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When it comes to metal fabrication equipment, you may have heard of an angle roll bending machine. Some may refer to it as a section bending machine, but its purpose is still the same - form raw pieces of metal into desired shapes and sizes.If you have ever seen an angle roll bending machine, you would agree that most are constructed in a vertical steel frame. It is common that the bending portion of the machine is located on one side, with the power and drive of the machine on the opposite side.This writing is intended to educate and help the purchaser of Angle Bending Machines to ask the right questions when considering a purchase.Power source:Small units are powered by an electric motor with a reducer. The power transmission is accomplished by gear trains and or chains / sprockets combinations. These are units used in small job shops and rod iron fabricating establishments. The new generation of the section bending machines is powered by hydraulic systems. These are used for bending from the smallest bars to very large wide flanged structural beams.The large hydraulic units have a double pump hydraulic system, with one providing the flow for the rotation of the rolls and the other for the extension and retraction of hydraulic cylinders attached to arms carrying the bending rolls.Some designs use one main hydraulic motor, usually mounted to an epicyclical in-line reduction gear, which imparts rotation to all three rolls. Another variation is each roll having its individual hydraulic motor/ reduction box combination directly driving it.The Bending Process:There are some terms used in the industry describing the capacities of Section Bending Machines and the process used, which the purchaser should become familiar with.Square and rectangular rods, round rods, square and rectan
"But, but, but... If you have the space, why not use it?" The answer is sim
The directions to Easy Street are quite complicated. You cannot always get there and not all roads lead to Easy Street. But, take heart in knowing that there are at least a few successful entrepreneurs living right in your very own town that have found Easy Street and know exactly how to get there. Some will be kind enough to give you directions and some won't.Business success often leads to Easy Street. But how do you get there? Rand McNally has never published a roadmap to get there. The best way to get there is to get directions from successful entrepreneurs that have already been there, entrepreneurs like: Richard Branson: Richard Branson, of Virgin, believes that rules were made to be broken. He thinks that you should not follow conventional wisdom in business. Michael Dell: Michael Dell believes entrepreneurs should be willing to experiment and also willing to fail. Too many people are too afraid of failure. Also, Dell suggests to look for ideas and to look for breakthroughs. Wayne Huizenga: Wayne Huizenga, founder of three Fortune 500 companies, believes that execution is more important than the idea. There are so many good business ideas but you have to be able to execute to succeed. John Johnson: John Johnson, founder of Ebony Magazine, would get angry whenever he encounters a barrier. He says that he would cry and curse. But then he gets a ladder and climbs over it. Ray Kroc: Ray Kroc, of McDonalds, believes that you should take your business more seriously than anybody else. Howard Schultz: Howard Schultz, of Starbuck's, has one word to describe what separates winners from the pack - persistence. Sam Walton: Sam Walton, of Wal-Mart, believes in sharing your profits with all of your associ
After working with hundreds of executives on every rung of the corporate ladder, I've been a witness to some of the best and worst presentations ever created with Microsoft PowerPoint. The program is so evolved these days that there are tools, effects, transitions and settings available that will either help or hinder your effectiveness as a presenter. Everyone wants to have a powerful presentation, and there are some very simple ways to accomplish this.
First of all, keep in mind that the audience is not assembled to watch a slide show. There is nothing more sleep -inducing than a dimly lit room and dull, content-cluttered slides after a hot lunch. Take it from a frequent napper in Art History 101!
With great tools it is all too easy to forget that the message you are delivering is coming from Y-O-U. You know the material inside and out! See yourself as the focus of the show, and use support tools like Microsoft PowerPoint to reinforce the key elements of your presentation -- to be your backup singer while you stand front and center.
Now doesn't that make you feel a little special? It should! For whatever reason it may be, you have been asked to speak as an expert; to weigh in with your opinion; to share your discoveries; this is your time in the spotlight so let the software and laser pens support your performance and not overpower it.
Keep It Simple, Superstar:
A good place to start is by looking at the amount and
complexity of the material you need to present. An easy way
to keep your presentation from becoming an uncontrollable
monster is to remember the six-by-six guideline. Six bullets
to a slide, six words per bullet. This is a simply brilliant way
to avoid the dreaded "Presentation Karaoke" syndrome -- a
speech where either the presenter reads directly from the
slide or the audience reads along with the presenter -- or
both! Six-by-six works so well, it is taught as a presentation
model in many communications seminars throughout
corporate America. Can you go five-by-five or
seven-by-seven? Of course you can. Any individual slide
may need adjustments as you go along but by keeping the
six-by-six guideline in mind you're guaranteed to keep the fat
trimmed from your presentation.
Let's add sub-bullets to the mix. I try to avoid subs, but sometimes that is impossible. When subs are involved, I keep them the same size or just slightly smaller as the regular first-line bullet text, and let the indentation tell viewers the next line is a sub. The default templates often reduce subs into the unreadable zone.
If you find yourself going to a second or (yikes!) third sub-bullet, you need to re-work your material. Perhaps by changing the headline to a shortened version of your first full bullet, or losing the first actual "bullet" to create a sub-head. I find that presenters often create a headline and hold it through an entire section. A full page "chapter" slide at the beginning of a new portion of material will allow you to then change each subsequent slide headline and make it more custom to the material in the bullets below. In a fluid presentation your audience won't forget your subject.
"But, but, but... If you have the space, why not use it?" The answer is simp
Thinking of a career as a proofreader? Then you will most likely want to know about salaries. Are you hoping to hear that you will make thousands and thousands of dollars a month in this field? It is very possible that you will barely make a few hundred when you are first starting out. There is no guarantee of a paycheck in this field. If you do not provide quality work, you probably will not have many clients returning for repeat work. Proofreading as a career is hard, but when you get in the door, you may do fairly well. Proof reader salaries are not glamorous, but they can be fairly good.To find out about salaries, you can look at any of the websites that offer postings for this line of work. It can be said that proofreader salaries are among the best in the writing field, but they are not going to make anyone a millionaire. In fact, the only way to know for sure what you will make is to get a job in the field. There are a couple things that can help you predict the level of qualifications that you have though.First, proofreading salaries are based on qualifications. Have you been to school? Do you have a degree?They are based on experience as well. Have you done any writing or editing in the past?Freelance individuals may make slightly more than those who work for a company, but they also have to find their own work which can prove to be difficult.Being an established proofreader can offer many rewards though, down the line. In this case, salaries are fairly good.What also helps to make this career quite attractive is the wide range of interesting clients and work that can be found. The fact that many proofreaders and editors work from home can be an attractive feature. Many proofreaders see this as compensation for the limited salaries that they are able to command.
With great tools it is all too easy to forget that the message you are delivering is coming from Y-O-U. You know the material inside and out! See yourself as the focus of the show, and use support tools like Microsoft PowerPoint to reinforce the key elements of your presentation -- to be your backup singer while you stand front and center.
Now doesn't that make you feel a little special? It should! For whatever reason it may be, you have been asked to speak as an expert; to weigh in with your opinion; to share your discoveries; this is your time in the spotlight so let the software and laser pens support your performance and not overpower it.
Keep It Simple, Superstar:
A good place to start is by looking at the amount and
complexity of the material you need to present. An easy way
to keep your presentation from becoming an uncontrollable
monster is to remember the six-by-six guideline. Six bullets
to a slide, six words per bullet. This is a simply brilliant way
to avoid the dreaded "Presentation Karaoke" syndrome -- a
speech where either the presenter reads directly from the
slide or the audience reads along with the presenter -- or
both! Six-by-six works so well, it is taught as a presentation
model in many communications seminars throughout
corporate America. Can you go five-by-five or
seven-by-seven? Of course you can. Any individual slide
may need adjustments as you go along but by keeping the
six-by-six guideline in mind you're guaranteed to keep the fat
trimmed from your presentation.
Let's add sub-bullets to the mix. I try to avoid subs, but sometimes that is impossible. When subs are involved, I keep them the same size or just slightly smaller as the regular first-line bullet text, and let the indentation tell viewers the next line is a sub. The default templates often reduce subs into the unreadable zone.
If you find yourself going to a second or (yikes!) third sub-bullet, you need to re-work your material. Perhaps by changing the headline to a shortened version of your first full bullet, or losing the first actual "bullet" to create a sub-head. I find that presenters often create a headline and hold it through an entire section. A full page "chapter" slide at the beginning of a new portion of material will allow you to then change each subsequent slide headline and make it more custom to the material in the bullets below. In a fluid presentation your audience won't forget your subject.
"But, but, but... If you have the space, why not use it?" The answer is sim
One type of business planning which is often overlooked is business succession planning. Business succession plans map out the strategy for a company upon the retirement of the current owners.Business succession planning is typically not necessary for venture backed companies as the plans are built into the venture financing agreements. However, for family-owned businesses, succession planning is critical. In fact, while over three-quarters of American businesses are family-owned, less than one-third of these businesses continue to exist after the first generation of ownership. The downfall is based on lack of planning.In creating a business succession plan, several key questions need to be answered. For instance, how will the ownership of the business be transferred upon the original owner’s retirement or passing? Who will manage the business at this point? What will happen to personal relationships with key clients once the original owner passes? By answering these questions sooner rather than later, many family-owned businesses will be able to make the succession to second, third and fourth generation businesses.In addition to answering operational questions that will arise during a succession, a good business succession plan needs to be created to minimize tax consequences. For instance, without proper planning, the death of an owner of a family-owned business may cause a massive tax liability. This happens since the family of the deceased must pay estate taxes which can exceed 50% of the value of the estate.As such, family-owned businesses in particular need to create business succession plans and need to do so as early as possible. Doing so will help the transition to the next generation of ownership of the business and maximize the wealth of these owner’s family.
Keep It Simple, Superstar:
A good place to start is by looking at the amount and
complexity of the material you need to present. An easy way
to keep your presentation from becoming an uncontrollable
monster is to remember the six-by-six guideline. Six bullets
to a slide, six words per bullet. This is a simply brilliant way
to avoid the dreaded "Presentation Karaoke" syndrome -- a
speech where either the presenter reads directly from the
slide or the audience reads along with the presenter -- or
both! Six-by-six works so well, it is taught as a presentation
model in many communications seminars throughout
corporate America. Can you go five-by-five or
seven-by-seven? Of course you can. Any individual slide
may need adjustments as you go along but by keeping the
six-by-six guideline in mind you're guaranteed to keep the fat
trimmed from your presentation.
Let's add sub-bullets to the mix. I try to avoid subs, but sometimes that is impossible. When subs are involved, I keep them the same size or just slightly smaller as the regular first-line bullet text, and let the indentation tell viewers the next line is a sub. The default templates often reduce subs into the unreadable zone.
If you find yourself going to a second or (yikes!) third sub-bullet, you need to re-work your material. Perhaps by changing the headline to a shortened version of your first full bullet, or losing the first actual "bullet" to create a sub-head. I find that presenters often create a headline and hold it through an entire section. A full page "chapter" slide at the beginning of a new portion of material will allow you to then change each subsequent slide headline and make it more custom to the material in the bullets below. In a fluid presentation your audience won't forget your subject.
"But, but, but... If you have the space, why not use it?" The answer is sim
Are you opening a dollar store? If so take the time early on to develop specific job descriptions for all positions within your business. Investing that upfront time will mean that every employee knows exactly what the job that they are performing consists of.Your job description should include all of the primary tasks and duties that are performed by every employee in that specific position. While not every single one must be listed be sure that all major categories are covered. Also be sure that there are representative tasks and duties for all major categories. It is also important when opening a dollar store to add wording such as ‘other tasks as required’ or ‘other duties as assigned’ to make sure that there is an expectation of even more being required.Training or experience requirements that are considered prerequisites for the position should also be noted. For example if you add a lead cashier position after opening a dollar store, there may be the requirement that to be considered for the position a prospective employee must have at least three years of retail cashiering experience.When opening a dollar store it is important to document and communicate all of the special requirements associated with a job. Special requirements might include working weekends, working evenings, being able to do heavy lifting of objects that weigh up to 25-pounds, continually bending and stooping, and others. It is also helpful to review these requirements and how they are applied to the job with your employees. If there is any risk of injury include training on proper lifting techniques, add two-person lifting requirements for heavy lifting and be sure that proper safety equipment and tools are readily available.Finally the compensation range for the position might also be included.When opening a dollar store it
Let's add sub-bullets to the mix. I try to avoid subs, but sometimes that is impossible. When subs are involved, I keep them the same size or just slightly smaller as the regular first-line bullet text, and let the indentation tell viewers the next line is a sub. The default templates often reduce subs into the unreadable zone.
If you find yourself going to a second or (yikes!) third sub-bullet, you need to re-work your material. Perhaps by changing the headline to a shortened version of your first full bullet, or losing the first actual "bullet" to create a sub-head. I find that presenters often create a headline and hold it through an entire section. A full page "chapter" slide at the beginning of a new portion of material will allow you to then change each subsequent slide headline and make it more custom to the material in the bullets below. In a fluid presentation your audience won't forget your subject.
"But, but, but... If you have the space, why not use it?" The answer is sim
Choose invoice factoring business funding to expand your company at all stages: profit and thrive. Each stage of your business comes with unique benefits and challenges. No matter the stage, though, working with a quality receivables factoring firm can support business growth. In this article, we will share the benefits of invoice factoring when you are poised to expand your business, but face cash flow management issues. We'll also discuss how working with a factoring firm can help with start up businesses.First, see if you identify with these challenges often faced by established business owners who want to expand their company:Cash Flow Management Problem #1: Traditional business funding from banks does not meet your needs. You apply for a line of credit but it is not approved. Or, it is not approved for the amount you need.Invoice Factoring Solution #1: With factoring business funding, you receive funds within 24 hours of invoicing your customers; cash flow problem solved!Cash Flow Management Problem #2: You mull over taking in a partner or investor, but you feel uneasy. You started this business and you hate the idea of giving up control of its destiny and future.Receivables Factoring Solution #2: Using an invoice factoring company, you remain in control and you can parlay your new cash flow abilities into an expanded business.Cash Flow Management Problem #3: You worry about losing your well-trained quality staff during expansion. You appreciate the quality of your current staff and you need them to recruit, hire and train new staff. But, because of cash flow issues, making payroll may be a struggle, or you can't always budget for the seminars or training tools they request.Inv
"But, but, but... If you have the space, why not use it?" The answer is simple. Your slides are there to drive home or re-state important points, to help with keywords a note-taking audience member should jot down, and to preface or summarize your presentation or "chapters" within. There's nothing worse than having so much on a slide that you either cannot get through the material, or the audience cannot read everything because the font is too small.
In an average presentation, a speaker will hit two to three slides a minute. That alone will guide you into choosing your words carefully to cover everything you put on the screen. If you don't plan on speaking about something, or assume you will skip through certain segments, remove that material from your slides. Bullet points remaining untouched will leave your audience asking mental questions instead of listening to you!
Charting a Course to Success:
Here is a pet peeve of mine I see far too often. A chart with
so much information on it that nobody in the audience would
be able to take it all in during the short time it is onscreen.
Not to name names, but financial analysts and engineers
with timelines tend to be the biggest offenders when it
comes to charts! Granted, there is value to showing a
trend-line over a period of time -- any stockbroker will tell
you
that. Obfuscation typically occurs when too many ticks are
labeled. This can leave a junkyard of 10 point, aliased text
that does nothing but look horrible.
The fixes are easy. If your trend is over twenty years, just give us five year labels. We realize the spaces between are non-labeled years. If you have a particular peak or valley, call it out in the chart area rather than on the axis. Put a star at the peak or use a different colored line for emphasis. If your budget goes from zero to $1,000, just give us $0, $500, and $1k. Label your bars with "Show Value" instead. Trust me when I say anyone with particular questions about a chart will seek you out after the program, bring it up in Q&A, or e-mail you about it later.
If you're the type to put a chart into your presentation then say onstage, "I know you can't read this, but..." Do something about it before hitting the podium. By admitting to the audience that your chart is useless, you're also saying you don't value their time. Dropping off some data and increasing the size of the remaining font should do the trick, and it doesn't take much work. For particularly complex charts and graphs, create two versions! With a simple on screen version and a complex, fully labeled handout version you have the best of both worlds.
Another suggestion for charts and graphs is to
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