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Resolved Question: Photography business rates/pricing?

I have officially begun launching my photography business!! I wasn't planning on doing so until closer to Christmas but thanks to me uploading some recent family shoots on facebook, I'm getting several requests from friends to do their families!! I have my first official shoot in late August and I'm torn on how to do the pricing. here are the two options I was going to offer: 1. 125.00 fee for a 1 hour shoot which includes a nice leather proof album with 24 prints (of the customer's choice) inside. They would also get their digital negatives on a disk but those negatives would still have my copyright on them (if they wanted to print the photos w/out the copyright, they would have to order them separately from me-the prices would be reasonable. for example a 5x7 print would cost about 4 dollars each). 2. a flat rate fee of 250.00 which would include the 1 hour photo session and they would then get the digital negatives on a disk WITHOUT my copyright on them so they would be free to print off as many prints and sizes as they wished. now this is only for your typical family,child,maternity shoots. for weddings,reunions,etc I would definitely charge more. here are some samples of my work (now remember-I'm a beginner-I have classes starting next month to learn more about lighting,posing,etc. will be taking classes for the next 3 months at our local college)... http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosbyang/ (click on the albums on the left) thoughts? thanks everyonenever said anything about home printing my photos-i would NEVER do this with as much as I charge and where I live-my prices are cheap (most of my photography buddies charge 250 and up for their time). I have a professional printing lab near my house that I use to print my photos and put them on disks... more

Resolved Question: photography business rates?

Resolved Question: Business Plan Sample?

I am suppose to make a business plan for either a restaurant or web business.. I don't even know what a sample one looks like, can anyone help? more

Resolved Question: Where can I get good business plan template or sample for Startup?

I would like to write a very good business plan for Startup and would want a template or example or ideas on writing the business plan? more

Resolved Question: I need help with my statistics class?

PLease if anyone can help me with this assignment- email me or reply to this post. The bottom of the assignment has charts that you need to see, but this will not let me post the charts. I am willing to $$$ for the help with this assignment as long as it is reasonable of coure. Please help. I have done some/ most of it, but I am lost at the charts. Please email and I will reply with the actual assignment. 1. Place these variables in the following classification tables. For each table, summarize your observations and evaluate if the results are generally true. For example, salary is reported as a continuous quantitative variable. It is also a continuous ratio scaled variable. a.Salary- b.Gender- c.Sales volume of MP3 players- d.Soft drink preference- e.Temperature- f.SAT scores- g.Student rank in class- h.Rating of a finance professor- i.Number of home computers- 2. What is the level of measurement for each of the following variables? a.Student IQ ratings. b.Distance students travel to class. c.Student scores on the first statistics test. d.A classification of students by state of birth. e.A ranking of students as freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. f.Number of hours students study per week. 3. What is the level of measurement for these items related to the newspaper business? a.The number of papers sold each Sunday during 2006. b.The departments, such as editorial, advertising, sports, etc. c.A summary of the number of papers sold by county. d.The number of years with the paper for each employee. 4. For each of the following, determine whether the group is a sample or a population. a.The participants in a study of a new cholesterol drug. b.The drivers who received a speeding ticket in Kansas City last month. c.Those on welfare in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois. d.The 30 stocks reported as a part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. 5. Alexandra Damonte will be building a new resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She must decide how to design the resort based on the type of activities that the resort will offer to its customers. A recent poll of 300 potential customers showed the following results about customers’ preferences for planned resort activities: •What is the table called? Basic Table •Draw a bar chart to portray the survey results. Bar 1- Like planned activities Bar 2- Do not like planned activities Bar 3- Not sure Bar 4- No answer Professor Salazar- I do not know how to use excel or anything to make charts or pie graphs and I could not get a hold of anyone to help me so this is all I could do. I would rather submit this than nothing. I don’t know what else I can do. The same for the pie chart. I was able to get the percentages and the correct distance between each color, but no labels. •Draw a pie chart for the survey results. Vacation Activities 1.(Purple)- Like planned activities (21%) 2.(Burgundy or red)- Do not like planned activities (45%) 3.(Yellow)- Not sure (26%) 4. (Aqua)- No answer (8%) 6The following chart summarizes the selling price of homes sold last month in the Sarasota, Florida, area. a.What is the chart called? Line chart b.How many homes were sold during the last month? c.What is the class interval? d.About 75 percent of the houses sold for less than what amount? e.One hundred seventy-five of the homes sold for less than what amount? 7.A chain of sport shops catering to beginning skiers, headquartered in Aspen, Colorado, plans to conduct a study of how much a beginning skier spends on his or her initial purchase of equipment and supplies. Based on these figures, it wants to explore the possibility of offering combinations, such as a pair of boots and a pair of skis, to induce customers to buy more. A sample of cash register receipts revealed these initial purchases: a. How many classes would you recommend? b. What class width would you choose? c. Construct a Frequency Distribution table d. Construct a Histogram e. Construct a Frequency Polygon f. Construct a Cumulative Frequency Curve more

Resolved Question: what are some ideas for Avon sample bags?

I am a fairly new rep. and need some input as to which items and information I should include in a sample bag.I am going to a business mixer and plan on handing them out. Thanks...Tammy more

Resolved Question: I need help finding a sample business plan for a blogger and or vlogger?

I need help finding a sample business plan for a blogger and or vlogger? I need a sample business plan for a blogger or vlogger. A vlogger is a video blog. Thanks I'm new at this, so and advice is welcomed more

Resolved Question: Is it illegal to pirate music/videos/games?

I was just reading through questions and came across this answer that someone gave 3 out of 4 people do it but the bottom line up front is that there are many different reasons for doing it and not all of them are criminal. For instance, it's against the copyright law to profit from another persons intellectual property (book, music, video, etc.) but not just to watch, listen to or read it. If it were, libraries could not check out books and videos. Most people don't do it as a business, they do it to see if they like the artist or product. Like sampling a cologne at the mall. I was wondering if this person is correct, and pirating IS legal. Or is it still illegal? Please be descriptive with your answer!!! I do not pirate or steal music, nor do I plan to. I am just curious about the law (I love disclaimers) more

Resolved Question: Conspiracy Theory. Do you find most of these thing as Nuts as I do?

Here is a sample of a Spoof on the past and latest. The WTF or World Task Force has released a new comprehensive study into all possible solutions to areas stricken with Over crowed schools, huge economic downturns and the increase in School and Business closures across America and globally. After many years of tax dollars and revenues from various state lottery dollars and taxes on revenues from Casinos the WTF published in the WTF Journal on 7/09/2010 a comprehensive solution to the crisis. According to the report from spokes person and client of WTF Mr. Bullshivik the solution is for children to simply "Not Go." According to the findings this will result in the overall reduction of students so teachers can focus on actually intelligent children who will benefit from a more direct eduction, and though as a by product this will mean more hooligans in the streets joining gangs and becoming likely to increase in involvement with illegal conduct such as drugs a d prostitution, the benefits will far outweigh the crisis as providing more intelligent specialized children, increase in robotic technologies to supplant a dwindling work force, a resulting drop in excessive population issues allowing gang violence to increase and life threatening diseases to take out the extra baggage and justify the discontinuation of public assistance networks and services that are bankrupting the economy. In addition there will be better jobs available for those who abandon these regions who have received the education and such as health-care and related public services can be geared more towards the better social stock of the civilization and in the resulting slums allow nature to take its course. These regions can than be isolated and walled up and allowed to crumble and will be policed by armed soldiers and regional marshals to prevent the isolated regions that will be called WCS or World Controlled Sectors or CICs which are Civil Isolation Centers, to keep UIs or Undesirable Influences from Civil City Regions, or CCRs. Those that would otherwise continue to be a strain on the legal system including inmates from various prisons will also be reassigned to a CIC (pronounced Sick in English) which will further reduce the excessive expenses of having to build larger prison systems on valuable lands and potential centers of much needed resources and can be applied Internationally in order to preserve a Democratic Culture and Civil Society. Political Adviser, Harry Dickers agreed and expect the predominant targeted UIs to be the largest resistance in the New World Restoration Effort of House Bill NWRE 187 which also gives clear and decisive power of private vote to the new and intended UPELG-GA or Unified Political, Executive and Legislative Governance of Global Allience once such a program is initiated and will after a swift Military effort be more than sufficient in initiating the round up program called Operation Ditch the Dirt or ODTD and those who have been causing a financial burden not just in the US but in the World economy. This will include the Homeless, and those who are considered terminally ill, disabled, Mentally deficient or challenged, or don't speak the language, as well as addicts to illegal and prescription drugs, as anyone with any observable and irrevocable debts. The WTF and intended UPELG-GA plan on presenting this to countries with all the research and evidence under a secret UN meeting with nations most likely to support the efforts and the program models in exchange to private resources and shared economic benefits to the officials and their families as a UN bill called WDR or World Divine Retribution and believed it will pass with a 9 out of 10 percentile with the elimination of so called outmoded International laws. In addition the policy will allow for the discontinuation of trades with all other countries whose conditions and technological underdevelopment have only further served to stress global economic infrastructures and will be effectively cut off and allowed to perish at their own hands, and any of those intending to try and invade or sneak into "restricted countries" will be executed as threats to the Global and International security of the intended UPELG-GA. This report by the WTF has been applauded as an intelligent and un-bias approach to solving the present over all crisis the World is enduring and a Tribunal of members of the UPELG-GA will be considered as privately elected International Presidential Members. In addition Science and Technology will be the only accepted social truth in the new GA for short of the UPELG-GA and any and all religions, religious institutions and so forth will be effectively banned as psychologically detrimental to the over all progress of the New World Agenda. After the successful completion of the Agenda the Aliens will be more open to land and once more interact with the Superior global soc more

Resolved Question: Need a Business Plan Presentation Sample?

Can anyone send me a Business Plan Presentation Sample for Professional Services (IT Contract Staffing). I need to submit a presentation to the management and appreciate if anyone can share a format of the same. more

Resolved Question: Tips and suggestions for approaching a person with a pitch or writing sample?

I asked this question before but didn't get a lot of replies so here it goes... again... I'll be attending the san diego comic con next month and am really looking forward to it. Anyway this year's theme is focused on writers. I plan to take some writing samples with me as well as post some of my work on my blog and we-book page. I also made some business cards last fall that I've printed and handed out. For me when I meet someone new I'm shy and nervous at first but I do relax once I've been talking for a while. Basically, I'm looking to promote my work but I don't want to seem pushy or desperate. As for written work I write mostly fiction but I've been working on two scripts, one for a cartoon pilot and an animated feature film as well as a memoir and movie reviews. But I could use some help on this. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Hauling/Demolition Junk removal Buisness?

I want to start a Demolition/Halung Buisness mostly Residential Job Sites. I am in the process of getting a vehicle that facilitates this but now I need your help. I need any Sample Business Plans for this field of work I need any and all tips that you may have from being in this field of work I would really appreciate any and all of your help Thank You more

Resolved Question: I want to startup a poutry farm for egg production. Could any one help me with the business plan samples?

Resolved Question: Business question - Marketer or PR?

I want to sell my marketing idea to major companies. For the past to 2 years I been developing a new computer marketing idea.. Its a very good idea, I know you all heard that before, but this is something different that no one has thought of.. I have developed my own software thats makes this marketing techneck possible. its very different and its very cool. Anyway i'm not a sales person, I'm looking to hire someone or partnership with someone in chicago, there's no money to spend all my samples are made, the companies i'm targeting are all major companies, Bro Bass, zoos, sports teams, and many more. I did sent a letter to Ftd flowers last week, i finally got in contact with CEO Robert Apatoffs secretary she said she would forward my letter to him, if i dont hear from him its 1800flowers, its been 4 days not heard from him, I will make a follow up call. If I got 15 mins of his time i think he would be blown away with my new techneck. Talking with these CEOs in person it like trying to talk to God.. I only plan to talk to the guys in charge.. Every company is looking for a marketing edge.. I guess my question would be, I don't want to hire a company, I want to start my own company. Would that be a marketing persons I need or do I need a PR person? Or just a good sales person to talk to the CEOs, I hate to say this but their like trying to talk to God. After 25 year of being a carpenter, out of work now and 15 years on the computer i'm pretty much a expert in Flash, Affect Affects,fireworks,max. Many people are out of work now, don't think it should be to hard to find someone. more

Resolved Question: Tips for my Israel Business Trip?

I'm soooo lucky! My Israel-based company is sending me to Tel Aviv, Israel for one week for a training! I need to know what to pack, what to bring, etc. Is business attire the same as in the states? What about casual attire for visiting sites and touristy areas? What type of food/dishes should I be sure to sample? I would also appreciate local custom information, fun hot spots and how to best plan a quick trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. (i.e. I've been told that I will be expected to report for work on Sunday as most offices are open on Sunday.) Please help! I'm so excited! more

Resolved Question: Best way to approach a person with a pitch/writing sample?

I'll be attending the san diego comic con next month and am really looking forward to it. Anyway this year's theme is focused on writers. I plan to take some writing samples with me as well as post some of my work on my blog and we-book page. I also made some business cards last fall that I've printed and handed out. For me when I meet someone new I'm shy and nervous at first but I do warm up once I've been talking for a while. Basically, I'm looking to promote my work but I don't want to seem pushy. As for written work I write mostly fiction but I've been working on two scripts, one for a cartoon pilot and an animated feature film as well as a memoir and movie reviews. But I could use some help on this. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: z and t score homework help?

Bob loves making candy, especially varieties of caramel, including plain, chocolate dipped caramels and chocolate dipped caramels with pecans. Bob has received lots of compliments from his friends and neighbors, and several have encouraged him to start his own candy making business. After several days of research, Bob finds that the national average amount of money spent annually per person on this type of specialty candy is $75. Bob believes that the citizens in his area spend more than that per year. Knowing whether or not this is true could help Bob make a wise decision regarding his future business plans. Bob wants to use statistics to support his claim, and to help him obtain a small business loan. Bob also wants to find an estimate of the true amount of money local citizens do spend on this type of specialty candy. Bob randomly selects several people from his local phone book and asks the person that answers how much money they typically spend per year on candy like he will make. He obtains the following results (in dollars): 75, 74, 80, 68, 79, 85, 77, 82, 79, 67, 90, 72, 76, 75, 69, 85, 78, 79, 82, 66, 75, 85, 90, 76, 85, 67, 89, 82, 69, 79, 82, 80, 84, 79, 78, 81, 77, 84, 80, 76. Based upon these results, Bob is hoping his area has a good customer base for his new business. Bob also hopes the bank is impressed with his use of statistics and will grant him the loan he needs to start it! Questions: 1. Find the sample mean and sample standard deviation of the amount citizens spend per year. 2. When finding a confidence interval for the true mean spent of ALL citizens, should we use a z-score or a t-score? Why? 3. Find the z/t-values (as appropriate) for a 95% confidence interval and a 92% confidence interval. 4. Find a 95% and a 92% confidence interval for the true mean amount that citizens spend per year. 5. What do you think the lowest possible mean amount spent per year is? Why? 6. Do you think Bob has a good customer base for his new business? Explain. more

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Resolved Question: My doctor ordered tests without my consent or knowledge, what should I do?

I got a pap smear done at my general practitioner's office about a month and a half ago. I payed my usual copay for the visit and went about my business. A few weeks later, I got a bill for $160 from the lab where my sample was tested. It said that gonorrhea and chlamydia tests were also done and as my insurance does not cover this testing, I owe them $160. I called my doctor and spoke to three people who denied that these STD tests were usually included in a pap smear and said that it must have been done at the lab mistakenly, as the doctor’s office certainly didn't order it. One of the women actually put me on hold and when she returned informed me she had asked just my doctor specifically and the doctor told her the tests were not ordered. I then called the lab and they said that it was in written in bold at the bottom of the doctor’s order that the additional tests should be done, and they faxed proof of this to my doctor's office. Finally, I called back and spoke to a woman at the doctor’s office who told me she would file some sort of paperwork with the lab stating that the test had been ordered in error and would let me know when it was taken care of. Fast forward to yesterday, when I called the doctor’s office for an unrelated reason and while I was at it asked about the status of the claim. I received a call back from the office manager today informing me that my doctor told her it is standard of care to include gonorrhea and chlamydia in pap smears for a woman in my age range (18-25). So… the doctor and staff were either lying to me two weeks ago or they’re lying to me now. I would really appreciate advice on how to move forward with this. I’m pretty sure the doctor is just hoping I’ll give up as she doesn’t want to admit her mistake/absorb the cost but I’m not letting this go. Could someone please let me know if doing STD testing automatically with a pap smear is actually standard of care for a woman my age? I spoke to another doctor today who said it was not standard of care and I plan to check with others. Besides, I have been getting pap smears for about 5 years now and I have never had a gonorrhea or chlamydia test done automatically along with it. In fact, my old gynecologist mentioned the option of the extra tests a few years ago but then gave me the opportunity to check if it was covered by my insurance and I refused it as it was not covered. Instead, I got a much cheaper STD test through my school health center. I’m aware that it may seem silly that I’m fighting over only $160, but to put things in perspective I make only $200/wk on good weeks and that normally goes to food, rent, and other necessities, which I’d rather not sacrifice for the sake of testing I did not consent to. Plus there’s the whole justice thing. more

Resolved Question: where can i get a sample plan for an investment club?

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Resolved Question: When do employers have you drug tested?

Okay, so I had an interview today with a restaurant called Rosita's for a waitering position. It's family owned and I start training in a few weeks. The manager never said anything about a drug screening or anything. I'm only 18 and I'm clean as of right now but I was just wondering ... I hear businesses will usually have you go straight from the interview to a clinic to have you provide a sample. This way, they can make sure you aren't a druggie off the bat instead of waiting till the day you actually start. That way they don't' waste all that time with you. Is it true? This place isn't really high class or anything except for the fact that everyone wears nice dress shirts and pants. P.S. I haven't smoked the past 5 months, before that I smoked regularly for about 3 years. I just stopped for a little bit because I had to find a second job over the summer and I plan on starting back up soon. XD more

Resolved Question: Questions about a writing/submitting a resignation letter?

Hello. It is my intention to submit a resignation letter with two week notice really soon. While I know the gist and format of what a resignation letter should look like, I do have a few specific questions about writing and submitting the letter based on my particular situation. -I am a stockperson/receiver for a sizeable business. -I work directly under the supervision of the stock/receiving manager. -He is but one of a whole team of managers to whom I can report. -My stockroom manager doesn't work behind a desk - no formal setup. -There is one general manager for this business, one assistant manager, one scheduling/assistant manager, etc. etc. (I think in total there's 8 managers) -Aside from my stockroom manager, I do not know on a day-to-day basis which of the higher-up managers is scheduled to be there (the managers' schedule is not publicly posted). So, my questions ... A lot of the sample resignation letters I have seen on the web and in books show that I should specifically direct it to a named person. (ex: Dear Mr. [name of manager]) Should I direct it to just my stockroom manager? Or do I need to direct it the general manager? If I don't know whether the general manager is there on the day I go to submit it, would it be okay to submit the letter to one of the other various managers (even though it wouldn't be directed at their names)? Better yet, can I just direct it to the very basic "To whom it may concern" (that way all of the managers I might encounter would be covered)? Okay, so say I direct it specifically to the general manager, and go so far as putting his name on the envelope ... Say I end up having to submit this envelope to one of the other managers ... Do I tell this other manager what it is I'm handing them for the general manager? Since my plan is to provide them with a two week notice (and so the letter and such should be dated and the final day of working would be noted) ... Can I just tell whoever it is I hand the envelope to that it's a resignation letter with two week notice ending my work on such-and-such a date. If I end up having to give it to one of the other managers and do this (letter directed at the general manager), do I basically have to have this whole conversation again with the general manager next time the mgr and myself do see each other? Please, any and all help is greatly appreciated! Hehehe ... the sooner the better!Another thing ... Would it be okay to just informally tell my stockroom manager my plans to quit, and then do the letter thing for the general manager beyond that? Or do I need to officially give my stockroom manager a letter too? more

Resolved Question: Legal/Social Assistance?!?

I need homework help! I have a fairly good idea of how I'll answer this but I need a minimum of 3 pages on how I would ethically perform this task. It would be great to have a second opinion though since this will count for 10% of my grade. Please answer if you have knowledge of the subject! Thank-you! Foggy Development recently acquired property near a local hospital. The company’s goal is to develop the property into a high-end subdivision with luxury homes suitable for the doctors and administrators who work at the hospital and other high income families such as business owners. The company paid a premium for the land because of its superior location for housing. However, after closing the deal, the company discovered some debris through preliminary investigation that might indicate the property may have served as a clandestine (illegal) landfill for hazardous waste many years ago. Some might conclude that some medical wastes were deposited there in distant past along with other things that might be considered toxic or otherwise harmful. An extensive and expensive investigation would have to be undertaken to know for sure if the land is dangerous or if the land could be considered safe for its intended use. No public records exist that identify any uses of the property that would indicate a problem and surface soil samples do not reveal a problem. The public records indicate the land was a woods since the days it had been platted. You have been hired as the Director of Development for Foggy Development and directed to execute a plan to start development of the property for housing. Discuss your course of action and apply ethical principals that guide you to your decision. more

Resolved Question: I have some difficulty in understanding the this declivities below!Can anyone help to understand?Many thanks!?

For the purpose of this Agreement, “Epidemic Failure” will be deemed to have occurred where more than four percent (4%) of the shipments from any consecutive thirty (30) day period within the applicable warranty period of any Product should fail in substantially the same manner. In the case of Epidemic Failure, FFF and Customer will cooperate to implement the following procedure: (i) Customer will promptly notify FFF upon discovery of the failure and will supply FFF with samples of the failure; (ii) within two business days of receipt of the failed samples FFF will give an initial response to Customer indicating its preliminary plan for diagnosing and addressing the problem; (iii) FFF and Customer will jointly exert all commercially reasonable efforts to diagnose the problem and plan a workaround or more permanent solution; (iv) if the problem is a result of a breach of FFF Express Limited Warranty set forth in Section 5.1 or the Design Warranty set forth in Section 5.2, which defects are actually experienced by users and which result in a material adverse impact on the performance of the phone, then FFF will be responsible for the costs incurred in rectifying the Epidemic Failure, including, engineering changes and or Product repair or replacement costs. FFF system, a system of measurement more

Resolved Question: A good opportunity for a writer?

I recently got tickets to go to the San Diego comic con this summer. I know a lot of executives and people from different studios and comic-book publishing companies come to comic con since I looked at the guest list from last year. I've heard comic con is worth going to. I've got some business cards made and plan on taking samples of my writing with me. I really want to get my work noticed and out to the general public. I write mostly fiction and I'm currently working on two scripts, one for a cartoon series and another for an animated feature film. I think it'd be a good opportunity for me but what do you think? more

Voting Question: What are the answer to this any ideas?

Scenario’s You are an IT Security Manager at a corporation called Future Virtuals Developments which is engaged in the development and production of new software for the stock market, business and money management industry. As IT security manager, you have recently been faced with 3 major security issues that you must deal with. Scenario I At a recent trade show you were directed to a small company called Incredible Solutions Inc. which is based in China, that is providing products very similar to your own, but at a much cheaper price. You acquire some of the sample, business investment and money management software and forensically analyze them. They contain signature source codes that originated from your company. China does not have an extradition treaty with Canada and cooperation with law enforcement officials there is minimal and so their resources are unavailable. Questions la.Has the foreign company committed any offence(s) at law? Has the distributor committed any offence Describe one offence in detail and considering the elements how would you prove the offence? lb. What jurisdictional issues are evident and how does it effect your decision or plan of action? How would you recommend proceeding against them and why? (Internationally, civilly & criminally) 1c. If the company used an employee to steal the information, explain some policy considerations that should be in place that would make it easier for you or the police to investigate employees using the company’s building, network or equipment. (Specifically, think about Section 8 of the Charter) more

Resolved Question: is this in my own words? the othter 1 screwed up?

Is this in my own words? you know how you can't plagerize and all that... i tried putting this in my own words, is it good enough? internet: Step 1: Identification of a Vacancy The Line Manager identifies a vacancy for reasons that may include: • Staffing changes – eg. secondment, resignation, termination, retirement, leave; and/or • Work requirement changes – eg. creation of a new position, temporary additional workload. Step 2: Review the need for the position/to fill the vacancy. The Line Manager will review the short/long term requirement for the position and the need to fill the vacancy. In so doing the Line Manager will consider: • Staffing Plan/profile for the work area • Budget • Current / Future Requirements • Job Skill Requirements • Occupancy required to meet need (eg. ongoing, fixed term) • Adequacy and accuracy of position description • Whether the position is approved and established Note: This review may involve other managers within the faculty/service centre. Step 3: Determine the most effective recruitment strategy to acquire a pool of candidates The Line Manager will consider and assess the best way of attracting a pool of suitably qualified candidates, who will meet the needs of the business. Examples of methods for acquiring a pool of candidates are: • Internal staff (Advertisement) • Internal staff (Redeployment) • Candidates from recent/previous recruitment activity • Professional/Industry Organisations • Recruitment Agencies/Job Network • Advertising • Internet • Journals • Newspaper Step 8: Commence selection by reviewing applications and determine a shortlist of candidates. The Chairperson of the selection panel will ensure that all members or a representative sub-group have access to the applications, consider the information and facilitate a shortlisting process to identify the most competitive candidates. The selection panel (or representative sub-group) will compile a summary assessment and ranking of the candidates against the selection criteria for inclusion in the selection report. It may be necessary at this step to consider pre-selection interviews or other assessments tools to identify a manageable shortlist. Candidates not shortlisted will be advised that they were unsuccessful. Step 9: Assess short listed candidates. The selection panel will conduct interviews and/or apply other relevant assessment methods to acquire information relevant to the university’s business needs, position role & accountabilities and selection criteria. The assessment methods should be consistently applied to all candidates for a vacancy and may include, but not be limited to: • Interview • Skills/aptitude test • Work samples/simulations • Psychological testing • Reference check (mandatory for the recommended applicant) Following the collation of information from the various sources, including the candidate’s application/resume, the selection panel will review all the information and determine a ranking of the candidates. The ranking will identify the candidates who meet the criteria and order of merit. Step 12: Verbal offer of employment to preferred candidate and discuss employment terms and conditions. The relevant Line Executive/Chairperson/Line Manager makes contact with the recommended candidate and informs them of the offer subject to relevant conditions. The contact may address: • Remuneration package details • Relocation budget/costs • Availability for commencement • Clarify terms and conditions of appointment including tenure, probation etc. This should be undertaken immediately on receiving approval of the recommendation. Step 13: Make written offer of employment to candidate. HR will arrange for the formal written offer and contract of employment to be prepared (in accordance with the selection report) and dispatched within 1 day of receipt of the approved Selection Report and recommendation. Step 15: Arrange appointment and commence induction process. HR will ensure that all appointment documentation is stored on the Vacancy File and the appointment is finalised. This will include: • Obtaining a signed contract of employment • Update of all information/records (eg. ALESCO System) • Ensure induction is planned and conducted • Storage and retention of all original recruitment and selection documentation for 12 months in accordance with relevant records management guidelines.mine: Managers identify vacancy for reasons that can include: dismissal, leave, resignation, terminations, retirement or work requirement changes. Review the need for the position to fill the vacancy Managers will look at the short term and long term requirements for the position. Things they need to consider include: staffing plan/profile for the work area, budget, current /future requirements, job skill requirements, adequacy and accuracy of the position description and whether the position is approved and established. Determine the most effective recruitment strategy to acquire a pool of candidates The manager would find best way to attract candidates who would be suitable for the business. Some of these methods include advertising, the internet, newspapers, and journals, recent candidates from previous recruitment activities, job networks and recruitment agencies.Commence selection by reviewing applications and determine a shortlist of candidates The chairperson of the selection panel would then make a shortlist of candidates by reviewing the applications. To do this the chairperson has to make sure all members or a representative sub-group has a chance to read all the applications. Then they will make a decision by identifying and selecting who is most suitable for the job. The selection panel will put together a summary assessment and rank each of the candidates against the selection criteria for inclusion in the selection report. Here it is necessary to look at pre-selection interviews or other documents to decide on a manageable shortlist. Candidates who were not put on the shortlist would be told they weren’t successful. Assess short listed candidates Here the selection panel will assess each of the candidates they chose to put on the shortlist. They will conduct interviews or use other methods to acquire the most suitable person forthe job. They need to consider the business’ needs, position role and accountabilities and selection criteria. The methods used for selecting a member of staff should be the same for every person. The methods can include interviews, skills/aptitude tests, work samples/simulations, psychological testing and reference checks. After acquiring all the information needed, the selection panel would review the information they have gathered and rank all the candidatesFollowing the collation of information from the various sources, including the candidate’s application/resume, the selection panel will review all the information and determine a ranking of the candidates. The ranking will identify the candidates who meet the criteria and order of merit. Verbal offer of employment to preferred candidate and discuss employment terms and conditions. The executive/chairperson or manager will contact the candidate and inform them of the offer, work conditions and expectations. Information can include: remuneration package details, relocation budget/costs, availability for commencement, clarify terms and conditions of appointment including tenure and probation. Managers are expected to clarify these terms immediately on receiving approval of the recommendation.Make written offer of employment to candidate. The manager will write a formal offer and provide the contract of employment. The letter of approval and contract would be sent within one day of receipt of the approved Selection Report and recommendation. Arrange appointment and commence induction process. The manager has to make sure the appointment is finalized and all the documentation is stored on the Vacancy File. This will include: finding a signed contract of employment, update of all information/records, ensuring induction is planned and conducted and storage and retention of all original recruitment and selection documentation for twelve months is in accordance with relevant records management guidelines.i did it for you check your e-mail more

Resolved Question: should i setup a music studio as business? (points for best answer)?

i was wondering, in your opinion, do you think it would be a good idea to setup a music recording studio as a business? right now im in college for a criminal justice degree and plan on making a career in law enforcement, but ive always been very musically inclined and just passionate about music in general. Dont get me wrong, i dont plan on abandoning my current carreer path (as a matter of fact i plan on doing both if the money and time is there) and i have no illusions about how hard it is to be successful in the music industry and how artist make money (what little there is left to be made). i myself am a musician and make my own music. after hours of editing and sampling, etc, etc, i find that i actually enjoy the process of producing a record itself. so naturally i want to possibly explore the possibilties of setting up my own studio (perhaps one day a label). im prepared to invest as much money as necessary to do this, i estimate it would take at the least a 10-15 grande investment (not including leased office space, and yes i know what i will need to set up a studio). i live pretty close to raleigh north carolina and beleive i would probably set up somewhere in the research triangle. i also plan on being the sole employee / owner (maybe hire 1 or 2 people if i make money) what i want to know is, how hard is it for a recording studio to make money? would it be hard to attract business in the raleigh area? and how much do music studios typically charge to work with artist? I GIVE POINTS FOR BEST ANSWER! more

Resolved Question: Some great business plan for a laundry small business?

Hi, I live in a bigger city somewhere in eastern europe and I'm thinking about opening a laundry. You know... something like those in the US, you walk in, insert the coin, wash your stuff etc. Can anyone help me with a business plan sample like the starter capital, costs of maintenance... Thanks for all answers more

Resolved Question: Questions concerning mark. cosmetics?

I'm thinking about selling mark. cosmetics. I'm 19 years old and attending college for a degree in business management. I understand I will not make a living and I don't plan on selling mark. to make a great deal of money, I just think it will be fun and something my friends and classmates will be interesting in buying and love. I'm very concerned with giving them my credit card number but I understand it is necessary, so my first question is what exactly do they charge your credit card for? I am aware of the $20 start up fee, and the orders that are placed will obviously be charged on my card as well, but what else is there? How much is shipping for the products and do I have to pay for that as well? To my understanding, there isn't a monthly amount of orders I have to place, correct? A lot of things I am reading online is that people order a large amount of product expecting it to sell and then are stuck with the extra and can not return it. Would it be reasonable to only order product when there is a request from a customer? I understand I'll have to buy product for myself and for sampling purposes so they can see it on someone, but other than that I don't see why I should have to order large sums to sell with out people ordering it in the first place. Other than these specific questions any advice or other opinions on selling mark. would be helpful! Thank you! (: more

Resolved Question: I am very much interested in export business from India. Can you help?

I want to set up an export business from India. I have some nice plan. If any one (Buyer/Importer) from any Country want to start a serious business with me please contact me. I am going to US very soon (Next Week). If Anyone from US want to start business with me, may be we can have a meeting over there in detail for future program. I even can carry some items as sample if anyone wants so that you can have a better idea about the product. Please contact me also if you have any other plan in mind. Thanks CM more

Resolved Question: What are some sample majors (real or made up) that would describe the interdisciplinary major I'm considering?

I plan to work in the non-profit sector after I graduate. I'm currently a History, Government, and Philosophy with an Emphasis in Government major at my university, but I'm considering combining the courses I've taken already with some others to form a major that would suit better with my non-profit ambitions. I'm looking for [major title] with an Emphasis in Government Relations, but I don't know what [major title] should be. I'll be studying the following areas in a sort of jack-of-all-trades way if I decide upon this ID major: marketing non-profit management sales and sales management human resource management grant writing business applications organizational behavior Right now, I'm considering Nonprofit Management with an Emphasis in Government Relations. Any other ideas? more

Voting Question: Can someone help me with a business survey?

I need to come up with a 10 question survey for my entrepreneurship class. We're supposed to open a business and make a business plan by the end of the semester. I'm opening a CD shop and I can't seem to find anything about the questions I'd need to ask and I'm really stumped about what to ask. If someone could give me some examples or a website that actually gives sample questions, that would be fantastic. Thank you!This survey will be given before the business is opened and I guess it will be for future customers and I assume will be for fine tuning our merchandise and our business in general. more

Resolved Question: I have no idea how to answer this for fed tax class?

I need a little help plz... Joan operates a store in the city and uses her farmhouse on rural property 10 miles from the store for business meetings and storage. Joan works seven days a week and spends some nights in an apartment above the store and others at the farmhouse. She owns an Acura MDX that she uses to drive between the store and the farmhouse. Joan keeps a record of the business use of the SUV, but the record is very incomplete and lists the business usage for only about half of the weeks during the year. Joan is planning to take a statistical sampling from the records she has kept and extrapolate her results to determine her business usage for the SUV. She will use the automatic mileage method with these extrapolated results to determine her deductible expense for the year. Evaluate Joan's plan. more

Resolved Question: Help with a name for a sort of small business?

Ok it's me and my sister.(our names are Meagan and Darcey..I'm Meagan...lol) We make and sell chocolate covered marshmallows on a stick.I know, it sounds simple but they are so good and everyone who I let "sample" one MUST have another lol. I even have an order for a baby shower. I'm flooded with requests!! We also make little chocolate lollipops. and chocolate covered rice krispies and cookies. I'll explain the process to you a bit..the marshmallows go on the stick ( 3 for a small 5 for a large) they get dipped in warm chocolate rolled in a topping ( we have tons of different kinds. from oreos to coconut from gummi bears to m n m's) The chocolate also gets flavored ( raspberry,strawberry,butterscotch..so on and so forth.) The idea was mine..but I love my sister so we are in this together :) . We plan to set up at various craft fairs and sell our wares! I've gotten one suggestion so far...and i'm not sure how I feel about it "Meagan Mallows" It's kinda...lame lol. Help please? Maybe something dumb like " Sweet sisters" or does that sound dumb?? and please... I ask you kindly...if you don't have anything nice to say....don't say anything at all.We are in New Hampshire! We ship though!! lol more

Resolved Question: sample questions & relevant answers for Business visit visa(US) interview?

i m planning to travel US to attend a FACTORY TRAINING and my Business Visit Visa interview is scheduled for next sunday. can some body help me wid the questions and the exact answer during the interview. please answer the below questions in particular, apart from the questions u suggest. 1). Why do u want to travel to US. 2). How can u assure me that u wil come back ( i am not applying from my own country) looking forward for kind reply. more

Resolved Question: does anyone have a website to see a sample business plan for a horse rescue?

Or any other source readily available? We are in GA and are working on 501c3 status. A business plan is a large undertaking and we don't have the funds to pay over $500 to have it written by someone else.Why is it that I have three answers and can only get ONE to come up?? more

Resolved Question: What're best books offering ideas for online businesses that focus on digital downloads or web based services?

There are a few books that offer "x number of business ideas" for home based businesses, but I'm looking for something that offers a large number of ideas (or business plan samples) for this type of a business that operates entirely from a computer; including information on white label products, drop shipping (or related services) that allow me to sell name brand products, resell rights (without becoming a distributor), information on digital services (Such as providing tools for website building, testing PC security, etc), turnkey sites, and anything else that would allow me to operate entirely from my PC. I'm mostly interested in an digital services website than one that operates as a retail site, but I need a source of information that provides a large number of niche ideas. more

Voting Question: Non profit form 1023 tax exempt 501c3 questions?

How do I respond to: Accepting Contributions Do you or will you accept contributions of: real property; conseravation easements; closely held securities; intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights; works of music or art; licenses; royalties; automobiles, boats, planes, or other vehicles; or collectibles of any type? If "Yes," describe each type of contribution, any conditions imposed by the donor on the contribution, and any agreements with the donor regarding the contribution. and Benefits to Individuals Describe any programs where you provide goods, services, or funds to individuals. For example, describe programs by which you provide food to the homeless, employment counseling to senior citizens, or grants to victims of a disaster. and Donor Accounts Do you or will you maintain separate accounts for any contributor under which the contributor has the right to advise on the use or distribution of funds? Answer "Yes" if the donor may provide advice on the types of investments, distributions from the types of investments, or the distribution from the donor's contribution account. If "Yes," describe the program, including the type of advice that may be provided and submit copies of any written materials provided to donors. and Economic Development Descrive in full who benefits from your economic development activities and how the activities promote exempt purposes. If your exempt purpose is to combat community deterioration, describe whether the area or areas in which you will operate have been declared blighted or economically depressed by a government finding. If the area has not, file for a different status. and Intellectual Property Do you or will you publish, own, or have rights in music, literature, tapes, artworks, choreography, scientific discoveries, or other intellectual property? If "Yes," explain. Describe who owns or will own any copyrights, patents, or trademarks, whether fees are or will be charged, how the fees are determined, and how any items are or will be produced, distributed, and marketed. and Membership For any programs that are available only for members, include a sample membership application and a schedule of membership dues. Also, describe any different membership levels and the benefits each membership level receives. and Narrative Description of Activities Using an attachment, describe your past, present, and planned activities in a narrative. If you believe that you have already provided some o this information in response to other parts of this application, you may summarize that information here and refer to the specific parts of the application for supporting details. You may also attach representative copies of newsletters, brochures, or similar documents for supporting details to this narrative. Remember that if this application is approved, it will be open for public inspection. Therefore, your narrative description of activities should be thorough and accurate. Refer to the instructions for information that must be included in your description. What is the activity? Who conducts the activity? When is the activity conducted? Where is the activity conducted? Eg Los Angeles and San Francisco California How does the activity further your exempt purposes? What percentage of your total time is allocated to the activity? How is the activity funded? (This should agree with the financial data in part IX.) List any alternate names under which you operate, including any “aka” (also known as) or “dba” (doing business as) names. If you have a website you may attach a paper copy to support your narrative description of activities. and Qualifications Attatchment 3a page 5 For each of your officers, directors, trustees, highest compensated employees, and highest compensated independent contractors listed on lines 1a, 1b, or 1c, attach a list showing their name, qualifications, average hours worked, and duties. and Can anyone help with the estimated budget that is required for page 9 and 10? They ask to estimate total revenues and expenses for this year and the coming two year. By the way I live in the Mississippi Delta and I need this to be done by Wednesday so that I can meet with some people and they can simply revise and we can get this thing started! Its very important to me. Please take the time to read what you can and answer. If I knew how to give you more points for answering this I would. THANKS! more

Resolved Question: the nitty gritty of starting a business in the fashion industry?

i'm 25 and my new years resolution is to set up my own fashion boutique. I am good at art and drawing and I love fashion. i do not have a fashion degree. my goal is to do volunteering work setting up a fashion show which I have already organised with a. volunteering company. first of all, I need to find a job to get the financial gain and then this is where I need to decide how much money I need and networking as well as having a reliable accountant. My dad is an accountant and my mum has her own launderette. the problem is my mum is supportive of my decision of opening up business, but she assumes I cant cope because there's so much pressure that's involved. it's not that she doesn't believe in me, she doesn't want me to struggle in business. that's one problem, how can I convince my mum to help me with my business? my dad is surely willing to help me too and he is staying positive about it. I know I need to research the market but how? how do you look into competitors? how do you see a gap in the market? how do you research your market than just researching online? a book tells me to write down how much income I will be getting each month? how do you estimate income as I need to find out the income I need each month and distinguish it with profit. the book tells me how to estimate how much income I'll be making in the first three months, how? how much money do you need anyway to set up a boutique? I know it goes down to hard work and pressure but with my passion for fashion, art and design, my mum (which I need convincing) owning her own launderette and my dad as an accountant, I know I can make it happen. how can you sample your product before its sold? how do you predict fashion trends? I will consider doing a fashion and art and design course but not later when I have everything planned. more

Resolved Question: I need help with studying!!?

Hi! I'm doing my Leaving Cert this year. I am doing all honours and am scoring high grades during exams. I am aiming for as many A's as possible for the "Mocks" or Pre-Leaving and then of course as many A's as possible for the Leaving Cert. Is that a bit optimistic? I have not started studying yet. So I am going to try to start studying from now. (Now is a better time than any!). However I seriously just have no motivation to even begin studying, yet I want to start now. I have been recommended to make a Study Plan for my studying. How? I would really appreciate if you could help me make out a study plan or tell me where I might find sample Study Plans. I do 7 subjects which are: Irish, English, Maths, German, Geography, Business and Design&Communication Graphics (Technical Drawing basically). If that is any help? I would also be grateful if you could give me any study tips or how to get back into this studying again. So basically my questions are: 1). How do I make out a Study Plan? 2). Are there any Study Plans out there that I could use? 3). Are there any tips or advice on how to start studying again? Any help is really appreciated! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: When is Y&R's Victor and Nikki coming back to Genoa City?

Its been about 2 weeks and a half of Niktor free. And the young and the restless as been boring. But i can't wait until he comes back because when he comes back Jack,Billy,Emily and Patty/ Mary Jane. And it took nearly 7 weeks for Nikki to come back into the picture. But i hope he comes back into the picture. Anyway that sperm-sample daughter of his, abby needs to get a grip. Plus her stupid mother needs to move out of the ranch and give sharon and Nick their baby back. And adam needs to figured out and get his smart ass back to kansas a find a gay soul mate. And then Ashley and her stupid no it all daughter need to go to the bold and the beautiful and break up that Bill & Katie mess. And then let Nick be with sharon and the young and the restless will get back to normal but until then Chance needs to lose his virginity to chloe and we all no its going to happen. But most importantly Victor and Nikki can restore their undying love for each other and then bring back miguel or estella back as the maid. After all of that Paul can be peaceful with nina his OTHER BEST FRIEND!!!!! Oh and did i tell you what's the upcoming spoilers.I don't think so so here they are..... Monday November 23: Billy picks up a stranger at Indigo! Chloe comes close to making love with Chance! Katherine and Murphy discuss the allure of bad boys! Kay invites Nick in on the Chancellor IPO. Phyllis tells Jack that Nick knows they slept together. Nick comes home and tells Jack that they will never go into business together! Jack and Ashley plan a family Thanksgiving! Adam tells Sharon this is more than friendship - then kisses her! Tuesday November 24: Nina asks Paul if he's looking for Katherine's daughter. Paul has information on Kay's daughter. Victoria visits Nick, who asks if she's happy. She says she'll have to get back to him on that! Abby lashes out at her mother about their family! Chloe blurts out some news. The residents of Genoa City celebrate Thanksgiving. Wednesday November 25: Nick goes on a field trip. Mackenzie has news for Lily. Daisy and Ryder receive an unexpected invitation. Visit home! (Soaps.com) Thursday November 26: Repeat of Michael and Lauren's wedding! Friday November 27: Repeat of Michael's "It's a Wonderful Life" episode. More... JT and Victoria stun Nick and Phyllis while paying an unannounced visit to GC! Phyllis takes Nick on an unexpected excursion! Nina gets something she hadn't bargained for - a kiss from Paul! Week of November 30: Paul is rocked by a shocking revelation courtesy of Emily! Billy attempts to use Restless Style to win Mackenzie back. Sharon and Jack are at odds over her relationship with Adam! Michael is forced to lie in order to protect Kevin! more

Resolved Question: If you were a CEO and I wanted to offer you my services, which approach would you prefer and recommend?

I am thinking of the Sales approach for me to use to market my products and services to the General Managers of Hotels, Restaurants, Sports Bars and other Corporate companies. So far I plan to tailor each individual 'ad' to each company to show exactly how they can benefit from my relevant products and services. However I don't want an approach that can easily be ignored, nor do I want the type of Sales Dog approach that makes people feel like they are being forced. If you were a CEO, what type of sales approach would make you sit back and go through a vendors portfolio looking at ways you can benefit and what would make you place and order or take up a service?Also which would you prefer, a fax of the list of services, an e-mail of the services, a sample with a business card and brochures delivered to your office, or a call telling you of the services offered and asking for a meeting to show you brochures and offer you samples? Which would be more effective in turning you from a stranger, to a friend and then to a customer? more

Resolved Question: is this obama math ?makes you wonder how they will handle health care ?

WASHINGTON – The White House is promising that new figures being released Friday will be a more accurate showing of progress in President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan. It aggressively defended an earlier, faulty count that overstated by thousands the jobs created or saved so far. Ed DeSeve, serving as Obama's stimulus overseer, said the administration has been working for weeks to correct mistakes in early counts that identified more than 30,000 jobs paid for with stimulus money. He said a new stimulus report Friday should correct many mistakes an Associated Press review found that showed the earlier report overstated thousands of stimulus jobs. The AP reviewed a sample of federal contracts, not all 9,000 reported to date, so far. Even in its limited review, the AP found job counts that were more than 10 times as high as the actual number of paid positions; jobs credited to the stimulus program that were counted two and sometimes more than four times; and other jobs that were credited to stimulus spending when none was produced. For example: • Some recipients of stimulus money used the cash to give existing employees pay raises, but each reported saving dozens of jobs with the money, including one Georgia day care that claimed 129 jobs saved. • A Texas contractor whose business kept 22 employees to handle stimulus contracts saw its job count inflated to 88 because the same workers were counted four times. • The water department in Palm Beach County, Fla., hired 57 meter readers, customer service representatives and other positions to handle two water projects. But their total job count was incorrectly doubled to 114. Those errors were included in an early progress report on the stimulus released two weeks ago that featured numerous mistakes, including a Colorado business' claim that its stimulus contract created more than 4,200 jobs. In fact, the actual count was less than 1,000. more

Resolved Question: Is this how the stimulus works through shady counting?

By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE and MATT APUZZO – 4 hours ago WASHINGTON — An early progress report on President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan overstates by thousands the number of jobs created or saved through the stimulus program, a mistake that White House officials promise will be corrected in future reports. The government's first accounting of jobs tied to the $787 billion stimulus program claimed more than 30,000 positions paid for with recovery money. But that figure is overstated by least 5,000 jobs, or one in six, according to an Associated Press review of a sample of stimulus contracts. The AP review found some counts were more than 10 times as high as the actual number of jobs; some jobs credited to the stimulus program were counted two and sometimes more than four times; and other jobs were credited to stimulus spending when none was produced. For example: _ A company working with the Federal Communications Commission reported that stimulus money paid for 4,231 jobs, when about 1,000 were produced. _ A Georgia community college reported creating 280 jobs with recovery money, but none was created from stimulus spending. _ A Florida child care center said its stimulus money saved 129 jobs but used the money on raises for existing employees. There's no evidence the White House sought to inflate job numbers in the report. But administration officials seized on the 30,000 figure as evidence that the stimulus program was on its way toward fulfilling the president's promise of creating or saving 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year. The reporting problem could be magnified Friday when a much larger round of reports is expected to show hundreds of thousands of jobs repairing public housing, building schools, repaving highways and keeping teachers on local payrolls. But the White House promises many problems will be corrected in Friday's report. "I think you'll see a pretty good degree of accuracy," said Ed DeSeve, an Obama adviser helping to oversee the stimulus program. DeSeve said the administration is aware of problems with the early data. Agencies have been working with businesses that received the money to correct mistakes. Other errors discovered by the public also will be corrected, he said. "If there's an error that was made, let's get it fixed," DeSeve said. The White House released a statement early Thursday responding to the AP review, arguing what the administration said are the "real facts" about how jobs were counted in the stimulus data distributed two weeks ago. It said for the first time Thursday that release had been a test run of a small subset of data that had been subjected only to three days of reviews, that it had already corrected "virtually all" the mistakes identified by the AP and that the discovery of mistakes "does not provide a statistically significant indication of the quality of the full reporting that will come on Friday." The data partially reviewed by the AP for errors included all the data presently available, representing all known federal contracts awarded to businesses under the stimulus program. The figures being released Friday include different categories of stimulus spending by state governments, housing authorities, nonprofit groups and other organizations. As of early Thursday, on its recovery.org Web site, the government was still citing 30,383 as the actual number of jobs linked so far to stimulus spending, despite the mistakes the White House has now acknowledged and said were being corrected. It's not clear just how far off the 30,000 claim was. The AP's review was not an exhaustive accounting of all 9,000 contracts, but homed in on the most obvious cases where there were indications of duplications or misinterpretations. While the thousands of overstated jobs represent a tiny sliver of the overall economy, they represent a significant percentage of the initial employment count credited to the stimulus program. Tom Gavin, a spokesman for the White House budget office, attributed the errors to officials as well as recipients having to conduct such reporting for the first time. In fact, the AP review shows some businesses undercounted the number of jobs funded under the stimulus program by not reporting jobs saved. Here are some of the findings: _ Colorado-based Teletech Government Solutions on a $28.3 million contract with the Federal Communications Commission for creation of a call center, reported creating 4,231 jobs, although 3,000 of those workers were paid for five weeks or less. "We all felt it was an appropriate way to represent the data at the time" and the reporting error has been corrected, said company president Mariano Tan. _ The Toledo, Ohio-based Koring Group received two FCC contracts, again for call centers. It reported hiring 26 people for each contract, or a total of 52 jobs, but cited the same workers for both contracts. The jobs only lasted about two months. more

Voting Question: I need to write a business plan for a school project. Anyone know where I can find one to look at as a sample?

Voting Question: Where can I find a full business plan for a cosmetic and body care store for free? I need a sample to help me.?

Resolved Question: Can any one translate this from gobbldey goop to English?

business plans structure Title page: Title or heading of the plan and brief description if required, author, date, company/organization if applicable, details of circulation and confidentiality. Contents page: A list of contents (basically the sections listed here, starting with the Introduction page) showing page numbers, plus a list of appendices or addendums (added reference material at the back of the document) allowing the reader to find what they need and navigate the document easily, and to refer others to particular items and page numbers when reviewing or querying. Introduction page: Introduction and purpose of the plan, terms of reference if applicable (usually for formal and large plans or projects). Executive summary page: Optional and usually beneficial, this should normally be no more than a page long (or it's not an executive summary) - the key points of the whole plan including conclusions, recommendations, actions, financial returns on investment, etc., clearly readable in a few minutes. Main body of plan: sections and headings as required, see template below. Acknowledgments and bibliography/reference sources: if relevant (only required normally for very large formal plans) Appendices: appendices or addendums - additional detailed reference material, examples, statistics, spreadsheets, etc., for reference and not central to the main presentation of your plan. business plans - main body sections examples template This sample template is typical for a sales/marketing/new business development business plan. (A business plan for a more complex project such as an international joint-venture, or the formation of a new company including manufacturing plant or other overhead activities would need to include relevant information and financials about the overheads and resources concerned, and the financials would need to show costs and profits more like a fully developed profit and loss account, with cashflow projections, balance sheet, etc.) Where appropriate refer to your position regarding corporate ethics and social responsibility. While these aspects are not mechanisms within the plan, they are crucial reference points. 1.Define your market - sector(s) and segment(s) definitions 2.Quantify your market (overview only) - size, segmentation, relevant statistics, values, numbers (locations, people/users, etc) - make this relevant to you business 3.Explain your market(s) - sector trends, eg., growth, legislation, seasonality, PEST factors where relevant, refer to Ansoff matrix, show the strategic business drivers within sector and segments, purchasing mechanisms, processes, restrictions - what are the factors that determine customers' priorities and needs - this is a logical place to refer to ethics and CSR (corporate social responsibility 4.Explain your existing business - your current business according to sector, products/services, quantities, values, distributor, etc. 5.Analyse your existing customer spread by customer type, values and products/services including major accounts (the 'Pareto Principle' or the '80:20 rule' often applies here, eg., 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers) 6.Explain your products and services - refer to Boston matrix and especially your strategic propositions (what these propositions will do for your customers) including your USP's and UPB's (see sales training section and acronyms) 7.Explain you routes to market, gatekeepers, influencers and strategic partners - the other organizations/individuals you will work with to develop your market, including 'what's in it for them', commissions, endorsements, accreditations, approvals, licenses, etc. 8.Case studies and track record - the credibility, evidence and proof that your propositions and strategic partnerships work 9.Competitor analysis, eg., SWOT analysis of your own business compared to SWOT analysis of each competitor 10.Sales/marketing/business plan (1 year min) showing sales and margins by product/service stream, mix, values, segment, 'distributor', etc, whatever is relevant, phased monthly, in as much detail as you need. This should be on a spreadsheet, with as many different sheets as necessary to quantify relevant inputs and outputs. 11.List your strategic actions (marketing campaigns, sales activities, advertising, etc) that will deliver the above, with costs and returns. This should be supported with a spreadsheet, showing cost and return on investment for each activity. Tip: If the business plan concerns an existing activity, use the previous year's sales/business analysis as the basis for the next year's sales/business plan. Adapt as necessary according to your new strategic plans. more

Resolved Question: Can someone here please critique my resume... be honest, not mean?

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