A culvert pipe is a cutting under or beside a road that allows water to drain, rather than pooling and creating hazardous conditions. Technically, only an enclosed channel under a road could be further classified as a culvert, and a cutting next to a road is recognized as a ditch.

Licensing your programs or products is a great way to get the word out about what you do, and have others (your licensees) pay you for the privilege of distributing your info around the globe. Here are 10 questions to consider as you determine your licensing strategy:

It can be extremely difficult to find your ideal job today. The working climate is very competitive, more so than it has been in the last few years, purely because of the introduction of temping or staffing agencies to help resolve problems in the workforce.

Imagine that for the past year you have been negotiating a huge deal with an overseas firm. On the day the deal will be finalized, your company's big brass troops to the conference room. You are tickled pink that the deal will be completed using the teleconferencing service provider you just chose for the company. What's more, you saved a few bucks by picking a brand new start-up company!

A viral video can launch your brand into the stratosphere. But with all the videos out there, how can you make sure yours gets seen? While you never can predict with 100% certainty which videos will be knock-out successes, there are a few things you can do to raise your chances.

Many business owners take basic steps to protect their business from break-ins, but most don't think a burglary is really likely until it happens to them. Don't wait for a break-in to put a solid business security plan in place. Here are a few tips on how you can protect your business, your employees, and your livelihood from robbery.

Should you allow people to use your website and promotional freebies to promote traffic for themselves? Let's get straight to the point. The answer is yes, unequivocally, yes. Why? Simple, the answer is traffic which can equal money.

A recent national market research by Guideline, Inc shows that, 85 percent of consumers typically watch movies at home on the small screen. An in-depth market analysis.

This article is a short and punchy list of things that smart business people know or do. It is perfect for people starting in business or for people who find themselves facing challenges in their business. The article is practical and will show you in about 4 minutes, what smart people know to make sure they own a business, not a job!

Do you sell Reinforcing Steel/Concrete Bars (Rebar)? Read this article to learn how to finance your business using factoring.

Pornography, a multi-million industry, is good business. Adult videos and magazines are always doing brisk sales. But aside from these forms of media, billions of people around the world turn to the Internet to access pornography. Finding an Internet connection is not hard these days. Some people no longer use a traditional plug-in modem to connect to the web, and instead use wireless modems and cellular phones. This becomes a big problem for people who run adult websites because it is now easy to hack into their sites and enter it illegally.

As you may have heard, NASA and Google have just announced a partnership of sorts. While it seems like an information sharing agreement, a close reading reveals some rather startling things.

Typing is an Art. Learning Typing requires lot of patience on the part of the Learner. Read more about the art of Typing.

Bob Burg, the author of best selling books Endless Referrals and Winning Without Intimidation shares his secrets for networking success.

Though many of the Lean tools have originated in the Toyota Production System, the maturation and migration of them to non-manufacturing settings is a natural evolution. This evolution builds on the foundation of Lean in the plant and adapts the concepts to other venues. 5S Workplace Organization is one lean tool that is increasingly applied in the office as well as in the plant. The basic reason for this cross-border applicability stems from its title, Workplace Organization.

If you’re looking for something that goes easy on the pocket without compromising on utility, used office workstations can prove to be a feasible option. Purchasing a brand new workstation could be a huge expense, with the cost of a new modular office workstation being $2500 or more. Used or remanufactured workstations could help you save a lot of money when this expense comes up. They are also an ideal option for offices or workplaces that are looking to expand the work area, or accommodate more employees without spending too much money.

There is a major reason for the shortage. Ever since the mid-'80s, young people have been choosing more lucrative careers. At the same time, the nurses we do have are getting older; the average age is now 45. Just as the baby boomers are starting to need more care, the pipeline is running dry, and it's going to get much, much worse.

New funding designed to move the transportation of heavy freight off the roads will improve driving conditions between England and Scotland

The greatest challenge in a trade show is to convey your message forcefully and effectively in the three seconds that customer spends walking by your trade show booth. It is important that your booth looks attractive and grabs the attention of customers by clearly showing the identity of your company and its products. The right booth can create a lasting first impression.

The truth about chewing gum pollution. Uncover cost effective methods that will help your conquer the chewing gum pollution plague and fast. Whether you have chewing gum in your home or are a commercial cleaning contractor looking for a cost effective solution to an age old cleaning problem

This article is based on the following book: Corporate Canaries Avoid Business Disasters with a Coalminer’s Secrets By Gary Sutton Nelson Business, 2005 ISBN 078521299X 121 pages

Question: How can I maximize the amount of cash I receive when I sell my business? Answer: Acquire every last after tax dollar and get paid in cash. Also, follow three critical steps before proceeding: