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Over the past 20 years, the number of women-owned businesses has grown 114 percent, according to a 2017 report by American Express. That’s more than 2.5 times the national growth rate for all businesses. On top of that, women now own one in five firms bringing in $1 million or more in revenue. Yet, there are still many obstacles relatively unique to women entrepreneurs. If you’re looking to take the plunge, here are five challenges you may find yourself facing—and advice for how to overcome them....

Foursomes is a team golf competition format in which a side is comprised of two golfers, and those two golfers alternate hitting the same golf ball. That’s why foursomes is also very commonly called “alternate shot.” Golfer A tees off, Golfer B hits the second shot, Golfer A plays the third shot, Golfer B hits the fourth shot, and so on until the ball is holed. The two golfers on a side also alternate hitting tee shots so that the same player doesn’t hit every drive (if Golfer A hits the drive on the first hole, then Golfer B plays the drive on Hole 2)....

The Collections Etc. catalog is a unique home decor catalog and furniture catalog where many items in the catalog are $14.99 or less. You’ll find great values in the Collections Etc. catalog for seasonal items, home decor, gardening accessories, clothing, toys, and jewelry. You can find sale and clearance items as well. This is also a gift catalog selling a wide selection of figurines, books, collectibles, and fragrances. Collections Etc. is owned by Winston Brands, headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Ill....

Getting a college education these days can be a costly endeavor. If you are an aspiring business owner, but are worried about your student loan obligations precluding your ability to establish and/or finance a business, there is good news—many options exist to help you succeed in both arenas. If you want to start a business, gaining control of your personal finances will help you when it comes to establishing your new venture....

A radiologic technologist is a healthcare worker who specializes in imaging tests like X-ray, MRI, and CT scans, performed primarily in diagnostic capacities. Some radiologic technologists will specialize in certain disciplines related to specific areas of the body, such as mammography, for example. What Skills Does a Radiologic Technologist Need? Radiologic technologists will have close working relationships with the radiologists who interpret the images. In order for doctors to be able to do their jobs, the technician has to be thorough and accurate in their imaging technique....

Maintaining a consistent commitment to excellence in your work is no easy task. Sometimes you need some inspiration to stay the course. If you need an inspirational quote about commitment for your newsletter, business presentation, website, or inspirational posters, you’ve come to the right place. Grab your favorite quote and pin it to the wall over your desk for a reminder. These quotes about commitment are also useful for increasing employee motivation as they help you create success in business, effectiveness in management, and wins in life....

01 of 39 Reference Photos for Artists: Sandy Beach Seascape Reference Photos for Artists A sandy beach with the bay sweeping around in the distance. Photo © Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc. A collection of seascape photos to use as reference in paintings. Do you want to capture the ultimate wave on canvas? Or paint a seascape where you can practically hear the sea roar as you stand in front of it?...

Nothing is worse for your job applicants than when they have turned in their application materials and following, they hear nothing back from the employer. Yet too many employers, according to job searchers, never even send a form letter to let them know that their resume was received much less a rejection letter so they know they will not be invited for an interview. This injures job searchers in a variety of ways....

Ring in the New Year on a cheerful note. Say, “Happy New Year” with funny quotes. With a sprinkling of wit and loads of imagination, these New Year quotes can be the proverbial icing on the cake. The last day of December is bittersweet. It heralds the time to bid goodbye to the old year and prepare for a new beginning. The first of January is not just another date on the calendar....

These are a few business ideas that can give budding entrepreneurs the best chance of making money – and just as importantly, the opportunity to start a business that will last and make money for years to come. Some of the ideas on this list are, admittedly, more exciting than others, but if you know anything about business, you know that it’s often the simple, plain idea that yields the most as the most successful businesses meet people’s needs....

The Delayed Enlistment Program (sometimes called the Delayed Entry Program) is also called the Future Soldiers Program in the Army. Individuals going onto active duty, enlist first into the DEP. This is an actual enlistment into the inactive reserves, with an agreement to report for active duty (to ship out to boot camp) at a specific time in the future. Under current regulations, one can remain in the DEP for up to 365 days....

You may not have heard of top down management, or bottom up management, but you are definitely familiar with the former, as it’s a traditional management style. Essentially, the boss makes all of the decisions and the employees carry them out. In a top down configuration, all employees know what they are supposed to do, and hopefully, they do their tasks responsibly. Granted, few businesses run exclusively on top down management with a dictatorial CEO, but many operate in a modified one, with each department run by a leader who directs (micromanages) the work of other employees....

Do you remember what career you dreamed of having when you were a kid? If you wanted to be a superhero or a wizard, you might have quickly realized that those jobs don’t actually exist. But there are some more achievable roles that come up again and again if you ask kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Very often, the jobs kids mention offer thrills, action, fame, or the chance to help people....

Whatever job you land in life, you’ll also be on a team. A team is any group of people organized to work together, both interdependently and cooperatively to accomplish a purpose or a goal. Three common types of workplace teams include functional or departmental, cross-functional, and self-managing. You can participate in many different teams at work—and you probably already do. But, your most basic team is normally your department team, the group with whom you are organized to produce a product or a service....

A great deal of our time, money, and personal effort go into marketing our expertise and qualities to the public to build a client base. Once we’ve done a great job for them, repeat business, and referrals will follow. But first, we have to do business with them. Marketing featuring the skills and qualities they value will give us a leg up in this area. Buyers Have Different Agent Requirements...

If you work at home, what difference does it make what country you live in? A lot! Most global companies will only hire in particular countries. The ones on this list of work-at-home companies are mostly U.S. companies, though many do hire outside the U.S. as well. However, we’ve narrowed the list down to those that hire more globally. Global Companies That Will Hire You to Work at Home These work-at-home positions are filled by people living both inside or outside the United States....

A career in law can be intellectually challenging, personally fulfilling and financially rewarding. Below are ten reasons to choose a career in the legal profession. 01 of 10 Diverse Legal Career Options Chris Ryan / Getty Images The complexities of our legal system have created hundreds of legal career options that serve a variety of core and non-core legal functions. From lawyers, judges, and mediators to paralegals, secretaries, and consultants, the legal professional’s role is expanding and evolving to keep pace with the ever-changing legal system....

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A business’s gross revenue is the money generated by all its operations before deductions are taken for expenses. Revenue can come from the sale of the company’s products or services, from the sale of surplus equipment or property, or from the sale of shares of stock in the company. It can come from a variety of other sources (both large and small) including such things as interest, royalties, and fees. In its simplest term, all the revenue of a business from all of its sources is added together to compute gross revenue....

Search engine evaluation is a lucrative way to earn money from home, but it is not easy to get a foothold in this business. Projects usually involve examining and analyzing advertising content, images, and text and then reporting in writing on specific aspects of the ads. What You Need to Know About Web Search Evaluator Jobs Search engines are run by complicated algorithms, but search engines are used by people. Search engine companies periodically need humans to check search results....