You need business training before you can hope to succeed as an entrepreneur. Enroll in business courses, preferably at a four year college. You may choose to get an MBA sooner or later, as this is a great way to learn more successful business practices. However, you will be your own boss if you start an internet-based business, so you may not need it to move up the ladder. The ability to write code or develop websites is optimal. If you have colleagues starting the business with you, you may be able to focus on the business aspect of your website. Nonetheless, you will need a basic level of computer competence to successfully maintain, trouble shoot, and do damage control for your business. A degree in Information and Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field is recommended. If you'd rather focus on business, however, a few classes in IT can go a long way in building confidence with your computer skills. Look for internships in internet marketing or search engine optimization (SEO) to get more interaction with internet businesses. When applying, you don't have to sound like you have the same resume as Steve Jobs. But make sure you have a concrete reason for applying, and that something about the specific business interests you,

Summary: Take courses in business and management. Get training in technology. Do an internship.

These instruments can be purchased cheaply online or in a store that sells medical equipment. Alternatively, many drugstores have free blood pressure meters you can use, and some medical offices offer free blood pressure checks. Blood pressure checks are also part of a routine doctor's visit. Make sure the right sized cuff is used. If the cuff is too large for the arm, the results will be falsely low. If the cuff is too small for the arm, the results will be falsely high. Make sure that the cuff is at the same level as the heart. Be still when the cuff is inflated. Agitation will raise peripheral resistance and falsely elevate the blood pressure measurement. This is the blood pressure in vessels during a heartbeat, when the heart is pumping. If a manual cuff is used, the cuff is inflated until no pulsation is heard with the stethoscope over the brachial artery, then the cuff is slowly deflated and the highest pressure at which pulsation is heard is the systolic blood pressure. This is the pressure between heartbeats, when the heart is resting. If a manual cuff is used, after noting the systolic blood pressure, the cuff is slowly deflated further until no more pulsation is heard, which marks the diastolic blood pressure. Realize that one reading does not confirm you have hypertension. A diagnosis of hypertension requires at least three measurements above 140/90 at least three weeks apart between the first and third measurement. Blood pressure should be consistently elevated to diagnose hypertension. Your doctor can confirm the diagnosis of hypertension and order additional tests to look for possible etiology and evidence of organ damage. Basic tests include: Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine and urinalysis to look for kidney damage. Serum sodium, potassium, calcium, and thyroid-stimulating hormone to look for an endocrine cause for the hypertension, such as Conn's syndrome. Fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides to look for presence of a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes mellitus or hypercholesterolemia. If you're a diabetic with hypertension, ask your doctor about taking an ARB or ACE inhibitor. Electrocardiogram and chest radiograph to look for evidence of hypertensive heart disease. " This occurs when your blood pressure spikes in the setting of a clinic or doctor's office (the "white coat" refers to the white coats doctors sometimes wear), but is relatively normal in other settings. Some believe this is caused by the stress of going to the doctor's office, but some believe it is a sign that you may develop hypertension later on. If you experience white coat hypertension, ask your doctor about the possibility of wearing a blood pressure monitor outside of the office. The data collected by this monitor, when worn for 24 hours, can help determine if you are at risk for hypertension as a long-term issue.

Summary: Check your blood pressure with a blood pressure meter or sphygmomanometer. Record the systolic blood pressure (SBP). Record the diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Monitor your blood pressure over a period of weeks to months. See a health professional. Be aware of "white coat hypertension.

Not only will this save you the hassle of trying to reschedule later, it will show that you are still interested in the appointment. When you call or email to cancel, you should end by saying that you would like to reschedule at the other person's convenience. You should do your best to accommodate the other person's schedule, but it's helpful to give them a few options to choose from. Figure out 3 or 4 times you are available, and ask whether those times are convenient for them. For instance, you could say, "I'm free Friday after 2pm, anytime Monday, or Tuesday between 1pm and 5pm. Do any of those work for you, or is there another time that would be more convenient?" To compensate for canceling your first meeting, it's a good idea to try and make the rescheduled appointment more convenient for them somewhere. Offer to meet them at their office or somewhere close to where they will already be at that time. You can also suggest meeting by Skype or Google Hangouts if the person you are trying to reschedule with is very busy or far away. After canceling once, it may be even more irritating or inconvenient to cancel again, and you may damage your standing with the person your appointment is with. Look at your schedule carefully and make sure the time you agree to will work for you, and there is not a strong chance of anything unexpected coming up during that time. If you don't have anything booked in December, for instance, but you know that your schedule tends to fill up around the holidays, it's best not to reschedule your appointment for that time. Once you decide on a time to reschedule your appointment for, put it into your calendar. You may also want to make a physical note and put it somewhere you will see it to remind yourself. Start your appointment off by thanking the person or people you are meeting with for rescheduling. There's no need to apologize again, but showing that you appreciate them for working with your schedule will indicate that you value their time.
Summary: Offer to reschedule when you cancel. List a few time slots you are available to meet in. Offer to meet somewhere closer to them. Choose a time when you know you can make it. Make a note of the time you choose to meet. Thank them for their patience when you do meet.