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How To Ask For A Raise
Asking for a raise is difficult under the best of circumstances. Asking for one in today’s economy and business climate is down right brave. However, the fact remains that if you believe you deserve a raise, you need to make the request.Employees and employers are becoming savvy in the art of negotiation. Consequently, a little advance preparation can give you the edge you need in your negotiations. Use my seven-point checklist to ensure you are ready, willing, and able to negotiate your next pay increase.1. Raise or Recognition? Are you sure it’s a raise you want and not just more recognition or better working conditions? It is imperative to have this worked out in your mind before beginning any negotiations. Have an idea of what you expect but be realistic. Large raises are no longer commonplace. Research detaili

the mistake of only offering one mystery. By offering new murder mysteries you are taking advantage of repeat business. The scripts are very affordable at only $39 a game plus a $20 commercial license for each weekend event you host. You do not have to pay the $39 each time you host it, only the license fee. We also offer free phone support to answer any questions that you might have.

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How Managers Can Help Retain Their Best Employees
A major problem for employers today is attracting the best talent, and then retaining key employees. Research shows that the key ingredient for retention lies within the manager’s ability to understand what employees really want.The survey results below first came out in 1946 in Foreman Fact, from the Labor Relations Institute of NY and was produced again by Lawrence Lindahl in Personnel magazine in 1949. This study has since been replicated with similar results by Ken Kovach (1980); Valerie Wilson, Achievers International (1988); Bob Nelson, Blanchard Training & Development (1991); and Sheryl & Don Grimme, GHR Training Solutions (1997-2001).Pay particular interest to the top three things managers thought employees want from their jobs, and then look at what employees said they REALLY want:WHAT MANAGERS THINK

While this article was written for Bed & Breakfast Inns, it can easily be used by the casual host who wishes to host a Murder Mystery Weekend with friends & family.

One of the dilemma's faced by many B & B Inn owners is how to fill the rooms of your establishment enough to show a profit. It is not always an easy task. Overhead is high & it seems like you are always faced with some new expense. I am sure all Inn owners have heard of Murder Mystery Weekends, but most do not know how to go about it. Just visit some of the Bed & Breakfast web sites that offer Murder Mystery Weekends and you will find them sold out well in advance of the event. This article was written to help you on your way to attracting visitors to your Inn by offering Murder Mystery Weekends. One of the advantages of hosting a Murder Mystery Weekend, besides having your Inn filled, is this venue allows your guests to interact and really get comfortable with each other.

Your first step is to find a Murder Mystery Game that will be fun and enjoyable for your guests. You need one that is easy to host and participate in, yet will be able to play out over the weekend. In the past you either had to write your own or spend a small fortune hiring specialists to come in and put it on for you. This is no longer the case.

Our site Dinner and a Murder Mystery Games - http://www.dinnerandamurder.com - has Murder Mystery Games available that play very well for weekend groups. We are also releasing new games every few months, which gives you the ability to do fresh murder mystery weekends, without having to wear out the same scenario.

Many Inns that offer Murder Mystery Weekends make the mistake of only offering one mystery. By offering new murder mysteries you are taking advantage of repeat business. The scripts are very affordable at only $39 a game plus a $20 commercial license for each weekend event you host. You do not have to pay the $39 each time you host it, only the license fee. We also offer free phone support to answer any questions that you might have.

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A DIY Guide for Designing and Printing Business Cards Online
A business card is a greeting card for your customers. The design is only limited by your imagination. Many people choose to design and print business cards themselves not for the reason of saving money. Instead they do it for customization and creativity.Many websites make the design and customization of business cards as easy as a few clicks. The design of a business card online starts with choosing a business card template, change the font size, color, layout, or add additional text if you need, then customize it to your business with title, description, phone number and URL of your website if you have and choose to show it on the business cards. These online sites also give you the option to add your company logo or a photo without having to use their designs. It is a fun and easy way to create your business cards online a

Inn owners have heard of Murder Mystery Weekends, but most do not know how to go about it. Just visit some of the Bed & Breakfast web sites that offer Murder Mystery Weekends and you will find them sold out well in advance of the event. This article was written to help you on your way to attracting visitors to your Inn by offering Murder Mystery Weekends. One of the advantages of hosting a Murder Mystery Weekend, besides having your Inn filled, is this venue allows your guests to interact and really get comfortable with each other.

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A Fast and Simple Way to Update Your Business
You open your computer, the flashing button says, “We have a new update for your software program. Do you wish to update now or later?” You choose the Update Now button and immediately your computer begins to download a new version of the software program.What is the program updating? It’s fixing broken parts of the software program; it’s adding new features. It does this quickly and easily. Right before your eyes you see the update taking place. You click a button and you have the newest software update.Computer software and hardware companies have learned that “updating” is a necessary tool in today’s computer world. Without updates, users would drift towards other vendors who have the latest features and best programs.What about your own business? When was the last time you updated your business operati

es having your Inn filled, is this venue allows your guests to interact and really get comfortable with each other.

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How to Recognize a Good CAD Drafting Service Provider
Once you locate a prospective CAD drafting service provider, look for the following:>> They should be technically skilledGive them a sample to do and see if their output is accurate>> They should be deadline-orientedThey should deliver on the nail every time>> They should understand technical English wellA lot of tech-talk is involved in any CAD drafting outsourcing exercise. The provider should be fluent in CAD-speak. Talk the language and see if they comprehend>> They should be good communicatorsIf you email them, you should get an answer in 24 hours. If you ask for something, they should act on your request immediately>> They should have labor resourcesIf you occasionally have more than the usual work for them to do, they should have spare labor so that your othe

put it on for you. This is no longer the case.

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Fans, Not Customers
I’ve been to 97 concerts in my lifetime. I know this because every ticket stub of every show I’ve ever seen since I was 12 lay under a sheet of glass on my coffee table. Some of the stubs are signed by my favorite musicians; some are tattered and torn from the pouring rain through which I stood and sung for hours. Some of the tickets aren’t even tickets! They’re napkins or flyers I stole from the venue because I just HAD to get a memento from every event.And each day when I look at those faded pieces of cardstock, I don’t just think about some of the greatest memories of my life.I think about being a fan.A fan who would stop at nothing to watch his favorite bands play live - even if he’d already seen them 8 times before; even if he had to drive three hours each way; even if he had to skip school to wait in lin

The next step is to decide what to charge & what to include in that charge. I have found that most Inns are pretty consistent in both these areas. The average charge is $450 per couple, double occupancy for the weekend event. This usually includes the following:

• Accommodations for Friday & Saturday evening.
• Dinner Fri. & Sat. or Welcoming Cocktails Fri. & Dinner Sat.
• Full Breakfast Sat. & Sun. Mornings
• The Unique Murder Mystery Experience!

One of the problems that can occur and potentially wreck a murder mystery weekend are last minute cancellations. There are a couple solutions that can help prevent this problem. The first is to require that the event be paid in full to hold the reservation. Then you can give refunds according to the lead time of a cancellation. These are just suggestions:

• 30 days before the event refund 75%
• Up to 2 weeks before the event refund 50%
• Cancellation in the last 2 weeks forfeits the deposit.

Be sure to inform guests making reservations of the refund policy. Tell them that this is a necessary policy as cancellations can ruin the event for everyone if someone is not found to fill their spots. The closer to the event, the harder spots are to fill.

Next is to keep a waiting list. After you have all of your rooms filled, offer interested parties the opportunity to get on your waiting list for possible last minute inclusion. You can offer a discount to make this proposition more inviting. Another idea is to run an ad in your local paper offering free murder mystery weekends to fill last minute cancellations or unfilled spots. When contacted explain that you are creating a list of local guests

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Do you know someone who tends to ask a lot of questions? Maybe he or she gets on your nerves because of the questions you have to field and because it seems you can’t get through a conversation without numerous interruptions. Don’t despair. This may be a very creative person from whom you can learn and someone who might help you increase your own ability to be creative.

In this day and age its often the way that new companies looking to minimise business start up costs turn to the internet in order to advertise their business and products. All very well, but neglecting to promote your company with a traditional printed brochure as well could effectively kill your business before you've had a chance to get going.

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