Is it possible to take the rainwater and use it by collecting it on rooftops, gutters and concrete and allow it to flow into local reservoirs on the property to use once more? Indeed that would conserve water for places with severe droughts wouldn’t it? Sure it would and it would indeed make since in the Middle East, Arid Regions and of course in Australia with their big droughts too.One idea I had was to put one in a Bus Stop, collect water runoff from buildings into the structure and whatever hit the top of it, then use it later after going thru filters to steam clean sidewalks without hooking up to city water you see?
p in your briefcase, if you must, but flinging crumbs on the boss’s desk during the interview means you won’t get the job.DO NOT wear an IPod to an interview and tell the interviewer you can hear her and the music at the same time. I swear to you I saw this done and I still wonder what on earth t
Opening a Dollar Store - Effective Marketing Requires a BudgetIf you are opening a dollar store, or any other business for that matter, one of the challenges that will present itself is to continually growing your business. Yet building your business is just what happens with effective marketing. You don’t have to break the bank to develop and execute a successful, high-impact marketing program. You do need to take the time to develop a marketing plan and that plan must be supported with a reasonable marketing budget.How do you go about establishing a marketing budget when first opening a dollar store? Actually one of the easiest ways is to make your marketing budget a percentage of total s
I just love job performance evaluations. Where else can you say things like“Since my last evaluation, this employee has hit bottom and started to dig.”
“His team would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity.”
“This employee would be out of her depth in a parking lot puddle.”
“She works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.”
Luckily, none of these statements were made BY or ABOUT me, but I’ve often wondered why those employees were hired in the first place. Was there no clue to their cluelessness BEFORE they were hired – like during the job interview?
I’ve been on many job interviews, on both sides of the desk. I’d like to offer a few tips on how to weather the interview storm.
First, the job-seeker’s tips:
DO NOT arrive late for the interview. If you blow through the door ten minutes late, you might as well not show up at all, because you’re not getting the job. Admit that you’ve just had the job search equivalent of a bad hair day and move on, because you won’t get the job.
DO NOT bring your breakfast or your lunch with you to a job interview! Stash the egg McMuffin or the chicken Caesar wrap in your briefcase, if you must, but flinging crumbs on the boss’s desk during the interview means you won’t get the job.
DO NOT wear an IPod to an interview and tell the interviewer you can hear her and the music at the same time. I swear to you I saw this done and I still wonder what on earth th
Innovation - Top Ten TipsEverybody talks about innovation but not many firms can “walk the talk” and turn a creative idea into something of value. According to the Harvard Business Review only 1 in 10 new product introductions succeed in the market.But what makes the difference between success and failure? If we knew the answer we could use innovation to drive faster growth and superior profits.I asked 65 companies world-wide to look back at their recent projects and decide why some projects worked and some didn’t. They include IBM, Microsoft, Lloyds Bank and the RAF. Here are the conclusions of the study:1. Know exactly who will buy your pr
dle.”“She works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.”
Luckily, none of these statements were made BY or ABOUT me, but I’ve often wondered why those employees were hired in the first place. Was there no clue to their cluelessness BEFORE they were hired – like during the job interview?
I’ve been on many job interviews, on both sides of the desk. I’d like to offer a few tips on how to weather the interview storm.
First, the job-seeker’s tips:
DO NOT arrive late for the interview. If you blow through the door ten minutes late, you might as well not show up at all, because you’re not getting the job. Admit that you’ve just had the job search equivalent of a bad hair day and move on, because you won’t get the job.
DO NOT bring your breakfast or your lunch with you to a job interview! Stash the egg McMuffin or the chicken Caesar wrap in your briefcase, if you must, but flinging crumbs on the boss’s desk during the interview means you won’t get the job.
DO NOT wear an IPod to an interview and tell the interviewer you can hear her and the music at the same time. I swear to you I saw this done and I still wonder what on earth t
Clarity At The CoreDoes your organization have a clear purpose? Do the people you serve see you as important to their business or to their lives? Does every customer and every employee clearly understand your purpose? The purpose of an organization is clarified in the mission, vision, and operating principles. I call this grouping the core message of an organization. If this core message isn't clarified and deeply embedded, then it is likely people in your organization are operating on their own. This is a recipe for conflict, confusion, and chaos.Most organizations have a mission. Do all of your employees and customers know your mission? Do your e
ike during the job interview?I’ve been on many job interviews, on both sides of the desk. I’d like to offer a few tips on how to weather the interview storm.
First, the job-seeker’s tips:
DO NOT arrive late for the interview. If you blow through the door ten minutes late, you might as well not show up at all, because you’re not getting the job. Admit that you’ve just had the job search equivalent of a bad hair day and move on, because you won’t get the job.
DO NOT bring your breakfast or your lunch with you to a job interview! Stash the egg McMuffin or the chicken Caesar wrap in your briefcase, if you must, but flinging crumbs on the boss’s desk during the interview means you won’t get the job.
DO NOT wear an IPod to an interview and tell the interviewer you can hear her and the music at the same time. I swear to you I saw this done and I still wonder what on earth t
Trade Show Display BoothsThe greatest challenge in a trade show is to convey your message forcefully and effectively in the three seconds that customer spends walking by your trade show booth. It is important that your booth looks attractive and grabs the attention of customers by clearly showing the identity of your company and its products. The right booth can create a lasting first impression.Full size custom graphics and high degree of flexibility and portability can make your trade show booth a success. High quality eye-catching designs are necessary to cast a spell on other exhibitors. There are a number of companies that specialize in creating tra
s well not show up at all, because you’re not getting the job. Admit that you’ve just had the job search equivalent of a bad hair day and move on, because you won’t get the job.DO NOT bring your breakfast or your lunch with you to a job interview! Stash the egg McMuffin or the chicken Caesar wrap in your briefcase, if you must, but flinging crumbs on the boss’s desk during the interview means you won’t get the job.
DO NOT wear an IPod to an interview and tell the interviewer you can hear her and the music at the same time. I swear to you I saw this done and I still wonder what on earth t
Great Crested Newts - Implications for UK Businesses and DevelopersIs your UK business likely to be affected by the Great Crested Newt? This amphibian species, legally protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, is common in many parts of Southern and Eastern England. In addition to the animals themselves, their habitat, consisting of ponds and ditches where they breed and land up to 500m from their breeding ponds/ditches, is protected by legislation. The legislation was strengthened in 2000 and the implications are still filtering through to business, with increasing impacts being felt particularly on business activities involving development and use of land, including brownfield sites.
p in your briefcase, if you must, but flinging crumbs on the boss’s desk during the interview means you won’t get the job.DO NOT wear an IPod to an interview and tell the interviewer you can hear her and the music at the same time. I swear to you I saw this done and I still wonder what on earth that IPod wearing fool was thinking. He didn’t get the job.
DO NOT doze off during the interview. Believe it or not, this will NOT create a positive view of your potential job performance. You won’t get the job.
DO NOT ask, during the interview, “What is it that you people do at this company?” This is something you might want to find out BEFORE arriving for an interview. If you choose to ignore this advice you won’t get the job.
DO NOT ask the interviewer if the company’s relocation policy covers moving your horse. It doesn’t, and asking the question makes you look like the part of your horse that’s furthest from its head. And you won’t get the job.
DO NOT offer to have the company logo tattooed somewhere on your body. Trust me, this isn’t a demonstration of loyalty – it’s CREEPY. And you won’t get the job.
DO NOT, no matter how tense you get during the interview, CALL YOUR THERAPIST for advice during the interview. The interviewer already knows that the company is full-up on crazy – they don’t need you to increase their crazy quotient. You won’t get the job.
DO NOT ask if the company has a policy regarding concealed weapons. Trust me, they do – and it’s a