Business & the Environment

You know the feeling. You spend hours, or even days, creating a résumé. You pore over every word of your cover letter and agonize over what to say in your email. Then you hit 'send' and...

The days of driving to the printer and paying exorbitant amounts of money are coming to a close. These days you can let your fingers do the walking (or surfing as the case may be) and get...

Nobody likes to return gifts ...but sometimes we just have to.

Public restrooms are an area that most businesses do not keep up with. All the time people complain that public restrooms are dirty, out of stock or simply not functioning. Keeping a restroom...

Office furniture has undergone major design changes since the introduction of the computer and other computerized office equipment. Recycling fully depreciated, old or outdated office furniture is...

The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows businesses to claim a deduction on their taxes for up to 30 percent of the cost of solar units with no upper limit. The Economic Stimulus Act...

Selling is always a great skill to have and I find it fun to work on. You may not know it but, you are selling everyday, in different situations. When you convince your friends to go see a movie...

Passive Solar Energy comes from the heat and light rays of the sun. Your home is exposed to sunlight for at least a few hours every day, so why not use this free energy source to heat or cool your...

For those of us with children, "don't forget to turn out the lights" is a normal echo heard daily throughout the home almost like a broken record. For most of us here in the U.S., it is...

Museums have a responsibility to the preservation of the objects in its collection. For that reason, every museum should have a disaster plan in place. Included are the major components that...

This is an article introducing how to choose raised access flooring. It includes 4 points.

The Untied States government is promoting recycling. The movement to go green and recycle what you can is spreading. Businesses, youth groups, church organizations, individuals and other...

With the rise in concern about the environment in general since the 1960s, and the growing concerns about global warming over the past 20 years, governments, businesses and individuals all look...

Selling your student tickets all at once can be overwhelming, but rewarding. Decide a price, but be willing to negotiate. Then advertise, any way you can think of that doesn't cost money. Finally,...

Greenwashing is the practice of misrepresenting a company’s products or policies as environmentally friendly. The word “green” itself has become very common in our current consumer world, so...

When you're looking for a good company to work with, there are many steps that you can take in order to make sure you're working with the right one.

The global adoption of email as a primary means of business communications adds expediency and employee empowerment to the sending and receiving of information. For many of us, the ever increasing...

You have likely seen multiple movies and television shows where the coolest people are seen living in a nice and roomy studio apartment.

A mortgage broker is a professional who serves as a contact person between borrowers and lenders. Most real estate brokers are also in the business of brokering mortgages for potential home...

In business it’s often “us” and “them” – introverts and extroverts, to a degree that introverts often get a bad rap. The truth is we can get noticed, advance and be as accomplished as we want to...

You don't have to know fantasy football, and you don't have spend countless hours on the computer during work hours fine-tuning your team. As a matter of fact, after reading this article, your...

If you’ve ever been appointed to take notes during a meeting, you know that it can be a daunting task. Meeting notes, or “minutes,” can be extremely important and must be clear, concise, and...

Do a good deed for yourself and the environment! Rescue a perfectly useful TV set, DVD player, computer keyboard, microwave oven, bed frame or children's toy before it gets tossed out with the...

Stud welding fasteners with incredible strength are some of the many outstanding products available through Sunbelt Stud Welding. To receive the quality products you need now, contact us at (800)...

Picture it: You arrive at your job, but before you can start your work, you have to enter into a small room with 1 or more strangers. You will then stand in that room for 20-45 seconds where you...

So, you’re reading this article b/c you’ve either received a bad performance review or you’re sick and tired of being mediocre. Your job should be something that you excel in, and there’s no...

A Duration Curve, often referred to as a Load Duration Curve in the power industry, or a Flow Duration Curve in the water industry, is a set of time series data such as hour-to-hour electric...

Greenhouse gas emissions are the byproducts of all our energy-consuming activities. The pollution from power plants is due to humans not making the best environmental choices. People must know...

While many clients only look at cost as the bottom line, for many potential customers, a clear and professional-looking estimate can make all the difference in helping them decide whether to...

So you get the call to come in for that job interview you have been dying for. You have been waiting for a response from them since you applied three weeks ago! Now, here is where one of the...

Convenience stores really are convenient. These stores save you time and trouble. Many people are attracted to these stores, including the ones you wish didn't. In this article, you will learn...

Here are some tips to keep your store spotless, and pest free!

Green is the buzzword these days. Are you doing your part to help the environment? Sure, you might recycle at home, but you should also adopt green practices at the office. There are a few simple...

Carbon credits are one way that companies or individuals can reduce their impact on the environment. Rather than encouraging direct action, a carbon credit, or carbon offset, allows for the...

Its hard to get a job let alone work your way up in a job these days. If you stay patient you will eventually get there.

It’s easy to ditch the plastic bag habit by bringing your own reusable shopping bags to the store. It may seem intimidating at first, but soon you’ll be able to confidently present your reusable...

Follow this 5 step process when negotiating with your customer, and you will end up with a sale.

Solar panels are fast becoming the new way to power residential homes now that they are offered on a rental bases across the United States. The most obvious way to break into the solar era is to...

A memorable, professional-looking business card can make all the difference when it comes to getting a call back on a lead about a new job or a new client. Business cards printed with foil...

Being a professional means holding a high level of business etiquette and checking ourselves to be sure we meet the criteria. Some of this criteria is required by companies and some is just common...

Glue sticks contain bonding material in a tube that either twists or pops up. They were developed by a company in Germany that was impressed with the ease of lipstick applicators and decided to...

If everyone reused, recycled or did something green every day, just imagine the overall impact it would have on the environment. Hopefully this list of 10 Simple green ideas will help you do your...

Making money comes in all shapes and sizes. Scrap metal is one of those things that is a pain to get rid of. But if you are insightful enough you may be able to get a pretty penny for your scrap.

In these times there are so many small business owners struggling to stay in business and this is the best time to educate your self and stay put! Learn what other businesses do and don't give up...

Communication is defined as the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. The message is transferred by the sender in a manner that is clearly...

You can quickly and easily reduce carbon footprint problems and help restore both yours and the planet's well-being with a simple switch in food shopping locations. According to a Rodale Institute...

Organizations large and small can achieve substantial savings by being green at work. It’s a win-win for employers and the environment to be green at work. Here are a number of ways to be green...

My business is custom alterations for men. As an alterations expert, the biggest mistake that I see when men buy suits is that they buy the wrong size. At times this can be blamed on the...

Should you suddenly realize that half of your co-workers are on the chopping block and you aren't sure if you are next; there's only a few things you can do.

A recession can make it clear which companies are financially sound and are carefully assessing risks. But even top stocks' prices could get clobbered in the short term.