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If your nonprofit organization is looking for a reliable source of income that can also boost brand awareness and engagement, an affinity program may be a rewarding option. Before embarking on this route, it’s essential to know what an affinity program is, the pros and cons of starting one, and how to create one with a business partner. Affinity programs may be most useful for any membership-based nonprofit. That includes many 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits, 501(c)(6) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) organizations....

During his brief career as a professional basketball player in the NBA (the National Basketball Association), Jim Spanarkel recognized that there were opportunities in financial careers for athletes. He thus spent his summers studying and preparing for the next phase in his life, which has been as a highly successful financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. Jim Spanarkel also has been able to juggle this career with another simultaneous one as a basketball broadcaster....

When a colleague or business connection has an achievement to celebrate, a congratulations letter or handwritten note is always appreciated. If you have time, send a paper card or letter. If not, even a thoughtfully written email will do. Taking the time to send a congratulations note, whether it’s for a new job, promotion, a successful venture, or simply for a job well done, is terrific for networking and relationship building....

With a per-piece pay rate, payment is based on the number of pieces of work that a worker completes. The worker receives a specified amount of money for each piece completed; that is their rate of pay. What constitutes a “piece” worthy of the set rate is defined in advance. Learn more about what kinds of jobs use per-piece pay rates and what factors are important to consider with this payment structure....

Pokémon Fire Red for Game Boy Advance (GBA) is an enhanced remake of Pokémon Red, one of the first Pokémon titles for the original Game Boy. In addition to secrets and glitches, there are tons of Pokémon Fire Red cheat codes available through GameShark and Action Replay. These cheats are for Pokémon Fire Red, but some information may also apply to its companion game, Pokémon Leaf Green. How to Upgrade the Pokédex...

The role of the president typically refers to the leader or head of a business, organization, agency, institution, union, university, or branch of government. The president is typically the top employee in the organization’s chain of command. This job title can also be used to designate the leader of portions or divisions within an organization. An example is an acquired company that is now a subsidiary of a larger corporation....

Are you interested in writing Human Resources job descriptions or just curious about what the employees in HR do? These sample HR job descriptions provide a comprehensive look at what HR staff do in each of these roles. You may be interested to learn the diverse responsibilities that HR provides in organizations. HR staff members do a lot to protect the interests of both employers and employees. Are you interested in learning more about the HR role?...

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In the United States military, forces have worn distinctive uniform items for centuries to create a psychological advantage and boost their esprit de corps, but the military use of berets is a relatively recent phenomenon. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Blue Bonnet became a de facto symbol of Scottish Jacobite forces. The French Chasseurs alpins, created in the early 1880s, are recognized as the first regular unit to wear the military beret as their standard headgear....

Recession, economic downturn, dishonest partnership, or industry shakeout are all events that can put your business to the test. Surviving in hard times requires a steely determination and never-say-quit attitude. But in today’s swift and merciless marketplace, more is needed than a winner’s attitude. Here are six small business hard time strategies to help steer the chopping waters of commerce. Cut With Precision The typical cost-cutting approach by corporations in hard times is to employ a wide-sweeping cost reduction policy....

Landlords who own rental property in the state of Utah should be aware of Utah’s landlord-tenant laws, including rules for the security deposit. Understanding and following these rules can help protect you in case you have a security deposit dispute with your tenant. You should also check with your local government to see if additional rules may apply. Here are some frequently asked questions about Utah’s security deposit law. For the original text of the full law that governs security deposits in the state of Utah, please consult Utah Code Annotated §§ 57-17-1 to 57-17-5....

Email marketing is a digital strategy used by businesses to promote products or services, and nurture customer relationships. One of the leading email marketing service providers is Constant Contact, which offers tools to help small business owners manage and develop their online platforms and presence. As you weigh email marketing options to supplement your overall business strategy, it’s important to learn what Constant Contact is, how it works, and the pros and cons of using the service....

The special operations weapons sergeant employs conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in individual and small unit infantry operations. This position trains and maintains proficiency in all Major Duties, and employs highly demanding conventional and high-risk unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in the employment of individual domestic, foreign small arms, light and heavy crew-served weapons, anti-aircraft and anti-armor weapons. They also supervise and perform construction of hasty fortifications and control execution of tactical conventional and unconventional operational employment and functioning of all types of U....

In addition to celebrating with family and friends, the holidays present a perfect opportunity to thank past and present coworkers, professional contacts, clients, and others in your network. The holidays are also an opportunity to reconnect and stay in touch. Your holiday greetings can be broadened to include an expression of gratitude for any role your recipient might have played in helping you with your job search, career, or business....

Constructing a well-thought-out resume that includes your goals, academic background, skills, accomplishments, experience, and activities, is a vital component of a successful internship search—as well as any future job searches. Internship resumes can include high school information, relevant courses, activities, volunteer experiences, etc., but by your senior year of college, it is best to have experiences that include relevant college data such as internships or work experiences. The internship resume includes experiences not typically found on an employment resume....

Vacation Benefits Everyone When employees take a paid vacation, both the employer and the employee benefit from employees using their paid vacation time. Americans receive (on average) less vacation time than European countries. For instance, Austria has between 25 days of mandatory vacation (which jumps to 30 if you’ve been there 25 years), plus, 13 holidays. All paid. Estonia has 20 vacation days, plus 11 paid holidays, for a total of 31....

​Call of Duty: Black Ops is a first-person shooter for the PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. It’s the seventh game in the popular ​Call of Duty series and it takes place during the height of the Cold War in the 1960s and 1970s. It features characters based on real-life historical figures, such as former CIA directors, generals, civil rights leaders, and military scientists. And, if you know the right passwords, you can poke around in their emails....

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is an FPS (First Person Shooter)-western that follows two brothers on a journey through North America during the American Civil War. In addition to a code that unlocks bonus cash, characters, and weapons, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood has cheats that can only be accessed by enabling the developer console. These cheats are for the PC version. There are also cheats for Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood on PS3....

You might have heard of the term “TCB” and have no idea what it stands for or why it’s connected to Elvis Presley. The initials TCB. stand for “Taking Care of Business,” which is what Presley called his band when he returned to the concert circuit in 1969. The letters appear as a logo or emblem, along with a lightning bolt, which means “taking care of business in a flash.” This emblem was used in several pieces of Presley’s custom jewelry, including his famous TCB ring and necklace....

The concept of forensic accounting has a relatively short but fabled history, possibly starting with the man who brought down one of the biggest fish of them all, Al Capone. U.S. Treasury Department Special Intelligence Unit Agent Frank J. Wilson was tasked with going after the notorious gangster for tax evasion, ultimately resulting in his conviction and imprisonment. Not everyone has what it takes to be an accountant, and even fewer can be forensic accountants....