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The lemon oil will remove chalk dust from your chalkboard, leaving it smooth and clean and free of residue.  Lemon oil comes from the rinds of a lemon, and some people use it to clean guitar fingerboards as well. It’s anti-bacterial, and who doesn’t love a fresh lemony smell!  Place two teaspoons of lemon oil on a dry cloth. Fold the cloth into a square, and put it into a sealed plastic bag. Lemon oil will also make your chalkboard shinier.  After letting it sit for a day, remove the cloth from the plastic bag, and wipe the blackboard with the lemon-oil covered cloth. Try putting two cloths in the bag so you have another one for the next day as you should clean the chalkboard daily. Coke sounds like it would make your chalkboard sticky and unusable, but a lot of people have used the soda product as a cleaning agent, and they report that it cleans chalkboards more thoroughly than water.  Pour a half cup of Coke into a bowl. Take a damp cloth, and dip it into the bowl, getting some of the Coke on the cloth. Any brand of soda should work, though, including Pepsi or diet soda. Take the Coke-covered cloth, and wipe it on the chalkboard. People who have tried this report that it dries without leaving behind chalk dust. It’s also probably not going to make your chalkboard sticky unless you use too much. Dab the cloth into it. You don’t want enough Coke on the cloth that it’s dripping from the cloth. The soda may actually make it easier for chalk to adhere to the board. Try mixing water and white vinegar together, and use a cloth to wipe the chalkboard with it. Not only will this concoction smell good, but it will also prevent streaks.  White vinegar is the best choice because other vinegar (such as balsamic) has coloring that can harm the blackboard’s appearance. Add half a cup of vinegar to four cups of lukewarm water before putting a cloth into the mixture. Wipe the board down. Wring out the cloth before wiping the board so it’s not dripping wet. It’s best to let the chalkboard air dry when you’re done removing all of the chalk dust from its surface. It’s possible to use only water to wipe down a chalkboard; the vinegar increases the cleaning power.

summary: Try lemon oil on the chalkboard. Try soda pop! Use vinegar and water.


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Once you’ve set up a PayPal account, link your bank account to easily send and receive money. You’ll find this link at the upper right corner of the PayPal website. ” Once your username and password are accepted, you’ll see your PayPal dashboard. Your PayPal wallet is where all of your payment methods are stored. Now is a good time to get your bank account information ready to give to PayPal. You’ll see a list of several major banks from which to choose. If the account you want to link is with any of these banks, click its name. Otherwise, click “I have a different bank.” If your bank is listed on this page, you’ll be able to link your account instantly without having to type your account and routing numbers. If you chose a bank from the list, you’ll be redirected to a site that asks for your bank’s online banking login information.  Type your username and password and then click “Link Bank Instantly.” Follow the prompts to link your account with PayPal. PayPal will not store your username and password—it’ll just use it this one time to gather your account information. If you clicked “I have a different bank,” you’ll see the “Link Bank Account” screen.  Click “Checking” or “Savings” to chose the type of account to link. Type the routing number and account number into the provided fields. You can find this information printed at the bottom of your checks or in your account statement. Click the “Agree and Link” button. If you entered your bank account information manually, PayPal will try to make two small deposits between $.01 and $.99. Once these deposits appear in your account, you’ll be ready to confirm your bank account with PayPal. These deposits are temporary and will be removed by PayPal soon after verification. Once you see the two small deposits from PayPal, log back in to PayPal and click the “Wallet” link. Now you’ll see a screen with two blanks for entering the deposit amounts. ” Once you submit the correct information, your bank account will be linked to your PayPal account. You can send and receiving money with this account right away.

summary: Open PayPal in a web browser. Click the “Log In” link. Enter your login credentials and click “Log In. Click the “Wallet” link in the top toolbar. Click the “Link a Bank” box. Select your bank. Sign in to your bank’s online banking website. Enter your bank account details. Check your bank account in 2-3 business days. Open your PayPal Wallet. Select the bank account you’d like to confirm. Enter the two deposit amounts and click “Submit.


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Although it is tempting to reach out directly to companies to find gigs, most jobs come through third-party modeling agencies. These agencies partner with companies to supply them with models. You should register yourself on the website of these agencies before approaching the companies themselves.  Some reputable modeling agencies include Fusion Event Staffing and Cosibella Promotional Modeling.  Find modeling agencies in your area by asking local models that you have met. You can also find them by using internet search engines and using terms like "modeling agency" with your city name. The next place to discover real modeling gigs is craigslist. This is especially helpful for finding work in your local area. Look in the sections titled Gigs, Talent, or Job, and search for positions such as “brand ambassador” and “promo girl.” You can use other classifieds websites like Bookoo.com and Freecycle.com, as well as searching the classifieds section of your local newspaper in print or on their website. Facebook is a convenient forum for gathering people of like minds. Joining Facebook groups in your area with “promo girl” or “promotional model” in the title will most likely list promotional gigs quite frequently. For example, search for a group title like “Brand Ambassadors of ________”, inserting your city name. If the group exists, you will likely find plenty of work right in your town. You can of course always use good old Google to find local gigs. Use search terms like “promo girl” and “brand ambassador” followed by the word “agency” or “company.” It’s always best to apply to agencies, not directly to companies, since companies outsource their modeling hires to these agencies. There are also portfolio websites where you can post your information for agencies to look up. Just fill in a profile with one of your prepared photos, and agencies might reach out to you.  Websites like Model Mayhem and One Model Place are popular portfolio database websites. A profile should include a good head shot, your age (important for when agencies look for specific ages), your measurements, personal website, location, information about your experiences and what you enjoying modeling for, and others things that the website prompts you to enter. Instead of focusing on networking with agency managers, look to other promo models to help you find work. Although some models might not give you a referral because they fear losing work themselves, many will be happy to tell you where to find their booking agencies. Ask other promo models who helps them book gigs and whether you should fill out an online form or contact the modeling agency manager directly. Remember, this is not the same thing as talking to a company owner—you are looking for the agency who books the models, and whether or not this agency can be networked in person. When applying for direct positions you have found in your job search, have a cover letter ready to go with your resume. This letter should include details like what things you do to remain professional, why you are easy to work with, and what makes you a good promotional model.  This goes for both internet and in-person applications, although it is likely most of your applying will be done online. If you are headed to an event where different companies and promo models will be present, it is wise to bring along your resume, cover letter, and promotional photos. Then you can hand them over if you get the chance to meet a modeling agency manager.
summary: Register with marketing agencies. Look on craigslist for modeling gigs. Join Facebook groups. Browse the Internet. Create a profile on modeling websites. Network with other promotional models. Be professional when reaching out.