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How many times you have gone to a restaurant and did not like the dish you ordered and wished someone would have told you what to order?

Who knows the best about the food and beverage in a restaurant? “It’s You!”

Do you know that 70% of the guest do not know what they will order when they come to the

restaurant.. So it depends on you to make a guest’s experience even better by suggesting them

food and beverages as per their needs and wants.

So what is Suggestive Selling?

• Suggestive selling is offering an additional or complimentary item to a guest. By making the suggesting specific, the guest is more likely to say “yes.”
• It is not about being too pushy or too aggressive and giving the guest a “hard sell.”
• Effective suggestive selling begins with a positive attitude.
• Suggestive selling has two purposes:
  • It helps to educate guests about different products (by offering them).
  • It helps increase sales volume of your restaurant (through increased check size and increased frequency of visits).

Suggestive selling is an integral part of guest service.

It is your responsibility to get the guest to order for the product which is right for them; but it

should be done discreetly!

Suggestive Selling Guidelines

• The greeting is the key to a suggestive sell. If the register person has good eye contact, a sincere smile, etc. the guest will be less likely to be rude when turning down a suggestive sell.
• Sometimes, it is not what is suggested, but how it is suggested. Suggesting with a friendly personality will help achieve your goal of building sales, while not turning off your guests.
• Suggestive selling is an art. It requires good training, continual practice and fine-tuning, combined with a dose of common sense.

SUGGESTIVE SELLING DO’S AND DON’TS

DO

• Suggest complimentary items.
• Example: ” How about some of our fresh fries to go with that sandwich…”
• Suggest combo meals adding a drink and/or fries to a sandwich.
• Be aware of your guest. (Are they searching the menu / menu board looking to see what you have? Is he or she undecided on what they want to purchase?)
• Get to know your regular guests. Call them by their name. Know your menu and know what they want. Suggestive selling should be used with discretion.
• Encourage regular guests (who always order the same thing) to try new items. This may increase frequency of visits.
• Suggest items by name.
• Example: instead of, “how about a dessert,” say, “how about a slice of our fresh apple pie with that.”
• Try suggesting an item at the beginning of an order.
• Be creative and use humor.

DONT’S

• Suggest to kids (This can make parents angry).
• Suggest more than one item.
• Suggest by always asking yes or no questions.
• Example: Instead of “Would you like…?” Use statements like “How about…” or “…(item) would go great with that.”
• Suggest items in general.
• Example: “Do you want anything else?” (Avoid this phrase!)
• Suggest to guests who end their order with “and that’s it,” or “that’s all.”
• Be too pushy or aggressive. Know when to back off. Know when suggestive selling is not appropriate (if the guest says, “that’s all” or is obviously in a hurry).

There’s a difference between suggestive sales and being pushy. It may be a fine line, but it’s never been more important!

Foreign exchange trading or forex trading is done using a trading account. There are generally three types of trading accounts namely Standard Account, Mini account and Micro Account. For most first time and occasional traders, Forex mini account serves as the ideal way to invest in the market. A forex mini account needs less money as compared to a standard account and thus involves much lower risks for investors. A well planned forex investment gives huge returns in a very short period of time.

The advantage of a forex mini account is that it helps you acheive the same benefits as a regular account such as the free trading platform, small spreads, etc. It is much easier to trade, as many amateur investors end up making losses using a standard account. A forex mini account saves a lot of money on part of the investors. In due course it will help you develop your own trading strategy.

There are however a few tips that need to be kept in mind while creating a forex mini account:

• Take advice from people who have already created a forex mini account. They can be your best source of information and better than a broker as they will give you an unbiased opinion. These people may also share their personal experience of trading with you.

• All that you will need to open a forex mini account is $300. You can create this account online as there are a number of sites which offer this service in lieu of the before mentioned service charge. The account opening form may vary from broker to broker.

• Once the broker has received all the necessary paperwork, you will receive an email with instructions on completing your account activation. After these steps have been completed, you will receive a final email with your username, password, and instructions on how to fund your account.

• You will need to submit two documents, one of which needs to be a government issued ID like a driver’s license or passport, and the other a proof of residence like a utility bill. .

• Be it an online form or in hard copy, you should read all the clauses mentioned by the party. This will prevent you from getting duped by people.

• It is also very important for you to fill in your contact address along with your e-mail ID and phone number. This will ensure that updates of your financial transactions will always reach you even if you change your residence.

Foreign exchange is one of the best forms of investment and can generate high returns in a very short period of time. However it is important that you keep the above mentioned information in mind before investing through a forex mini account.

Every year thousands of applicants in India apply for the vacant posts of Probationary Officers but due to challenging competition very low number of candidates qualifies to get the job. Requirement is to be conscious of certain things for the applicants before they apply for the post of PO Job, so they can get appropriate help to clear the exam. The candidates should have to be aware of few things before applying to the post of Probationary Officers as following:

Qualification:

Complete degree (any discipline) from a recognized University OR Any equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government.

Candidates with Computer Knowledge (Proficient in Internet, Ms Office, etc.) along with a certification are preferable to get the job.

Required Age: Candidates between 21-30 years of age are eligible (relaxation of age is for BC/ SC/ ST and PWD or Physically Handicapped). Ex-servicemen and CO, who has rendered at least 5 years military service, will also get relaxation in age limit.

Selection Criteria: On basis of presentation in Written Exam & Interview the final cut-off selection is made. Written Exam covers Objective Test including Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Banking and Computer Knowledge. Candidates who scored the passing percentage in the written exam are further moved for Interview or group discussion will be called and on its basis decision will be taken by the bank for offering the job.

Applying Procedure: Mostly, Online applications required to be filled by the candidates to apply for the post through Bank official website. Candidates must have a valid personal email ID by which they may watch Bank communications like call letters sending for written exam, Interviews or GDs Calls, etc., which can only be done through the email ID (registered). Fill the form providing right information that are required and avoid inaccuracy. Disqualificationof the candidate from the exam will conduct due to any canvassing in any form.

Fee Payment: Fee Payment Voucher should be filled by the candidates in a clear and comprehensible handwriting (in Block Letters), which is available on the bank website. Payment of is will be done in the mentioned Bank Account favor of the bank jobs project. After completing the fee payment procedure the candidates need to fill Online Application Form with the important details including the Fee Payment Voucher details in the suitable manner. Carefully fill the details especially at the time of filling self name and father/ husband name. Correctly spelling should be there in the application as it emerged in the candidates’ mark sheets and other certificates.

Online Forex Trading requires you to be well equipped with knowledge and be aware of all the important guidelines while trading. Although the process of learning maybe long, the results are fruitful. Here you will find the necessary information to guide you in your forex trading endeavor.

There are various aspects and terminologies to keep in mind for beginners when trading forex online such as statistics charts, candlestick charts, momentum, average, RSI and analytical analysis. Knowledge about forex trading is vital in order to have a clear idea about the market and the essentials in online trading. The internet is your best option in order to look out for handy tips and guidelines that can equip you with appropriate knowledge about foreign exchange trading. There are numerous websites to help you with the same.

The first step towards forex trading is starting your very own demo account. Activating a live account is not recommended for beginners. This helps you understand the entire concepts and know-how of forex trading online and gears you up to get into the trading market.

Placing a stop loss order is important in all deals for a beginner. This is because the potential loss that could occur is drastically reduced here. The market does not work according to the user’s predictions and thoughts. Everything is tentative in online trading which makes the stop loss order very significant. The online trading market rises and falls according to the situation of the economy and an online trader should be well-prepared for unforeseen situations.

One can also opt for automated trading software or a robot of sorts for trading that takes care of all your online trading transactions. But it is still advised not to rely on such automate software to the fullest as results are not 100% guaranteed.

Forex trading can rake in high profits or result in major losses for a trader depending on the strategies and approach he uses. Secure the most information you can about online forex trading in order to be ready to go live into the market. So broaden your network, get updates regularly of the current market position and begin smooth forex trading.

Shaw Capital Management and Financing sharing information, tips and advice on factoring and accounts receivable financing and factoring to avoid scams and other fraudulent transactions. Information focus on the importance of choosing the right firm and understanding the intricacies of this financing alternative and what pitfalls to avoid.

There probably isn’t a day when Canadian business owners and financial managers don’t hear about factoring and accounts receivable financing as a method of financing their business in Canada. Despite its growing popularity and, we can say, relative importance in the Canadian business financing marketplace this financing mechanism is still somewhat understood.

What information do business owners need to know in order to assess if factoring, also known as invoice discounting, is a viable transaction? Also, are there mistakes and pitfalls to be avoided when considering this financing strategy?

Let’s examine the answers to some of those questions. You can be forgiven for trying to figure out why factoring has increased in prominence from a time when no one had almost ever heard of it! The answer to that popularity is more simply and obvious than you might think, and its simply that Canadian chartered banks are finding it increasingly more difficult to fund accounts receivable (and inventory of course) to the extent that their customers need this financing.

When you have a situation where the actual need for financing is acute, and the benefits and flexibility seems significant it is not hard to see the rise in popularity of such a financing mechanism.

First of all, 99% of the time, factoring provides your firm with a greater level of borrowing based on your accounts receivable levels. Quite of 90-100% of your A/R under 90 days can be financed.

So is it all good news? Not necessarily, as we are always meeting with clients that have chosen the wrong type of funding or factoring, and, even worse, find them locked into contracts they cannot get out of. That is uncomfortable for any size firm as you can imagine.

As with any newer type of financing the playing field is complex. You can be forgiven for not knowing how many factor firms are out there, how they run, what their own limitations are, and, even to a certain extent, do they in fact themselves have the funding to survive, let along finance your firm. For that reason we cannot over emphasize the need to work with a credible, experienced and trusted professional in this area.

Let’s talk about some of the nuances, we can call them potential ‘pitfalls ‘also, of picking the wrong factoring partner. For a starter if you choose a firm who itself is not well capitalized, as we said, you might find that the financing commitments made to you cannot be honored. Canadian business has never had to think that the Canadian chartered banks could be ‘out of money ‘but the Canadian landscape is somewhat littered with small and medium sized factor firms that do not have the financial wherewithal to support their funding commitments in all places. That just re – enforces our idea that a trusted industry expert will guide you to the best partner for your firm.

Other issues, again, we can call them pitfalls, to look for include: being locked into a contract; having the total factoring cost, or pricing, not reflected properly in your term sheet; advance rates which don’t make sense relative to the price you are paying for discounting invoices and; excessive notification and intrusion with your customers, which is very prevalent in the U.S. model of factoring (Many Canadian factor firms are branches of U.S. firms).

So let’s recap. It’s simply that factoring is growing in popularity. It works because it is providing funding where banks often cannot. If you don’t understand who you are dealing with and the various nuances of this type of financing it becomes a burden, not a solution. Investigate this great financing mechanism, but ensure you know what you are getting into. Talking to an expert always helps – that’s just common sense

Stan Prokop is founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial. Originating financing for Canadian companies, specializing in working capital, cash flow, and asset based financing, the 6 year old firm has completed in excess of 45 Million $ of financing for companies of all size.

Have you ever considered starting your own Internet business? If you say yes, you have come to the right place. In this article, I will share with you some great tips you can use to brain storm and uncover the best ideas for your business. A good business should start from a great idea; finding the right idea for your online business may take some time but it’s the time well spent. When brainstorming for a business idea, try to focus on what the market wants instead of what you want. It’s easy to think of what you want but what you want may not be viable for business. So, focus on the customer needs because they are your market. For instance, if you want to build a profitable online business, you must know what people are buying on the Internet.

But how do you find out what people are buying online? Here are a few tips you can use to quickly uncover what people are really buying online: Visit eBay Pulse and see what are the most popular searches there. Ebay pulse will list down the top 10 most popular searches so that you can easily discover what niche products are hot right now. For example, when I visited eBay pulse, I see the top 5 products to be ipod, xbox 360, p90x, ipod touch and iphone 3g. So, if I consider creating my e-commerce site, I will consider promoting these products. Next tip, you can visit Amazon Bestsellers and look at each category and see what are the best-selling products. Amazon carries a ton of niche products from Electronics, Health & Personal Care, Home & Garden, Home Improvement, to Jewelry… just to name a few. Next tip, visit the Clickbank Marketplace. If you are thinking of selling info-products, this is the best site to do your research to get some great niche ideas. It has over 12,000 info-products in various categories. Go through each category and see whether you can find something that you are passionate about.

Finally, I also like to visit online forums to find out what people are talking about. For example, if you are interested in selling ‘car gps navigation system’; you can just type ‘car gps forums’ in Google and check out the forums. Sign up and participate in the forums, you can find out what people are buying in the forums. After you have identified your niche market, the next step is to do some keyword research. This is a process of finding out what users are searching online when they are looking to buy something online. Finding the right keywords is key to your internet business success. Don’t skip this step. After you have collected some keywords, you should set up a website or blog and write interesting articles based on the keywords. Creating a website is fairly simple. It does require some basic knowledge of webmaster skills, but it can be simplified if you choose a hosting option that takes care of all of the design aspect of the website. Starting an online business can be a very profitable venture. However, make sure you do some research and check out the market before you start creating your business website. Creating a business website without first doing a proper market research is a formula for failure.

Purchasing a home in Oklahoma or anywhere else at anytime is a big deal, but buying your first home can be quite overwhelming. I wrote this article to make future home owners aware of a few things first time buyers should know. First of all, realize that the old adage is true; location, location, location is always the most important thing. Start by picking an area you like, in an excellent neighborhood, with a home that fits your present and future needs, and then you can get started on the details. The most important things to consider are listed below:

Your Financial state and Plans for the Future:

Evaluate the price of your current monthly rent so that you will be able to compare that with all the costs of buying and owning a home. One of the most important things to do is count your savings and see if you really have enough to cover the down payment and closing costs if they are needed on your loan. Weigh your current income and job security (any upcoming promotions or pay increases?) and how they correspond with your plans for the future. If you plan to move within the next 3 to 5 years, you will definitely need to choose a different type of Oklahoma Mortgage than if you plan to be in the same place for the next 10 years, whereas if you plan to move within a few years, it may be more economical to keep renting until then.

Current Oklahoma Real Estate Market Conditions and Mortgage Loan Programs:

Check out the property prices; if they are rising, now could be a good time to buy, but if they are falling, buying now could end up costing you money if you try to sell in the future. Look at the market’s current interest rate. Next, learn about the available Oklahoma Mortgage products. Learn the difference between fixed rate mortgage and ARM mortgage and interest only mortgage. Your credit score which is determined by your credit history will make a significant difference in the kind of Oklahoma Mortgage loan and interest rate you qualify for. Programs like the 100% Oklahoma USDA Mortgage and a Oklahoma FHA Mortgage allow you to purchase a home with little or no money down. You can check with your Oklahoma Mortgage lender to see if you qualify for these products.

Costs involved with buying a home:

As unpleasant as it is, you will need to calculate the closing costs into your budget for buying a house. These costs include attorney’s fees, real estate appraisal fees, the title fee, credit report fee, the lender fees, a property inspection fee, and state mortgage taxes. You can find out from your lender what all of these fees will equal by obtaining an initial fee worksheet or a good faith estimate. Usually the total closing costs equal around 3.5% of the total loan amount. Also you can’t forget about the down payment, which can be as much as 20% of the cost of the home with a conventional /conforming loan. If you don’t have enough money saved for the down payment and or closing costs, there are Oklahoma Mortgage products that allow you to purchase a home without a down payment or closing cost out of your pocket. This is done by rolling the closing costs into the loan and by getting a 100% Home Mortgage loan, but that will result in a larger overall loan.

Something often forgotten by first time home buyers is the recurring cost of owning a home. Real estate taxes and homeowners insurance are required when you own a home. And these costs vary based on many different factors. Usually these cost end up being escrowed, meaning each month on top of your monthly principle and interest mortgage payment you will be required to pay 1/12 of the annual cost of each to the lender. The home lender will in turn be responsible for paying both at the end of each year or when it comes due. One thing to keep in mind is what is called the “31/50 rule.” This is that your monthly housing payments should not surpass 31% of your gross monthly earnings, and that all of your monthly debts should not be more than 50% of your total gross monthly income. If you can keep to this guideline you can afford a house.

If, after evaluating all the costs of buying and owning a home, you decide that you can’t afford it right now, it is wise to wait and keep saving. It is better to rent now while saving for that down payment or consolidating your monthly debt than to jump into water over your head. If you decide that now is the time to buy, start early, because closing takes time, and find an Oklahoma Mortgage professional you can trust.

These details are in no particular order of importance – they’re all significant!

Truth 1: Forex Robots and Expert Advisors By no means make Large Gains

A lot of traders basically think they can spend a few hundred dollars, on a low-cost FX>Forex currency trading system and make an income for life with no effort, it looks to good to be true and it is.

These techniques lose and that’s why their so low cost! You will want one which has an audited track record, that’s verified in real time by an independent source. Do not rely on paper simulations or figures from the vendor, with no independent verification.

If you need to win at Forex trading, you’ll need to study skills but should you do you can well rewarded for your efforts.

Fact 2: Foreign exchange Prices Cannot be predicted

There’s no hidden order to Fx value movement and rates can not be predicted so really do not try. If you intend to win trade the reality of value change, as you see it on a selling price chart. Really don’t try and predict, purely follow market movement and when you do this, make sure your process is easy.

Simple fact 3: The Finest Techniques are uncomplicated NOT complex

Basic programs work ideal and always have, since they’re more robust than complex ones with fewer elements to break. When you make a technique too complex it will purely collapse, as it has as well numerous variables to break.

Keep your system nice and straightforward, with just a few rules and parameters and then pay attention to the next truth, as it could be the biggest distinction among winners and losers.

Truth 4: Buying and selling discipline will be the Key to Currency trading Good results

This is the actual distinction between winners and losers, since as we have seen any person can study an easy method but couple of traders have the discipline to execute it with discipline – why?

Mainly because most traders can’t take losing they get frustrated, angry, alter programs, run losing trades or quit. What they really do not comprehend is that to win lengthy phrase, you might have to accept losses inside short term.

If you have to decide do you need to be appropriate all the time or make money because the Forex trading marketplace won’t enable you to do both. Find out to lose, keep your losses small and you might hit winners and make large profits over the extended term.

In the event you recognize the above details, your all set to enjoy Forex currency trading accomplishment, in 30 minutes a day or less, from the world’s most exciting business -l FX Forex currency trading systems

British property buyers have for the last 10 year or so ensured the ever rising popularity of purchasing homes in Florida. With the newest financial crisis having caused colossal disruption with regards to avenues to go down whilst looking for a Florida mortgage, it currently means that a little supplementary consideration and attention is desired when signing your name on the mortgage papers. The rules have changed and the goal posts have shifted so it’s worth noting what you need to do to ensure your getting the top deal obtainable in relation to your own credit history and merit. There are delicate but crucial differences in UK mortgages and Florida mortgages that must be highlighted before wading into anything, and remember that the bank or mortgage broker isn’t really liable for making you aware of these differences.

It is unquestionably your own responsiblity to make sure that you have all the applicable information to hand prior to making that final decision. It is undeniably advisable to look for a mortgage broker/company that has precise experience of dealing with British buyers, and who can understand what the difference in requisites of legality in the market mean.

Naturally there are different rules for mortgages on properties to be used as primary residence, second homes and as investments – also every now and then there are different or supplementary rules to follow for foreign residents on top of those. In other words it is very simple to unknowingly go down the wrong path when choosing your Florida mortgage. Typically 75% LTV mortgages are obtainable through self certification though you would also have to reveal your levels of expenditure as well as your revenue. The borrowing rate would also be moderately comparable to that used in the UK of around 3.5 times your earnings.

Is there anything like the excitement feeling when you leave on a vacation overseas? You count down the days to your trip, looking at red X’s in your calendar. You’ve packed your bags, prepared your tickets, and also prepared your passport for a stamp. You’ll be on your way before you know it! But what if something undesired happens on your way to vacation? What if the weather will stress your health? You’ll get sick? Lose your luggage? In that case, we have a couple suggestions of how you might act in making your trip maximum smooth. Even in cases of unthinkable things taking place. Overseas insurance pack – what is it? Most insurance companies are offering full-overseas insurance packs. They start with minimum seven-day coverage, costing lass than $50 per person. Your destination staying period, age and number of people in your party determine the price. They generally embrace: Dental and medical emergency Urgent medical evacuation Accidental dismemberment and death Remains’ home coming Dependent children return and visitor to bedside Damaged or lost luggage Protection of a rental car Pre-existing condition refusal Cancellation/ interruption/ delay/ default of the trip Things to check, before leaving Health Insurance: Health insurance isn’t extended outside the U.S. in most cases.

Therefore, checking with your insurance and seeing your exact entail coverage is a smart idea. Lost Luggage Insurance: That’s an insurance you really have to check up on before leaving to your overseas holiday. Even though homeowner’s insurance policies cover destruction or theft of your property, they don’t cover things not listed in the actual policy. So, having a lost luggage insurance adds confidence that your bags contents, lost during vacation, will be covered. Car Insurance: If you’re planning to rent a car to ride, whence you’re overseas, applying for an international driver license would be a good idea. Don’t forget to read the driving rules in the country you’re going to. They surely may differ from those in U.S.

Before you leave, be sure to have adequate car insurance. Your personal auto insurance policy won’t cover, if you’re out of U.S., unless you have a real umbrella policy that’ll cover you worldwide. You can contact your personal insurance company to do this. Trip Interruption Insurance: Canceling your trip due to conditions that are not in your control is the worst thing to happen. Now there is an insurance called “trip interruption insurance”. It can help you cover part, or even all of the money you paid on canceled trip. Cancel can be caused by weather inclemency. Or a cruise line you booked on might go out of business, before your date of departure. Another thing about this type of insurance is that you might be covered for the hotel and flight costs, if you’ve had to cancel the trip because of death in the family or sickness.