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Icebreaker questions can help participants get to know each other at a meeting, training session, or team building event. They can also help warm up the interaction during a remote meeting. Attendees can share superficial, nonpersonal information that allows other session participants to get to know each other without the embarrassment of becoming closer than they want to become. Choose icebreaker questions that do not require participants to reveal more about themselves than they are comfortable discussing in the workplace....

Before you plunge into the personal and professional transformation of launching a small business, take the time to research and analyze your idea as objectively as possible, and determine if the business model itself is as unshakable as your enthusiasm. Below are a few suggestions for getting started. Identify a Target Market The first step in validating your business model is determining who the target market is for purchasing your product or service....

High heels are a girl’s best friend. They make you stand taller, look slimmer, and give you that extra boost of confidence that can only come from wearing a killer pair. As a model, being able to walk gracefully in heels of all heights is an absolute must. Whether you’re working the runway or not, it’s a skill that’ll keep you at the top of your game. After all, versatility is key!...

Acrylic paints dry by the water in the paint evaporating. Because acrylic paints dry very fast, particularly in warm climates, you cannot put a lot of acrylic paint on an ordinary palette as it’ll most likely dry out before you’ve finished, wasting the paint. Various art supply companies have produced moisture-retaining acrylic palettes to solve this problem. What they call it varies, for instance, Daler-Rowney’s is a Stay-Wet Palette and Masterson a Sta-Wet Palette....

The Phantom of the Opera is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. Based on Gaston Leroux’s gothic novel, Phantom holds the record as the longest-running musical on Broadway. For over twenty years, Webber’s masked musical has wowed audiences with its over 9000 performances on the West End, not to mention the countless touring companies that have spread Phantom-mania throughout the world....

The best reason to quit your job is because you have an amazing new job lined up. But even if you can’t wait to get started on your next professional chapter, quitting your job can be difficult. You may feel a bit nervous when the time comes to let your current boss know that you’ll be moving on. Writing the right kind of resignation letter can help make quitting easier. In addition to being good manners, a resignation letter puts the important details in writing....

Business systems that run like well-oiled machines deliver dependable and high-quality goods and services to customers and clients. Maintaining those systems is vital, but it’s not always enough. Growing companies continually implement bigger and better systems to remain competitive. Systems engineers handle all these systems. These team players design and manage solutions, and they communicate essential information to the right people. They strive to provide positive user experiences, while aware of the demands and risks of company operations and objectives....

It’s common for U.S. businesses to trade with companies in other countries. From Europe to Asia, American corporations operate on a global scale. Some countries are more popular than others due to their favorable trade and business regulations, and less time-intensive customs processes. But since regulations often change, so too can the amount of trade between countries. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s report from October 2019, this is the latest trade statistics....

If you are considering a career as a professional dog trainer, you may have chosen a great time to do that. Dog trainers have seen increasing demand for their services in recent years, and the amount of money spent on pets is currently at an all-time high. There are several reasons you may wish to take up this career. There are many types of dog training, and a trainer may choose to specialize in the areas that appeal to them....

In email or text jargon, DD stands for “Dear Daughter” or “Darling Daughter.” Learn more about how DD is typically used and some alternate meanings. How DD Is Used The correct meaning of DD can only be determined after understanding the context and how it’s being used. Most often, DD stands for “dear daughter” or “darling daughter,” a term of digital affection and identification used by a parent of the daughter in question....

“MDF” is an acronym that sometimes appears next to a golfer’s name on PGA Tour leaderboards seen in print or online. Here’s what it means: Short answer: “MDF” stands for “made cut/did not finish.” Longer explanation: Everyone knows what “MC” means when it appears next to a golfer’s name in tournament scores; “MC” means “missed cut.” But the “MC” acronym has been around for a long time. Beginning in 2008, a new acronym started showing up in golf scores: MDF....

Law firm newsletters are a popular marketing tool among lawyers. A newsletter can be a great way to demonstrate expertise in an area of law, which is a very effective way to attract clients. However, if done poorly, a law firm newsletter could drive away more business than it generates. Some lawyers hire a legal writing service or a newsletter publisher to create a newsletter, while others insist on writing newsletters within the firm....

Finding enough time is a challenge for many small business owners. There is never enough time to get everything done, especially when you’re wearing a lot of different hats and taking on many different roles. Not only is it frustrating, but it can be stressful to feel like you’re bouncing from task to task and never really crossing things off your list. There is hope, however. You can develop a method to manage your time by setting goals, planning activities, prioritizing and trusting others to complete tasks....

Classifying e-commerce businesses isn’t always straightforward, but it can be a helpful way to better understand the various business models involved. By segregating the businesses into different categories, it becomes easier to compare similar companies and business models. The two parameters that provide the clearest distinctions are the types of goods the e-commerce business sells and the nature of the participants. Types of Goods Sold The goods that e-commerce businesses sell can be broken down into three basic categories:...

A foundation wall provides support for the entire structure you are building. Foundation walls should be planned and constructed carefully as they are probably the most important part of the structure. When foundation walls are not built correctly, cracks might appear, and settling of the structure can also occur. Cracks may occur due to the foundation being ​backfilled before the concrete has achieved the required strength or because the necessary amount of steel was not placed accordingly....

What Is a Phone Interview or Screen? In a phone screen meeting, an employer interviews potential employees who appear qualified for the advertised job after the resume and cover letter are reviewed. These meetings, by phone, are conducted by one person, usually the hiring manager or a Human Resources staff member, who ask the same basic questions of each candidate they call. You ask each candidatethe same basic questions during a phone screen to give you a basis for comparison of the skills and responses of each person....

Lead abatement activities are regulated and closely monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A certified firm must notify the EPA at least five business days before starting lead abatement activities. In some instances, if the work to be done is part of an emergency abatement due to the discovery of high blood lead levels in occupants, notification should be done no later than the day work begins. The Process...

Jokes among military members are as old as the military and the branches themselves. Here are some classic Army and Navy jokes that are good G rated humor. This is standard West Point and Annapolis heckling, but the goes well beyond the service academies and reach into the regular Army and Navy, among pilots, special forces, and other units as well. The following jokes you will see typically in the halls of the United States Military Academy and Naval Academy....

When someone is moving on, either to a new job or a new personal path like retirement, it’s always a good idea to send a congratulations letter or note. It’s a kind way to show the individual that you’re impressed with their success and will miss them. Sending the letter also lays a good groundwork for maintaining communications and retaining the individual in your professional network. Which Type of Letter to Send...

When you’re looking at a painting critically with a view to giving a critique to the artist and, equally, when you’re critiquing your own paintings, here are some of the things you ought to consider:• Size: Remember to take a look at the actual size of the painting and try to visualize it that big rather than the size of the photo on your computer screen.• Shape: Does the shape of the canvas (landscape or portrait) suit the subject matter?...