In Feburary 2016 23,
Establish the criteria for entering your beauty pageant. For example, criteria can include age limits and previous pageant experience. While your beauty pageant is for kids, try to stick with an older age demographic. Older kids, such as preteens and teens, can handle the pressures of pageantry better than very young girls.
Register your pageant with the Secretary of State. You can register as either a non-profit or for-profit business. Either way, you can donate some of the money you make to a cause, if you prefer.
Get sponsors. If possible, approach businesses that are related to pageantry. These businesses can contribute funding or things like refreshments, prizes or a venue. Some possible businesses to approach include beauty salons, hotels, dance studios, modeling agencies, dry cleaners and advertising firms.
Advertise the pageant for kids. You can advertise through your sponsors or other local businesses that cater to your age demographic, through your local newspaper or using low-priced television ads. Be sure the entry fee is mentioned in the ad. The entry fee is paid by all contestants and helps you pay for the pageant.
Use other resources that are available to help get your pageant off the ground. For example, various books and online programs are available to help you start your pageant for kids. This means you don't have to do it on your own.
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Showing posts with label businesses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label businesses. Show all posts
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Saturday, 13 February 2016
Marble Run InstructionsIn Feburary 2016 13,
In Feburary 2016 13,
You'll need to locate an organization that is hosting a marble run. You can usually find a motorcycle organization in your state that hosts the event every year. Ask other motorcyclists if they know who is hosting an event and where you can purchase a book.Members of the hosting organization sell the books. Businesses that are participating in the event also have the books for sale. These books usually cost $10.00 up, depending on the organization's printing costs. The proceeds from the sale of these books goes to the organization's cause or charity.
What's In The Book?
A marble run book is filled with places you will need to visit as you go about your marble run trips. Each page will have a business name and address in it. These businesses can be anything from bars or restaurants to gas stations or motorcycle shops. It depends on the hosting organization. All of these businesses are generally within a day's trip.There are usually small maps and phone numbers to help you find unfamiliar places. The places are listed in such a way that it is possible to visit several of the businesses in a day's time, all along the same route or in close proximity to each other.
Getting the Book Filled Out
At each designated stop you will either spin a wheel or draw a marble from a bag. This will award you the color for this particular stop. The business owner or an employee will sign your page for you and enter the color you were awarded. You can get together with several friends who are also doing the marble run and plan a day of riding together to get your marble run stops completed. The object is to get as many of the pages filled out as possible before the end of the marble run event. The book will tell you what day and month the event closes.
What to Do With The Filled Out Book
The organization will host an end of run party or get together. The book will tell you when and where this event is to be held. The event usually consists of a meal, live entertainment and door prizes.You will turn in your marble run book at the beginning of this event. Each marble color you have on your pages is worth a predetermined number of points. Those in charge will tally up your colors and award you the appropriate number of points.If you have been awarded the top number of points, you will win a prize or even a monetary award. Some organizations print the colors point amounts in the book, so that you have a good idea how you are doing. Others prefer to wait until the night of the event to assign a point category to the colors. Obviously, the more stops you make on the marble run, the higher your score is likely to be.
In Feburary 2016 13,
You'll need to locate an organization that is hosting a marble run. You can usually find a motorcycle organization in your state that hosts the event every year. Ask other motorcyclists if they know who is hosting an event and where you can purchase a book.Members of the hosting organization sell the books. Businesses that are participating in the event also have the books for sale. These books usually cost $10.00 up, depending on the organization's printing costs. The proceeds from the sale of these books goes to the organization's cause or charity.
What's In The Book?
A marble run book is filled with places you will need to visit as you go about your marble run trips. Each page will have a business name and address in it. These businesses can be anything from bars or restaurants to gas stations or motorcycle shops. It depends on the hosting organization. All of these businesses are generally within a day's trip.There are usually small maps and phone numbers to help you find unfamiliar places. The places are listed in such a way that it is possible to visit several of the businesses in a day's time, all along the same route or in close proximity to each other.
Getting the Book Filled Out
At each designated stop you will either spin a wheel or draw a marble from a bag. This will award you the color for this particular stop. The business owner or an employee will sign your page for you and enter the color you were awarded. You can get together with several friends who are also doing the marble run and plan a day of riding together to get your marble run stops completed. The object is to get as many of the pages filled out as possible before the end of the marble run event. The book will tell you what day and month the event closes.
What to Do With The Filled Out Book
The organization will host an end of run party or get together. The book will tell you when and where this event is to be held. The event usually consists of a meal, live entertainment and door prizes.You will turn in your marble run book at the beginning of this event. Each marble color you have on your pages is worth a predetermined number of points. Those in charge will tally up your colors and award you the appropriate number of points.If you have been awarded the top number of points, you will win a prize or even a monetary award. Some organizations print the colors point amounts in the book, so that you have a good idea how you are doing. Others prefer to wait until the night of the event to assign a point category to the colors. Obviously, the more stops you make on the marble run, the higher your score is likely to be.
In Feburary 2016 13,
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
What Is the Difference Between Internal External Website Hosting?In Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
Internal hosting for a website refers to a company possessing its own servers and hardware dedicated to its website's files and bandwidth. Everything is run and managed in-house, and all of the equipment, technology and support are provided directly by the company itself.
What Is External Hosting?
External hosting for websites includes buying service space and bandwidth capabilities from another company. Large hosting companies, ranging from Host Gator to Go Daddy and dozens of others, provide a variety of plans with different monthly fees. This enables businesses of all sizes to have a website without the need for their own equipment and resources.
Pros and Cons of Internal Hosting
The advantages of internal hosting include direct oversight and control. When everything is properly set up, maintained and scaled, it provides maximum reliability. Drawbacks include the upfront costs of purchasing servers and other equipment, as well as the need for IT staffing to manage and support the server and network. It requires special attention and care for installation and ongoing maintenance.
Pros and Cons of External Hosting
External hosting is typically cheap, and easy to get started with. Hosting plans for many companies start at $10 per month or less, no equipment needs to be purchased and no additional staffing or other resources are needed. Support and security are provided for the business as well. Drawbacks include a lack of direct oversight and the potential for increased downtime or outages depending on the scale of the hosting plan that's purchased.
Choose Based on Needs
No single solution will work for every organization or business. Choosing between internal hosting and external hosting for a website means thinking about the needs, resources and desires of the particular enterprise. Choose a solution that will be easy to implement and work with, and will provide the greatest range of benefits that the business hopes to achieve based upon its size and the nature of its operations.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Internal hosting for a website refers to a company possessing its own servers and hardware dedicated to its website's files and bandwidth. Everything is run and managed in-house, and all of the equipment, technology and support are provided directly by the company itself.
What Is External Hosting?
External hosting for websites includes buying service space and bandwidth capabilities from another company. Large hosting companies, ranging from Host Gator to Go Daddy and dozens of others, provide a variety of plans with different monthly fees. This enables businesses of all sizes to have a website without the need for their own equipment and resources.
Pros and Cons of Internal Hosting
The advantages of internal hosting include direct oversight and control. When everything is properly set up, maintained and scaled, it provides maximum reliability. Drawbacks include the upfront costs of purchasing servers and other equipment, as well as the need for IT staffing to manage and support the server and network. It requires special attention and care for installation and ongoing maintenance.
Pros and Cons of External Hosting
External hosting is typically cheap, and easy to get started with. Hosting plans for many companies start at $10 per month or less, no equipment needs to be purchased and no additional staffing or other resources are needed. Support and security are provided for the business as well. Drawbacks include a lack of direct oversight and the potential for increased downtime or outages depending on the scale of the hosting plan that's purchased.
Choose Based on Needs
No single solution will work for every organization or business. Choosing between internal hosting and external hosting for a website means thinking about the needs, resources and desires of the particular enterprise. Choose a solution that will be easy to implement and work with, and will provide the greatest range of benefits that the business hopes to achieve based upon its size and the nature of its operations.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Sunday, 7 February 2016
How to Plan an Evening Business MixerIn Feburary 2016 07,
In Feburary 2016 07,
Although multiple members might step up to host a business mixer, matching the location to the expected turnout is key to a successful event. For example, during the spring, a spacious waterfront restaurant provides an ideal venue for an outdoor barbecue event expected to draw 150 or more attendees. On the other hand, a financial-services business might have plenty of mingling room for an expected turnout of 40 to 50 business owners and professionals.
Mixer Structure Provides Variety
While all business mixers provide networking opportunities, many also feature value-added segments that help members promote their businesses. For example, attendees may briefly describe their businesses in front of everyone at a Chamber mixer. At another mixer, organizers might shine the spotlight on new members, introducing them to a roomful of potential customers. Members who donate a door prize usually receive special mention. Organizers invite the hosting member to present a longer pitch about an aspect of her business. Most mixers feature a business-card and promotional-materials table in a prominent spot.
Right Refreshments Are Necessary
Each hosting member makes his own refreshment choices, with some business owners opting for a “do it yourself” approach and others contracting with a catering company. Hosts generally serve easy-to-handle finger foods and appetizers along with nonalcoholic beverages. Other hosting members might include beer and/or wine. If you match the quantity of refreshments and attendees, everyone will have sufficient snacks and drinks for the entire evening.
Promotion Gets the Word Out
Chamber staff generally promote evening business mixers in the organization's print and/or electronic newsletter. Staff members often send out an extra e-mail blast that reminds members of the upcoming event; and the event likely appears on the Chamber website. Sending a brief description of the event to local newspapers frequently leads to additional coverage and attracts curious member prospects eager to check out the group.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Although multiple members might step up to host a business mixer, matching the location to the expected turnout is key to a successful event. For example, during the spring, a spacious waterfront restaurant provides an ideal venue for an outdoor barbecue event expected to draw 150 or more attendees. On the other hand, a financial-services business might have plenty of mingling room for an expected turnout of 40 to 50 business owners and professionals.
Mixer Structure Provides Variety
While all business mixers provide networking opportunities, many also feature value-added segments that help members promote their businesses. For example, attendees may briefly describe their businesses in front of everyone at a Chamber mixer. At another mixer, organizers might shine the spotlight on new members, introducing them to a roomful of potential customers. Members who donate a door prize usually receive special mention. Organizers invite the hosting member to present a longer pitch about an aspect of her business. Most mixers feature a business-card and promotional-materials table in a prominent spot.
Right Refreshments Are Necessary
Each hosting member makes his own refreshment choices, with some business owners opting for a “do it yourself” approach and others contracting with a catering company. Hosts generally serve easy-to-handle finger foods and appetizers along with nonalcoholic beverages. Other hosting members might include beer and/or wine. If you match the quantity of refreshments and attendees, everyone will have sufficient snacks and drinks for the entire evening.
Promotion Gets the Word Out
Chamber staff generally promote evening business mixers in the organization's print and/or electronic newsletter. Staff members often send out an extra e-mail blast that reminds members of the upcoming event; and the event likely appears on the Chamber website. Sending a brief description of the event to local newspapers frequently leads to additional coverage and attracts curious member prospects eager to check out the group.
In Feburary 2016 07,
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