http://www.artipot.com/authors/418/christine-harrell/ Latest articles by Christine Harrell from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/243483/balancing-social-responsibility-with-corporate-profit.htm Although large corporations have a reputation for being run by evil men who cackle and rub their hands together as they destroy the environment, many have used their profits to do good. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:37:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243483/balancing-social-responsibility-with-corporate-profit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/243450/credit-score-myths-to-be-wary-of-when-buying-a-car.htm One of the first steps you should take when car shopping is to find out your credit score. By researching your creditworthiness before approaching Virginia Beach auto dealers, you have a good idea of how much car you can afford. This is more important than ever since lenders are tightening their loan requirements. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:15:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/243450/credit-score-myths-to-be-wary-of-when-buying-a-car.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242419/what-documents-do-i-need-for-a-student-visa-to-china.htm Studying abroad is not just a valuable educational opportunity, it is an exciting adventure unlike anything else. China is a popular student destination; both for people of Chinese descent who want to explore their ancestry and for others who want to experience one of the oldest cultures on Earth. Before you leave, you'll have to get a visa to China so you can enter the... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:14:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242419/what-documents-do-i-need-for-a-student-visa-to-china.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240391/the-pros-and-cons-of-online-hazwoper-training.htm As businesses struggle in today's economy they are looking for ways to cut corners and run leaner until the financial situation improves. However Hazwoper training is not a program that can be cut due to governmental regulations. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:17:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240391/the-pros-and-cons-of-online-hazwoper-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240249/the-most-effective-way-to-create-a-schedule-in-microsoft-project.htm Project training covers the mechanics of how to use the software for project management but often doesn't deal with the details of how to apply these techniques to the real world. Setting up a proper work schedule is one of the core concepts to proper project management. An unrealistic schedule dooms the project from the beginning. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:49:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240249/the-most-effective-way-to-create-a-schedule-in-microsoft-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240244/dealing-with-scope-creep-in-microsoft-project.htm Scope creep. It is the bane of every project manager, and yet it is inevitable. Unless you have planned for it, your schedule will be in a shambles, your project late, and your clients unhappy. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:45:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240244/dealing-with-scope-creep-in-microsoft-project.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240239/better-project-management-using-the-project-management-triangle.htm Fresh from a Microsoft Project course, a manager sits down to develop a project plan. However without proper project management principles, the plan will just be pretty charts and graphs that have no bearing on reality. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:40:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240239/better-project-management-using-the-project-management-triangle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240194/three-perfect-real-estate-options-for-retirement.htm Deciding where to live and what to do once you reach retirement is huge decision. You want to make sure that you will be happy living there and can enjoy your favorite activities. This makes certain real estate far more popular for retirement living. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:22:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240194/three-perfect-real-estate-options-for-retirement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240021/microsoft-excel-training-courses-or-consultants-which-is-better-for-your-company.htm Microsoft Excel is one of the most common software applications used in the world, employed in statistical analysis, simple database projects, and even as interactive whiteboards and branching storybooks. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:44:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240021/microsoft-excel-training-courses-or-consultants-which-is-better-for-your-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240006/how-natural-enzymes-are-being-used-as-drug-treatments-and-to-prevent-cocaine-overdose.htm A recent drug treatment study released by Chang-Guo Zhan of the University of Kentucky suggests that natural enzymes may be a successful treatment for an overdose of cocaine. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:21:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240006/how-natural-enzymes-are-being-used-as-drug-treatments-and-to-prevent-cocaine-overdose.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239959/a-guide-to-types-and-uses-of-triple-diamond-energy-oils.htm Triple diamond energy oils have many uses throughout day to day life. Each color of energy oil represents a different quality and the oils can be blended together to meet any one person's individual needs. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:55:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239959/a-guide-to-types-and-uses-of-triple-diamond-energy-oils.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239858/should-you-send-managers-to-vba-training.htm A growing number of companies are sending managers to learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel 2007 courses. They find it has a number of benefits even if the manager never actually uses the software. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:38:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239858/should-you-send-managers-to-vba-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239851/why-should-i-learn-visual-basic-in-excel.htm Often people who are skilled with spreadsheets shy away from learning Visual Basic. Excel carries a lot of built-in functionality so they don't feel the need to learn programming. In fact, there are a number of reasons to get comfortable with writing macros in Visual Basic (VBA). Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:33:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239851/why-should-i-learn-visual-basic-in-excel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239847/three-myths-about-microsoft-access.htm Microsoft Access isn't the solution for all database needs, but it is a great choice for many small and even large businesses. Unfortunately, IT people often believe many of the myths about it which makes it hard for managers to implement Microsoft database training. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:28:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239847/three-myths-about-microsoft-access.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239846/the-three-components-of-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation.htm People take Microsoft PowerPoint training to learn how to use the software, but using PowerPoint is not the same as making a good presentation. You need skills beyond what you learn in Microsoft PowerPoint training. There are three elements in a good PowerPoint talk: the speech, the report, and the slides. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:27:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239846/the-three-components-of-an-effective-powerpoint-presentation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239844/how-small-businesses-profit-from-outside-excel-training.htm Many small businesses choose internal training because their budgets are small enough that they think they can't afford an Excel 2003 training course. In reality they are probably losing more money by trying to train on their own. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:26:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239844/how-small-businesses-profit-from-outside-excel-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239828/customizing-your-in-house-project-server-training.htm Companies that use Project may require more focused and customized training than companies that use other Office applications. Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills can be adopted to a wide variety of tasks, but Project applications tend to be unique to each organization. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:57:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239828/customizing-your-in-house-project-server-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239825/three-ways-to-make-microsoft-projects-courses-more-effective.htm In order to use their project planning software more effectively, many companies send their teams to Microsoft Projects courses. Sometimes employees don't seem to learn much and that's not always the fault of the course. Proper planning can avoid three of the major pitfalls that lead to bad training. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:54:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239825/three-ways-to-make-microsoft-projects-courses-more-effective.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239824/why-excel-training-sometimes-doesnt-work-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.htm Effective training is more than finding a course and sending people to it. In Excel training, advanced courses are specialized and can be either very powerful or completely useless depending on your training strategy. There are a few ways to make Excel training, advanced courses in particular, more effective tools for your company. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:53:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239824/why-excel-training-sometimes-doesnt-work-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239820/improve-performance-of-your-excel-macros.htm Taking Microsoft Excel 2003 VBA courses is the first step in adding new functionality to your spreadsheet projects. However it is only the beginning. Efficient and powerful macro programming takes experience and practice to achieve. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:51:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239820/improve-performance-of-your-excel-macros.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239816/how-to-find-good-access-database-courses-in-london.htm A web search for database courses in London will reveal a countless array of training providers. What is the best way for organizations to evaluate who the right provider is for their needs? Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:43:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239816/how-to-find-good-access-database-courses-in-london.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239805/5-ways-to-make-your-organization-greener.htm Choosing to incorporate green business practices into your organization is a big step, but an important one. Utilities, corporate waste, and traditional procedures are becoming more expensive and impractical as time goes by. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:28:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239805/5-ways-to-make-your-organization-greener.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239800/how-to-join-the-ranks-of-dallas-private-investigators.htm While being a private investigator isn't like it is on TV, it is still a lucrative and rewarding career for anyone with a logical mind. It is a profession that is recession-resistant as during economic downturns there may be a decline in some types of investigations, but others such as asset searches or fraud investigation see an increase. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:22:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239800/how-to-join-the-ranks-of-dallas-private-investigators.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239692/hot-trends-and-timeless-looks-in-window-blinds.htm Changing out the window blinds in your home can go a long way towards updating the look of any room. Today's choices in window shades and coverings are much different than in the past - gone are the old-fashioned, ugly metal blinds. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:54:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239692/hot-trends-and-timeless-looks-in-window-blinds.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239683/why-do-i-need-to-use-access.htm Microsoft Access is not an easy piece of software to learn and some people find Access courses to be frustrating as a result. The question some of them ask is whether Access might be overkill for what they are doing. Excel has simple database functions, so couldn't you just use that instead? The answer is a definite "maybe". Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:41:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239683/why-do-i-need-to-use-access.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239682/company-roles-in-visual-basic-training.htm Training requires a significant investment in time, lost short-term productivity, and money. To get the best return on this investment everyone involved must assume certain roles. The result is an employee with new skills, new ideas, and greater long-term productivity. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:40:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239682/company-roles-in-visual-basic-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239679/tips-for-finding-a-third-party-venue-for-microsoft-access-training.htm Finding the right site for Microsoft Access training will go a long way to helping employees learn the software effectively. Many training officers don't realize that there are many options in training locations. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:32:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239679/tips-for-finding-a-third-party-venue-for-microsoft-access-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239677/do-my-employees-need-40-hour-hazwoper-training.htm As an employer you want your workers to receive the hazardous materials training they need to keep them safe and to meet OSHA regulations. However there are ten different HAZWOPER courses plus the 8-hour refresher. Which is right for your employees? Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:29:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239677/do-my-employees-need-40-hour-hazwoper-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239675/ruggedized-fiber-optics-finding-more-military-uses.htm Fiber optic technologies have fundamentally changed the communications industry, offering far more information bandwidth than copper cable systems. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:28:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239675/ruggedized-fiber-optics-finding-more-military-uses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239668/residential-drug-rehabs-reveal-five-tips-for-staying-clean.htm Talk to anyone who has come out of residential drug rehabs, stopped smoking, or has gone through AA, and they will tell you that getting through the initial program is only half the battle. Once addicts have overcome their initial addiction and they return to their normal lifestyle many find themselves tempted back to their old ways. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:12:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239668/residential-drug-rehabs-reveal-five-tips-for-staying-clean.htm