Once you’ve closed a sale with a new customer, the sales process doesn’t have to end. Customers aren’t a one-time resource. They’re a renewable resource that you can keep selling to over time, benefit them and you as well. Someone who’s already bought something from you is much easier to sell to than a complete stranger. An existing customer already has a stake in your company and at least one of your products....
01 of 20 Oh My, Did I Do That? Via eyebombing.com. A pair of eyeballs makes this, whatever-this-is, into a rather embarrassed-looking… whatever-this-is. Eyebombing, or the act of adding a pair of googly eyes to something, is a funny web joke that leaked into the real world many years ago. There’s just something hilarious about turning your average inanimate object into a sentient creature sporting a pair of big, goofy goggle eyes!...
Finding the right wedding song can be a difficult task. Though many brides walk down the aisle to the traditional “Bridal Chorus” from Wagner’s Lohengrin and exit to Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, there are those who choose to walk to different wedding songs - some classical and some far from it. For now, we’ll stick to the former rather than the latter. Below are popular classical music works used as wedding songs....
01 of 10 “Just Can’t Get Enough” (1981) Mute “Just Can’t Enough” is representative of Depeche Mode’s early, very melodic, new wave pop sound. This was the last song written by founding member Vince Clarke, later of Yaz and Erasure, and is the only video including him. The song was the group’s first top 10 single in the UK and a breakthrough dance hit in the US. It was covered in early 2009 by British group the Saturdays....
In golf, a “par-3 hole” is a hole on the golf course that has a par of three. Natch. OK, but what does that mean? In the par rating of golf holes—par 3, par 4 and par 5 are the usual ratings—the number is an estimate of how many strokes an expert golfer is expected to need to play that hole. The number always includes two putts, so a par-3 hole is one where golfers are (in theory) able to reach the green on their first stroke and then take two putts to get the ball into the hole....
One of the staples on the ballroom floor is the tango, which has come a long way in the past century to experience a new popularity, wherein it is now composed, performed, and danced to all over the world. No matter how good a dancer you are, though, you need great music to make the ballroom experience magical. So here’s a playlist of tangos from Argentina, Uruguay, and even some other, more unlikely places....
Aries is a sign of bright, flashy bursts, and that’s true in love. The Ram has a big presence, and like the Spring Sun, it’s got the power to awaken the dead. More than other Zodiac signs, Aries has blind faith and tends to rush in. Aries daringly dives headlong into new situations, and the object of desire is the virgin territory. You might be head over heels with Aries, only to realize they are in love with the feeling of new love....
Romanticism or the Romantic movement was a concept that encompassed different art mediums from music to painting to literature. In music, Romanticism contributed to a status shift in the role of the composer. While composers were merely a servant of the wealthy before, the Romantic movement saw composers become artists in their own right. The Romantics believed in allowing their imagination and passion to soar spontaneously and interpret it through their works....
Billy Joel fans know that his catalog is extensive. More casual fans might not even realize that a hit they love is actually Billy Joel on the end of the speaker. Here are 20 of the best songs from Billy Joel’s career. 01 of 20 “Piano Man” (1973) Courtesy Columbia “Piano Man” was Billy Joel’s first song to break into the pop top 40. It is a fictional version of Billy Joel’s experiences as a piano player and lounge singer for six months at the Executive Room in Los Angeles....
Cruise control reduces stress and fatigue on long drives, but if the system isn’t working properly, it can become dangerous. If your vehicle’s cruise control isn’t working, one of the following nine issues may be the root cause. How Cruise Control Works Cruise control is a system to maintain vehicle speed without direct driver input. When you want to engage cruise control, you first turn the system “On” with a button or switch....
New piano students hear a lot about middle C (also called C4) because it helps players position their hands correctly on the piano’s keyboard. The notes around middle C provide a starting point for many piano songs, and middle C on the piano also creates a basic border between keys played with the left hand and keys played with the right hand. Locate Middle C To find middle C on a standard 88-key piano, position yourself at the center of the piano....
Need icebreakers for your meetings at work? These are sample ice breaker questions that you can use to start out your meetings, retreats, team building sessions, or training classes. With the right ice breaker question, you can focus the group on the content of the meeting. You can decide that you want the participant warmup focused on laughter and fun. With ice breaker questions, you can, for example, schedule quick exchange activities throughout your retreats or training classes....
Born: September 9, 1990Musical Style: Rock/BluesAudition City: MilwaukeeBackstory: Haley Reinhart originally tried out for season 9 of American Idol, but was told to work on her technique and come back. Heeding the judges’ advice, she ended up placing third in season 10.Influences: The Beatles 01 of 19 “Oh! Darling” (The Beatles) Haley Reinhart originally auditioned for season nine of American Idol and was told she wasn’t quite ready but to try again, which she did in season 10....
Ready to have some fun at your next dance party? Several group dances, including the “Chicken Dance,” are favorites among DJs, so make sure you know all the steps. The “Chicken Dance” is frequently a party favorite. No matter your dance skill level, you can learn how to do the chicken dance. All you need is the willingness to allow yourself to look a little silly. Difficulty: Easy Time required: A few minutes...
Tired of playing plain old Texas Hold’em? Try these variations on the game—Pineapple Poker or its close relative, Crazy Pineapple. Pineapple poker is almost identical to Hold’em, so first make sure you’re familiar with the rules to that game. Pineapple Poker and Crazy Pineapple start out a little differently but they end up the same. How to Play Pineapple Poker Just as in Hold’em, the two players to the left of the dealer post blinds or forced bets before the deal, but this is where the similarities end—at least for a while....
The keys to successful decorative painting on slippery or smooth surfaces such as glass or ceramics are a thoroughly clean surface and the right paint. Getting Started on Decorative Painting Regardless of what type of slippery or smooth surface you’re going to be painting on, you need to start with a thoroughly clean surface. So wash it with warm soapy water. If there is an oily film on the surface or glue from a label, wipe it off with some solvent on a cloth, and then wash it in warm soapy water....
Watch Now: 3 Easy Steps for the Perfect Shave I love a good underdog story. When Dollar Shave Club first launched, I thought to myself, “how will they ever compete against the Gillette machine?” They seem to be doing well these days, so I thought it was time for me to buckle down and offer up my review of the Dollar Shave Club razor. My results were a mixed bag....
Key performance indicators (KPIs) form an important part of the information required to determine and explain how a company will progress to meet its business and marketing goals. KPIs help organizations understand if the company is headed in the right direction—and if not, where it needs to divert its attention. No matter what it measures, a KPI’s goal is to improve organizational health. Anyone working in marketing needs to understand exactly what constitutes a KPI....
Members of the Navy are known for their clean cut, neat, and well-groomed appearance. They must comply to Navy Grooming Standards, which include specific hair styles. Hair above the ears and at the nape of the neck must be tapered from the hairline upward at least 3/4 inches. In some cases, the taper may be combined with a hard line if the texture of the hair makes a taper difficult to attain....
If your business buys or sells goods outside the United States you may need ocean cargo insurance. This coverage protects your company from loss or damage to property that’s in the course of transit to or from the U.S. and a foreign country. Ocean cargo insurance is purchased by manufacturers, importers, exporters, and freight forwarders. Ocean cargo coverage was originally designed to cover goods transported by sea. The shipping industry has changed dramatically since the advent of cargo containers in the 1950s....
