A lot of people think that a real estate career is easy money, and it can be—usually after a while. Of course, every career has its drawbacks. It’s a matter of balancing the good against the bad and gauging your tolerance for the bad. You’re your own boss as a real estate agent, but this comes with a good deal of added responsibility and a bit of a cash investment to get started....
Rewards-based crowdfunding has been a source of funding for small businesses. Businesses and non-profits of all sizes post projects on a crowdfunding portal, targeting a certain amount of capital to raise. In return for a donation from fans of a project, the business or non-profit typically gives some type of incentive for participating—that’s why it’s called rewards-based crowdfunding. Crowdfunding’s early success came from sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. While there are actually four main categories of crowdfunding, one of the most popular is rewards-based crowdfunding—the kind used on Kickstarter and Indiegogo....
You might think of “media” as another word for TV (or TV and radio) journalism. And while that’s what some people mean when they use the term, there’s a bit more to it. Media, the plural form of the word medium, refers to anything that passes along information. Careers in Media Television is a medium, as is radio, a newspaper, a movie, and the internet. If you have a job in media, you work in a field that revolves around managing mediums that pass along relevant information to those who want it....
What do Adele Uddo, Ellen Sirot, Kimbra Hickey and James Furino have in common? They’re all incredibly successful models. You may not know their faces, but you have seen their body parts across a wide spectrum of advertisements. You’ve seen them everywhere: wiping up spills in paper towel commercials, strapping on designer footwear, gracing the cover of a magazine, or hand doubling for A-list stars. They’re what the modeling industry calls parts models, and they prove that sometimes all it takes is one great body part to open the door to a modeling career....
What are the requirements to open a McDonald’s franchise? If you qualify to open a McDonald’s franchise and are willing to invest your time and money, it can be a very financially rewarding and life-changing experience. The McDonald’s Franchise System McDonald’s has been a franchising company since 1955 and has relied on its franchisees to play a major role in the system’s success. McDonald’s remains committed to franchising as a predominant way of doing business, and it’s the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 36,000 restaurants located in more than 100 countries....
Of all the paint finishes on a motorcycle, the fuel tank is the one that most people will be drawn to. It is, after all, the most prominent item on a motorcycle. It goes without saying, therefore, that a good paint finish on a fuel tank is essential. However, as any professional painter will testify, applying the last coat of paint or clear lacquer is the easy part. 01 of 05...
Once you’ve sold a product or provided the service in Canada, it’s invoice time. An invoice not only shows the customer or client how much money is due but provides tax information. Both you and your customers need to be able to track how much HST/GST (Harmonized Sales Tax/Goods and Services Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax) is paid or owed, for instance. Because invoices are such an important part of your business records, it’s important to get them right....
Sometimes the best way to find your ideal job is through networking—by asking professionals you know in your industry to provide a formal business introduction to a desirable employer or to individuals who might otherwise advise you in your career search. When they agree to do this on your behalf, it’s important to immediately write a thank-you letter (or email) to convey your thanks to them and to express your appreciation for their time and effort....
Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Dress shirts are a men’s wardrobe essential. Whether you work in an office that requires formal business attire or you need something to elevate a more casual look, every man needs a few dress shirts in his wardrobe. No matter what shirt you choose, it’s important to prioritize the fit....
Proponents of icebreakers, which reinforce the content and goal accomplishment of a team-building or training session, use these activities to introduce the content of the training session. At the same time, there is a place for a fun icebreaker whose only purpose is to help session attendees know and appreciate each other. This meet-and-greet meeting icebreaker works well when you have a group of new employees who are just starting. It is also effective at large, company-wide meetings to help people working inter-departmentally get to know each other better....
Hot sheet is one term used to describe a report from the Mulitple Listing Service (System) of new or recent activity in the MLS. It normally would show the new listings, status changes, and price changes since the last hot sheet was viewed. Some just show the previous or current day activity. WIth others, you can select a date or time range, such as the past week. When you have listings, it’s important to watch market activity that relates to your listed properties....
While the notion of a paperless office sounds great in principle, the reality is that many small or home office (SOHO) businesses still have a need to copy printed documents frequently enough to consider having an in-house copier. The old-style standalone office copy machines have nearly disappeared in the digital age, replaced by multifunction printers that combine the functions of printing, copying, scanning, and optionally faxing into a single device. Technically a “copier” in today’s terms is normally a printer that has built-in scanning so that a document to be copied can be scanned and reproduced by the printer....
Pretty much every industry has standard jargon that people in other industries might not be familiar with. Digital advertising—that is, advertising in mediums such as websites, social media, and mobile apps—is no exception. If you want to begin a career in that field, you will need to learn a few basic terms. Impressions Think of impressions the way you think of a typical TV or radio media buy. You are guaranteed to get the ad played a set number of times, but you have no guarantee that a specific number of people will see or interact with it....
A resume is not a single document, but a set of living tools meant to get the hiring manager’s attention—and quickly. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 39% of hiring managers said that they spent a minute or less reviewing a resume, and 23% said they spent less than 30 seconds. To hone a version of your resume that effectively communicates your skills and qualifications in that brief time, you need to be able to do several things on short notice:...
Navy fire controlmen (FC) operate certain weapons systems aboard Navy surface combatant ships. It is a highly technical, highly challenging rating (as the Navy refers to its jobs) in the advanced electronics and computer field. Fire controlman is a highly competitive rating within the Navy, so standards for recruits are very high. If you’re considering this rating, you’ll need to be mature and willing to take on a lot of responsibility, in addition to having technical skills and expertise....
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If your day-to-day attire doesn’t conform to a traditional gender norm, your interview clothing doesn’t have to either. In this day and age, there should be no position that requires you to dress in a way that makes you uncomfortable. Gender-Neutral Attire Regardless of your gender identity, gender-neutral clothing is appropriate for anyone to wear. Whether you are a woman who steers clear of overtly feminine apparel, a man who prefers a more gender-neutral look, or a non-gender-conforming or transgender person, you’ll be able to dress for success without a problem....
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam is used to determine enlistment eligibility for potential recruits, assign recruits to military jobs, and aid students in career exploration. It consists of 10 subtests, and the scores on those subtests are used to determine the best jobs for those entering a branch of the military. Scores from four of the subtests are used to determine an Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score, which determines eligibility for enlistment....
Earning success in sales is more a matter of preparation than of being in the right place at the right time. While being “lucky” certainly has its place in sales, being at the right place at the right time demands that the sales professional is visiting customers or actively networking. To create a list of articles or resources that can be considered a complete reference for how to succeed in sales would be a near impossibility....
You’ve just been hired for a new job, and you’re excited to get started. What should you do next? After you celebrate completing your successful job search, take time to prepare to start your new job so you can make the best first-day impression. Most likely, your to-do list will quickly grow, filling up with job-related tasks as well as personal errands to tackle now so you won’t need to take time off in your first weeks at the new job....
