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Oct 2009 |
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| In a business where we encounter communities everyday that are effected by mother nature, it's never quite the same as when it hits close to home.
On Good Friday, April 10, 2009 an F-4 and F-1 tornados ripped a 23-mile path through Rutherford County, TN (location of Dentsmart corporate office). With 41 injured, 2 lives lost, $42 Million in damage to businesses and 845 homes, we are reminded that the power of mother nature should never be taken for granted.
Thank you to all of our Dentsmart customers who checked on us during this difficult time. Debbie & Dave Haxton
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| Pros of Hiring Independent Contractors |
There are several advantages to using independent contractors rather than employees, with financial savings topping the list. Here are some additional reasons for hiring an independent contractor:
Financial Savings: When hiring independent contractors, employers don't have to pay a number of expenses, such as employer-provided benefits including insurance and 401(k), office space, equipment, Social Security and Medicare taxes, state unemployement ocmpensation insurance and workers compenstion.
Greater Efficience: Because independent contractors provide specialized expertise, they are ususally productive immediately, eliminating the time and cost of training.
Reduced Exposure to Lawsuites: Independent contractos are not protected by the wide array of employee rights guaranteed by law. This can mean reduced exposure to lawsuits such as job discrimination or wrongful termination. |
| Did You Know? |
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- The first product to have a bar code scanned was Wrigley's gum.
- Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
- Fingerprints of koala bears are similar in pattern, shape, and size to the fingerprints of humans.
- The lion costume in the film The Wizard of Oz was made from real lion fur.
- The "Mona LIsa" used to hang on the wall of Napoleon's bedroom.
- Camel's milk, which is widely drunk in Arab countries, has 10 times more iron than cow's milk.
- The total combined weight of the world's ant population is heavier than the weight of the human population
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| How to say "No": |
 It can be hard for a go-getter to find enough time in the day to get everything done. Often, projects for other people pile up, keeping you from taking care of all the little things in your own life. While it is usually satisfying to participate in volunteer work, you may find that you don't have the time right now to commit to any new projects.
The best way to avoid this is to learn to say "No" when you are asked for the umpteenth time to work on that overdue report a colleague forgot, to bake cookies for the entire third grade, or to head the annual rummage sale at your church. It can be hard to say "No," especially if you are dealing with friends or coworkers.
The key is to be truthful, but firm in your response. If you are vague when saying "No," you'll simply run into more problems. People who are seeking your help will not hear you declining. They will simply think you need more persuading. It is crucial to be confident and firm in your response, so that they know you will not change your mind with more pressure.
Read over these well-worded excuses to help you next time you are cornered and pressured to commit to a new project.
"Not at this time, as my calendar is loaded for this month."
"I've had several unexpected things pop up in the past few weeks that I need to take care of first before I take on anything new."
"I've seen you working on similar projects and know that you are actually the best person for the job, not me."
"I don't have strong skills in that area, so I'm certain I wouldn't be of any help to you."
"I have several projects lined up right now. Only when those are finished can I look at adding anything else."
"My time is very divided lately, so adding this on would compound that issue. I'm confident that I would not be able to do my best on this project right now."
"I always hope to offer my best on anything I work on, but with my other duties, I'm not able to offer this to you at this time."
"I'm actively seeking more peace in my life, and this does not allow me to continue with this goal."
"My family is in need of more of my attention right now, so I am putting the brakes on outside projects for a while."
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Let us help you with your straggler hail repairs. Our "one hail car" anywhere in the state commitment insures you can offer PDR to your customers, anytime! |
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