INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In short, how many people want to buy the piece of art? Art is sold in a market. This means that the value of items offered in the market fluctuates depending on how much buyers want the piece, as well as how much they are willing to pay. Ask yourself if the market is in a peak, where demand is usually high, or a trough, where demand is depressed. If a glut of pieces enter the market, the market price tends to go down; if pieces are sold off or if a new group of buyers suddenly becomes active, the market price tends to go up. This is often referred to as supply and demand. Liquidity, also called marketability, is the reliability with which an asset or security can be sold without affecting its asking price. In the art world, high liquidity means that it's relatively easy to sell an item quickly and thus convert its value into cash. Low liquidity means that it's harder to do this, creating a barrier to converting an asset into cash. Related to demand, pricing trends are usually the result of changes in people's perceptions of art or changes in their material circumstances.  In the early 2010s, Chinese billionaires, flush with money, began buying Asian art, sending demand significantly higher and signalling a new trend in the market.  As a result of this trend, Indian and Asian art became a hot commodity in the art world. Collectors are willing to pay more of a premium for art in this market. Has the work of art been sold before? The primary market is what the work of art is valued at when it is first sold. The secondary market is what the work of art is valued at after it has been sold at least once. The secondary market value has a direct relation to what the item was sold for in the primary market. One of the things you want to look out for is a certificate of sale, especially if your item has been purchased at an auction. Referencing this document will make your ultimate appraisal much less subjective.

SUMMARY: Investigate market demand. Look at liquidity. Look at market trends. Place the art in a primary or secondary market.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may no longer be interested in the previous version of a popular game, those building block sets meant for “little” kids, or last year’s must-have Christmas toy that’s still in the box.  But odds are someone else is.  With an adult’s assistance, set up an account on one of the many auction or direct-seller sites.  You probably won’t break the bank, but you may be surprised by how much people are willing to pay for good-condition items. If you have older relatives or people without the time or computer skills to sell their stuff online, you can also offer to do it for them — for  a reasonable cut of the profits. Make sure you can always deliver on what you sell.  Don’t exaggerate the quality or condition of your items, and ship them out properly and on time.  Otherwise your career in sales likely won’t last long. People love to be able to scour product reviews before buying online, and companies love receiving favorable reviews.  Done smartly, you can earn some extra cash legitimately by writing reviews.  There are plenty of product review schemes and scams to watch out for, however.  A large number of websites offer to pay for product reviews, and many seem to come and go out of business quickly.  You can opt to work through affiliate programs run by large companies like Amazon (https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/), which may offer you some more confidence in its legitimacy and stability. A better avenue may be to review products for independent, ad-supported sites that compensate you for your work.  For instance, there are sites that review children’s books that pay a small amount for accepted reviews. This is another area where there is legitimate money available, but also a lot of scams and fraudulent sites.  Consult with a knowledgeable adult before getting involved in any pay-for-survey schemes.  Like most things in life, if it seems too easy to make money doing something, the odds are good that there is something wrong with the scheme. Research legitimate survey sites that will pay you a small amount (as in pennies) for completed surveys.  You’re not going to pay for your first car this way, but you may have a bit extra pocket change. If not already made clear here, the internet is full of money-making schemes that are actually money-taking scams.  You may be wise enough to know that those spam emails offering ways to make $10,000 per month from your home computer are fraudulent, but other scams can seem more legitimate.  It is always smart to have someone you trust (and who is experienced with computers and the internet) to advise you. You’ll hear people talk about making money by selling your progress in an online game (letting others skip ahead by paying you to do the work, essentially), or by selling virtual items or characters for real money.  Such plans usually violate the terms and conditions of the games, however, and can cost you your access.  They can also cost you time and money, as there is no way to ensure that you will be paid.
Summary: Sell your old toys, games, and other items online. Review products online. Complete online surveys. Pass on deals too good to be true.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Maybe your company recently expanded its global operations. You might suddenly find yourself working closely with team members from other cultures. Take some time to work on making these relationships stronger.  Spend time learning about other cultures. For example, if you are going to be working closely with your Japan office, study up on Japanese work etiquette. Ask your Human Resources department if they have any resources available. They might be able to direct you towards a helpful website. Head to the local library. The resource librarian can direct you towards references that can give you a solid overview of the culture you're learning about. Don't go into this situation afraid to make errors. If you're overly anxious, you might not speak up and share your ideas. You also won't be able to connect with your new co-workers or clients.  Just know that mistakes might happen. You might accidentally try to eat your food incorrectly at a client lunch, for example. Laugh it off and apologize. These things happen when you are learning new cultural norms. Say a sincere, "I apologize." Then remember your mistake and don't make the same one twice. Some of your current colleagues might be uncomfortable working with people from different cultures. That can cause unease and stress in the workplace. Build good relationships with people and learn to be an ally for those from other cultures.  One of the most effective ways to be an ally is to show that discrimination will not be tolerated. Stand up for people if someone is saying or doing something offensive. For example, maybe one of your co-workers makes an offensive comment about the way your new clients from the Middle East dress. Make it clear that that sort of talk is not acceptable. You can say something like, "You know, just because these people dress differently, that doesn't make them wrong or somehow less than us. Let's be respectful, ok?" When you take time to get to know someone, you can find new ways to strengthen your work relationship. Put some effort into building individual relationships. Your work life will be more productive and pleasant.  Don't lump people together in a group. For example, avoid making general comments such as, "Those Australians don't have the same work hours that we do." Instead, say, "I need to talk to Anna and Steve about how we can resolve this issue." Thinking of people as individuals is a great way to show respect and build relationships. It might feel difficult to learn to work with new people. This can be especially tricky if you have any sort of communication barriers. However, that doesn't mean that it's not worth your effort.  Try to make any newcomers feel welcome. Try saying, "I noticed you bring your lunch. So do I. Do you want to go to the park and eat together tomorrow?" If you are the newcomer, you can find other ways to make an effort. For example, if you're in a new office, you can ask about customs and traditions. For example, you can say, "I noticed that you all seem to support different football teams. Can you tell me a little more about the sport?"

SUMMARY:
Research different cultures. Be willing to make mistakes. Learn to be an ally. Get to know individuals. Make an effort.