tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45557977643895043632024-03-08T10:35:52.629-08:00Business PopularsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-48538721487048569932012-10-29T10:14:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:14:44.282-07:00Planning An Outdoor Event<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Whether you're planning for a small golf tournament or a major
music festival, you can't afford to forget about toilet rental.
Providing your guests or attendees with a place to do their business
might not have been at the top of your priority list when you began
planning the event, but it should rocket straight to the top of that
list now. You can forget a lot of things when it comes to planning
something where a lot of people will be involved with room for
forgiveness. You might get some gripes here and there if there isn't
enough food or if the parking situation is less than optimal. But if you
don't provide enough facilities, you can guarantee yourself a disaster.
Renting portable facilities doesn't need to be a hassle. Here's how to
do it.<br />
Estimate Your Needs<br />
Your
first step will be determining how many portable facilities you'll need
for the event. If anything, you'll want to overestimate when it comes
to this calculation. You're far better off going too far with toilet
rental than erring on the minimal side of things. Figure out how many
people will be attending your event. Some in the industry recommend
using 1 facility per 100 people as a good rule of thumb. This is a
decent starting place, but take other factors into consideration. If
alcohol is being served, for instance, you should increase your
estimates.<br />
Search Local Listings<br />
If your local phone book
doesn't have a section named "toilet rental", you may have to check
under event planning or similar fields. If you don't get any
satisfaction from the book, check online with search engine queries that
should give you the information you need. If there are businesses in
your area that can help you, they should come up when you search for
that type of service. If you know anyone in the event planning business,
ask them who they use when it comes to larger outdoor events. You may
also want to check with anyone you know in the construction business.<br />
Start Early<br />
The
earlier you can get your toilet rental needs taken care of, the better.
You don't want your own procrastination to be the reason you couldn't
provide your attendees with the facilities they need to be comfortable.
The further out from the date you start contacting companies, the better
chance you'll have at finding someone who can accommodate you. If any
one company can't meet your needs, consider renting from more than one.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-26759803620653377192012-10-08T10:13:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:14:00.818-07:00Uses For Pipe and Drap<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Pipe and Drape systems are relatively unknown but they can come
in very useful in many different situations. They can prove very cost
effective which is why it is highly recommended that you have one of
these systems for your venue so that you can take advantage of them.
They are not very hard to set up so if you are in a rush it is possible
to get it set up on time unlike other substitutes.<br />
One
of the most common uses for the pipe and drape system is for weddings.
The reason for this is that they can transform the look of a whole venue
by being placed around the room hiding any unwanted markings on the
walls. They are used commonly because they can help someone create a
theme for their wedding which many people find very important because
they want their special day to be unforgettable and with this system it
can be. Instead of weddings people often use them for big parties like
christenings and anniversaries because the likelihood is that there will
be a large quantity of guests and they will want to impress them as
much as possible.<br />
Theatres commonly use the pipe and drape systems
because as mentioned before they have many uses and it will save the
theatre money as the systems can fill many needs. At theatres they
commonly need changing rooms and the system can be used as a changing
room because of the high quality thick fabric and the height of it. In
addition to this they can be placed anywhere so if a theatre is doing a
pop-up event then they can still have effective changing rooms in the
middle of nowhere. As well as changing rooms they can be used as stage
backdrops and this is very popular because they can help people enhance
their performance.<br />
The backdrops can be customized so the user can
use them to create a scene to help the audience understand what is
going on which they may not with a black background. They can also be
used on stage if someone is making a speech and the backdrops then can
be blank so that the audience then focuses their attention on the person
who is talking which is obviously very important when doing a speech.<br />
They
are just two of the uses for this amazing system and another use is
reducing the size of a room. This may seem pointless to many people when
in fact it can help you in many ways. Many people host seminars in huge
rooms and these are too big for the number of people that are attending
and this can cause problems for them. The reason for this is that a
huge room can make you seem unprofessional so if you are trying to sell
something to the audience then it is less likely to work. Whereas if you
use a pipe and drape system the room will be reasonably sized and the
people watching will pay attention and will be more brought in to what
you are telling them. The system can also be used to help you decorate a
room which in turn can help you seem more appealing to a customer which
you wouldn't of done without it.<br />
These are just some of the
reasons why you should use the pip and drape system and there are more
reasons. If you are not using them then you are missing out on many
opportunities that you do not need to miss. The systems available are
designed to be hard wearing so that they do not look horrible after you
have used them a few times because it is all about you getting value for
money.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-35029683223504656782012-10-01T10:12:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:13:06.076-07:00The Best Voice Over Internet Protocol Provider For Your Business<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
These days, it's not enough to just have a standard telephone
services. It's especially the case if you own a business. In order to
reach a wider clientele, you must also expand your communication
services. That's why lots of entrepreneurs have also taken to putting up
websites as well. However, despite the presence of the internet, having
a land phone and of course, a mobile is still pretty essential. But
there's also the problem of having to deal with irksome telephone bills.
If you're running a business, this is one expense you can't afford to
do away with. So is there a way for you to lessen the costs?<br />
Actually,
there is a way for you to combine telephone and internet services to
significantly lower the bills. Have you heard of voice over Internet
protocol? It is also called Voip for brevity. It has been around for
quite some time, but not everyone has realized its marketing potential.
This service combines the traditional features of telephone services
with the more modern ones of internet technology. Before, packages were
quite expensive, but today, competition has made things way more
affordable. But before you go out and subscribe to a certain provider,
here are a few things to consider.<br />
One, try to measure how
cost-effective the plans of the provider really are. Since there are a
good number of providers these days, take enough time to check them out
thoroughly. Check the plans offered for long distance and international
dialing. This is particularly important if your business is involved in a
lot of offshore transactions. Does the plan offer free international
calls to specific countries? How does the free services compare with
other plans at a more or less similar rate? These questions will allow
you to make a better comparison chart of the various plans of different
providers.<br />
Two, find out what other value-added features the
provider offers without cost. Some standard features would include call
waiting, caller ID, call transferring, call blocking, and speed dialing.
Others also offer 3-way calling and conference calls. Some providers
offer more key features than others while charging more or less the same
costs. Hence, take advantage of the cheaper plans that can give a
better range of services. Third and last, try to see what kind of
technical support the provider has as well as free trial periods. That
way, you will be able to see how fast they respond whenever emergency
situations arise.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-27824972804598571762012-09-24T10:12:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:12:23.315-07:00Hosting An Awards Ceremony<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Awards ceremonies are becoming more and more popular as
institutions now want to reward people for hard work in various areas.
These ceremonies can be for anything and it can be difficult to make
sure that everything is perfect so the person receiving the award
genuinely feels special. There are many ways that you can decorate an
awards ceremony but obviously you want to make sure everything is right.<br />
To
host a ceremony correctly you need to get yourself prepared so that you
know that you have everything in place for any eventuality. You should
look at getting a team of people that can help you get certain jobs done
quicker and if you do this then you need to give them a list of things
to do so everything is done. Then you need to look at whether or not you
want to hire a professional team to do certain jobs for you, for
example you may want to hire a photographer or you may want to hire a
caterer so they can take all of the food worries of your mind. This can
be expensive and you may choose to do this yourself as it is possible
but it is just a long job.<br />
Along with the preparation you need to
make sure that you have all of the awards that you want for the
ceremony. You can get awards from your local trophy shop and they may
even do a discount for bulk buying. You then need to decide what the
awards are going to be awarded and as well as this you will need to come
up with names of the awards. You should try being creative with this so
that people are interested in the awards as some people will not be
bothered by winning an award called "The Good Effort Award".<br />
Sponsorship
can be a big influence on award ceremonies and this can save you money
when you are organising one. Businesses will be really keen to get their
name somewhere into the awards ceremony and this will help you generate
more money which in turn could help you pay for the ceremony itself.
One company may even want to sponsor an award so they have their name
permanently on the award. Big award ceremonies already do this and they
generate a lot of money from this.<br />
It is a big job decorating a
venue but there are businesses that are willing to take this load out of
your hands. They will decorate your venue for you but generally they
will need your ideas. Generally you need to make sure that you have a
general theme throughout your venue so that it looks posh and elegant.
The colours that you do use should not be bright and attractive colours
as this can distract attention from the person who has won the award.<br />
You
should go for a more black background surround the room and this should
be paired with some angel lights so you can create a glow in the venue.
In addition to this ribbons should be hung from the walls to the
ceilings and these should be gold or silver coloured so you can have the
perfect ceremony. Each table should be decorated which can look
amazing. The centre pieces should be a small bunch of flowers on each
table and then you would need to have a bigger bunch at the front of the
room so that it is the centre of attention like it is meant to be.<br />
If
you do the processes above it is highly likely that you awards ceremony
will be a resounding success and you may even be required to do a
follow up the next year. There are other things that you can do but you
will just have plan ahead so you can have a great night.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-55619498660060484612012-09-17T10:11:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:11:38.830-07:00Don't Get Burned by High Credit Card Processing Fees<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
If your business accepts credit cards, have you ever thought
about how much you pay to process the payment? These days the answer to
that question is usually "yes" because Canadian merchants pay among the
highest fees in the world to process credit cards. Processing fees can
be as high as five per cent of the value of a transaction in discount
fees, plus flat transaction fees, monthly minimum fees, and chargeback
fees, in addition to expensive monthly payments on leased equipment.<br />
In
today's market, businesses no longer simply deal with their banks to
process credit cards, rather credit processing services are sold by
third party processors and a number of subcontractors known as
Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs). ISOs sell multiple products
including point of sale terminals, software and services to clients.
They then route transactions to processors such as Moneris, Chase
Paymentech, Global Payments, First Data Merchant Processing and Elavon.
There are many reputable companies in the field, however, earlier this
year CBC news reported that a number of small businesses expressed
concern about hidden charges and misleading sales practices in their
dealings with some ISOs.<br />
According to Peter Smith, an expert in
the credit card industry with the OTUS Group, there is a great deal of
complexity in the credit card industry and several parties make money on
each transaction that you process. "Small and midsized merchants are
usually presented with a single rate called the discount rate. That rate
includes the processor's fee plus a fee the credit card companies
charge for each transaction, called the interchange fee. The interchange
fee includes a percentage of the transaction which is set by the credit
card associations. There are over 125 interchange fee categories
depending on how the card is processed, what kind of card is being used,
the nature of the merchant's business, and other factors. Many merchant
service providers condense these 125-plus categories into three tiers
called Qualified, Mid-Qualified and Non-qualified. They average out the
many interchange rates in each tier, and then add a margin which can
result in an elevated charge to the merchant. You have to dig into the
summarized fees to know what you are really paying for."<br />
The good
news is that there is potential to save on the fees you pay to accept
credit cards. Jim Gorman, controller at Laurysen Kitchens was very happy
when OTUS Group identified savings of approximately $27,000 per year in
his credit card merchant fees earlier this year.<br />
Every business
owner should be reviewing their costs on a regular basis. However, Peter
Smith notes that the potential to save on merchant processing fees is
often overlooked. "Business owners are pressed for time, and the
complexity with processing fees makes it very challenging to determine
whether or not you are not paying more than you should to process credit
card transactions."<br />
The reality is that consumers like to pay
with plastic, and processing fees often can't be avoided. The complexity
of fee structures and contract terms means that most organizations are
at a disadvantage when it comes to negotiating with merchant providers.
For example, the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) found that
their merchant fees increased substantially as much of their sales
business shifted to online transactions paid by credit cards. According
to Debra Lynkowski, CEO of CPHA, a key to successfully containing such
costs is to get a trusted independent advisor in your corner who has
payment-card industry knowledge and expertise to cut through the
complexity and identify savings.<br />
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If you would like to verify that you are not paying more than you should to accept payments via credit card, contact us at info@otusgroup.com.<br />
OTUS
Group is a firm of business advisors who get things done and make your
business stronger with expertise in governance and planning; financial,
information technology and human resource management and business
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-87494744373464016522012-09-10T10:10:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:10:52.479-07:00Click Your Way to Memorable Catering<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Did you know food is probably the most important consideration
when planning an event or special occasion? If the food is delicious,
guests will walk away with a good impression, and you'll have the
assurance the catering was memorable.<br />
In
order to ensure all of the above, you'll need to hire the best food
service your budget will allow. This isn't a time to skimp. But finding
the best food service can often be time-consuming if you go about it the
old-fashioned way. Nowadays, all of the searching you'll ever need to
do is easily available at the click of a mouse.<br />
The Internet has
made just about every area in life so much easier, and locating a
professional catering service is no exception. It's easy to locate a
directory or bidding website in order to find all of the food services
within your area.<br />
Not only will you find them, but they'll be able
to find you as well. Most websites have forms that you can fill out
with your event and contact information. You can choose to contact them
or have them contact you. Life is so simple!<br />
Searching online
helps you save money because you won't have to drive from place to place
to find the right food service. Then, you can put that savings into
your food budget!<br />
The best way to use the online directory or
bidding website is to complete the registration form for the food
services in your area. You'll want to put down all the details of your
special occasion with the date, time, and location and any other
pertinent information.<br />
On the bidding websites, as soon as your
registration form is complete, bidding then takes place between the
registered services within your area. When a bid comes in, you're
notified via email.<br />
It's your choice just how long the bidding
continues. And once you've found a suitable catering service, you can
stop the bidding. What makes this procedure so great is that you, as the
customer, are given many options; plus, you finish as the winner with
the best deal.<br />
Another added bonus to you is that most food
services offer event management as well. They'll easily plan the various
other necessary arrangements such as lighting, dinnerware, and clean up
to make sure you have a complete and memorable service package.<br />
Not
only are you the winner, the catering service is too. Internet exposure
has been proven to be a profitable way for businesses to grow their
customer base. Rather than just sit by the phone waiting for customers
to come to them, they can make their presence known more widely.<br />
For
both you and the food service, just do an online search for a directory
or bidding website for catering events. In no time at all, both of you
will be well on your way to hosting a memorable event with just the
click of your mouse.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-55946272118589733552012-09-03T10:09:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:10:11.522-07:00Creating the Ultimate Beauty Salon<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Fancy opening a beauty salon to call your own? It's great to have
that sense of ownership and be able to design everything as you've
imagined, adding that all important personal touch that can be what
impresses your clients the most.<br />
It's
never a good idea to do things in a hurry when it comes to planning and
opening your own business. You should always be prepared for some
surprises along the way so set aside more time than you think you'll
need. An early opening is always possible and could give you extra PR
credit.<br />
The Right Space<br />
Finding the right space is so
important both in terms of public accessibility and visibility, and the
layout and interior potential. Avoid confined spaces that could easily
get stuffy and unpleasant to work in, particularly considering the use
of hair sprays, tanning sprays and the like.<br />
Features to look for
are high ceilings, a glass shop front, sturdy floors and modern fitted
bathrooms so you don't have to invest as much money in renovating these.<br />
It's
also important to consider the amount of rooms you require, and whether
they are spacious enough to fit beauty couches and the like. Also, are
the toilets fully accessible?<br />
The Right Feel<br />
Choose paint or
wallpaper that accentuates the features of your chosen property. For
example, are you lucky enough to have found a space with cornices? Make
sure you paint these in a contrasting colour for added effect.<br />
The
colour of the walls should be chosen to reflect the style of the room.
Generally, dark tones should be avoided unless the property boasts a
large amount of natural light to balance this out.<br />
The Right Equipment<br />
From
lighting and mirrors to hair straighteners and colouring bowls, you
need to acquire the right equipment and ensure enough space for its
secure and efficient storage out of the way so as to avoid a
cluttered-looking salon.<br />
Don't opt for the cheapest options in
order to save money. Quality needs to be focused on in all areas, as
this is a feature customers will definitely notice, and that will
influence their decision to return or not.<br />
The Right Furniture<br />
Furniture
is one of the first things the eye can see upon entering a beauty
salon. With the reception desk most often placed right in front of the
door, it's vital to get that just right. It should look professional and
welcoming, and fit in well with the general interior.<br />
Likewise,
the waiting area should be professional and kept clean at all times.
Sofas should be comfy and strewn with cushions for extra cosiness. A
nice touch is to have a coffee table with nicely piled, recent magazines
(instead of really outdated ones that you often find) for customers to
peruse while waiting.<br />
It's also vital to strike gold with further
salon furniture such as styling units, washpoints and beauty couches.
These should be both aesthetic and fully functional, inkeeping with the
general feel and interior of the salon. For example, don't choose a
beauty couch in a colour that clashes with the wallpaper. And remember
details such as mirrors, ensuring there are plenty of these for your
customers to be able to admire their new hair or makeup.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-48547200194430480132012-08-27T10:08:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:09:29.113-07:00The Chef Profession<div id="article-content" style="text-align: right;">
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The term 'chef' was borrowed from the French term 'chef de
cuisine' which translates to the head of the kitchen. A chef is most
commonly known as a person who cooks professionally for other people
both privately and publicly. Chefs are highly skilled in their
profession and are talented at all aspects of food preparation within
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The
traditional chef wears a tall white hat, necktie, double breasted
jacket and an apron. In most cases, professional cooks where an all
white uniform with a slight element of colour such as a red neckerchief.
By opting for a white uniform, it portrays the chefs as clean, pure and
professional which in turn reflects the kitchen as fresh and clean for
food to be prepared in. Whilst chefs are often stuck in the kitchen, in
some cases they make an appearance on the restaurant floor to serve a
special dish or to receive a complement from a customer.</div>
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When
working in a kitchen, it is essential to be properly aware potential
hazards, health and safety. There are many different factors to consider
and rules to be put in place when working in a fast paced kitchen
environment. Another part of a chef's uniform is a pair of plain and
practical shoes with steel or plastic toe caps; these are to protect
their feet from any accidental incidents including sharp knives.</div>
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For
many years, the typical chef uniform has been used within the kitchens
at hotels, restaurants and even cafes. Whilst some uniforms differ from
one to the next, chef clothing usually follows the same kind of style to
ensure maximum safety and protection whilst in the kitchen. Chefs
usually wear a tall hat as an outlet for heat which allows hot air to
circulate inside the hat; it also helps to prevent sweat from dripping
down the face for hygienic reasons in hot and stressful situations. The
white doubled breasted jacket is also worn for safety as well as
appearance. Chef jackets are usually white to repel the heat whilst
cooking; they are also designed to help prevent injuries to the skin
such as burns. A double breasted jacket is often worn in the kitchen as
it allows chefs to cover up food stains by buttoning up the jacket from
the other side. Chef aprons are also regularly used over the top of the
jackets, again to prevent spillage and scalds to the skin.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-18171123558721770492012-08-20T10:07:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:07:54.986-07:00Stay Away From Common Management Consulting Application Mistakes<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Recruiters have to review hundreds of job applications in one
setting. They trim down the number of applicants by first eliminating
those who have committed obvious mistakes in their documents, tests and
interviews. Then they select those who did well in the recruiting
process. In most cases, these are the people who understand the tough
competition and who have exhausted all means to attain their dream job.<br />
One
of the reasons why applicants fall short along the way is skipping
research about the target firm. The facts you get from reading on the
Internet, reliable people and other sources can lead you to the right
path. By being updated, you become aware of job opportunities, of the
firm's working environment and of events attended by key people in the
industry. Intensive understanding can guide you in writing effective
resumes, in acing interviews and in making smart statements during
networking events. As an old adage says, knowledge is power. You must
believe that!<br />
Another aspect where you can go amiss is your
inability or disinterest to network. In management consulting, this is
quite an important strategy since many are called to interview because
of the recommendations you get. It may seem unfair for those who lack
connections, but for recruiters, it's quite an effective way of hiring
people. Assessing applicants from scratch is costly, not to mention
time-consuming. Networking, however, should be done not after sending
out resumes. Establishing a circle of professionals requires time,
effort and most of all, genuineness. It should start as soon as the
calling for management consulting is already there.<br />
Submitting a
poorly written job application doesn't produce any positive result,
either. The cover letter and resume are documents that serve as your
launching pad to your career. They must be tailored to stand out head
and shoulders above the rest. To do this, include relevant information
on your education and experience. Also, list quantitative achievements
to have more impact on the recruiters. Stating "Utilized various campus
recruitment strategies to double the population of the consulting club"
has a more striking effect than "Recruited new members for the
consulting club." Remember that too much unnecessary information is
dragging. The documents should be concise, comprehensive and
comprehensible.<br />
Another tool used in recruitment is pre-employment
tests. Tests must not be taken for granted because the results reliably
tell recruiters something about you and your capability to do the job. A
high score on numerical reasoning means you can interpret information
on graphs, charts and tables well. A terrible score on verbal reasoning
implies you need improvement in preparing and understanding long textual
reports. An excellent mark on abstract reasoning suggests you have
superior innate intelligence. If you are scheduled for testing, call the
firm's Human Resources Department promptly, ask about the tests and be
mentally equipped to answer them.<br />
Another mistake you might commit
is coming to an interview unprepared. In management consulting, two
types of interview are employed - fit and case. The former may be
easier, may not need practice. The latter, however, demands more effort
for preparation. To crack the presented case, it's a prerequisite to be
familiar with a multitude of business cases and consulting frameworks.
You will feel tensed and panicky once you are in front of the
interviewer and you haven't practiced resolving cases beforehand. If you
prepare for it painstakingly, you can demonstrate confidence, mastery
and composure under stress. And because you feel calm, logical thinking
will be effortless.<br />
During fit or case interviews, some applicants
are not observant of their nonverbal behavior. As a result, recruiters
frown at their fidgeting, lack of eye contact or arrogant tone of voice.
Bear in mind that messages are conveyed even beyond words. If you
slouch, you get across sluggishness. If you smile, you transmit optimism
and sociability. If you come to the interview in casual clothes, the
getup might be interpreted as a sign of disrespect to the firm's working
environment. Hence, attentiveness on how you express your ideas, dress
yourself and move your body can be helpful.<br />
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If you're hiring a catering company for an upcoming event, you
may think you need only make sure they have good food before signing up
for service. There's more to it than that, however. The more thought and
research you put into hiring a company to serve your food, the better
results you'll get from your choice. You can never go wrong by listening
to the recommendations of others. Start there and get a short list of
companies in your area. Narrow this list by judging appropriateness. You
don't want a place that specializes in pizza and hot dogs serving your
fancy wedding guests, of course. Once you have a couple of companies
left, choose by asking these questions.<br />
Where are you located?<br />
This
may seem like a basic question, but it is one of the most important. If
a catering company is cooking the food 40 miles away from the dinner
you're planning, it could very well have an impact on the quality. Even
if the company is well prepared for distance travelling, they may charge
extra to handle that kind of mileage. Find out beforehand and you could
have an easy way to eliminate a company from your short list of
candidates.<br />
Can you do my event?<br />
This is another obvious
disqualifier that should be asked early on. Here's why. Some venues have
exclusive contracts with certain catering companies and you might not
be able to bring in a company that is outside of that list. Talk with
both your venue and the companies on your list about whether it will
even be possible to hire them for the occasion. You'll also want to make
sure the date in question is one they have open.<br />
Can we have a taste test?<br />
Some
catering companies charge customers even for a taste test. Though this
is indicative of a certain confidence, it certainly doesn't help you
make your decision. If a company allows you to come in and sample their
wares, give them preferential treatment over one who will not. After
all, you should be able to determine ahead of time if the food they're
serving is actually any good. You can skip this, of course, if they are
also a restaurant that you've eaten at before or if you have first hand
knowledge about how good their food is.<br />
Can you serve alcohol?<br />
Many
event planners find they have to hire a separate bartender with a
liquor license if they want to serve alcohol at their party. You might
check to see if the catering companies you are looking at have a liquor
license, as it could save you from that extra headache.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877649097091330702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555797764389504363.post-63235182578320635002012-08-06T10:05:00.000-07:002012-10-30T10:05:54.608-07:00Aluminum Balusters' Advantages and Disadvantages<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Aluminum balusters are metal products that are usually made in
bulk to be placed in strategic places to protect people and objects from
going through railings. There are many different kinds of designs and
patterns for these things. In fact, they can even be made to order to
suit the preferences of the person who orders it. These products have a
lot of benefits if the home owner or the building owner chooses to use
them for the railings. These products also come in different materials
such as wood and other forms of metal as well as plastic.<br />
Advantages<br />
Among
the advantages that come with using aluminum balusters is the variety
of designs and patterns that it comes in. Due to the fact that this kind
of metal is malleable and easy to manipulate, there are several designs
that they can be made into. Custom made designs can be done if the
person who ordered the design wishes to have a lot of them made. This
means that the manufacturer will not be at a loss when it comes to
income because of creating the design and the holders or molds of the
design. Some manufacturers like to have more than a hundred made in
order to have some form of income.<br />
If the manufacturer thinks the
design is profitable, it is possible that they will patent it or make
sure to market it and make more sales. Another advantage of using this
material is the abundance of it in the world. Although the processing of
the material takes some time and effort, the process has been perfected
and there are a number of manufacturing plants that can handle the
demand with ease. Aluminum balusters do not have shortages unlike wood.
The material is also resistant to a number of elements which it may be
exposed to. It does not rust at all, unlike other iron, which is
commonly made into similar products. It also does not react to snow and
sun exposure which is a good thing. It does not rot or splinter like
wood and unlike steel, the paint will not discolor after several years.
This metal is unlike steel and iron which may shrink or expand according
to the weather.<br />
Disadvantages<br />
One disadvantage of using
this material is the fact that there are some grades or degrees of this
material that are softer than steel or iron. This makes them prone to
dents if they are hit strongly enough. There are some grades that are
stronger than others and one can choose to have these instead of the
softer ones. Another disadvantage of using aluminum balusters is its
resistance to paint. Usually they are anodized for a much longer tint.
If one wants to paint them, a process is necessary to make them more
susceptible to it.<br />
These are just some of the disadvantages and
advantages of using aluminum balusters for decks. The advantages of the
material far outweigh the disadvantages that come with it which is why
many business and home owners prefer it.<br />
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