Retail theft has a serious impact on your bottom line. To put it into prospective, retailers lost more than $37 billion to theft in 2010. This figure is up $4 billion from the prior year. Keep in mind that retail theft includes shoplifting, employee theft, administrative error and vendor fraud. Now you can see how detrimental theft can be to your business. The more steps you take to prevent theft in your store, the more profitable and successful you'll be.
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If your apartment building is in a warm area but does not have air conditioning, you may have a hard time attracting tenants. Installing central air will certainly make your property more appealing to residents, but if your building's setup or your budget does not allow for this upgrade, there's another option to consider. You could supply your residents with window air conditioner units, rather than leaving them to supply their own.
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Whether you've been formally diagnosed with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) or have simply taken note of your body's negative reaction to off-gassing from new vehicles, carpets, and other plastic-based or chemically-treated products, you may have trouble when it comes time to choose a new mattress. Because many mattresses are bleached, filled with polyester-based stuffing, or otherwise chemically processed, you may feel you're better off with your current mattress than a new one -- even if you're beginning to find it uncomfortable.
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When a prospective tenant inquires about a property on your roster, you may be tempted to trust the information provided on the application form. Unfortunately, on occasion, tenants may misrepresent their personal information in an effort to quickly secure a particular housing unit. Even without considering the nature of the misrepresentation, a failure to meet all of the given requirements indicates a poor match between the rental property and prospective tenant.
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If you have a knack for whipping up homemade beauty products to use yourself or give to family and friends, then you may be thinking of turning your hobby into a money-making business. You can make money selling home-made cosmetics online and locally, but you have to follow the rules set by the FDA that govern cosmetics. Body lotions, face creams, and any other product aimed at improving a buyer's appearance are considered cosmetics by the FDA.
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