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Distance education has advanced mightily since the advent of videoconferencing tools like Skype and streaming video services like YouTube. Now it is possible to deliver a full educational experience through rich media, and to allow students and professors to interact naturally. Research from the U.S. Department of Education shows that students who take all or part of their courses online actually perform better than traditional students. For business schools in particular, it is important that academic coursework be just as cutting-edge as industry, and that students be able to continue in their careers while going to school. Hire your staff. You need not just faculty to teach the courses, but also a strong information technology department that can keep your critical technologies running, such as your website and video conferencing, and support staff to provide customer service to students. Your reputation will be judged on the quality of students who ...

An estate liquidation is very similar to an estate sale, but the goal is to empty a property of its entire contents. Estate liquidation is typically handled by an estate sale company and can involve selling the contents of boats, homes, barns , and garages. Local authorities usually require estate liquidators to have a business license and tax id number. Create a name for your business. It should reflect what you do and project an image in peoples' minds. Estate liquidators often deal with people after they've lost a loved one, so it's important that your name be professional. Stay clear of funny or weird titles. Check with local authorities to find out if you need a liquidation license. Also, ask how to get on the list of liquidators who are called when properties and their contents are being auctioned off. Check out neighboring communities and counties and ask the same question. Obtain ...

Starting a small business takes a lot of planning and thought. If you are unsure whether to start a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company (LLC), it would be wise to consult an attorney and/or an accountant to gain the full benefits of each business type. Creation Sole proprietors have little starting costs, and there are no formal requirements to doing business. Creating an LLC takes some initial costs, such as filing fees and attorney fees. Income Sole proprietors collect income personally, and file taxes accordingly. An LLC gains profit that isn't considered part of your personal income. Payroll There is no need to set up a payroll for a sole proprietorship, since it implies that there is only one person profiting. An LLC needs a payroll because there may be more than one employee. Protection ...

An Armstrong Commercial Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) floor has many benefits preferred by business owners---the ability to withstand high traffic usage and a wide selection of interior design options such as broad-spectrum variations of colors, tile patterns and pattern combinations. Whether you selected a VCT floor for your business for its durability or aesthetics, caring for your floor takes only the same level of work you would expect with any commercial flooring---regular cleaning and preventative maintenance. Mix 3 to 4 oz. of cleaner per gallon of water and mop the floor. Once finished, lightly rinse-mop the area to remove any cleaner residue. Air-dry. Wait at least four days to clean and polish and/or seal and polish the floor. Purchase commercial grade cleaning supplies approved for use with Armstrong VCT floors. If uncertain about selecting a particular brand, consider purchasing Armstrong commercial cleaning product...

A nightclub can be an exciting and lucrative business, especially for night owls and music fans. These businesses can also have thin profit margins and be subject to numerous regulations, so it is important to engage in strong business planning before you start. Writing a business plan will help you to understand your business, ensure that it can be profitable, and secure the financing you need to start or grow your nightclub. Analyze your competition. Every business has competition. Even a town without a nightclub will present competition in the form of the local movie theater, restaurants, and game nights at home. List all the competitors, why customers frequent them, and what their probable costs and profits are. Then compare your business to theirs, highlighting what is compelling about your nightclub. Research the regulations that apply to nightclubs in your market. Specify the zoning in which you can operate, all of the ...

Developing a logo that is exclusive to your church provides visibility and credibility and when used consistently can greatly increase your outreach efforts in the community. Image A logo can convey the qualities of a church in its design. It is important for your church, just like any other organization, to have an identifiable and marketable brand. Uniqueness Memorable logos stick out in your mind, helping you decide how you feel about an organization. Without a logo, people have to build their opinions from scratch and many will simply move on instead of making the effort. Message When you see a professional logo, it communicates that the organization is serious about what it does. When you see a sloppy logo (or no logo at all), you may assume that the church will be similar. Stability Not having a logo m...

The web has become an endless supply of information, in which individuals like yourself have started to depend on during everyday living. Whether you are searching for new information or you want to share it with others, the web has become a great tool to do this. This is also true if you want to look for an online job career or a free online opportunity. With just some typing and a few clicks of the mouse, you can get all the answers in just a matter of seconds. This is the greatest way for an individual to find a career and online business opportunity that can be achieved at their own cozy home. Aside with having a mentor for your online opportunity, you will need to educate yourself with the proper techniques on how online business works. Online business differs dramatically to the real world business and you will need to learn these new strategies and apply them to help yourself achieve great s...

If you are new to ecommerce or to online business in general you will most often quickly ran into a lot of questions while it comes to payments for your services and products, now the first thing you might do is to make a search on google or similar search engines Now I found a great guide which will explain you the questions addressed above. What you need to know about Ecommerce 2009 - TopTenREVIEWS Another important thing is that once you have found out what exactly you need, you will have a look at which payment processors and banks are reliable and able to help you not just with the merchant account but also with the integration of the payment gateway to your website. Now when you start to look into accepting payments on your webiste you will also quickly find yourself lost when it comes to the question, which payment methods do I need to accept on my website, the quick answer is, Visa nd MasterCard are the most common nex...

Thousands of large and small companies have websites, but most of those websites are merely brochure sites that introduce the company, its services and perhaps its management. However, the applications available to today's web designers are so versatile and functional that it makes running a business totally from the web more viable than ever before. Consider the options available to promote your web business using paid search ads available on all the major search engines. Google is the master at paid search with its AdWords program, where you can set a spend budget and Google will run your text ad on websites with themes appropriate to your business. You can also monetize your site with Google's AdSense Program and be paid by Google for ads that run and are clicked on by visitors to your site. You'll want to consider whether your website should be monetized. Not all business sites should be used for advertising, especially if it is a corpo...

Creating the perfect portrait photograph requires an ideal workspace. Many photographers prefer to use studios because they can control the environment. Whether you're an enthusiast or thinking of going professional, setting up your own portrait studio is the first step toward taking quality photographs. Display your best work in the studio. Showing off your strongest pieces demonstrates to potential customers your range of ideas and abilities. Print cards and leaflets to distribute locally. Choose your equipment. Your studio space could be quite small, and will affect what you want to use, so think about what the most practical options are. Make sure the cameras, lighting equipment and other accessories you use are as versatile as possible so you can allow for unexpected challenges. Set up a Website displaying your work and full contact details. The Internet is no longer an optional business out...

Most small businesses need some type of financing to start their operations or expand current operations. The most popular form of financing is a loan obtained from a bank or credit union. In order to obtain bank loans, businesses face strict requirements by the lending institution. Credit The first requirement is a good credit history with vendors or other lenders. The amount of credit and repayment history is are important factors that banks review when making loans to small businesses. Experience Banks will make loans to small businesses where the principal owner or manager has extended experience in their business operations. This ensures that some level of success will be made by the business, enabling it to repay the loan. Business plan Most banks will require a written business plan from small businesses to see what type of market analysis was...

There will always be a need for clothing, and therefore for businesses that supply them. However, the garment industry is highly competitive and divided into myriad subspecialties. Imports from China, India, Mexico, Turkey and much of Southeast Asia drive prices down for major competitors, who can afford to locate overseas and ship to domestic markets. Therefore, when starting a garments business, it is critical to determine what types of garments you will sell, whether you will make or import them, who your competitors are and how you can keep your costs low enough to be profitable. Determine how you can serve your customers better than the competition. It is unlikely that you will be able to compete with Walmart on price while starting up a new venture. You may instead compete on excellent customer service, customization, high-end design, convenience, or delivering specialty goods. In all cases, focus your efforts so that you stand out from the rest. ...

Travel mugs are cups with sealed lids that can be used to safely carry hot or cold beverages. There are numerous websites that allow you to design and personalize your own mugs, and the mugs also can make a terrific gift. Cafe Press instructions: Go to the main page (www.cafepress.com). Click on "Make Custom T Shirts and More" (upper right corner). Scroll down and Click on "Ceramic Travel Mug." Click on "Create It." Under "Design Your Product," browse for an image from your computer to upload. Click on "Add and Review." From here you can "Review and Order," "Save for Later" or click on "Additional Help." Cost is $20.99. The two most popular sites to upload your own text and images are CafePress.com and Zazzle.com. Each has its own benefits, depending on your preferences. CafePress.com cups are tapered with the widest part at the top, ceramic and ...

A home décor business can be started with relatively low investment by anyone with an eye for design and good customer service skills. There are two potential paths for a home décor business: interior decorating services and selling decorative objects. The two can also be combined, for example, by a home goods import store owner also offering home decorating consulting services. This article focuses on decorating services. Establish relationships with suppliers. As a designer you may be entitled to a significant discount on the retail price of home décor goods. Having good working relationships with a variety of suppliers will allow you to get information about upcoming items, reserve a quantity of limited items or request special items when necessary. Determine your pricing model. Will you charge by the hour, by the project, square footage or costs of the project? Find out the going market rate among your compet...

Identity theft is growing at an alarming rate. According to Business Week, patient medical records earn more money than resumes on the black or underground market. Health care practitioners must implement multiple methods to prevent identity theft. Patient records, including lab results, charts, reports, and prescriptions, must remain secure, confidential, and unavailable to unauthorized staff. Significance Medical identity theft occurs when a third party obtains health care services or generates fake invoices to receive insurance payment using an unsuspecting person's identity. Hospitals cannot deny emergency medical services based on patients' inability to pay. While clinics and hospitals usually ask for patient identification, scam artists easily can create fraudulent identification and bypass lax security measures. Victims typically uncover the identity theft when they receive notices from collection agencies. However, it ...

Infolinks is equivalent to Google Adsense. The Google Adsense program is rather strict, and uncompromising. Therefore, if you're ever booted from Google Adsense you do have other alternatives. One such alternative is the Infolinks In-Text advertising program. This article will show you how to get started and how easy it is to integrate into your website or blog. Log into your account, click on My Account to set up how you would like to be paid, either direct deposit or Paypal. Also from "My Accounts," click on "My Websites" to add your website(s) or blog(s). Your second step is to sign up for an Infolinks account. It's free to sign up and you don't need advanced computer skills to get started. Next step is to click on Integration Guide, here is where you will select the color of your links along with the number of links you want to appear per page. The maximum is...

There are several advertising methods available to expose your hunting land to hunters. From print ads to Internet posts, advertising your hunting land doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. By carefully considering your options and doing research, you can reach the largest amount of your target audience with the least amount of money to successfully and cost effectively market your hunting land for lease or sale. Post signs on your land advertising "Hunting land for lease." Make sure to include a phone number for hunters to contact you. Advertise in hunting magazines. This can be an effective method, but may be costly and take a considerable amount of time to complete. Popular hunting magazines include: "Game & Fish," "Buckmasters," and "Field and Stream." Visit Internet hunting forums and post information about your hunting land lease. Most f...

Dear sir/Madam, We are a clothing manufactory,located in Yiwu city,China,as known as "the sea of commodities, the paradise of shoppers", specialized in high quality sportswear, T-shirts, Polo shirts,fleece jackets,track suits,pants,beach shorts and so on. Our markets including North America, South America, Oceania, Middld east and Europe. So far, we have accumulated abundant experience and established stable and faithful business relationships with customers worldwide. We ensure high quality products and services, competitive prices and prompt delivery, we are looking forward to cooperating with you in the future. Sincerely, Frank Pujiang Bangtao Clothing Manufactory Contact person: Mr. Frank Rongo, Export Manager E-mail: rongo@yahoo.cn Skype: rongo1130 Mobile: +86-13967414907 Tel: +86-579-81571461--2 Fax: +86-579-81571462 Website: www.cnbangtao.com Address: R. 201,Unit 1, 8th Buiding,2nd Futian district, Yiwu city,Zhejiang province,China Las...

Do you have a new business or just something you want to sell and your just starting off. Well This article is for you. I will tell you step by step how to get your product in the public's eyes without spending money on advertising. Most celebrities can be found on these networks. You can come in contact with them just by sending a message. You might not want to try to come in contact with the really big celebs, since most won't waste their time with even opening your message. The best thing to do is contact the ones who are barely getting famous the up and coming actresses, musicians, and reality stars. They are the ones who will reply to you. Once you've come in contact with them send them a free product just ask that they take a picture of them self with it. Also start going to Music festivals you can easily find musicians walking around, all you have to do is approach them and ask them to take a picture with your product. ...

Small business advertising is the greatest problem that the entrepreneurs face. If you have a small business then you may be facing the same problem. This problem can be easily cured with the help of a few steps. Remember that cutting down the expenses does not mean damaging the business. You will have to make sure that the business keeps running at its best and your expenses cut down campaign do not disturb the running of the business. This is the difficult part of this campaign. Most of the people can easily cut down the advertisement expenses but then they will sacrifice the business. This is not the tight course. Market is very important to you. You should research your market and then target it. It will reduce the budget by reducing the number of advertisement campaign that you are running. You may be running campaigns outside your native market. Remember that targeted advertisement is the most essential thing. You may wa...

Ok, so have you ever wondered if you are doing this right? If your views, efforts to increase someone's article rating is counted? The visits to your site are counted? Well, it is crucial to have your cookies on to actually have your visit add to the count of visits. Here is an article that will take you through the checklist to have your visit mean something. Check your internet settings. Make sure that you have the option to ACCEPT THIRD PARTY COOKIES ACTIVATED. This way, you are ensured that your visit will actually count and add a number to the visit count on a particular article. First, click on and open up an article of interest, either someone who you have subscribed to or an article that meets your curiosity by simply stumbled upon. Visit this site often to help other people reap the same benefits that you are seeking. Be kind. Recip...

One of the important business tools is a business card. When you are just starting a business, it can be a difficult expense sometimes. Even in this economy, many established business are having difficulty buying the business tools they need and are having to cut back on their expenses. Here are some tips on how to get a cheap business card. Call your local printer. Ask the local printers if they are offering any specials. In this economy, a lot of businesses are desperate for new customers. They may be willing to give you a nice discount if they think it will help make a loyal customer. You may find your cheap business card there. Find a discount printer online. There are many places on line that you can order business cards from. Some of these places have some really good prices. I have even seen a place offer them for free as long as you pay shipping and handling. Just search around a little and you will find a ni...

Finding the top doctors in your city or state can seem like a daunting task, especially if you begin by conducting a general internet search. Fee-based research firms, ratings companies and multiple web sites claim to offer information on top local doctors - it can seem overwhelming. But if you know where to look, the process is actually simple. Local and regional publications, national magazines and medical research companies and insurance companies are all great sources to find local top doctors. Take advantage of local publications in your city or state. Almost every state and major urban area has a local magazine that produces a top doctors issue. Examples include New York magazine, Washingtonian, Seattle magazine, Philadelphia magazine or Dallas Living. Find a complete list of all regional magazines published in the United States by searching bookmarket.com (link in References). Many newspapers also run an annual feature on top local doctors as wel...

What are the tools used for advertising? Traditional and new media are the vehicles that carry advertising messages. With the advent of the internet, new advertising strategies are possible that traditional media cannot offer. Radio Radio listeners are drawn to a station's programming.

If you sell fishing worms, you will want to effectively advertise and market your worms to drum up as much business as possible. There are several techniques, that if implemented correctly, will result in successful marketing of your fishing worm business. Reach as many potential customers as possible with the least possible resources invested. Follow these steps to market your fishing worms without spending large amounts of money or excessive lengths of time. Place an ad in your local newspaper stating that you sell fishing worms. Place signs that say "Worms for sale" on your front lawn and near major roads near your home. Use automobile markers to advertise; write advertisements on your car or truck and drive to local fishing spots where anglers are likely to congregate. Keep your worms in containers that include your business name and contact information. Many ...

Many businesses just starting out or established use postcards to help spread the word about their business. People also get postcards printed up for a variety of personal reasons including weddings , reunions, baby's birth, and ect. Finding the right printer is important. Here are some tips to find postcard printers. Do an online search for postcard printers. If a local company is not your preference, you can probably find a company online to handle your printing needs. There are a lot of postcard printers to choose from. Use the online Yellow Pages. If you don't have a physical copy of the Yellow Pages, sometimes you can find local postcard printers in the online version of the Yellow Pages. Print your own. There are programs out there that can help you print out postcards. Just make sure you use the special paper made for it. You can usually find this paper at office supply stores in...

When you are creating a marketing plan for your business you may want to look into business cards that can magnetize to a metal surface. People may be much more likely to keep your business card if it has a practical use and they will know right where to look if they need it. Learn how to make magnetic business cards at home for your business. Add your contact information to the magnetic business card. Give all the information someone may need to contact you. Place your company name in a prominent position on the magnetic business cards. Place your tagline on the card as well but in a smaller size than your company name. Print out your business cards. Attach a magnet to the back of the cards. You can often purchase magnets on a roll an...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "acid rain" refers to a mixture of wet and dry deposition (deposited material) from the atmosphere containing higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids. Apart from its adverse effects on the ecosystem, acid rain degrades stone monuments, especially those built out of limestone or marble. Color Change Fading and tarnishing of color are the most common effects of acid rain. The milky white marble of the Taj Mahal in India is turning pale. Pock Marks Acid rain causes pock marks in various marble structures, thereby marring their appearance. The marble columns of the Capitol building in Washington D.C have developed such pock marks. Disintegration of Parts As a result of exposure to acid rain, parts of several monuments are falling off. Some of the pieces of the Acropolis of Athens...

The profession of social work has an ethical basis that serves as the foundation for engaging in social work practice. The National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics delineates the ethical base upon which social work decisions are made and identifies the profession's core values and mission. Purpose of the Code of Ethics Information provided by the School of Social Work at the University of Texas indicates that the NASW Code of Ethics serves 6 purposes: identifies core values; establishes ethical standards; used for ethical decision-making when dilemmas arise; accountability; socialization of new social workers; and, specifies procedure and process for discipline and sanction. Definition of Ethical Dilemma Kadushin and Goldie (2001) define ethical dilemmas as occurring when it is necessary to choose between ethics that appear contradictory. Ethical dilemmas present conflict...

Becoming a notary public is not very difficult and can be a great source of supplemental income. The main objectives of a notary public are to attest to signatures and administer certain oaths. Notary publics serve as a layer of security and help to minimize fraud. After you qualify and apply, you need to get the supplies. The New York State Notary Public supplies include a stamp with your license number on it, a notary fee list, invoices, and notary prep sheets. After you qualify, you must apply. You need to complete the New York State Notary Public application and pay a fee to the New York Secretary of State Office. You must then pass an examination and have your official pass printout submitted. After passing, you need to take the oath in front of another New York State Notary Public. The first step is toward becoming a New York State Notary Public is to qualify. You must be a New York Stat...

I learned a lot about insurance in Hong Kong, most certainly a leading center in Asia . Hong Kong prides itself as having many of the world's top ten insurance companies, operating with own branches or subsidiaries. The choice reflects one of the most liberal and well developed markets, operating with a large number of professionals and specialists in this sector. Many markets in the world continue to impose restrictions, as they have many national restrictions. Hong Kong , on the other hand, is highly liberal, and an important regional reinsurance market, providing insurance to insurers. With continued economic development in Asia, the reinsurance business is bound to expand further. This is an area that has always interested me, and I hope to help you with study in your markets. So let us get started. "Life Insurance" Take a look at long term insurance. What ...

Every business involves commercial assignments and you will have to manage them nicely in order to get more business in future. The commercial assignments are also a way to check the potentials of your company's employees and the production qualities. Some of the things that can help you to manage the commercial assignments are as under. Next, you will need to make a system of quality check at each level. This will mean that the products are not of low quality. Quality check is a very important thing in order to satisfy the client. It will also ensure that you will build good repute in the market. Once the things are well organized, you will need to define the work force for each stage and each category. This is an essential part of the commercial assignment management. At the time you took the order, you promised quality. Promising quality was not just to get the order but it has also to be mai...

A job description gives an applicant a brief, yet thorough idea of what the duties, qualifications and benefits are for a position. Writing a dynamic job description requires using effective words and being clear on the type of employee you seek. By utilizing similar rules that copywriters use, you can create a job description that will attract highly qualified, interested employees. Condense your written job description to the priorities that are essential for successful job functioning. Try not to write a long list of tasks that can overwhelm your applicant. Instead use a technique suggested by Lou Alder, author of "Hire with your Head." His approach is SMARTE. The objectives should be Specific, Measurable, Action oriented, Results defined, Time-based, and Environment described. In other words create an exciting description that gives the applicant an idea of the tasks, the successful end result expected, and the environment in which they ...

According to the Center for Immigration Studies, the immigrant population in the United States (legal and illegal) reached 37.9 million in 2007. There is a national debate over the economic consequences of hosting so many non-citizens. Taxes A 1995 report by the Cato Institute indicates that on average, immigrants pay substantially more in taxes than do U.S. natives. In 1975, native workers paid approximately $361 less than their foreign-born counterparts. (See references 2) Illegal Immigration Writing for a 2007 Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) report, Gordon H. Hanson of the University of California, San Diego asserted that the stemming of illegal immigration into the United States would likely cause a "net drain" on the American economy. Effects According to the CFR report, immigration increases the labor supply, thereby allowing capit...

Conducting effective employee reference checks is a critical part of the hiring process. One of the best indicators of future performance is past performance. By understanding how to use the reference check to elicit insights into your candidate's abilities you can greatly improve the quality of your hires. Speak to the candidate's previous direct supervisor. Many times candidate's will list co-workers as a job reference. It's fine to speak with them but you will need to get a more objective point of view of their performance. Perform reference checks at the end of the job interviewing process. This step should take place after the final interviews. There's no need to waste your time, and your colleagues that you'll be talking to. Ask open ended questions that give the previous employer plenty of opportunity to share insightful, pertinent information about your candidate. Samp...

Many parents are relying nowadays to day care services to watch for their children while they are away working. Most of them want their children to be taken good care of, but they also want to let their children learn new things form day care. Because of this, they expect day care services to provide this kind of service. Therefore, you have to hire a good teacher to watch over these kids. Here are the things you have to do to be able to hire one. If you are already in the business and just looking for a replacement teacher, ask your applicants to try teaching the kids. Observe how well they work with children this is like the practicum part of the application. Of course, you want to see them working in the environment of your day care. If you see them having difficulty getting the attention of the children, then you can try another applicant and see if that applicant works better. At this part of the application, you will now be able to see which of t...

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Laws were passed in 1996 to make the health care system more effective and efficient for Americans. HIPAA protects the contents of private medical information from being publicly disclosed, unless permission is given by you, the patient. If your business handles patient medical information, your employees must receive HIPAA training. When To Administer HIPAA Training In general, HIPAA training should be administered immediately after an employee is hired, usually no later than 30 days prior to their hire date. However, many businesses schedule trainings on one or two specific days each month. To combat any confusion, offer bonus incentives for attending the training or a small rise in an employee's hourly wages. If this does not work, schedule them on an extra day of the month that falls on the same day of the training. How Often to Train ...

I am here to confess, I get very annoyed by a co-worker who consistently talks to herself at various times of the day. She reads the directions on her screen and just does this play-by-play out loud. She sometimes sings too, ARGH! makes me nuts! Yes we have to communicate, but if you know it might annoy someone and they say something to you, take that as a hint. I will tell you what I do that works and what doesn't. I welcome your thoughts on what works for you too. Listen to tunes Put your headset on and listen to your favorite tune or mantra for that matter and be at peace with yourself knowing you tried. Relax and enjoy the music, knowing that nothing stays the same, everything changes, like people move cubes all the time right? It could be you moving or her. Hide your Frustration ...

When terminating an employee, keep your statements brief and use a calm, professional tone. If the employee becomes agitated, consider calling the employee later or writing her a letter to inform her of any details that you were not able to discuss in person. Reasoning When terminating an employee, outline the reasons for letting the worker go. If possible, give him specific examples of the mistakes or behaviors that led to the termination. Severance Details If you are offering the employee a severance package, give her details about what she will receive and how long you plan to offer her benefits. Company Property At the time you terminate an employee, ask him to return all company property. Questions Give the employee you are terminating a chance to ask you questions about her benefit packages and unpaid ...

Henry Ford
famously said, "Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." As perfect as it sounds, working together is a complex process rife with potential conflicts at every level. Inter-personal and Intra-personal Conflict Intra-personal conflict

The 21st century brought with it a unique career field of teaching online. Instead of having to work your schedule around school, you can work school around your schedule. Being able to learn from home via the Internet means students have a world of opportunities at their fingertips. If you are interested in teaching online, there are a few things to to consider before planning for your future career. Invest in computer equipment. Each school will have faculty computer requirements for processors and operating systems. You likely will also need software such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, which many classes require. You also should have a secure anti-virus application that is updated frequently, a high-speed Internet connection and a professional e-mail account. Create and polish your resume. Potential employers are looking for experience, so you may have to teach at a regular college or university before you are ...

Ah, the annual performance appraisal--the time of year every manager and employee looks forward to. While dreaded, performance appraisals, or reviews, are a great opportunity for one-on-one time between an employee and his supervisor to go over actions and issues that may not be touched upon at other times. They can also be a chance for the two to get aligned on what is expected from one another. In today's team-oriented work environment, performance appraisals can increase communication and have a positive outcome that creates a win-win situation for both parties. Provide constructive comments along with any positive or negative feedback. Your employee needs to understand what worked or did not work so that he knows what your expectations are. Discuss the entire year's performance, not just the employee's performance of the last few weeks. Take notes during the course of the year and watch for overall trends and p...

If you notice an employee is exhibiting warning signs of drug addiction, it is important to take action early to help your employee and protect your company from monetary and legal problems. The symptoms of drug addiction in the workplace may include poor job performance, absenteeism, aggression toward co-workers and a sloppy physical appearance. Since persons with drug addictions may be reluctant to admit they have a problem, helping them work through their problems may be difficult and may require outside intervention. Call in an intervention professional. Once you are certain that your employee is abusing drugs, it is advisable to bring in professional intervention counselor to confront the worker. Doing so can protect your legal rights as an employer and ensure that the worker understands the seriousness of drug addiction. Confront the work-related problems first. Before you bring up the issue of drug addition, let the emp...

Training procedures for medical office records personnel ensure the efficient organization of offices, hospitals and other patient care settings. Develop training procedures to handle how to develop administrative skills, including computer application skills, insurance processing, medical coding, billing and data entry. Reinforce the importance of patient confidentiality. Purpose Design your medical office record training procedures to address work tasks accomplished by medical office assistants, nursing home administrators, patient representatives and medical billing specialists. Training activities typically include how to complete patient history forms, schedule appointments using computer applications, process insurance authorization and handle mail. Develop practice exercises to improve written communication and typing skills. Terminology and Regulations Medical office record training ...