Article: Now that you've completed barbering school and received your license, you may be tempted to rest on your laurels and take things as they come. Even if most of your clientele prefers not to be shaved by straight razor, you never know when this service will be requested. Some barbers maintain their skill-set by practicing on themselves daily. This is especially common when you are just starting out. You won't have a client base to support you, so you might be hired to barber for commission. This, most usually, entails a percentage split, where you split your profits with the barbershop. A 60% take home with 40% returned to the barbershop is not uncommon while you build your clientele. As your client base grows and you gain more regular clients, you should renegotiate so that instead of paying commission per client you are instead playing a flat fee for use of the chair. This is referred to as "chair rental." In this case, you will not have to split any profits with the establishment, you will only be expected to pay a set fee. If you are cutting your way to owning your own barbershop, you'll need to shop around for insurance and be sure you have it before opening shop. Most states will require you to have some kind of legal coverage. With online services, like Facebook, Twitter, and Yelp, you can get word out to new potential customers about your services and skills. However, it can take time before word gets out and the clients come in. You should be prepared both financially and emotionally to wait out opening doldrums. Quality products are an investment in your business, and customers will appreciate quality tools and a comfortable environment. You should also pay attention to trends in style. If you notice locals in your area preferring a kind of wax or some other product, you may want to include that you carry this product in an advertisement. Some barbers, especially those who have been around a long time, can make ends meet offering only the basics. As a newly licensed barber, you should consider offering unique or special services. Something as simple as hot towel service and your winning personality can earn you customers and set you apart from the rest.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep your skills sharp. Understand working for commission. Work your way up to renting a chair. Insure yourself against liability. Advertise locally and be patient. Optimize your products. Provide unique and exceptional service.
Article: If your cat has runny eyes or a discharge, use dampened cotton wool to wipe away the gunk. Do this as often as is needed, which for some cats with a heavy infection could mean hourly. Pat the eye dry afterwards. As the cotton wool become soiled, switch to a fresh piece. Use separate pieces for each eye. It is not uncommon for kittens with an eye infection to have their eyelids stuck shut by discharge. It is important to clean their eyes because the infection could build up behind the eyelids and then cause blindness. If the eyelids are gummed shut, soak a clean ball of cotton wool in some previously boiled (and cooled) water. Repeatedly wipe the damp cotton ball over the eye, wiping from the inside corner to the outside. At the same time use the finger and thumb of the opposite hand to apply gentle pressure to the upper and lower lids in order to pry them open. Trim long hair away from the eyes and keep its face clean. It is also a good idea to avoid using aerosols near a cat, as its eyes are very sensitive and may weep as a result.
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Clean eye discharge. Take extra care with kitten's eyes. Keep the cat's eyes clear of irritants.
Article: You can't hold matches in your hand. As soon as you get one, you have to lay it down in front of you so that everyone can see it. In many variations of Go Fish, the person who gets rid of all their cards first wins the game, so it's a good idea to make matches as quickly as possible. In some variations of the game, 2-card matches can be played instead of 4-of-a-kind matches. Sets of 4 are often called "books." If you do get to lay down a match, your turn continues. This gives you the chance to start working on your next match before anyone else can take any of your cards away. The first person to get rid of all their cards is the winner. If you want, the remaining players can keep playing until there is also a 2nd place winner, a 3rd place winner, and so on. " This is an optional ending that can be good to use if you like really fast-paced games. You could always decide that the person with the most matches at that time won the game, or it could just be a draw. You could also choose to keep playing even after the fishing pond is empty. You'll just take turns trying to get cards from your opponents without having to "go fish" at the end of your turn.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Lay down 4-of-a-kind matches to get cards out of your hand. Take another turn after laying down a match. Win the game when you no longer have any cards in your hand. End the game if the fishing pond is empty, even if no one has "won.