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How would you like to surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with dozens of long-stemmed roses, diamond jewelry, or a romantic getaway? If that sounds like a great way to express your love on the most romantic day of the year, enter these Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes and keep your fingers crossed for a big win! Sandals Resorts - Sandals and Beaches Q2 2022 SweepstakesThis could be your chance to win a free vacation at a luxury resort, a prize worth up to $2,043....

Why You Want to Recognize Employees Provide employee recognition to say thank you and you will encourage a positive, productive, and innovative organizational climate. Employees appreciate heartfelt, sincere, specific recognition from their managers, senior managers, and coworkers. It makes them feel good and when they feel appreciated, their contribution leads to better results for your business. People who feel appreciated end up experiencing more self-worth and their ability to contribute to the company increases as a result....

An effective proposal is a powerful tool for obtaining clients. It demonstrates why doing business with you is the best decision for their company. The following information can guide you in designing the right proposal for winning clients. How to Create an Effective Proposal To create an effective proposal that impresses new clients requires some thought and preparation. It should focus specifically on the customer and be based on the following steps:...

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Action scenes are not just for espionage or fantasy novels. Almost every story will have some sequences in which the characters are doing things. How do you get the action right? What makes the action seem believable, interesting, and, in the case of fast action, gets the blood pumping? These tips can help you portray the action scenes effectively and with style. Perform the Action Colin Anderson Productions Pty Ltd / Getty Images...

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With the price of gasoline constantly fluctuating, people are seriously considering alternative forms of fuel. As a result, propane car conversions (also called LPG conversions) are attracting increased attention. Propane is certainly a viable alternative fuel option. In fact, it’s been used as a commercial motor fuel for more than 80 years. While the cost per liter/gallon is higher, propane is actually less expensive to use than gasoline. Why It Can Be Tough to Convert to Propane...

If you’re applying for a job as a cook, your job application should emphasize your experience in food services along with any credentials or education. Your letter and resume should be targeted toward the job you’re applying for and should include details about why you are an ideal candidate for the job. Your goal is to sell the hiring manager on choosing you for an interview. What to Include in a Cook Resume and Cover Letter...

Cosmetologists provide personal care services that include caring for people’s hair, skin, and nails. Beauty professionals employed in the cosmetology industry include hair stylists, barbers, and estheticians, also called skin care specialists. More than 766,100 people worked in cosmetology careers in 2018. Cosmetology Duties & Responsibilities Many of the associated duties of hair stylists, barbers, and estheticians are the same, but some are unique to their exact profession. Overall, most include:...

E-commerce experienced an unprecedented boom during a year of lockdowns and quarantines. According to media and research organization Digital Commerce 360, consumers spent $861.12 billion online in 2020, marking a 44% jump year-over-year and the highest growth in at least two decades. More customers than ever turned to online retail when buying everything from groceries to holiday gifts. While the online shopping surge presents an opportunity for e-commerce businesses to capitalize, it’s just as critical to stand out in an increasingly busy landscape....

Would you like to sip cool drinks on a tropical island? Would you like the experience even more if your spouse or partner were next to you and your company paid for everything? Sure you would. Incentive travel programs are a reward incentive your employees really like. When companies reward employees with travel for meeting a goal, the incentive travel program increases both employee loyalty and engagement. What Is Incentive Travel?...

While many companies have proclaimed their commitment to ramping up diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts, it takes more than just the messaging and mission statements, but actual, significant internal steps to address the matter. After all, depending on the workplace, fostering D&I may require more of a large-scale, cultural, and systemic shift. The Benefits of Workplace Diversity Why is having a diverse and inclusive workplace so important? Studies show that the benefits are numerous, as D&I and the fresh perspectives that come with it can lead to better financial performance, smarter decision-making, and a boost in innovation and employee engagement....

Chefs are in high demand all over the world. They oversee food production at places where food is served. They may work in restaurants, private homes, events, and hotels. Chefs are responsible for directing the cooking staff and for making numerous decisions related to everything from food production to administrative issues. It takes a variety of both hard and soft skills to be a great chef who can effectively command a kitchen....

Plein air painters use a variety of different limited palettes and some even vary their color palettes depending on their location, weather, and conditions, or overall desired effect. For some painters, the choice of color palette is just a personal preference. In fact, it is worthwhile trying a number of different color palettes to determine what is, in fact, your favorite palette to achieve the variety of hues visible in the landscape and effect you want to achieve....

Monotypes are a form of traditional fine art printmaking that’s easy to learn, needn’t be complicated (though you can make it so), nor involve special equipment or ink (unless you wish). You can use the paint you usually work with (whether acrylic, oils, or watercolor) and some paper from a sketchbook.What you use will influence the result you get, and you’ll need to experiment to learn how much paint to use, how much pressure to apply, and whether the paper wants to be dry or damp....

The chances are slim that most people in TV news will ever become a top TV News network anchor like Scott Pelley on CBS or a morning anchor like Matt Lauer on NBC or Robin Roberts on ABC. There are simply too few available positions for everyone with ambitions to be a top network anchor star. Even so, you can find fulfillment in the hundreds of anchor jobs at local TV stations across the country....

If you’re a student looking to eventually work in the financial industry, you likely consider Merrill Lynch to be a potential new employer someday. Headquartered in New York City, Merrill Lynch is one of the largest wealth management companies in the world, handling over $2.2 trillion in client assets. The corporation employs over 15,000 people. They have repeatedly won awards as a top financial adviser, best institutional investor and best brokerage firm....

Are you a non-Canadian who has an established business in your own country and would like to start a business in Canada? Or are you a non-Canadian who would like to open a new company in Canada? Read on for important information and advice. There are several steps you need to take before you can be up and running a Canadian-based business. Some of the things you will need include registering for sales tax and getting a business license....

The layout of a warehouse may need to be changed to improve supply chain management and warehouse operations. When a new warehouse layout is proposed, a detailed planning process should be followed to ensure the success of the project. This planning process should include the following six steps: Define objectivesCollect informationAnalyze the necessary changesCreate a planImplement the planPost Implementation Define Warehouse Layout Objectives When deciding on the layout for a warehouse, the objectives should clearly be defined....

When writing a resume, it’s helpful to review examples of resumes that are related to your occupation. Your resume should reflect the latest trends in resumes for your field, including the format, as well as what you choose to include and how you include it. In the competitive field of education, you will want your resume to stand out and highlight your ability to learn and grow in the industry’s current environment....