What is a Freelance Writer, and What Kind of Writing is Freelance Writing?

By Allena Tapia

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Question: What is a Freelance Writer, and What Kind of Writing is Freelance Writing?
Companies advertise for freelance writers, and then have them come into the office during set hours, while the local newspaper terms you a freelance writer if you contribute more than three articles for them. Meanwhile, freelance communities at some of the larger job boards seem to talk almost solely about magazine queries and submissions in relation to freelance writing. So what exactly is a freelance writer? What do you have to write in order to be considered a freelancer?

Answer:

Did you know that the word freelance comes from a knight or mercenary who would sell his services to any lord willing to pay- hence he was a "free lance?"

In this same way, a freelance writer is a writer who works for a company or individual on a contractual , or project basis. These "contractual" positions don't even necessarily need to have a formal contract in place (although that's probably in your best interest as a writer) , but what they do have in common is that they are a project or piece of writing with a set time frame and a clear goal. After the project is complete, the free lance moves on to the next project.

There are many different kinds of freelance writing, such as business writing, marketing writing or web writing. On the other hand, some freelancers focus solely on querying and writing for magazines, anthologies or newspapers, while still others serve non-profits through grantwriting and proposal development.

Once you dive into the world of freelance writing, you'll begin to have a good grip on your strengths and weaknesses, and be able to target the jobs that best showcase your abilities. Once you figure out what you're good at, and begin to parlay that talent into project after project, you will then truly be a "free lance."

 

Medical Employers and Practice Environments

By Andrea Santiago

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

If you would like to work in the medical field, regardless of whether you’re interested in a clinical role or non-clinical job, there are a variety of types of employers, companies, organizations, and medical employers from which to choose.

Learn more about a variety of interesting practice environments and medical employers.

Hospitals
Hospitals are one of the first places people may think of when deciding to work in the healthcare field, but there are many different types of hospitals and other employers available. There are thousands of hospitals in the country, and most likely there is one, or more, near you.

Not all hospitals are the same - just like companies, each hospital has a different culture and environment. Therefore, you need to consider the different features and characteristics of the hospital before you choose to work there.

• Hospital Jobs
• Types of Hospitals

Medical Office
If hospitals are too large or intimidating to you, you may prefer to work in a more intimate, close-knit environment. Medical office jobs also do not require as many evening or weekend shifts as hospital jobs.

Medical offices usually are often owned and operated by physicians, or they may also be run by hospitals.

Non-profit Organizations
Non-profit organizations are groups that have been formed to promote a cause. There are hundreds of non-profit organizations that advocate health related causes or careers. Many of these organizations may be familiar to you, and others may be lesser-known.

Federal and Government Organizations
There are many government organizations that employ medical professionals in a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles. If you wish to give back to your country, and your fellow Americans, government organizations may be a great choice of employers for you in your medical career.

Military :

Employees of the military are also employees of the government. The military is very large, with many branches, bases, and facilities where you can find military medical jobs.

Not only will the military employ you as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or allied health professional, they may even pay, in part or in full, for your medical training and education. However, you must be willing and able to live anywhere you are sent by the military, including overseas, or even to war.

Medical Technologist Career Profile

By Andrea Santiago

 

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

What is a Medical Technologist? Career Overview:

Medical technologists are one of many exciting and rewarding medical laboratory careers. According to the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), medical technologists perform a variety of tasks including everything from simple pre-marital blood tests, to more complex tests to uncover diseases such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and cancer.

Although medical technologists do not often interact directly with patients, the work completed by medical technologists directly impacts patients’ lives. Physicians rely on the information provided by medical technologists to determine the diagnosis and treatment of their patients.

“Also known as Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS), medical technologists operate complex electronic equipment, computers, and precision instruments.” This equipment, such as high-powered microscopes, and cell counters, is often worth millions of dollars. Therefore, the medical technologist must be savvy with technology as well as in science.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, (BLS), medical technologists analyze specimens of human blood and tissue under a microscope to look for bacteria, parasites, cancerous cells, or other microorganisms. They match blood for transfusions, check blood levels for chemicals, drugs, or other factors. Additionally, medical technologists “evaluate test results, develop and modify procedures, and establish and monitor programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests.”

Educational and Training Requirements for Medical Technologists:

A medical technologist career requires at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific field. Additionally, the completion of an accredited medical technologist program is also required. The program must be accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAA-CLS).

To prepare for a career in medical technology, you can start in high school, by studying hard to excel in key subjects such as biology, chemistry, math, and computer sciences, according to the ASCP.

You can major in a related subject to obtain a bachelor’s degree in an applicable science such as biology, microbiology or biochemistry. After completion of your undergraduate degree, the clinical and technical training in a medical technology program will further prepare you for a successful lab career as a medical technologist.

If you are seeking a similar career that does not require a bachelor’s degree, you may want to consider a career as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Certification as a Medical Technologist:

For optimum success, medical technologists should become certified in their field after completing all of the educational and training requirements. The ASCP offers a national certification exam that should be renewed every three years. This certifies that you are proficient in your field and allows you to use the initials MT(ASCP) after your name.

Average Salary for Medical Technologists:

The median (mid-point) annual salary for Medical Technologists is about $49,700 according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), visited April 2009. (However, the data is dated 2006.) The top 10% of earners among medical technologists earned $69,260, according to the BLS.

Work Environment and Job Opportunities:

Medical technologists can work in a variety of settings, including labs in hospitals, clinics, public health institutions, universities, or commercial independent laboratories.

Medical technologists are in extremely high demand, according to the ASCP. While there is a shortage in all medical laboratory careers, medical technologists have the highest vacancy rate of all lab careers, at 10.4%.

The Basics of Employee Retirement Plans

From Tiare Rath

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

An employee retirement plan for small businesses is easier to establish and run than you may think. Employer contributions are generally tax-deductible, and you may qualify for a $500 tax credit for setting up a pension plan. In addition, small business retirement plans require less paperwork than traditional pension plans and may help to draw and retain employees.

While there are several employee retirement plans available, the following are well-suited to small businesses because they’re relatively low-cost, easy to set up and administer. Consult with your tax professional to ensure the plan you choose is suitable for your business profile.

Payroll Deduction IRA

The Internal Revenue Service calls this the "no fuss, no muss" employee retirement plan. Because it is the simplest retirement arrangement that a business can offer, it is especially well-suited to a small business with limited resources to devote to plan administration. Under this plan, an employer transfers pre-tax salary deductions to traditional or Roth individual retirement accounts that employees establish and manage. Business owners can place limitations on the number of accounts to which they’ll transfer funds.

Pros: The employer has little responsibility except to transfer the funds. There is almost no paperwork or administrative cost. Employee contributions are tax deferred up to $4,000 in 2007, with additional $1,000 catch-up contributions for employees 50 and older.

Cons: Employers do not get tax breaks. Employees may consider payroll deduction a perk, not a benefit, because employers are only transferring the money and do not contribute.

SEP IRA

Ideally suited to small businesses and the self-employed, simplified employee pension (SEP) IRAs offer your employees retirement savings plans that are tax-deductible for your business. As an employer, you are eligible to participate in the plan as well. The Small Business Administration praises this employee pension plan for its simplicity and flexibility.

Under a SEP IRA accounts are set up and managed by employees, but employers must establish a SEP plan for their business. You'll need to have written agreements with employees that comply with IRS standards; the IRS provides a model SEP agreement, as do many financial institutions. All you need to do after that is transfer the funds to your employees' banks or financial institutions, which will manage their IRAs. The first contribution needs to be made by the time your taxes are due, including extensions.

The contribution limit on SEPs is 25 percent of the employee's salary or $45,000 for 2007. If you do establish a SEP, it must be set up for each eligible employee, in accordance with eligibility requirements laid out in IRS rules. Eligible employees must be at least 21 and have worked for you for three of the last five years, but you can make your plan less restrictive. Union employees are generally not eligible. Employees do not pay taxes on SEP investments until they withdraw from their accounts.

Pros: SEP contributions are tax-deductible for employers. SEPs require little paperwork and are easy to administer. Employers determine how much to contribute, as long as the percentage of contributions is equal for all employees based on their income. As an employer, you can change contribution levels annually, including not contributing at all, and contribution ceilings are higher than other retirement schemes. Note, there are special rules governing the contributions made by the self-employed individual.

Cons: Employees cannot contribute themselves, nor can they decide when or how much their employers will put into their retirement funds. As with other IRA plans, employees wanting to make an early withdrawal will pay income taxes on the withdrawal and will probably be hit with a 10 percent fine.

Cover Letter - Direct Marketing Letter to Company

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Cover Letter Example - Direct Marketing / Unadvertised Openings

This cover letter example is written as a direct marketing letter to a company selling a candidate's expertise. It can be used to apply for unadvertised jobs and/or to interest the company in you as a potential hire for available jobs.

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address

Date

Contact Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Contact,

As an Information Technology professional with high-level management experience in the IT industry, I learned that the best way to achieve success was to motivate the resources I had with well-defined objectives and empowerment. A management belief based on integrity, quality, and service, along with a positive attitude, an aptitude for strategic thought and planning, and the ability to adapt quickly to new ideas and situations allows me to achieve consistent and significant successes in multiple industries.

My personality profile says:

• A confident, driving individual who reacts quickly to change.
• A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency who responds positively to challenge and pressure.
• A fast learner who is a practical and ingenuous problem solver.
• A fluent and articulate communicator, flexible and responsive. A self directed, goal oriented doer.

My former managers' say:

"…The Information Technology Analysis will serve as a guideline for making positive contributions …your management style provided a footprint for younger members of our organization… a very positive impression of the contributions you made to our business and its growth." Gregory Hines, President and CEO, Information Data Technology.

"…the most important source of growth in our data technology business …able to focus the team and manage the product to a successful introduction …due in large part to his own personal commitment ...excellent IT project management and operational management skills." Pauline Hallenback, CTO at Information Systems.

"…your strengths as a manager are many and varied …all issues are confronted in a timely manner …management by objectives comes as a second nature to you…" Jackson Brownell, Director of Operations, Denver Technologies.

ABC Company is a company that would provide me with the opportunity to put my personality, skills and successes to work. At a personal meeting I would like to discuss with you how I will contribute to the continued growth of your company.

Best Regards,

Your Name

Job Search Tips

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Searching for a new job? These top job search tips include tips for resume writing, cover letters, curriculum vitae, interviewing, phone interviews, working at home, online job searching, using your network, and more advice to help you find a new job fast.

To help you get going on your online job search,  here are all the online job search resources you need to effectively job search online, including the best job search sites,  networking sites, online job search tools, and tips to ensure that you are using all the online job search resources available to help find a job online.

 

Government Job Search Tips

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

Are you interested in a government job? Getting a federal job can be a lengthy process, but these tips will help you in applying for a government job.
Expand Your Horizons. Consider the full spectrum of opportunities you may qualify for. Don’t limit yourself to one career field.
Know the Process. Become Familiar with How Government Jobs Are Filled.
Use Government Job Search Engines. Visit USAJOBS and the other sites that focus on Government Job listings.
Apply Directly Online. Use the Resume Builder at USAJobs to create an online resume specifically designed for applying for Federal jobs. Submit the resumes directly to hiring agencies through the online system.
Consider Jobs in Demand. Check the Office of Personnel Management's list of Jobs in Demand that need to be filled fast or need a large number of candidates frequently.
Follow the Directions. Make sure your resume or application is complete. If it does not contain all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for a job.
Student and College Grade Jobs. Visit Student Jobs to search for summer jobs, co-op positions, temporary work and federal internships for college graduates.
Be Patient. The application and hiring process can be lengthy. Be prepared to wait, but don’t forget that the wait is worth it if a federal job is something you really want.

Government Jobs - How to Apply

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

There are a variety of ways to apply for a government job. In all cases, the first step is to review current openings. Then you can decide which jobs you are interested in and follow the instructions on how to apply. In most cases job seekers can apply for federal jobs with a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment or any other written format. The Optional Application for Federal Employment is available as a Microsoft Word document (.doc), a text file (.txt) or as pdf file. If you choose not to submit the application, use it as a guide for what you will need to include.
Government Job Search
The USAJOBs web site has an Online Resume Builder. Users can create online resumes specifically designed for applying for Federal jobs. Resumes created on the USAJOBS resume builder can be printed from the system for faxing or mailing to employers; and saved and edited for future use. For many of the vacancies listed on the site, job seekers can submit resumes created through USAJOBS directly to hiring agencies through an electronic submission process.
Regardless of the format you choose, you will need to include certain information in addition to the specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement:
Job Information
Announcement Number, Title and Grade(s)
Personal Information
Full Name, Mailing Address, Zip Code, Phone Numbers (day and evening)
Social Security Number
Country of Citizenship - in most cases you will need to be a U.S. Citizen
Veterans' Preference - if you are a veteran
Reinstatement Eligibility - if you have a previous worked for the federal government
Highest Federal civilian grade held
Education
High School - Name, Address, Zip Code, date of diploma/GED
College/University - Name, Address, Zip Code, Degree(s), Major(s)
List credits earned if you did not graduate
Work Experience
For each job:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and Accomplishments
Employer's Name and Address
Supervisor's Name and Phone Number
Note whether your current supervisor can be contacted
Start and End Dates (Month/Year - Month/Year)
Hours Per Week, Salary
Other Qualifications
Job-related training courses (give title and year)
Job-related skills (other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (publications, memberships in professional/honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards)
Give dates, but do not send documents unless requested.

Returning to Work?

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

After taking time off from your career to be a stay-at-home parent you are now returning to work. Your children will be in school all day, so you don't have to worry about child care during the school day. Well, at least you won't have to worry about it most days. Of course, children get sick, there are vacations, and holidays. Ask yourself the following questions to find out what advanced planning you will have to do before returning to work.

• Where will your children go after school?
• What will you do if your child is sick and can't go to school?
• What will you do if your child gets sick in school and must go home?
• What will your children do during the summer?
• What will you do on school holidays and half-days?
• Who will help your child with his or her homework?
• How will you and your child feel if you can't take part in events that allow parent participation?
• If you have older children who can stay alone, are there a set of rules to which they must adhere in your absence?

Don't be discouraged if you don't know the answers to these questions immediately. You can get help and figure things out before you return to work:

• Ask other working parents in your community for advice.
• Find out if your school district has afterschool programs — many do.
• Investigate community-based afterschool programs.
• Network with some stay-at- home parents who you can count on in an emergency.

Is a Temp Job the Right Alternative for You?

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Where Can You Find a Temp Job?

For a long time temping meant covering for secretaries and receptionists, either on vacation or sick leave. These days workers find temp jobs in many different fields. Included are law, hi-tech, and accounting to name just a few.

Who Would Benefit from a Temp Job?

While temp jobs are appealing to those who want more family time, they also appeal to recent college graduates looking for experience, job hunters, and those who simply like variety. It is also a great choice for those who are trying to learn new skills through hands-on experience.

For Whom is a Temp Job Not a Good Choice?

A temp job is not a good choice for someone who is trying to climb the corporate ladder. Those who don't like change would also find temp jobs undesirable.

How Long Does a Temp Job Last?

Temporary assignments range in length from one day to several months or even years.

How Can One Find a Temp Job?

One can find a temp job by going to an employment agency that specializes in temporary work. Look at the classified advertising section of your local newspaper.

Who Pays a Temp's Salary?

Salaries are generally paid by the employment agency that sends you out on an assignment.

Can a temp get benefits such as health insurance?

Agencies often pay for benefits for those who work for an agency for a particular length of time.

Temp Jobs

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Is unemployment running out? Are your cash reserves getting low? Don't want to commit to a permanent position? Consider a temporary job to help pay the bills. Temporary agency positions are available in just about every career field and location. In many cases, you can apply online to the temp agency of your choice.

Temp Job Benefits

In addition to a paycheck, many temporary agencies provide benefits to their workers. Manpower, for example, offers a full benefit package including holidays, medical and dental coverage, life insurance and a 401K plan. Other staffing firms also offer excellent benefit packages. Be sure to inquire what benefits are offered when you apply or when you interview. Also inquire about whether the company pays the cost of the benefits or you do.

Temp jobs can give you experience in industries and careers you might not have otherwise thought of trying - without a long-term commitment. If you are not thrilled with the assignment or the employer, you can move on to your next position and start anew.

Flexible Work Options

Temporary employment also provides the opportunity to work when and where you want to work. Work only during school hours, take the summers off, or take a break to do something else with your life. Either way, if you are a temp it's your choice when you work - and where you work.

If your resume needs a boost, temporary jobs are an ideal way to add skills and experience to your resume, as well to gain experience in the workplace. According to the American Staffing Association more than 90% of staffing companies provide training to their temporary workers and 70% of temps say that they gained new skills during their assignment.

Temp to Perm

A temporary job can become a permanent position. 90% of all companies use temporary employees and 40% of Manpower’s two million workers find permanent employment through their temporary placements each year. This means that even though temping may seem like a step down from permanent employment, it actually can be a step through the door at a company you are interested in working for and a way to get hired permanently.

Temp Job Applications

Applying for a temporary job is quick and easy. At many temporary job agencies, like Manpower and OfficeTeam, job seekers can register, submit a resume and search for jobs online. Visit the Net-Temps web site and you can create a resume by copying and pasting your resume from MS Word. The “Build My Resume” tool offers a choice of resume templates and walks users through the process of creating a resume. Our directory lists all the major temporary agencies and the American Staffing Association database is searchable by location, skills and type of position.

If you choose temporary work, you will be in good company. Two million people per day are employed by staffing companies. Temporary jobs offer an opportunity to earn income, add skills to your resume while continuing your search for that “perfect position.” Your temp job can become your career - over 79% of temps work full-time.

How to Find The Best Commercial Space For Your Business

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Things to Know Before You Start Looking For Commercial Space for Your Business

There are many types of commercial spaces that you can rent and many things to consider before signing a lease. The type of space you rent can affect the type of lease, the price per square foot, and the wrong location can hurt your business, while the right type of space and location can help your business to grow.

• What Types of Commercial Properties Can Businesses Lease? Should you rent space in a business park, industrial park, or retail location? Different types of commercial real estate properties all have pros and cons. Learn how to determine what type of space is makes the most sense for your business.
• Commercial Industrial Spaces - Things to Consider When Leasing: Commercial industrial space can also be used in place of traditional commercial office space, usually at substantially cheaper prices. There are pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages to leasing commercial industrial space.
• Pros and Cons of Subleasing Commercial Spaces: Commercial subleases offer pros and cons to business owners. Before you sign a sublease, be sure to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of subleasing commercial space.
• How to Find Available Commercial Spaces for Lease

Do Some Homework Before You Look at Space

Before looking at business space make a checklist that details and ranks your needs and priorities before you see any space. It is easy to get excited about how a space looks and overlook drawbacks. An experienced landlord or realtor will pick up on your enthusiasm for a particular space and may hard-sell you to make a quick decision, or be less flexible in negotiating lease terms.

Having a checklist of questions to ask about the lease is also important because commercial leases can be very complicated. A checklist of leasing questions will help you remember what to ask so that you will have enough information about the terms to research more about the type of lease being offered to you.

• Checklist for Leasing Commercial Office, Retail, and Industrial Properties: When it comes to selecting a location for your business you need to think things through. Make a checklist before looking at commercial spaces of all the things that your business needs to succeed and take it with you. If you have not already written a technical feasibility study, consider doing so. A technical feasibility study can help you think about, plan, and address all the needs of your business that need to be considered when leasing commercial business space.
• Glossary of Leasing Terms and Definitions: Before you start tackling commercial leases, take time to become familiar with basic leasing terminology. For example, it is important to know the difference between “usable square footage” and “rentable square footage.” In most commercial leases, you pay for more square footage than you actually occupy.
• How to Write a Technical Feasibility Study: Writing a technical feasibility study can help you thoroughly consider and plan for all you present and future business needs when it comes to the space you need.

Types of Commercial Leases and Common Leasing Terms

• Types of Commercial Leases: Compare the types of commercial leases commonly used in commercial real estate in an easy-to-read chart.
• The two most common ways to lease office and other commercial spaces include:
  • Lease: In a standard tenant-landlord lease you are the main business (or individual) named on a lease with the landlord.
  • Sublease: A sublease is when an individual or other business already has a lease with a landlord, but subleases (rents out) a portion of the space their space to you. Sublessors cannot transfer rights to sublessees that are not in the original lease or if the original lease prohibits subleases.

What Types of Commercial Properties Can Businesses Lease?

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

What is Commercial Property (or Commercial Real Estate)?

Commercial real estate is land, property, or facilities that are either zoned for, or used exclusively for, business purposes. In most cases, people cannot live in a building zoned for commercial business purposes.

Types of Commercial Properties Most Business Owners Lease

Commercial property does not just refer to stand-alone office buildings, but also includes commercial parks, business parks, and retail malls and outlets.
In addition to traditional low-rise and high-rise commercial office buildings, businesses (and individuals) lease in:

• Business Parks: A business park is a group of buildings designed for general and light-industrial use business purposes. Business park rents are often cheaper than retail properties and comparable to industrial park rents. Many doctors and other service professionals lease space in business parks.
• Industrial Parks: This type of commercial property consists of buildings divided into units or spaces that are often warehouses or other large, unfinished spaces. Industrial parks are usually zoned for heavy-industrial purposes but are often also used for other types of businesses.
  Industrial park spaces can be used for manufacturing and other heavy industrial purposes, as warehouses, can be converted into more traditional office spaces, or serve a combination of business uses.
  
  Industrial spaces that have store-front window exposure, are now also used by many small retail businesses just getting started. Some industrial parks have become so attractive that on the surface they are hard to distinguish from business parks except they typically have large, garage-style doors for access.
  A determined business owner can usually find industrial spaces that have been renovated or built-out by previous tenants into office or retail space. These semi-upscale spaces still often cost far less to lease than other types of commercial properties.
• Commercial Retail Property: This type of property includes malls, strip malls, and other facilities suitable for store-front types of businesses. In addition to facilities designed either specifically or exclusively for retail businesses, many retail business owners also lease units in industrial parks and business parks.

As long as local and other zoning ordinances permit business use, any public or private facility can be used for most general types of businesses. Because home-based businesses are operated in properties zoned for residential use and not commercial use, they are often subject to many restrictions on the type of business that can be operated, as well as subject to severe limitations and restrictions on conducting face-to-face business from a home-based office.

What Type of Commercial Property is Right for Your Business?

Two main considerations to focus on when deciding on the right type of space to lease for your business are the location and the type of lease being offered.
A mall might offer a great location for a retail business but you will likely have to share a portion of your profits with your landlord in addition to paying a base rent. Leasing industrial or business park space is an alternative worth considering for retail businesses because the rents are cheaper and it is unlikely you will have to share your profits.

How to Find The Best Commercial Space For Your Business

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Things to Know Before You Start Looking For Commercial Space for Your Business

There are many types of commercial spaces that you can rent and many things to consider before signing a lease. The type of space you rent can affect the type of lease, the price per square foot, and the wrong location can hurt your business, while the right type of space and location can help your business to grow.

• What Types of Commercial Properties Can Businesses Lease? Should you rent space in a business park, industrial park, or retail location? Different types of commercial real estate properties all have pros and cons. Learn how to determine what type of space is makes the most sense for your business.
• Commercial Industrial Spaces - Things to Consider When Leasing: Commercial industrial space can also be used in place of traditional commercial office space, usually at substantially cheaper prices. There are pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages to leasing commercial industrial space.
• Pros and Cons of Subleasing Commercial Spaces: Commercial subleases offer pros and cons to business owners. Before you sign a sublease, be sure to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of subleasing commercial space.
• How to Find Available Commercial Spaces for Lease

Do Some Homework Before You Look at Space

Before looking at business space make a checklist that details and ranks your needs and priorities before you see any space. It is easy to get excited about how a space looks and overlook drawbacks. An experienced landlord or realtor will pick up on your enthusiasm for a particular space and may hard-sell you to make a quick decision, or be less flexible in negotiating lease terms.
Having a checklist of questions to ask about the lease is also important because commercial leases can be very complicated. A checklist of leasing questions will help you remember what to ask so that you will have enough information about the terms to research more about the type of lease being offered to you.

• Checklist for Leasing Commercial Office, Retail, and Industrial Properties: When it comes to selecting a location for your business you need to think things through. Make a checklist before looking at commercial spaces of all the things that your business needs to succeed and take it with you. If you have not already written a technical feasibility study, consider doing so. A technical feasibility study can help you think about, plan, and address all the needs of your business that need to be considered when leasing commercial business space.
• Glossary of Leasing Terms and Definitions: Before you start tackling commercial leases, take time to become familiar with basic leasing terminology. For example, it is important to know the difference between “usable square footage” and “rentable square footage.” In most commercial leases, you pay for more square footage than you actually occupy.
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Commercial Subleasing - Pros and Cons of Subleasing Commercial Spaces

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Cons of Subleasing Commercial Spaces

The disadvantages of subleasing are mostly logistical (how you can use the property may be limited) and legal disadvantages if you do have problems with either the sublessor or the sublessor’s landlord. To minimize your own legal exposure, and protect rights as a sublessee, be sure to have an attorney review your sublease and the original lease before signing anything.

1. Unfavorable Lease Terms Can Be Passed Along to You: If the sublessor negotiated a “bad” deal with their landlord, they may try to pass certain fees and higher rent along to you. Be sure to read both the sublease and original lease and compare your sublease terms to other comparable rents and offers in similar spaces. (This is one reason why you should look at as many other spaces as possible before deciding on any particular space).
2. Default by Sublessor: If your sublessor defaults, it could affect your sublease as well. You can address this by including in your sublease, rights to recover costs and damages if you are evicted because of the sublessor defaulting (for example, you pay the sublessor rent, but the sublessor does not pay their landlord).
3. Not Your Own Private Space: This could affect exterior and interior signs, advertising, or present a “smaller business” feel to clients who come to your office. For this reason, it is helpful to sublease from someone in the same profession. For example, an attorney should first seek to sublease from another attorney if they are sharing space. By teaming with other similar professions, it can help dispel the small business atmosphere.
4. Delays in Maintenance Services: If you need repairs to the property, or other services provided by the landlord, you may still have to go through the sublessor for remedy. This can cause delays and headaches in problems being addressed and can complicate legal remedies for unresolved problems.
5. Limited "Nesting" Options: You are at the mercy and decorating tastes of your sublessor.

Small Business Attire for Women

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Working from home allows women to attend conference calls in sweats and send emails at 2 a.m. in pajamas. But at some point you will have meetings with clients, investors, donors, or other business professionals.

Competing in small business requires many skills, but knowing how to dress for a business situation can help you seal the deal in face-to-face meetings. In certain industries, how you dress is critical.

For example, if you design and sell clothing to women’s specialty stores, showing up wearing something from your own product line may sound like a good idea, but the wrong outfit will cost you the contract. It is better to bring product samples than to serve as a model for your own clothing.

Your attire should not upstage an event or the person you are meeting with. You want to be remembered for your business sense and not for a see-through lacy top or stilettos. Dressing to show off will not impress business men or women, and will hurt your professional image.

International Standard Business Attire

The standard suit and tie for men and women still has a strong place in the professional world. Tailored dresses, as well as skirts with a blouse and jacket, can also serve as standard business attire for women. Standard business attire is more polished and professional-looking than casual dress. When in doubt, stick with standard business attire to be safe.

Business Casual

The term “business casual” means different things to different companies. In some companies it may be acceptable for women to wear Capri pants or long shirts – but avoid these for small business dealings. You want to project that you are a business woman, and not look like a mom coming to a meeting from your child’s play date.

How to Dress for Business Success

For the purpose of business meetings and events women should consider the following guidelines for business attire:

• Wear Tailored Clothing: Tailored clothing always looks better. It pays to invest in several high quality outfits that are interchangeable than in multiple poor quality outfits.
• Color and Patterns: Conservative colors and fabrics remain a standard in business attire for men and women. Wear dark gray or navy pants and suits. Women can also wear black if the clothing itself is professional (cocktail dresses are not appropriate for business meetings).
  Avoid color and pattern extremes. You want to make a statement about your business not a personal statement expressing your passion for purple polka dots.
  
  Plaids and subtle patterns that appear solid from across a room are conservative and safest. Wide stripes and fabrics with a high sheen are too distracting for business meetings.
  
• Pants and Suits: Pants are fine, but stick to tailored pants with a crease. Khaki, twill, and corduroy are good fabric choices for business casual but stay away from denim and heavy cotton materials.
  Pants and suits made from wool, and wool blends are good standard business attire and work for all seasons. Try to avoid synthetic fabrics like rayon and polyester blends.
  
  Make sure pants are pressed and as wrinkle free as possible. The hem should cover the ankle but not drape to the floor. Even if you have a lovely figure stay away from pants that are too tight.
  
• Skirts and Dresses: The right color and material are important but the right length is critical. If you sit in a chair and can see too much thigh with legs crossed or uncrossed the outfit is too short.
  If your skirt has a slit it should be small, centered in the back, and no higher than the back of your knee. High slits in skirts are never appropriate. A slit should not impair mobility (walking and climbing up stairs). If you cannot walk comfortably in a skirt it is too small or too tight.
  
• Shirts and Sweaters: First rule: don’t show cleavage. Blouses should be tailored and coordinate with the rest of your outfit. Fine-gauge knit shells are fine but be sure any top you choose is not see-through.
• Bras and Panties: Undergarments should support your figure and not show through clothing. If your panty line shows your clothing may be too tight or you might need to wear a slip.
• Shoes: Closed-toed pumps in a color that compliments your outfit are best. Do not wear chunky heels, flat soled-shoes, stilettos, or shoes with too much height. It is important to wear shoes that fit well so you can walk comfortably. Shoe color should coordinate with the color of your purse.
  Shoes should be polished and clean, made of leather or microfiber. Sandals are never appropriate for business attire but tennis shoes may be fine for business casual.

If you are uncertain about how to dress for a meeting treat all face-to-face business contact as you would a job interview and dress appropriately in standard business attire. And, if you are invited to a business social event it is acceptable to ask what the dress requirements are.

Enjoy wearing your favorite torn jeans while working from home but when you step out into the business world remember to dress as if you are a powerful and successful business woman.

Personal Grooming Tips for Business Women

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Dressing for success includes more than just choosing the right outfit. To complete your professional look you must also consider accessories and personal grooming.

You should always dress to impress clients, investors, and customers, because a winning sales pitch is not enough to seal the deal. A woman's professional appearance needs to support her professional accomplishments.

If your business attire is distracting because it is too sexy, drab, or colorful, your business contacts may focus on how you look, not on your business skills.

Simple, But Important Grooming Tips for Business Women

• Perfumes, Scents, and Odors in the Workplace: Do not let the first impression you make about yourself be your personal scent preferences!
  Avoid wearing perfume and heavily-scented products in all business settings. You might like them, but they have no place in a business environment. Scents can trigger asthma, overpower a room, and are often more offensive than pleasing to others.
  
  Never smell like smoke (if you smoke in a car, your clothing will always pick up the odor).
  
• How to Present Professional Looking Fingernails and Hands: Women often use their hands to talk with so they become a focal point. It is important to have hands and fingernails looking professional -- not like you are heading out for a wild night on the town.
  Nails should be clean, and trimmed or sculpted. Avoid wearing unusual or shocking nail colors. Nail art and nail jewels are not acceptable for business meetings.
  
• Hairstyling Tips for Business Women: Style should be neat and conservative, and preferably off the face. With few exceptions, hair color should not be shocking or unusual (leave blue hair for Halloween). Hair sprays and gels that have a strong scent or odor should be avoided.
• Business Makeup Advice: Keep it simple and appropriate for daytime. Wearing no makeup at all is almost as bad as wearing too much makeup.
• Appropriate Jewelry for Business Women: Jewelry should not be noisy (no metal bangle bracelets), too large, or costume jewelry. Keep earrings small, simple, and above the earlobe.
  It is better to wear no jewelry at all, than too wear too much jewelry. But all business women should at least wear a nice, conservative wrist watch.

Demonstrating that you care about your personal appearance communicates to the person you are meeting with that they are important to you. Paying attention to the details of your appearance sends a message to others that you will also pay close attention to business details, and the needs of your customers and clients.

Accessories for Business Attire

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Dressing for success includes your outfit, personal grooming, and accessories. Clients and investors pay attention to details, and so should you. Even the brief case you select says something about who you are.

Pulling together an overall corporate image is especially important for work-at-home moms, and business women who work from home. To get big clients and contracts, your business needs to appear successful; already large enough to handle the customer’s needs.

Looking “frumpy” or like you just came from the grocery store, conveys a message that you may not take business meetings seriously.

Tips on How to Use Accessories to Impress

The following tips for adding accessories to your business wardrobe will help you look your very best.

• Jewelry: Avoid wearing large or costume jewelry. Earrings should be conservative and small. Necklaces should not dangle between cleavage, and bracelets should not make noise. Do not wear ankle bracelets, but do wear a conservative watch.
• Purses: Purse colors should coordinate with your shoe color. A good purse should be small, but easy to open in case you need to find an item inside.
• Hosiery: Panty hose should be a neutral tone and compliment your suit or dress. Avoid wearing hosiery with patterns and lines. Carry a bottle of clear nail polish in your purse to dab on snags and runs to stop them from spreading down your leg.
• Briefcases and Portfolios: Portfolios and padfolios are preferred over briefcases and should be padded in a neutral color. If you take a briefcase, it should be as small as is practical for your needs, and made of leather in a neutral color.
  If you do not need a briefcase don’t bring one just for show. Never use a shopping bag, book bag, or backpack in place of a briefcase.

Your Car, Another Accessory

You car is not an accessory that you wear, but it is an accessory you are likely to take to business functions. Always keep the inside of your car clean and free of children’s toys and clutter.

How you keep your car is a reflection about the state of your life. If your car is a clutter closet on wheels, it sends the message you are too busy to tend to things, or that you just don’t care about your image. Treat your car as another potential message to clients about how you run your business.

After a meeting with my first potential investor, he asked if he could walk me to my car. When I opened my car door he took a quick casual glance inside and then extended a firm handshake to thank me for presenting my business idea. The next day he offered to invest the full $5,000 I needed to get started on a new business venture.

The investor explained the “clean car” test was something he used to assess how organized and efficient a person was. If their car was a disorganized mess he assumed that the chaos would extend into their professional life as well.

Not everyone is this calculating in their decisions, but everyone looks at outward appearances and makes quick judgments about what the little things say about a person.

Accessories like makeup, jewelry, and even your car should not be overlooked. They are tools that you can use to convey a positive and winning message about yourself and your ability to succeed.

Proper Business Attire for Women - What to Wear to Wow

By Lahle Wolfe

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Whether you like it or not, your clothing makes a statement about you and your sense of business - not just your sense of style.

There is a great saying in the business world if you want to get ahead: "dress for the job you want - not the one you have."
If you want clients, employees, and other business professionals to take you seriously for your work, keep your clothing tasteful, professional, and not casual or provocative.

Successful Job Search Networking

By Alison Doyle

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

Even though job search networking is one of the most successful ways to find a new job, it can sound intimidating and sometimes seems a little bit scary. It doesn't have to be.  My father ended up in a conversation on an airplane with someone who was looking for an aeronautical engineering job.  My dad happened to be in the same field and ended up assisting the person in getting a new job.  Sometimes, that's all it takes.  I've been offered jobs on more than one occasion simply because a friend or acquaintance knew my background and skills. Informal Job Search Networking
Try job search networking, it really does work.  At at least 60% - some report even higher statistics - of all jobs are found by networking.   Develop contacts - friends, family, neighbors, college alumni, people in associations - anyone who might help generate information and job leads.  You can take a direct approach and ask for job leads or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice.  Contact everyone you know. You may be surprised by the people they know.   Make yourself pick up the phone and call.  It helps to assign yourself a quota of calls to be made each day. The more phone calls you make the easier it will become.
Email is a perfectly acceptable way to network as well.  Keep your message brief and to the point and be sure to check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 
If you are attending a holiday gathering or any other type of party, it is appropriate to mention in casual conversation that you are seeking employment.  Accept all the invitations you receive - you never know where or when you might meet someone who can provide job search assistance!  My stepson was not only offered a co-op position by one of my friends that he met at a birthday party at our house, he was also remembered a year later when the company was hiring.  
Formal Job Search Networking

Formal networking works too - try going to a business social or an association meeting or event.  You'll find that many of the participants have the same goals you do and will be glad to exchange business cards.  If you're shy, volunteer to work at the registration table where you can greet people as they come in or bring a friend to walk around the room with you - there's security in numbers.
As well as networking the old fashioned way, use the internet to network. Visit discussion boards like the Job Search Forum to network with career professionals and other job seekers.  Use Vault's message boards or visit one of the sites, like LinkedIn, that focus on online job search and career networking.
If you belong to a professional association visit its web site for career assistance.  Are you a college alumnus? Contact the Career Services office at your alma mater - many universities have online career networks where you can find alumni who will be thrilled to help you with your job search.

Where to Network Online

By Karen Schweitzer

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

It has never been easier to network online. There are tons of sites that are dedicated to providing a place for business professionals to network and promote their brand. Here are ten great places to network online.

• LinkedIn - Over 30 million professionals use LinkedIn to network. This site is the best place to network online.
• XING - XING is a global networking site that is entirely devoted to professional networking.
• Ziggs - If you are looking to build a brand and market yourself while you network online, Ziggs is the place to be.
• NFP - NFP (Networking for Professionals) is a good site to network online. You can also find real-world networking events that you can attend in person.
• FastPitchNetworking - You can network online and market you business on this professional networking site.
• BizWiz - This site is dedicated to connecting the world's greatest companies.
• BizNik - This site bills itself as "business networking that doesn't suck" and delivers on its promise.
• Bebo - Bebo is the third largest social networking site on the web and a great place to network online with other business professionals.
• Facebook - Although many people use Facebook for social purposes versus business networking, you shouldn't ignore this networking mammoth.
• Netparty - You can't network on this site, but you can find business and social networking events for young professionals.