June 2011 ~ Work at Home for Dummies

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Which Type Of Solar Panels Is Right For You? ~ Work at Home for Dummies

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Which Type Of Solar Panels Is Right For You? ~ Work at Home for Dummies

Learning to Fight Age Discrimination Workplace Incidents

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Image by hugochisholm via FlickrThere you are at the office, smiling within at all the energetic young employees who seem to be settling into their roles; and then suddenly, you hear some young upstart behind you asking you to "Step aside, bald eagle". When it comes time for the meeting where you expect to be handed a few important assignments, the boss, who is your age, seems to prefer people under 30 for any discussions to do with social networking. And that last promotion that you got passed over for, you strongly suspect that your age had something to do with it. With age discrimination, workplace-related decisions on what to do and how to react become quite difficult.

Aging in the workplace has suddenly become a real and present problem. About half of America is coming to realize that the retirement savings they thought they could rely on are simply not enough for them to retire on. More and more people are hoping to work until they turn 70. With a workplace that is rapidly turning gray, America is quickly beginning to realize that people need to be taught to be sensitive to what it means to be old. Companies need to learn that older employees are not to be marginalized because they just look a certain age. One thing that should push them harder towards this kind of sensitivity is the fact that people who feel discriminated against aren't taking it quietly anymore. The number of awsuits filed claiming age discrimination have risen by 60% over the past 10 years. The American workplace is going to have to learn to deal with aging if for no reason other than to stay clear of the kind of legal trouble that comes out of allowing people to act inappropriately.

For workers who come to suffer age discrimination, workplace a lawsuit may seem like the only option to turn to. It may seem like a great way to deal a blow to one's tormentors. In reality, however, coming by that kind of satisfaction is never that straightforward. In a lawsuit about age discrimination, workplace colleagues one accuses have nothing to worry about. The burden of proof, and it can be very high, always rests squarely on the plaintiff. Most of the time, there is precious little proof to offer. Anyway, these cases take five years and justice can be very slow coming.

Going through all this trouble, your reward is not certain. The only thing that's certain to come out of the whole sad mess is often just a lawyer's bill for a quarter million dollars. This is not to discourage anyone from pursuing what must be viewed as a person's right to demand fair treatment. But the courts require concrete evidence, specific information about the exact people involved, times, dates, exact quotes, witnesses and patterns of behavior. And even if one can show all of this, one still needs to be able to prove to the court that the discrimination that took place had something to do with one's age.

It is usually people who have had long and stellar track records at the same company who are able to succeed in these cases. Anyone considering a lawsuit of this kind needs to make sure that they pursue and exhaust all other options first. They need to talk to their boss about the problem, talk to human resources, and in general make sure that they give the company a fair enough chance.

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Turning Advertising Basics on their Head

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Image via WikipediaThe advertising basics employed seem solid on some ads - the music is beautiful and catchy, the photography is spectacular, the concept seems to really hit home, and you're left with a feeling that's powerful enough to make you want to watch it again. More importantly, you remember the product that the advertisement pushed and what the brand name was. Take up some of these advertisements for regional businesses - regional pizza chains, computer retailers or manufacturers of sporting goods and you'd be surprised at how effective these small businesses can be employing their microscopic advertising budgets. There advertisements make a great impression, airing a couple of hundred times on national cable channels in a local area. They actually succeed in raising sales substantially. The best part? These advertising "campaigns" usually cost no more than $1000.

How was it possible these days to inflict this much damage on such a small budget? Actually, you haven't even heard of how small the budget is creating these ads. Advertising start ups like Spot Runner put out these polished easy-on-the-eye ads for no more than $500. The rest of the money is what you spend on airtime. If all you've ever done as a businessman is to read about advertising companies that make heavy weather of creating an kind of ad like it was a great creative process, these new instant advertisement companies really redefine advertising basics for you in a way that should warm your heart.

Companies like these bring advertising professionals together to form a huge library of tens of thousands of generic advertisements with all the graphics, impressive photography and music that you've come to expect in a modern ad. Any business that wishes to have an advertisement done merely needs to go to the website of one of these advertising agencies, search through all their ads and find something that pleases them. The advertising company will then produce an all-new ad that closely follows the sample ad chosen, for the business. But that's the easy part, obviously. How does an advertising company find airtime for a small business that really won't break its budget?

These companies keep carefully-updated books on all the advertising time available on every network and cable channel around the country. Many of these 30-second spots actually cost about $50; sometimes less. All of this information is available to any business that wishes to use the services of such an advertising company. They can have their $500 ad produced, pick a block of advertising time that suits them, and do all of this in a couple of minutes on Internet. Any business can be on TV in a matter of a couple of days.

As impressive as it all is, doesn't every lesson in advertising basics implore you to be unique? Using these stock advertisements, couldn't you turn off your customers? Done carefully, it really wouldn't. And anyway, this does allow you to get your business on TV for very little money. If it were more expensive, most small businesses would find themselves locked out.

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Business Holiday Cards Keep Customers Happy

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Image by Jake Mates via FlickrIf you own a business, you're well aware that in order to keep your business thriving, you have to maintain a steady, loyal base of clientele. There are several ways to do this, though each of these methods works best in combination with each other to produce the best results. You can provide your customers with the best service around, causing them to want to default to you in their time of need. You can establish your business in a great location so that customers will turn to you out of necessity and convenience. Or, you can make your customers happy so that they like you and keep coming back. Sure, great service and location can attract a lot of paying customers, but sometimes companies with less effective service and out-of-the-way location can steal business away simply because they have earned the affection of their customers. Never underestimate the power of love.

So how do you get your customers to love you? Treat your customers like family members you like when they walk in through your doors. Be courteous and remember to smile. It might not seem like much, but being friendly and polite really goes a long way and scores high with clients. You'll leave a positive, lasting impression with your customers even after they leave.

But unfortunately, customers are also busy people with a lot to handle and sometimes it's out of sight, out of mind. You can do everything in your power to please customers when they're in the vicinity, but how can you reach them even when they're away? The answer is business holiday cards. Thanks to the Postal Service, customers are never too far out of reach. Be there to wish them a Happy Birthday, Happy Easter, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year without leaving the comfort of your business building. No matter the occasion, business holiday cards can ensure that your customers will always know that you still care.

Nowadays many card companies will custom print business holiday cards for you by the bulk with your business name already ready-printed inside. All you have to do is fill in the blank spaces with your customer's names and some kind words. Holiday Classics and Executive Greeting Cards are a couple of the companies that can help supply you with plenty of business holiday cards on hand to mail out at a moment's notice. Don't be shy about letting your customers know how you feel about them, and spread the holiday cheer!

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Things to Look Out for when Choosing an Accounting Software Program

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Image by Ed Yourdon via FlickrSettling for an ideal package that will be sufficient for your company or individual needs can take most of your time and money if you have no clue what you should get or where to get it. An accounting software program can be made to handle the needs of a particular industry or it can be general. For that reason, you need to think about this to avoid ending up with the wrong package. With the one specified for a certain field, it is more expensive to purchase but it comes with the features that will make the work in that industry efficient. This may not be the right choice for a company or small business that only requires the basic operations. It is also important to think about the kind of business the company handles and the returns. Investing in these packages means adding another expense to the business and therefore, this added expense must benefit the company in one way or another. The returns the company gets from using the package must meet the expense of purchase and installation as well as the maintenance.

Another factor that will stand out when making the choice is the field of operation the company is in. There are ethical requirements concerning the accountancy field. The choice of an accounting software program needs to conform to these standards. This will help the personnel in following the ethics of the profession. In addition, you need to look at the assistance available in case the package trouble shoots. This will help you to eliminate any additional charge that may be imposed on you in future. If there is no assistance provided and you have to foot the bill, strike that package from your list immediately.

It is also important to think about the cost of upgrading the systems if need be to handle the new package and the method you will use to train the workers. You can check whether the company offering the package has training personnel you can hire or whose services are free for every purchase. To make a worthwhile purchase, you also need to look at the recent releases of the same package. This will help you to go for the latest module and avoid rogue sellers who may have the previous versions. This will help in settling for a package that has sufficient features in relation to your line of operation, and steer clear of ones with features that only burden your systems but they are never in use. If you are not sure about the efficiency of the accounting software program, it will not hurt to research on the internet, industry journals or through friends. This is a good way of coming across offers that are discounted or the ones that are new and efficient in the market. Make sure you settle for an authentic package.