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Political risk insurance (PRI) protects businesses operating in emerging markets from losses caused by political violence or government acts. Learn more about how political risk insurance works. What Is Political Risk Insurance? Many American companies grow by expanding their business into emerging markets—countries with a low to middle per capita income. While these markets may offer economic advantages, they may also have certain risks. Political risk refers to government decisions, social changes, economic policies, and other factors that can negatively impact a company’s financial condition....

Your expectations of employees and their expectations of themselves are the key factors in how well people perform at work. Known as the Pygmalion effect and the Galatea effect, respectively, the power of expectations cannot be overestimated. Whether applied consciously or unconsciously, the expectations affect the productivity and contribution of your employees. These are the fundamental principles that you can apply to performance expectations and their outcome of potential performance improvement at work....

Are you having trouble deciding where to begin your search for a municipal job? The best place to start is the Internet. There are a variety of websites where you can search exclusively for municipal and government jobs. The official website of the city or town in which you want to work is the best place to find information on jobs within that municipality. You can also use these websites to learn how the application process works and how positions are filled....

In 2020, small businesses—retailers in particular—were forced to make many changes to the way they operate. Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes has been a rise in contactless payments. This technology was already available in many places, but has since become a preferred option for many retailers and consumers as they seek to reduce opportunities for virus transmission. A survey conducted by Forrester for the National Retail Federation indicates that no-touch payments have increased for 69% of retailers surveyed since January 2020, and among those that have implemented contactless payments, 94% expect that increase will continue through 2021....

A rate card is a document provided by a newspaper or other print publication featuring the organization’s rate for advertising. It may also detail any deadlines, demographics, policies, additional fees, and artwork requirements. The smaller the publication, the less information that may be available on the rate card. 01 of 09 The Purpose of an Advertising Rate Card TheBalance.com Some larger newspapers may have a rate card for a particular kind of advertisement....

Contracts between two parties might mean that one of the parties could be held liable for losses or damages from their activities as a party to the agreement. The indemnity agreement is intended to protect the party that might be liable, holding the person harmless from that liability. Definition and Types of Indemnity Agreements The term indemnity is compensation given to make someone whole from a loss they have already sustained....

Who can own a business? This might seem like a silly question, but it isn’t. Some types of individuals and other business entities can own a business, but there are limitations and restrictions on who can own a business. This article includes restrictions on business ownership in general and for specific business types. Be sure to read the entire article to make sure you understand the ownership requirements for your specific business type....

Real estate professionals are usually familiar with niche marketing, while few have developed a UVP, Unique Value Proposition, for their marketing plan. The niche strategy has been around a long time, with real estate professionals working niches like first-time home buyers, condominiums, area or location niches, vacation and resort properties, and more. UVP has been around a long time in marketing circles as well, but few in real estate develop it for their marketing....

In the early days, motorcycles didn’t have clutches; riders simply pedaled the machine into life and kept going. Planning a motorcycle ride in advance involved avoiding any hill starts for obvious reasons. The earliest clutches were no more than a rudimentary belt tensioning system for the rear wheel drive. The first proper clutch (a leather cone design) was fitted to a 1913 500-cc Douglas. By far the most popular clutch design is the multi-plate layout, a design consisting of a number of driven and drive plates; typically made of steel (driven) and cork inserted steel (drive)....

In the Army, the Cavalry Scout acts as the eyes and ears, gathering battlefield information about the enemy. There is perhaps no more important soldier in a combat situation than the scouts who gather information about enemy positions, vehicles, weapons and activity. Extending the battlefield as lead elements within Infantry Divisions is the main job of the Cavalry Scout. Though they tend to stay mounted in vehicles, often their job will require long distances of foot to better find and target enemy activity....

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Interview questions for consultants vary depending on the type of company to which you are applying. Consulting interviews typically include a mixture of behavioral and case questions. The more you prepare for the interview, the better you will do. One way to get ready is to practice answering interview questions commonly posed to consultants. Here is information on the types of interview questions you might be asked during an interview for a consultant position....

As trade and travel continue to increase, more and more people and goods make their way to the United States each year. Unfortunately, not everyone who visits has good intentions, which is why you can earn a good salary working as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer. These specialized officers guard ports of entry in and around the United States. What Customs Officers Do A customs agent or officer is responsible for enforcing laws, duties, and taxes regarding the import and export of goods, people, and materials....

A general manager, sometimes simply called a GM, has broad, overall responsibility for a business or a business unit within a larger organization. The role is particularly common in large global or multinational organizations where businesses are organized along product lines, customer groups, or geographies. The general manager typically serves as the top executive for the unit and is responsible for strategy, structure, budgets, people, financial outcomes, and scorecard metrics....

Keeping your electronic documents organized can be quite a chore in today’s “wired” world. In addition to storing documents locally on desktops, laptops or mobile devices more and more businesses are using the cloud for basic business applications and file storage. Further complicating the storage issue is the need for many businesses to share documents between employees. Within an office, this is typically accomplished by using a file server or network attached storage device (NAS)....

One of the best things about freelancing is that you can make it work on your terms. If you just need some extra money or want to develop skills in a new area, you can do it part-time, in addition to your regular, full-time job—or you can make it your full-time job, with a bit of careful planning and a lot of hard work, and never have to return to the cubicle farm again....

Companies have been in a panic over job turnover rates. It’s costly, and many point fingers at the ever-active pool of young workers as the main culprits. As a result, employers are going out of their way to keep fresh talent happy. But do modern workers really change jobs that often compared to previous generations? Job Tenure by the Numbers On average, people are staying in their jobs a little longer than they did a few years ago, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018....

What is a golf course? In the official rule book, a golf course is defined as “the entire area of play within the edge of any boundaries set by the Committee,” and the rules state that “the course is made up of the five defined areas of the course.” The dictionary definition of “golf course” is “the ground or course over which golf is played.” But if you’re a beginner, those definitions probably don’t help much....

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The word “pilot” often evokes images of commercial airline pilots, flying for major airlines. While that can be a great career, it’s not the only option for those who want to make a living as a pilot. In addition to commercial airlines, private corporations, charitable organizations, and government agencies all need pilots, and there’s always a demand for additional flight instructors. Corporate Pilots Corporate flying involves piloting private jets, usually owned by corporations....