company resources, including time, money and employees....

Konami’s Super C is the 1988 sequel to Contra, which popularized the side-scrolling shooter genre. Originally for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super C has been re-released on several platforms. The original cheats for Super C work in all other versions. These cheats are for the Nintendo Virtual Console version of Super C for Wii, Wii U, and 3DS. They also work with the NES Classic version. Super C Cheat Codes...

Project Managers reference project dependencies as the relationships between individual tasks in a project diagram. Preceding tasks must be completed before moving on to the next or succeeding tasks. All of the tasks required to achieve the project’s scope are sequenced according to their dependencies for each other, and then resources are linked to the tasks and a project schedule constructed. The project or task dependencies are critical for the following:...

The international coffee shop chain Starbucks is known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If you’re interviewing for a role at Starbucks, you should copy that atmosphere in your appearance, and adopt a business casual look. Instead of a suit and tie, or a dress and heels, think khakis and a button-down. While you should avoid an overly formal outfit (no need for a three-piece suit) don’t mistake “relaxed” for sloppy....

If you sell goods and services in Canada, you must charge customers the goods and services tax (GST) or the harmonized sales tax (HST), unless your business qualifies as an exception. Currently at 5%, the GST is a federal tax charged in all provinces and territories in Canada on both products and services, either by itself or as part of the HST. Canadian Provincial Sales Tax and GST/HST In the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Newfoundland and Labrador, you must charge HST because these provinces have combined the GST with their provincial sales tax (PST) to create a HST....

When the 2020 British Open is played on July 16-19, it will be the 149th time golf’s oldest major championship takes place. The defending champion, Shane Lowry, won the 2019 Open by six strokes. 2020 British Open Short Description: The 2020 British Open is the 149th playing of the Open Championship, one of the four major championships in men’s professional golf.Key Players: Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Justin Rose, Dustin JohnsonStart Date: July 16, 2020End Date: July 19, 2020Location: Royal St....

For many mothers, especially those with young children, working from home can be the best way to balance your family’s need for your income with your desire to spend more time with your children. It also allows you to avoid paying the high cost of childcare. When making the shift from the office to a work-at-home job, consider is whether you can telecommute your current job. If the answer is no, you can use the skills and work experience you already have to create a work-from-home career that fits into the busy rhythm of a household with children....

A compilation album is a general term used to refer to a music release made of up of songs that not intended to be viewed as a single work. Compilation albums are frequently referred to as “comps” and are often comprised of tracks by various artists. However, they can sometimes feature a single artist, but this is not the norm. A single artist release includes soundtracks, label samples, and theme albums....

At some point, your child may feel that an allowance isn’t enough money for their spending habits and they would like to earn some additional money. There are lots of great jobs for kids that can help them learn about responsibility while earning their own money. The pay rates are variable based on your location, the difficulty, and the length of time to complete each job. 01 of 10 Babysitter...

When starting a business in Canada, you have a variety of choices in business structure. One form of business entity is to create a corporation, and there are several options in Canada. There are several reasons for considering a corporation as it can offer credibility and reduced liability. One of the top reasons for forming a corporation is that Canadian corporations are taxed differently than other forms of business. A corporation is a legal entity in itself and is taxed separately from the individual....

When you apply for a position with a finance firm, your prospective employer must make sure you are truly ready for the responsibility of handling clients’ money. A job interview for a financial advisor position will be exacting, and you will need to present yourself at your best by giving clear and well-thought-out answers. It’s not that there are right and wrong answers—the best responses are always the honest ones—but you should take some time to get your thoughts and words together before the interview....

01 of 14 Painting Technique: Pen and Watercolor A Visual Index of Painting Techniques Pen and watercolor paint on sketchbook paper. Size approx. A5. Photo © Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc. A Visual Index of Painting Techniques If you’ve ever wondered “how did the artist do that?” and are looking for answers, then you’re in the right place. These photos of various painting techniques will help you find out what was used to create various effects and styles of painting, and how to learn to do it yourself....

Check out this must-see collection of clever and biting protest signs from the Women's March on Washington and sister marches around the world. 01 of 29 Keep Your Tiny Hands Off My Rights Jack Taylor /Getty Images 02 of 29 Tweet Women With Respect Twitter 03 of 29 Now They’ve Pissed Off Grandma Twitter 04 of 29 Donald J. Trump Will Lie About This Twitter 05 of 29 We Shall Overcomb...

If you’re a fan of English-language literature, few places are as full of literary landmarks as London, home to everyone from Shakespeare and Milton to Virginia Woolf and T.S. Eliot. This literary London tour points out just a few of the many places where you can commune with your literary heroes. 01 of 10 Check for Blue Plaques on Your London Tour Mike Kemp/Getty Images As you set out on this literary London walking tour (which honestly might be a bit ambitious to do in one day), you’ll want to look out for these blue (or sometimes brown) plaques scattered around the city....

All the components related to a product, service, company, or person is “brand identity.” Some of these items are the name, logo, tone, tagline, typeface, and shape that create an appeal. Brand identity is a separate category from brand image. Brand Identity is the message the consumer receives from the product, person, or thing. The brand identity will connect product recognition. For instance, a recent street survey was done by asking people on the street to tell them the first product that comes to their mind when they hear the word, Bose?...

Becoming an Air Force pilot is no easy task. If you make it, you will be among the elite of the elite in the United States armed services. Here’s what you need to do if you’re going to try to reach this lofty goal, from age and education to physical condition and flight school training. 01 of 06 Education Stacy L. Pearsall/Aurora/Getty Images To qualify as an Air Force pilot, you need at least a bachelor’s degree from a civilian college or university or the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado....

Mail-in rebates are offers from manufacturers where you’ll receive a check after purchasing the specified item and sending in some completed paperwork. Depending on the rebate, you could get a partial or full refund. You can get mail-in rebates on almost any type of product but the most common items you’ll find them for include pet items, electronics, household items, and food. Completing a mail-in rebate isn’t complicated but you’ll need to make sure that you include all the necessary items to get your check....

Dust control measures apply to any construction site where there is the potential for air and water pollution from dust traveling across the landscape or through the air. Dust control includes practices used to reduce or prevent the surface and air transport of dust during construction. The EPA’s recommendations are to clean and impact the least possible areas if they are not going to be worked. However, we all know that sometimes due to scheduled activities, the clearing and grubbing of the entire site is done all at once, although this might be different on large-scale projects....

Do you feel that you might be the victim of workplace harassment? Federal law offers protections from unlawful harassment, which includes incidents that interfere with your success at work or create a hostile work environment. State laws may also provide protection from harassment at work. However, not every unpleasant behavior or incident qualifies as harassment under the law. It’s important to know what does and doesn’t meet the standard. Under federal law, you’ll likely need to file a charge with The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before suing in court, so you’ll want to be sure that the behavior counts as harassment under the legal definition....