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Cost reduction has always been a priority for business operators, but in recent times, sustainability has also become an urgent concern. There’s a common misconception that these two goals are opposed, though. The truth is, many moves to green your business can also save money. Whether you operate a small business or work for a large corporation, finding measures that reduce costs and increase sustainability should be a big part of your business plan....

As a home business owner, you’re able to take a variety of tax deductions related to the cost of running your business. This includes expenses incurred operating your business from a home office. There was a time that it was believed that taking the home office deduction would increase the chance of an IRS audit, however, today, over 50 percent of small businesses are run from home, making having a home office common and not a red-flag for the IRS....

Not all aspiring eBay sellers want to become the next top power seller or run a multimillion-dollar operation; some want to start a small business or earn a second income, but they may have difficulty with product sourcing, or finding something to sell. If this sounds like you, here are 30 ideas for sourcing products in a way that’s friendly to small and local businesses. Flea Markets and Swap Meets These little slices of Americana are full of independent local sellers often trading in collectible, antique, or otherwise interesting goods at very low prices....

Short message server (SMS) marketing is about getting your company’s message out via text messaging using a mobile phone. In short, SMS marketing is done using a mobile device to transfer marketing communication to interested consumers. Growing Interest in Short Message Server Marketing It’s an area that is gaining a great deal of interest by businesses both small and large. Which of course is understandable, considering in 2020 it’s predicted that 90% of the world population will have a mobile phone....

Placing an ad in the classified section of the newspaper can be a good old-fashioned way to find tenants for your rental property. It’s worked for decades for a reason. Prospective tenants typically look there when they’re searching for homes, even if they don’t only look there. It’s not a complicated process, but forewarned is forearmed so consider these issues first. How Much Will It Cost? Running a rental ad isn’t free....

Have you thought about self-publishing a children’s book or children’s e-book or app? If so, you can learn a lot from Nicole and Damir Fonovich, the co-creators of Luca Lashes, a line of multilingual children’s e-books and apps, who decided to forego contacting any agents or publishers and, instead, launched the entire series themselves. Self-Publishing A Children’s Book: A Business Decision Nicole and Damir didn’t even attempt to find a traditional publisher for their Luca Lashes series....

Civil engineers design and supervise large-scale public work construction projects, such as roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, and bridges. They are responsible for gathering project requirements, testing and evaluating building sites and materials, and managing the overall building process from start to finish. That means that civil engineers need to see and understand the big picture, and be able to execute the tiniest of details. Civil engineers typically require at least a bachelor’s degree....

Supply chain management operates at three levels: strategic, tactical, and operational. At the strategic level, company management makes high-level strategic supply chain decisions that are relevant to whole organizations. The decisions that are made with regards to the supply chain should reflect the overall corporate strategy that the organization is following. The strategic supply chain processes that management has to decide upon will cover the breadth of the supply chain. These include product development, customers, manufacturing, vendors, and logistics....

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an open-world action role-playing video game that first came out on Windows PC and Xbox 360 in 2006. A PlayStation 3 port released the following year. Like many video games, the PC version has cheat codes that allow you to level up faster, instantly complete quests, and more. The player.additem code lets you instantly add a specific item to your inventory if you know its ID code....

Market to market accounting, which also is often called fair value accounting, represents standard practice within much of the financial services industry. The firm’s balance sheet reflects the current market value of assets and liabilities. Likewise, daily changes in the market valuation of assets and liabilities are immediately recognized in the firm’s income statement. Mark to Market Particulars The classic application of the mark to market accounting applies to the activities of securities traders....

Medical laboratory technologists perform complex tests and procedures that help other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, detect, diagnose, and treat diseases. Find out more about what they do, how they differ from medical laboratory technicians, and how to become one. What Is a Medical Laboratory Technologist? Medical laboratory technologists often collect samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances from patients, test and analyze them, and discuss their findings with physicians....

01 of 09 Introducing Erin Hills Golf Course Golfers on the rolling fairways at Erin Hills golf course. Courtesy of Erin Hills Erin Hills is a golf course that was built specifically with hosting a U.S. Open in mind, and in 2017, just 11 years after opening in 2006, that goal was achieved. The Wisconsin course is built on a rolling, undulating landscape carved out by glaciers tens of thousands of years ago, when the ice on top of the land was as much as 2,500 feet high (the area was ice-free by about 18,000 years ago)....

Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Many small businesses and internet entrepreneurs are looking for a way to start blogging - but without spending much money. In this article, you will learn about the top five best free blogging platforms. Free Blog Warning: There is a drawback to using a free blogging platform....

Kitchen countertops are one of the most important and visual items a construction or remodeling project has. The countertop material needs to be combined with the functionality of the kitchen area and thus, we have selected the best kitchen countertops available. But remember some of them are not cheap and must be treated and handled carefully. 01 of 05 Best Kitchen Countertops: Natural Stone Michelle Gibson/E+/Getty Images Natural stone kitchen countertops provide one of the most durable surfaces in a kitchen, although their price could be a huge factor against them....

If you live in Georgia and want to begin your first job, you’ll need to know what the minimum legal working age is. Are you old enough to be hired? Working can be a rewarding experience for young people. It can teach you how to be dependable, punctual, set financial goals and not live beyond your means. If you’re on your own, it can keep you out of harm’s way and help you support yourself and any family members who may rely on your income....

When you have made the leap to decide to start your own business the next step is determining which type of business you should start. Popular trends include businesses that help consumers save time and money, take advantage of the internet and social media, serve a niche in a community, and more. Gaining traction as a new business takes time, but once you establish a few trusted clients, the opportunity for growth increases from word-of-mouth recommendations....

You will gain a lot of real-world, practical knowledge from your broker and mentor agents once you start working as a real estate agent. But to get your license, you will need to complete a real estate course, pass the end-of-course exam administered by the course provider and pass your state’s licensing exam. Real estate licensing exams have two parts: national and state. Real estate licensing exam pass rates vary among the states, however, it is common for people seeking their licenses to fail the test one time or more before passing it....

Federal law does not currently require small businesses to provide employees with paid time off (PTO). However, with a record low unemployment rate in the U.S., a good benefits package can be essential to attracting and retaining talent for your business, and a competitive benefits program includes paid time off. In fact, 25% of workers reported that vacation time and paid time off were the most important considerations other than salary when deciding on a job offer....

This list of companies hiring for home transcription jobs includes many different types of transcription, e.g., general, corporate, financial and legal transcription jobs. However, medical transcription jobs are listed separately, as are data entry jobs. And as always, with any work-at-home opportunity, you have to be on the lookout for scams, so check out how to be sure you are applying for legitimate home transcription jobs. Aberdeen Provider of captioning, transcription, and translation services hires transcribers, real-time captioners, editors, and translators to work at home and in its office in Orange County, CA....

There is a proverb that goes, “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” While being famous is every child’s aspiration, fame has its own set of prickly issues. Do you want fame for the sake of being famous? Or do you want fame as a part of success? Being famous has its share of perks. Most people chase a dream of being a celebrity because they associate power to fame....