Make a to-do list (or several) for the day, week, or any other amount of time you will be stuck at home to help you manage any tasks you'd like to get done during that time. Try prioritizing your to-do lists by listing items in order of importance or breaking them into specified categories (e.g. Today, Tomorrow, Weekend, or Urgent, Soon, If Time Allows). Make completing tasks more fun and satisfying by using colored pens, stickers, or other decoration, and make sure to cross off each item as you finish it! Get to chores you've been neglecting, like vacuuming, dusting, or washing dishes. Make it fun by putting on music or singing while you work. Active chores that get you up and moving, like laundry, vacuuming, mopping, or washing windows, have an added bonus of giving you a good physical workout, too. If you do any work from home, focus first on decluttering and reorganizing your desk or office space to help you think clearer and be more focused while you work there. Try rearranging and reorganizing areas that typically get messy, like closets or kitchen cabinets, so that it is easier to keep them consistently tidy. Try to fix broken household items, mend clothing, or make other simple repairs that you've been putting off. If you don't know how to fix something, look up instructions online. It could be easier to fix than you think. Use a simple needle and thread to sew on buttons or patches, stitch rips, or make any other adjustments to damaged clothing items so that you can wear them again. Rake leaves, mow the lawn, trim branches, or plant something in your yard to help keep it looking good and tidy while being active at the same time. If you don't have a yard, simply spruce up a patio or balcony with some plants, a spare chair, or a string of lights. If you can't be outside, try planting a few plants inside to grow on a windowsill. All you need is a pot with potting soil, seeds, and water. If you have someone's birthday, graduation, wedding, or other event coming up, use your time at home to plan out what you'll do and make any calls necessary to reserve a location or order supplies. Try making your own invitations or decorations for the event to save some money and lend a creative, personal touch.
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One-sentence summary -- Plan ahead for your time at home. Clean or tidy up. Mend or fix broken items. Do some yard work if you can go outside. Plan an upcoming event.

Most handymen who start their own businesses have already spent years working in similar positions. Relevant experience can be obtained through other handyman companies or through fields such as plumbing, construction, building maintenance, or property management. Before moving forward, you will need a clear idea of what kind of business you would like to create. Think about what types of jobs in which you would like your company to specialize. A "handyman" may do anything from helping to hang pictures to construction work. Make a list of specific services you would like to offer. Consider what type of customers you would like to serve. The two major types are other businesses and private individuals. While some companies focus on one or the other, many smaller startups serve both. This can be something as personal as "[Your Name]'s Maintenance." Make sure potential clients can tell that it is a handyman service from the name alone. Try to find a name that has an available simple web address and isn't similar to other local businesses. Use the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's trademark search tool (or your country's equivalent) to make sure your name isn't identical or similar to an existing trademark. You will likely need to register your company as a "Doing Business As" name with your state or county government. Licensing requirements will vary depending on your location. Some areas require that all professional handymen hold a license. Licensing in other areas is determined by income or the "size" of a job. In these conditions, a handyman doesn't need to be licensed if he or she makes under a certain amount per year or only does jobs costing under a certain amount of money. Still other locales only require licenses from specialty contractors, such as plumbers or electricians. Licensing qualifications will also drastically vary from place to place. In general, they will include some sort of examination, training, job experience, and/or a processing fee. To find out the requirements for your area, consult with a few different sources. Talk to other handymen or contractors you may know or consult with an attorney who specializes in such businesses. Check your city or state government's official website for more information. Many common handyman jobs are simple and require only one person to do them. However, as your business grows, you may want to accept larger jobs where two or more workers are necessary. Additionally, with more workers your company will be able to schedule multiple jobs at once to increase revenue. At the very least, you must insure your company's vehicle. It is also important to have liability insurance. Many insurance companies have policies tailored specifically for handymen. If you hire employees, you must purchase workman's compensation insurance if your business resides in most states in the US. This is not required if the other handymen at your company are business partners or joint owners. Additionally, some large businesses you may wish to work for require that you have workman's compensation insurance even if you are not legally obligated to have it. If you are in the US and your business grows to include 50 or more full-time employees, your company must offer its workers health insurance coverage. You may require your employees go through a waiting period of up to 90 days before coverage applies.
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One-sentence summary -- Have enough experience to work independently. Figure out a business plan. Choose and register your business's name. Obtain required licensing. Hire additional employees if necessary. Purchase appropriate insurance.

A kitten of any age can benefit from exposure to new people; however, kittens between two and seven weeks old have been shown to benefit immensely from socialization. If you have purchased the kitten from a breeder or pet store, you may not have the kitten until he is six or seven weeks old, so it is important to bring him around people right away. When you bring home a new kitten, give him a little time to become comfortable. (This length will vary from kitten to kitten, but a couple of days is a good rule of thumb). Once he seems comfortable around you and in your home (he is exploring on his own, snuggles with you, and is eating), begin to invite guests over. Kittens will grow accustomed to people if they are exposed to many different types of people when they are young. Invite over friends of different sizes, shapes, and ages. Invite people of various races and genders. Additionally, it is good for him to encounter people who look "unique" for one reason or another (such as people who use wheelchairs, people with beards, or people who wear hats and/or glasses). Make sure that the people around your cat are kind and gentle. Avoid very loud noises. Be careful with young children, who may not understand how to handle a kitten. Anytime your kitten actively approaches a new person and interacts with them, reward the kitten with affection and praise. It is important to teach your kitten that this is a desired behavior. You may even want to offer him a treat.
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Know your kitten's age. Provide a safe environment. Expose your kitten to diverse people. Reward him with praise.