Article: When opening an independent pharmacy, you have two choices: either build one from scratch or buy an existing one. There are different opinions on which option is better. Each choice has unique challenges and advantages that you should weigh carefully before making a decision. Buying an existing pharmacy: With this option, you'll get a pharmacy that has already been established and has a consumer base. You may also be able to keep some of the staff that worked in the previous pharmacy, which will save time searching for employees later. However, it will most likely be more expensive to buy an existing pharmacy. You'll have to get a bigger loan, find more investors, and wait longer before you start turning a profit from your business. Building a new pharmacy: This option is often cheaper than buying an existing business. With fewer financial arrangements to worry about, you can open the store faster. However, you'll be starting from scratch with customers, so earning a profit may take longer. You'll have to advertise extensively, preferably before your store opens, to make sure you have enough customers to keep your business afloat. It may take a while before enough people know your store to give you a consistent profit. This will give you an idea of what sort of services your pharmacy should offer to set it apart from others. Spend some time talking to local residents about their healthcare needs. This way, you'll see if the local population has any unique needs that your drug store can cater to. By tailoring your services to the local community, you can successfully compete with chain stores that don't offer specialized services. Government agencies or chambers of commerce can often provide this type of information. Determine demographic information that may affect your business. For instance, if the neighborhood has a large elderly population, you may want to consider catering towards geriatric needs. Look at the economic state of the neighborhood. If the area is economically depressed, you'll have to keep your prices low to attract customers. This will also help determine the cost of owning a business in the area. If the area is affluent you may be able to charge more money, but you'll also probably pay more in rent, taxes, fees, etc. Pay special attention to if an independent pharmacy recently closed in the area. If you can, investigate why it closed. You can find out what mistakes this owner made that you can avoid, or it may be a sign to avoid an area altogether. One of the most important aspects to any successful business is location. When investigating a location, there are numerous things you'll want to keep in mind. What is the competition in the area? If there are several chain pharmacies within a few blocks, you'll have a tough time building your business. It isn't impossible, however. Independent pharmacies can compete with chains if they offer better service or a higher level of expertise than these competitors. You will, however, have to work much harder to build a successful pharmacy if there are chains close by. Is the area visible? Will people walking or driving by be able to notice your pharmacy? This is crucial for when you are just starting out, so you'll want to pick an area that is visible to the local population. Look for nearby businesses. Office buildings and businesses are not only a potential source of customers, but also an indication if the area is good for business. Large chains like McDonald's usually conduct extensive research on a location before opening. If there are some of these nearby, it means other businesses have marked this as a profitable area. Consider the accessibility of your store. It would be good if you had room for a parking lot or there was abundant street parking. Since many of your customers may be elderly, you'll also want an area without stairs or long walks. Do not forget to consider accessibility for those with disabilities as well. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website can provide additional information. Running a small business is always challenging. It can be both reassuring and informative to talk to others who have been in your position. Meet with other businessmen and independent pharmacists and ask if they have any advice to offer. While independent pharmacists in your immediate area might not be willing to share secrets, you can join national organizations and talk with other professionals, who are not in competition with you, and get valuable advice.Click here for a list of national pharmacy organizations that you can join.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide whether you will build a new pharmacy or buy an existing one. Analyze the local community. Decide on a location for your pharmacy. Talk to other businessmen and independent pharmacists.
Article: A flute that is out of tune might be flat or sharp. Knowing if your flute is flat or sharp will determine how you get it back into tune. "Flat" refers to a pitch that is slightly lower than it is supposed to be. While a note can be flatted (B versus B-flat), in this case it's much less of a difference: simply a slight lowering of pitch. "Sharp" means that your pitch is slightly higher than it is supposed to be.While a note can be sharped (B versus B-flat), in this case it's much less of a difference: simply a slight heightening of pitch. When it comes to flutes, the length of the body of the instrument is one factor in determining whether it plays a particular pitch in tune. The longer your flute, the lower its pitch tendency will be. As you adjust a flute's length through headjoint adjustments, you change its overall pitch. A flute is a complex instrument, and tuning it differs significantly from the process required for other instruments. The only modification a player should generally make it with the headjoint position itself. If the scale is out of tune with itself throughout the instrument, a replacing or replacement of the headcork/crown could be necessary. If possible, do not do this on your own (as described in step 3), and take it to a certified repair person. The flute's crown is the cap located on the end of the flute nearest the lip plate and embouchure hole. The crown looks like a small metal cap, but it is actually attached to a headcork assembly that is inside the headjoint. Once you adjust it once, leave it in place. Don't tighten or loosen it again. The headjoint is the first of three joints that holds the flute's body together. It includes the lip plate. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg\/aid4782951-v4-728px-Tune-a-Flute-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know the terms. Know how your flute's size affects its tune. Understand the two ways to change a flute's tuning.