Problem: Article: Commission payments are usually made on a monthly or biweekly basis. For example, if you’re paid every 2 weeks, your commission period might be January 1 to January 15. That means that you’re only paid for sales made during January 1 to January 15.  Typically, your commission will be paid based on whatever sales you made in the preceding commission period. For example, if you made several sales in January, you may not receive your commission until February.  Depending on how the business operates, there may be other factors that delay your commission. For example, some companies will not pay you your commission until after they receive full payment from the customer for the sale or service. For example, if you’re paid based on the purchase price of products sold, and you sold $30,000 worth of products from January 1 to January 15, your total commission base for that period is $30,000. If you’re paid a different commission rate for different products, calculate the total commission base by-product. For example, if you sold an equal amount of 2 products but they have different commission rates, note that you sold $15,000 of Product A and $15,000 of Product B. To calculate your commission for a specific period, multiply the appropriate commission rate by the base for that period. For example, if you made $30,000 worth of sales from January 1 to January 15 and your commission rate is 5%, multiply 30,000 by .05 to find your commission payment amount of $1,500. In some cases, you may need to calculate the original sale amount based on your commission. Assuming your commission is a straightforward percentage of the commission base, you can figure this out by dividing the amount of your commission by commission rate (e.g., $1,500/.05 = $30,000). Some commission rates vary based on which products or services you’re selling. If you’re paid different rates for different products, multiply each commission base by the corresponding commission rate and add the resulting figures. For example, say you sold $15,000 of Product A at a 3% commission rate and $15,000 of Product B at a 6% commission rate. Your commission payment for Product A is $450, your commission payment for Product B is $900, and your total commission payment is $1,350. If commission rates vary based on amount of product sold, multiply each commission base by the commission rate for that tier and add the resulting figures. For example, say you sold $30,000 and you’re paid a rate of 4% on the first $25,000 and 6% on the remainder. Your commission payment is $1,200 for the first tier, $300 for the second tier, and your total commission payment is $1,500. In other cases, the override rate may apply retroactively to your entire commission base for the period. For example, if your rate goes up from 4% to 5% if you make more than $30,000 in sales, the 5% rate may apply to your entire commission base for the period if you exceed your quota.
Summary: Determine the commission period. Calculate the total commission base you made during the period. Multiply your commission rate by your commission base. Take variable commission rates into account. Allow for tiered commission rates.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pour seven drops of essential oil in an empty 16 ounce (473.17 ml) glass spray bottle. Then fill the spray bottle up until until about one inch (2.54 cm) from the top with warm water.  Use either peppermint, tea tree, citrus, lavender or neem essential oil, as these oils are proven to repel spiders. Try to use a glass spray bottle, as essential oils can sometimes react with plastic. Add a small squirt of liquid dish soap into the spray bottle, then place the top on the bottle and shake so that the mixture is combined. Because oil and water don’t mix, dish soap is needed to break apart the oil molecules so that they can mix in with the water. Spray the essential oil spray on any entry points in your house, including around window frames, door cracks, and any crevices that you may notice in your home. Also spray any corners where spiders tend to congregate. If you are spraying furniture or carpets, keep in mind that the oil may leave a stain. Spot test an inconspicuous area of the upholstery or carpet by spraying and making sure the repellent doesn’t alter its color before using. Natural repellents need to be reapplied more often than chemical-based ones, so make sure that you reapply the spray once a week.
Summary:
Combine essential oils and water. Add dish soap and shake. Spray on entry points. Reapply the spray once a week.