These funny quotes also shed light on more than a little bit of the truth in the form of witty wisdom. Famous writers and philosophers often express life’s irony wrapped up as comedy and humor helps to drive the point home. Wit and Wisdom Quotes “If you read a lot of books, you’re considered well-read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you’re not considered well-viewed.” -Lily Tomlin “Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t....
Opening a new restaurant is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. There are many areas to consider as you get ready to open your restaurant, including writing a menu, buying the right equipment and hiring the right staff. To help you get started, I’ve put together a checklist of everything you need to get to opening day. 01 of 10 Choose a Solid Restaurant Concept Hero Images / Getty Images...
Upskilling employees can be critical to the future of work—not just for employers who will need to train employees in new and different approaches and technologies, but for their workers who are eager to learn, adapt, and continue playing a valuable role. If your organization values your employees, you need to believe that upskilling—teaching employees additional skills or training them in the same occupation in a new way—can be crucial, for example, when the threat of automation looms over their job roles....
Point of view in fiction simply means who tells the story. In the first-person point of view, a character in the story serves as the narrator, using “I” or “we” as the story plays out. This narrator might be a relatively minor character, observing the action, as the character Nick does in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Or, he might be the main protagonist of the story, such as Holden Caulfield in J....
Entrepreneurs looking to get started with selling scrap metal require only modest investment while those with more substantial capital may consider starting or acquiring an asset-based entity. Difficulty: AverageTime Required: 1 month Know the Product Not all metals are created equal. Understand the differences between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Copper and aluminum are considerably more valuable than steel. Whether you’re looking at job site scrap or examining a scrap sample from a manufacturer, profitable transactions start with proper identification....
Lifestyle segmentation is the process of dividing a market of potential buyers into different groups of people with similar ways of living. Understand how it works through an example and the types and benefits of lifestyle segmentation. What Is Lifestyle Segmentation? Lifestyle segmentation is the business practice of breaking down an overall market of potential or actual buyers into groups known as market segments based on lifestyle variables such as buying preferences....
Are you looking for original play scripts to use in your classroom? Drama teachers and directors may use these one-act plays for free for educational purposes. Written by playwright Wade Bradford, this collection of short plays primarily includes comedies. Your young cast and students can hone their skills on these scenarios that include time travel, talking turkeys, and even a little romance. Each of Bradford’s play scripts included here is royalty-free, so you can use them in your classroom or amateur theater productions without worry....
During a job interview—and, in fact, during the entire application process—your goal is to make yourself seem like a desirable candidate. How do you do that? Typically, candidates focus on the positive when responding tointerview questions. They talk about their experience and skills while avoiding mentioning weaknesses, knowledge gaps, and so on. Coming up with answers to interview questions involves being strategic. After all, it’s smart—and expected—to frame your responses to your own advantage....
After finding people to serve on your advisory board, sending out invitation letters, and booking a venue, it’s time to start planning the agenda for your first advisory board meeting. The key to getting your advisory board off to the right start is to structure the initial meeting for maximum productivity. You’ve already given a lot of thought to what you hope to gain from having an advisory board and are looking forward to the advice and expertise that your board members can provide on various aspects of your business, including management, marketing, accounting, staffing, customer service, technology, and so on....
Summer jobs can be hard to come by, depending on where you live. If you have been talented, ambitious, and fortunate enough to be hired for the summer, it’s always a good idea to write a thank-you letter for the opportunity at the end of the season. If you’ve spent your summer as an intern rather than an employee, be sure to share your appreciation. Here’s how to thank your employer for the experience you’ve gained....
“Golf buggy” is a term used primarily in Australasia and Europe and refers to the motorized cart used to transport a golfer’s bag of clubs plus the golfer around the course. In other words, what in North America would more likely be called a golf cart or riding cart would, in the areas mentioned, be referred to as a buggy. Golf buggies come in many shapes and sizes, with just as many price variants for sale....
Providing consulting services to businesses can be a lucrative opportunity. If you’re interested in becoming a consultant but don’t know where to start, then consider consulting franchises. Nationwide, there are top franchise consultants available that can give you a head start in growing a successful business. Basics of a Consulting Franchise You can start a consulting business in one of two ways: Launch a brand new business from the ground up....
BML is one of those acronyms that has multiple meanings. It could stand for any one of the following: Bling My LineBless My LifeBiting My Lip These are three very different interpretations. The real trick is determining which interpretation is being used when you see the acronym online or in a text message. Let’s take a look at each one as we dive deeper into their meanings and how they’re typically used....
There are a lot of things you should do when you’re looking for a new job, but there are also some things you shouldn’t do when you want to get hired. Job searching can be tough enough all by itself. It’s not always easy to find a new job. It can be challenging and frustrating even for well-qualified candidates. There is no need to make it even harder by doing or saying the wrong thing when job searching or interviewing....
In a difficult job market, you may have a tough time finding a job. Whether you’ve just graduated or were recently laid off, looking for a new job or being unemployed can be difficult. But it’s important to keep things in perspective as you continue your job hunt. Read on for our top tips on how to deal with being unemployed. Make It a Priority First, you should make finding a job your top priority....
The history of golf includes multiple examples of great golfers, champion golfers, major championship winners, who just suddenly … lost it. They lost their games, and never got their games back. These are the most-famous examples. Ian Baker-Finch Andrew Redington/Getty Images Ian Baker-Finch was not a huge star, but he was a very solid golfer putting together a good career by 1991. In 1989 he won the PGA Tour Colonial tournament; in 1990 he finished 16th on the PGA Tour money list....
Mommy guilt is real. You will experience it from time to time regardless if you’re new at working motherhood or not. About four in ten working moms said they don’t spend enough time with their children. Where 18% of part-time working moms and 11% stay-at-home moms said the same according to a Pew Research Center survey. The good news is that with practice, mommy guilt can stop paralyzing you. Use one of these eight tips to release mommy guilt and get on with your life!...
Employer-provided health coverage is a great benefit for employees, but what happens to that coverage when a company parts ways with an employee? Larger employers have a responsibility to maintain these benefits for a period of time after the employee is terminated—although they don’t have to continue paying for them. The 2021 American Rescue Plan includes relief for workers who are eligible for COBRA coverage if they are laid off or had their hours reduced....
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It’s always a good idea to congratulate someone who has just been hired for a new position – especially when that person has landed their first job out of college. The transition from college to the work world can be both exciting and stressful for newly minted graduates. Your letter of congratulations may give them the added boost of confidence they’ll need to hit the ground running in their new role....
