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TV contracts used to be reserved for the top news anchors in the country’s largest designated market areas (DMA) and at the networks. That’s no longer the case. The market for experienced workers has become so competitive that stations are requiring most of their staff to sign contracts, even for those working behind the scenes. By knowing the seven basics of a TV contract before signing, you can be confident that the deal is right for you or better prepare yourself on ​how to negotiate for more....

Before you depart for Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT), it’s important to discuss the process to reach you with your family and friends. It’s understandable that 8½ weeks is a long time to be apart from someone, and emergencies happen, but there are protocols in place. The goal is to ensure AFBMT recruits and their families and friends are prepared to follow the established protocols. Family Emergencies You can’t use a cell phone or receive phone calls during basic training....

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Just the though of commission-only sales jobs can strike terror into the hearts of many job seekers. But there are a few key reasons why intentionally choosing a commission-only position may be in your best interest. Commission-only positions are not for the faint of heart, nor are they always the top-paying sales jobs available. But if you’ve done your homework on such a position and have determined that it is one you might like to hold if it were a salary plus commission job, put it to the litmus test to make sure it offers the key benefits you require....

With the rise of computer programming and IT degrees, the landscape for a job-seeker can look bleak. To make your application stand out, write a professional, customized cover letter for each job you are applying for. A generic cover letter, especially for a job requiring technical skills, isn’t going to help get your application noticed, and may even get you blacklisted in that recruiter’s data bank. A strong resume with quantifiable results like, for example, how much money you saved your company per quarter, can put you in the lead....

The employment landscape changed dramatically in 2020—perhaps for good. While the unemployment rate may recover in the long-term, how we work may be permanently altered. Telecommuting and social distancing could become part of the new normal. Already, large employers like Facebook and Twitter have announced that they will allow some or all of their employees to work at home indefinitely. An increase in work-from-home jobs is particularly good news for the immunocompromised—those who have weakened immune systems....

Do I have to file a business tax return? Can I use tax software for my business taxes? How do I calculate business income? How do I find business deductions? You’ll find answers to these and other questions about preparing your business taxes, in this article. In 2020, there were several new tax credits and other tax-related relief created for businesses and individuals. See this article on how law changes may affect your 2020 tax return....

The PC edition of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has cheat codes that make gathering ingredients completely unnecessary. If you know the ID code for an ingredient, you can get as many as you need using the player.additem cheat. These cheats only work with the PC version of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Bethesda How to Enter Cheat Codes for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion While playing the game, press the tilde key (~) to open the cheat console, then enter the desired cheat....

An elevator pitch can be a powerful tool for marketing your business, and once you have it created, you can use it over and over again in many different settings. Here are nine tips for making your elevator pitch a valuable tool in your marketing toolbox. Keep It Short and Sweet It’s called an elevator pitch for a reason; you have a limited time to make a good first impression. Craft an elevator pitch that takes you about 60 seconds to deliver at a good pace, or includes roughly 150-250 words....

Paying your bills when you’re first getting started as a model is often easier said than done. It’s unusual for a model to earn tons of cash early in their career, so you have to be smart and resourceful until you make a name for yourself. For many models, that means getting a second job. The trick is finding one that doesn’t get in the way of your modeling aspirations. It’s hard work to get your modeling career off the ground....

Whatever your age, don’t feel embarrassed to wish your best friends, “Happy Friendship Day.” It does not matter whether you are 16 or 60. Friendship Day is a celebration of a relationship that has been nurtured over the years. Everybody needs a friend. Recall your fondest memories: the time you shared a laugh with friends in the school cafeteria. Or the time you whispered your darkest secrets to your friend, after making her take a solemn oath of secrecy....

When someone decides to open a restaurant, particularly for the first time, they’re usually driven by a passion for food coupled with a dedication to hospitality. However, while being a good chef and having a winning personality are two key ingredients, those are not the only ones. If a small business fails, it is often during its first year and usually because of bad business decisions and practices. When you start a restaurant, setting up a good accounting system is paramount to giving your business the best possible chance of survival....

An installment loan is a purchase in which the borrower takes possession of an asset (a vehicle, for example), the funds are given for the purchase of the asset, and the borrower pays back the loan in installments or payments over the term of the loan. In an installment loan, the number of payments is fixed, as opposed to revolving credit, in which the payments change with the balance (as with a credit card)....

Did a former colleague, a client, or someone you know professionally open a new business? Sending a congratulations email is always a nice touch. Not only are you acknowledging a significant accomplishment, but your congratulations email is also a networking opportunity. After all, your note could potentially remind a business owner that you could be of service. Why You Should Send Congratulations for Opening a New Business Besides simple courtesy, congratulating a new business can bring you bonuses....

Providing employee incentives is crucial for business success, but your company doesn’t have to expand its budget or hand out cash in order to provide something meaningful. Often, thoughtfulness is a more potent factor in deciding which employee benefits to offer than sheer monetary value. The goal is to create a collective environment of motivating gratitude. Learn how to consistently offer valuable non-monetary or lower-cost perks and benefits to every employee in your care, no matter your business’s market or size....

In the context of painting or fine art, a “study” is the term used for a practice piece, a quick painting done to capture the essence of a subject or scene, or a painting done to try out a composition, rather than a painting done as a final piece. A study is more refined or finished than a sketch and can include the entire composition (everything that will be in the final painting) or just small sections....

The “What in Tarnation” meme began as many do, with an image of a dog, in this case, a Shiba Inu wearing a cowboy hat. Sometimes it has southern-related captions, such as “sorry, we don’t have sweet tea.” Other times, the meme involves words that rhyme with tarnation – carnation, taxation, pollination, filtration, formation (Queen Bae) and just about anything that ends in “tion.” What Do ‘What in Tarnation’ Memes Mean?...

Many people know about Publishers Clearing House’s famous multi-million-dollar giveaways, which you can enter through the mail or online. But did you know that there are a lot of other ways to win with PCH? Publishers Clearing House has built their business by giving away huge prizes, awarding over $220 million since the company’s foundation in 1967. Today, PCH has continued to expand this winning tradition by offering a variety of different online games, opening new revenue streams for the company — and new chances to win for you....

Tort reform means laws designed to reduce litigation. The laws generally focus on a specific industry, such as the medical profession. While most tort reform in the U.S. has been enacted by the states, some has been passed by the federal government. Tort reform is a contentious issue. Proponents are typically businesses, trade organizations, insurance companies, medical providers, or politicians. Critics are often medical patients, consumer groups, trial lawyers, or legal scholars....

If you’ve ever seen the letters ROFL in a humorous text message or chat room, you might wonder what it means. ROFL Stands for: Rolling on the Floor Laughing How ROFL Is Used If someone types ROFL, it means they found something incredibly funny. Other acronyms that denote laughter include ROFLMAO (“rolling on the floor, laughing my a** off) and LOL (“laughing out loud). Like most internet jargon, the expression is not suitable for initial business dealings....