Article: Do not be shy about the fact you're imitating someone. Many people feel they have to mask their imitations to appear original, but most people with a unique sense of style modeled themselves after others at one point or another. Do not be embarrassed that you're trying to imitate someone and own your decision. Dressing like someone you admire can help you feel more like them. Take a shopping trip and purchase the type of clothes and accessories the person would normally wear. A change in your wardrobe can result in a change in your attitude. However, don't copy their look exactly, especially if it's someone you know. If you wear the exact same clothes as a classmate, for example, they may take offense. Instead, strive to pick clothes that resemble the general sense of the person's style. For example, say the person wears a lot of bright colors. Pick brightly colored clothing instead of seeking out the exact same striped sweater a person wore to class one day. This should come naturally, to a degree, if you observe the person frequently. However, try to make a conscious effort as well. If the person you admire tends to tap their pencil, try to do that on occasion. While mannerisms are sometimes only surface-level gestures, imitating mannerisms may help you feel more like the person. This can encourage you to act like the person as well. In any situation, pause and think about how the person you admire would act. Try to act in a similar fashion. For example, you end up spilling a drink on yourself during lunch. While your first instinct is to get upset, the person you admire enjoys self-depreciating humor. Instead of getting angry, make a joke about yourself. Imitation can help you get through difficult situations. If you encounter something stressful or scary, imagine you're the other person instead of yourself. This way, you can ignore your natural tendencies and weaknesses and come out strong. For example, say you're shy by nature and need to give a presentation. Pretend you're the person you admire presenting, who's generally outspoken. This will help you go into the presentation with confidence.
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Be intentional about imitating the person. Dress like the person. Imitate their mannerisms. Put yourself in the mindset of the person you admire. Imitate the person to overcome difficult situations.
Article: " If you've already set up a seller account and listed a few books to sell, it's easy to switch the account to Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). On your Seller Central page, select "Manage Inventory" under the "Inventory" section of your account. Select the book you want to convert. Check the box next to the book in the far left column. Go to the "Actions" pull-down menu on the page. From this menu, select "Change to Fulfilled by Amazon." Amazon should take you to the conversion page next. Click on the "Convert" button to change the listing. When you begin signing up for FBA, Amazon will provide you with a list of fulfillment centers. Select the one nearest your location and follow the instruction about shipping your book or books to that fulfillment center. Amazon will generate PDF product and shipment labels for your book. Print these labels and attach them to your shipping envelope as directed. You can use Amazon's discounted shipping to send the book to the fulfillment center. Alternatively, you can also use your own carrier if you find that option to be cheaper or otherwise preferred. You will receive an email notification when Amazon receives your books. The Amazon fulfillment center will scan your inventory, record item dimensions and conditions, and input this information into the online tracking system. When a customer purchases a book you are selling with FBA, Amazon will ship the order to the customer and update your listing. You will receive another email notification when your product has been purchased and shipped. Outbound shipping costs are included in your service fees. Amazon stores and ships your products. All you need to do is monitor the listing for your own records.
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Change a previous book listing to "Fulfilled by Amazon. Ship your book inventory to Amazon the nearest fulfillment center. Monitor the listing and let Amazon handle the rest.
Article: Whether you are starting a business from the ground up or are managing an existing business, you need to examine your staffing needs. You need to think about the tasks that get done and decide how much one person can do. This analysis may show you that you need more people than you have, or it may tell you that you need to reassign staff that you already have. Focus on the tasks rather than individual people and personalities. For example, suppose you are managing a store that employs sales clerks. You could analyze your sales records and find when your busy periods occur. Then hire an additional clerk for the busiest times of the day. If you observe an employee who seems to have too much free time, you should consider increasing that employee's duties. If you don't have additional work for that employee, you may need to cut back the hours or eliminate the position completely. Develop written job descriptions for each role in your business. The job description should include an outline of the tasks to be performed, the expected working hours, the person supervising the role, and a general statement of goals for the position. Advertise, interview, and hire staff members who will best serve each position. For more help on hiring, you may want to read this helpful article. As part of your hiring process, if you are starting a new business, you must attend to certain federal and state regulations. You need to get a federal employer identification number (FEIN), register with your state's labor office, and obtain worker's compensation insurance. Having employees requires you to pay your employees, on time and correctly. You need a reliable payroll system that accounts for employee hours and pay rates. You must withhold the proper amounts for federal, state and local taxes, and deposit those as required with the taxing authorities. Establish a consistent system for payment, whether weekly or bi-weekly. For help with federal tax requirements, the IRS has put out two publications, the Employer's Tax Guide, Publication 15, and the Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide, Publication 15a. You can find both publications at the IRS publications page, at www.irs.gov/forms-pubs. An employee handbook is a written collection of all the rules and expectations for your staff. It should also set out what the staff can expect from the company. It will explain the employees' rights as well as the legal obligations for both employees and the employer. You should include the following topics in a well-designed employee handbook: Anti-discrimination policies. Compensation and payroll schedules. Work schedules. Expected standards of conduct. Safety and security. Acceptable computer/technology use policy. Media relations. Leave policies and other employee benefits. A good manager will communicate regularly with staff. You need to know what they are observing in the business, how they feel about their jobs, and whether any problems are brewing. It also helps for the staff to hear from you and know, in advance, if any changes are coming or anything else that will affect their work. Regular communication can resolve many problems before they even start. Depending on the size of the business and your position as a manager, you may communicate through any or all of the following: Regularly scheduled staff meetings. Written newsletter or other bulletins. Regular informal email communications. A company bulletin board (either a real physical bulletin board or an online virtual site). A shared calendar of events.
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Determine your necessary staff size. Hire new staff as needed. Take care of payroll. Develop and use an employee handbook. Maintain open two-way communication.