The vast majority of prospects buy based on emotion, not logic. They decide to buy because it “feels right,” then use logic to justify the decision to themselves. So the better you are at making an emotional connection between the prospect and whatever you’re selling, the easier you’ll find it to close sales. Prospects Benefits Your job as a salesperson is to help prospects see the benefits that they’ll gain from owning your product....
Timberking sawmills proclaim that they have the “Timberking Advantage” over other portable band sawmill makers. Let’s take a look at Timberking and see how these mills stack up against their competitors. Four-Post Head All Timberking sawmills come with a four-post head, but so do a lot of other brands of portable band sawmills. Having the saw head connected to the bed in four places no doubt does create a very stable platform....
Many of us have fond memories of college life and entertain fantasies of getting back to campus for a job. Colleges offer a high quality work environment for many employees. Campuses are often situated in beautiful settings and offer an abundance of art, cultural, entertainment, athletic, and recreational opportunities. So how can you turn this fantasy into a reality and land a campus job? Transfer Your Skills from Corporate to College...
HBIC is a less commonly used acronym that stands for: Head B**** In Charge To make things perfectly clear without having to be openly vulgar about it, that B-word rhymes with “switch” and “stitch.” Basically, you can fill in those asterisks with -itch and you’ll get the picture. The Meaning of HBIC HBIC is used in internet and text messaging slang to describe an individual who is perceived to have authority or who appears to have desirable qualities that others don’t....
Articles 77 through 134 of the Uniform Military Code of Justice (UCMJ) are known as the “punitive articles.” That is to say that these articles cover specific offenses which, if violated, can result in punishment by court-martial. But who is actually subject to the provisions of these UCMJ articles? Article 2 of the UCMJ: Persons Subject to This Chapter Article 2 of the Uniform Military Code of Justice (UMCJ) states that just about everyone is subject to the provisions of the code....
The steamy novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” and its sequels, “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” became major pieces of pop culture around the time of their publication. The three books held the top three spots on best-seller lists for much of their debut year and have inspired parodies and knock-offs. You may have heard the “Fifty Shades” trilogy be described as “Twilight” for adults or “pornography for moms” and questioned what the books are really about....
Vendor management allows you to build a relationship with your suppliers and service providers that will strengthen both businesses. Vendor management is not negotiating the lowest price possible but constantly working with your vendors to come to agreements that will mutually benefit both companies. 01 of 08 Share Information and Priorities The key to succeeding in vendor management is to share information and priorities with your vendors. That does not mean that you throw open the accounting books and give them user IDs and passwords to your systems....
If your company owns or rents an aircraft for business, you may have wondered whether your firm’s general liability policy will cover claims that result from accidents you cause while using the plane. That is, if you inadvertently injure someone or damage someone’s property while flying your company plane, and the injured party sues your firm, will your liability policy cover the suit? Image courtesy of [csfotoimages] / Getty Images....
An application for payment is a construction document that outlines how a contractor will be paid. The application for payment includes the services or materials used or the jobs that are being executed under a contract agreement. This document is usually presented as a list and includes the unit price and quantity of each item being furnished. An application for payment provides both the owner and the contractor with a method of controlling what items or materials have been provided by the contractor....
Compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits allow a mechanic to convert a conventional gasoline car to one that runs on the CNG. Although the process is complex, it is not necessarily difficult and quite doable. And if you are mechanically inclined, it could feasibly be done in your own garage. The other option is to find a willing mechanic that will install a CNG kit for you! This type of alternative fuel also comes with its fair share of advantages including more engine power, better fuel efficiency and longer engine life overall....
01 of 20 Introducing ‘Blunder Years,’ Your New Favorite Subreddit Via Reddit @pudgyllamarider. “Apparently I didn’t know how to smile in first grade.” Just about everybody goes through an awkward phase at some point in their lives. Whether it’s being super into Minecraft or some awful boy band, rocking a terrible homemade haircut, or just being hopelessly, hilariously dorky in every way, we’ve all had a few family photographs pop up that make us cringe at our clueless younger selves....
Although people like to think that the people who determine contracts and purchasing agreements are fair and ethical, there are some that will accept coercion that may affect the award of contracts that are worth thousands of dollars to those that are worth millions of dollars. Unethical practices can take many forms. From blatant lying to not disclosing necessary information to business counterparts. The media often report cases of bribery and unethical business practices that involve the purchasing of materials or services in almost every country in the world....
There are a variety of ways to get kicked out of the military, but there are also ways to leave the military early with good standing, legitimately. However, these are not common methods many people are able to use to get out of their military contract. Here are four types of early outs: Conscientious Objector Discharge A member who can convince the military that they are a conscientious objector may request a discharge....
Social media is a powerful vehicle for personal expression in business and otherwise. Since the first tweet was posted on March 21, 2006, Twitter, in particular, has changed the way the world communicates—frequently, and in short bursts. It has likewise changed the way customers interact with businesses, which is individually, and transparently. Although it has billions of accounts and millions of active users, Twitter is not the most popular social media channel in the world....
If you’re looking for a bargain, then it’s in your best interest to know which days Target retail stores make markdowns in each department. This information can help you get super deals on the best merchandise markdowns at Target before the items on your shopping list sell out. What Are Markdown Schedules? Most department stores work off a markdown schedule because they discount merchandise in certain departments on certain days. This is done because (especially in big box stores) there are so many pieces that require physical price changes....
It’s easy to find horror movies for Halloween, Christmas, even Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but what about the other holidays? Here are some selections that best suit the more neglected holidays. New Year’s Day: ‘Terror Train’ (1980) © 20th Century Fox Ring in the New Year with this vintage slasher about a group of college kids who hop a party train to celebrate New Year’s. However, a prank they committed years before comes back to haunt them when a Groucho Marx-masked killer hunts them down one by one....
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new laws as well as changes to other laws due to coronavirus-related stimulus efforts. If you took advantage of any of these stimulus programs, they may affect your 2020 individual tax return, business tax return, or both. Many of these tax changes come from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and the American Rescue Plan....
When thinking about salary negotiations, it’s important to know what it takes to strike the best deal you can with an employer prior to accepting a job. As a student just graduating from college, you may be thinking that you’re just happy you got the job and that you know the company will offer you the best salary they can. Wrong! Why You Should Negotiate Negotiating salary can seem scary, and you may not feel you have any negotiating power as a new graduate just out of college....
The MOS 2862 Electronics Maintenance Technician is trained at the Marine Corps Communication Electronics School Training Command in Twenty Nine Palms, CA. The mission of the Communications and Electronics School is to train Marines in ground electronics maintenance, tactical communications, and air control/anti-air warfare operations and maintenance to ensure that Marine commanders at all levels can exercise command and control across the full range of military operations. Since electronics were invented, the USMC has evolved from carrier pigeon communication, signals, and high/low-frequency radio, now high tech satellite communications systems....
Retail merchandising analysts help maximize the profit potential for a retail store or chain. They improve cash flow and increase profit margins by analyzing inventory risks and opportunities and implementing inventory allocation strategies. Depending on the size of the retail chain, merchandising analysts are sometimes also tasked with responsibility for supply chain management, but the largest U.S. retail chains separate the two positions. This allows each to focus on specific aspects of the flow of merchandise in and out of the retail stores....
