Nonprofits use a wide range of social media tools (video, audio, digital text, photos, games) to share their content socially. However, in the rush to get on the social media bandwagons, many nonprofits ignore the strategy and planning required to achieve success. Here are 11 steps that your organization can take to create a strategy and plan for your social media efforts. A little planning goes a long way! Create a Social Media Committee...
Tiger Woods’ house on Jupiter Island, Fla., makes his previous house in Windermere, Fla., seem small and cheap. Woods and his then-wife Elin Nordegren purchased the Jupiter Island property in 2006, paying a reported $40 million for the 12-acre grounds and the 9,000-square-foot-plus beachfront home that stood on the property. And then they tore the existing house down. While remaining in their Isleworth house in Windermere, the Woodses tore down the Jupiter Island house in order to build a new home and reshape the property....
FWIW is a popular online phrase but it can be hard to interpret just by looking at it and taking wild guesses. In this article, you’ll learn its meaning, how it’s used and alternatives to using it. FWIW Meaning FWIW stands for ‘for what it’s worth’, meaning a piece of information may or may not be useful or of value to another person. What’s key here is that the person using FWIW believes it’s more than likely the information is indeed useful....
When there is a downturn in the economy, it is not uncommon for many companies to begin laying off employees. Generally, companies begin laying off people who have been there the shortest time. Often, this means that people in their 20s are the hardest hit demographic when it comes to layoffs. Consider looking for warning signs, such as a decreasing client base, no annual raise, or not getting paid on time....
A basic commercial bank loan is called a bank term loan or a commercial loan. A bank term loan has a particular term or length of maturity and usually a fixed interest rate. The repayment of the principal of bank term loans is usually amortized, which means that the principal and interest are set up as equal periodic payments designed to pay off the loan in a specified period of time....
Are you ready to start your journey toward becoming a private pilot? Whether you’re ready to begin your private pilot training, or you’re just wondering what kind of knowledge is required to obtain a private pilot certificate, you can start right here. This is a list of books and reference material you’ll need for your private pilot flight training. It’s not an exhaustive list - there are other books that you’ll also need, like the pilot operating handbook for your airplane, as well as charts and reference material specific to your own flight training....
Sellers on eBay sometimes need to cancel bids, cancel sales, or even block buyers. eBay allows all of these actions, but they can hurt your seller rating. Make sure you understand the process and the consequences before taking action. Canceling Auction Bids Sellers might want to cancel bids from potential buyers for a few different reasons. While sellers cannot leave negative feedback for buyers, they can file unpaid item (UPI) cases that become part of buyers’ records....
Car salespersons straddle several different responsibilities and goals on a daily basis. They must be persuasive and good with people in order to convince them to buy an automobile. They must be good with numbers so that they can put deals together that work for both the dealership and the buyer. And they must have extensive knowledge of the vehicles they’re selling. Car Salesperson Duties & Responsibilities This job generally requires a talent for the following tasks:...
Just like fashion, restaurant menus are subject to trends, some of which turn out to be short-lived fads. What’s hot one day (bacon-covered everything) is soon replaced by the next big thing (fermented foods). But then there are the menu trends that maintain their staying power, year after year. Examples of these would be the farm-to-table movement, emphasizing local, organic foods or the food truck movement, with street-food inspired cuisine. Often the key to writing an effective menu is balancing popular ingredients with classic dishes....
Cities always seek to expand and diversify their tax bases. A new business opening or an existing business expanding are beneficial to the local economy. These events bring additional tax revenue and provide citizens with new employment opportunities. When a city has only one major employer in town, and that employer’s industry is struggling, that has major implications for the city government. To avoid such a situation, economic development directors work to strengthen their local economy and diversify their city’s tax bases....
The unique selling proposition (USP) is the factor or benefit that makes your product different—stand out—from other equivalent products on the market. As an example, one product may use small-batch processing where its competitors do not. If you offer a service rather than a product you may determine your USP is that you will go to the client rather than them coming to your office. You may also see USP referred to as unique selling point or unique selling position statement....
01 of 10 Jason Vorhees, ‘Friday the 13th’ Photo Courtesy PriceGrabber Your Motivation: You’re the notorious Jason Vorhees. You drowned as a child because those punk kid lifeguards at Camp Crystal Lake were off fooling around. Now, unencumbered by your own death, you’ve grown into a strapping man who seeks vengeance upon anyone who enters the old campgrounds. Key Characteristics: Pre-grunge flannel shirt, optional jacket, machete, hockey mask covering disfigured corpse face, desperate need for a shower....
Nike’s famous slogan, “Just Do It,” should not be applied to a marketing campaign for your small business. Many small firms place an ad here and an ad there, put up a website or a Facebook page, and consider it done. Unfortunately, this approach is like fishing on dry land—you can cast as much as you like, but you won’t catch anything because you are nowhere near the pond. A profitable marketing initiative requires careful planning....
What’s the best font to use for a business letter? When writing formal letters, of course, it’s important to make sure the content of your letter is clear and easy to understand. However, you should also think carefully about the font and font size. The font is the style of the text you use in your letter or email message. It’s important to make sure the font you choose for your professional correspondence, both printed and emailed, is clear and easy to read....
When you receive your first paycheck you may be surprised at how much is being taken out in taxes. If you are young and single, you are at a disadvantage when it comes to taxes. That’s because you have fewer deductions than people with children and those who are married. And if you don’t own a home, you will not have those deductions, either. Here’s how to make the most of your paycheck by taking advantage of the benefits offered by your employer....
Based on the popular Star Wars and Lego franchises, Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars has cheat codes that unlock every character, weapon, and vehicle in the game. If you want to earn every achievement, then you’ll definitely need the extra help. These cheats are for the Xbox 360 version of Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars. There are also cheats for Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars on PS3 and the Nintendo Wii version....
Event planning, by and large, means being in the people business. That doesn’t mean that introverts can’t do it, but an extrovert might have an easier time handling the day-to-day of someone in the event and wedding planning business. Employers will look for candidates who have a high tolerance for stress, remain calm under pressure, have versatile and sophisticated communication styles, and are comfortable being at the center of creative planning—either through an innate sense for what to do or because you’re great at research and assembling ideas....
Definition The Italian musical term “dolce” (“sweet; sweetly”) is an indication to play in a tender, adoring manner; to play sweetly with a light touch. By itself, dolce may indicate a slow, gentle tempo. However, it is often combined with other musical commands, as in “allegretto dolce e con affetto”: semi-quick, sweet, and with affection.See dolcissimo. Also Known As: con dolcezza; dolcemente (It) doucement (Fr) süss; weich (Ger) Pronunciation: dohl’-chayMore Italian Musical Terms:...
As a musician, you want to get your song played on the radio. And, you’re in luck because radio stations are always on the hunt for new music that they think their listeners will enjoy listening to. The trick is to have a successful radio promotion campaign, and that means taking the time to understand how radio works and what makes a song radio-friendly. Before you embark on your radio promotion journey, commit these radio basics and resources to memory and be sure to click on an available link to learn more....
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 is a portable spin-off of the racing game Need for Speed: Most Wanted. Like its source material, Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 has cheat codes to help you reach your destination safely and more quickly than your opponents. These cheats are for the PSP-exclusive title Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0. There are separate cheats for Need for Speed: Most Wanted on PlayStation 2 and the Xbox version....
