Corporate policies are guidelines that help companies determine their approach to issues, including growth and social responsibility. They are typically written by a board of directors and take into account internal and external factors. Consultants may participate in their composition. Policies can guide operational stability, growth, and containment. Corporate policies are guidelines that help direct […]
A written contract outlines an agreement between two parties, which can be individuals, companies, or organizations. It ensures understanding and commitment to comply with provisions, protects both parties from breach of contract, and provides proof of an agreement. Self-employed individuals and independent contractors should have a standard agreement for each client to sign, and requesting […]
Before erasers, writers used bread to erase mistakes. Joseph Priestley discovered a substance that could remove pencil marks, leading to the first erasers. Today’s erasers contain powdered pumice stone and are made from vinyl. Back when writers used pencil and paper to express themselves, there were inevitably mistakes that needed attention. Before erasers were invented […]
Written speech can be divided into four categories: expository, descriptive, narrative, and argumentative. Expository writing explains or provides insight, descriptive writing uses sensual language to describe, narrative writing tells a story, and argumentative writing persuades. Prose is the most common style, but poetry can also be used. These forms of speech are often used to […]
Amortized value is the current value of fixed assets adjusted from the original cost to reflect fair market value. Depreciation and amortization are key factors in calculating current value, and it is useful for tax and loan purposes. Sometimes called net book value, amortized value has to do with the current value of fixed assets […]
Corporate policies guide a company’s approach to day-to-day operations, including growth and social responsibility. They are written by a board of directors and may involve third-party consultants. Policies can address stability, growth, and downsizing. Corporate policies are guidelines that help direct a company, business or enterprise in determining its approach to issues that arise in […]
Written language records events, ideas and feelings, requiring writing and reading skills. Scripts such as Latin, Arabic and Chinese developed from pictograms. Written language allowed for recording stories and organizing kingdoms. It was primarily used by the wealthy and educated, creating a distinction from spoken language. Modern technology has widened the gap between the two. […]
