Q: Your potential photographers will bring along a portfolio of their pictures to the interview. It's important that you spend plenty of time looking through this in detail with your partner. Ask the photographer to give some context for the pictures, including asking about the style used, and the type of wedding it was. The portfolio is a crucial document that gives you the best idea of what sort of style you photos will be getting. The pictures will have been carefully chosen to represent what the photographer considers her best work. Ask yourself if the pictures in the portfolio move you, or you think they capture the magic of the wedding. Be sure to ask if the production values on the pictures in the portfolio are the same as in the deal you are discussing. Spend some time looking back through the notes you made during the interview to help you decide. These notes are a record of the interview that can give you a good idea of the impression you got from the photographer. You can compare the scores across the different shortlisted candidates with your partner, and evaluate their relative strengths and weaknesses. Price will no doubt be a factor in your decision, but try to think carefully about the value of these photos to you. It will be hard to value them quantitatively, as they are a record of the biggest day of your life, which you will always look back on. You will want a photographer that will capture the emotion of the day, as well as all the key moments. Some people recommend putting aside at least ten per cent of your wedding budget for the photos. Don't rush the decision, and try to weigh up all of the different factors, including cost. You will use the interview in part to determine the technical skills and style of the photographer, but it is also an invaluable opportunity to assess her soft skills. Think about how personable the photographer is. If you take a disliking to her for whatever reason, this could create a negative dynamic or atmosphere on your big day. Keep in mind some basic questions, and discuss your response with your partner after the interview. Ask yourself simply if you liked the photographer. Do you trust them to handle all the pressures and stresses of a wedding and still deliver great pictures? Do you feel comfortable around them? Will your friends and family be able to relax and have a good time?
A: Examine the portfolio. Evaluate your interview notes. Consider the value of the photos. Think about how personable the photographer is.

Q: Return to the VariableCosts table and fill out all of the costs related to your product. The more accurate you are here, the more accurate your BEP calculation will be. Each cost in the VariableCosts table should be per unit sold. Enter these costs into your Fixed Costs table. These are the costs of running your business, and should all be set to the same interval (for example, monthly costs). In the BEP sheet, enter an initial estimated price per unit. You'll be able to adjust this as you perform the calculations This is the number of units you intend to sell in the same timeframe as your Fixed Costs. For example, if your fixed costs includes monthly rent and insurance, the Units Sold will be the number of units sold in that same timeframe. The Units output cell (C11) will display the number of units that you'll need to sell in your timeframe to break even. This number will change depending on the Price Per Unit as well as your Variable Costs and Fixed Costs tables. Changing the Price Per Unit will change the number of units you need to break even. Try changing the price and see what happens with your BEP value.
A: Enter your business's variable costs. Enter your business's fixed costs. Enter a price per unit. Enter the number of units you want to sell. Read the "Units" output. Make adjustments to the price and costs.

Q: Once again, take the cushions off the couch. Also, tape off any areas you don't want to get spray paint on, using painter's tape. Tape those areas off thoroughly, as spray paint has a tendency to drift. Glue together any major cracks or use a patch. Sand the area down before painting. Create thin layers of spray paint on the paintable areas. Thin layers are very important when it comes to leather. Hold the spray paint well above the area, moving it around slowly to create an even, light layer. Start in an inconspicuous area to test what it looks like. Spray paint can become tacky and peel if you don't let it dry between layers. Make sure the painted area is completely dry before you add the next layer. You may need as many as twenty layers when painting a couch with spray paint. Once the couch has an appearance you like, stop adding layers. Let it dry completely. Leave it to cure for about at least two days, so you know it's completely dry and cured. Use a soft cloth to rub down the painted area so that you remove any paint that didn't get absorbed.
A: Prepare the couch. Apply the paint. Let it dry between coats. Wipe it off.

Q: Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave for 10 minutes, checking the softness at 5 minutes. Continue to microwave in 2-minute intervals until tender. If you have whole yams, turn them over halfway through cooking. If you have chunks, shake the container to spread contents.
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Microwave on high. Finished.