INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . The first step to starting any business is to write a business plan that outlines your plans and goals, including financial projections. You will need to have a good idea of who will work for you, what your expenses will be, how much you will charge for your product, how you will market your product, and who the competition is. It's essential to have the right employees that is trustful and responsible. Think about how you can differentiate your product from the competition. It helps if you can fill a specific need and tailor your products to a specific audience. For example, you might offer cookies in more unique flavors than your competition, thus catering towards an audience that wants a more adventurous cookie. Alternatively, you could cater towards an audience with certain dietary restrictions by offering cookies that are vegan or gluten free. Now is also the time to figure out financing. Once you know how you plan on operating your business, you should have some idea how much it will cost upfront and on a monthly basis. Most lending institutions will want to look at your business plan when deciding whether to loan you money, so make sure your business plan is very thorough. You should also come up with a name for your business, and maybe even a logo or some sample promotional materials. If you've never written a business plan before, you may want to consider hiring a professional to help you. . You have several options for how to incorporate your business, depending on how many people are involved, how you want to be taxed, and how much personal liability you are prepared to assume for your business. You may want to discuss your option with a qualified attorney and/or CPA. Limited liability corporations (LLCs) are popular among small business owners because they help you avoid double taxation and protect you from being personally liable for money owed by your business. There are other options as well, including sole proprietorships and corporations. As a self-employed individual, you will be responsible for paying estimated taxes on a quarterly basis and filing an annual tax return. If you do not pay the proper amount, you may end up owing a large tax balance, which will continue to grow with penalties and interest if you don't pay it right away. If you are not knowledgeable about accounting for businesses, you may want to consider hiring an accountant to help you. If you plan to sell in a state that has a sales tax, you will need to register your business with the state's Revenue Agency. Most businesses will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. This number is the business equivalent of an individual's Social Security Number, and is used for tax purposes. You can apply for an EIN on the IRS's website by answering a few simple questions about your business. If you do not plan to open a bank account for your business or hire employees, you may not need an EIN to operate certain types of businesses. Check with your local government to learn more. Insurance can protect you from liability in the case of an accident and can also protect your personal assets. Talk to a local insurance provider to find out what kind of coverage you need.

SUMMARY: Write a business plan Incorporate your business Have a plan for taxes. Apply for an EIN number. Get insurance coverage.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Holding hands should be something that is enjoyable and brings two people closer. Holding hands for the first time is a special moment because it means you are putting yourself out there. Even if you've been thinking about it for a long time, if you decide to ask her to hold hands, it shouldn't be the first thing that comes out of your mouth when you see her. This may come across as abrupt as opposed to romantic. Make sure you are somewhere where you and your girlfriend feel comfortable. Try not to be somewhere that is too loud or distracting. For instance, try not to be in a really loud restaurant with TV's blaring from every side. This is probably not the place that your girlfriend wants to have this special moment with you. You also probably don't want to hold her hand for the first time in math class, or somewhere that both of you would rather not be.This moment should be about your relationship, not anything else. Take it off your mind for a while when you first see her. Settle into how you usually are with each other and make sure that you're not thinking about it too much. If you think too much about when you are going to take her hand, you might come across as quiet, worried or even bored. Instead of thinking "Should I do it now? Or maybe I should do it now?", try to relax. Make her laugh. This will make the moment even more special when it happens. If you are nervous and can't stop worrying about when you are going to ask her, take it off the table. Think to yourself, "I don't have to ask her today. I can always ask her some other time". Giving yourself the option to postpone takes off the pressure and will help you relax. You may even find that it will relax you enough to actually go through with it! You can tell an amazing amount about what a girl is feeling or thinking by reading her body language. You could even argue that body language is more important that what someone actually says, because it shows their level of comfort and interest. This is why if you are ready to take her hand, you should test the waters first and try to pick up cues about whether she wants to hold hands. Some examples of positive and receptive body language include: Smiling Leaning towards you as opposed to away from you Having her face, torso and feet pointed at you Mirroring your gestures or expressions Seeming relaxed as opposed to stiff Does she seem to mind you getting closer? If she moves a little bit away as you move closer, she may not yet feel comfortable holding hands. However, you can tell that she is interested if she does not move away and if her torso and feet are pointed towards you as opposed to pointed away. If someone has their body pointed towards you while you are close together, it shows a level of comfort and trust. In the course of conversation, see how your girlfriend reacts to your touch. If she says something funny, touch her shoulder and tell her how funny she is. If she is receptive to you getting close to her and doesn't try to create distance between both of you, then you'll know that it's a good time to ask her.

SUMMARY:
Don't immediately go for her hand. Be somewhere special. Get comfortable with her. Read her body language. Get a bit closer to her. Test out physical contact.