Q: That is, avoid being caught up in every business opportunity that comes your way. It's better to be perfect at one thing than mediocre at five. This applies as much to making decisions to diversify your business as it does to deciding to take on additional projects for yourself outside of your primary business. Focusing on one thing will allow you to commit all of your resources there and be more productive in that endeavor. Continuing with our example, imagine that you see another coffee shop making money by selling customized coffee-related merchandise. This may make you want to jump into this market as well. However, doing so before establishing your primary objective, making coffee, would introduce significant risk, and may detract from your ability to focus on coffee quality. While making a profit should certainly be one of your goals, it should not be your main focus when you are starting out. Cash flow is far more important many small businesses run out of money before they have even been around long enough to generate a profit, and must close their doors. Pay careful attention to your overhead costs and sales during the first years, and let profit take a backseat. In order to be successful, you'll have to make a habit of recording each and every expense and revenue that your company has, as well as every dollar that flows through it. By knowing where exactly your money is coming in and where it's going, you're more capable of recognizing financial difficulties before they arise. In addition, doing this will give you a better idea of where exactly you can make cuts to expenses or increases to revenues. For example, in our example, you would keep detailed records of how much coffee you bought and sold in a given month and what you paid for it. This could you help you identify if, for example, the price of coffee beans was steadily increasing and help you plan whether or not to raise your own prices or consider switching suppliers. While this may seem obvious, just try to think of areas where you could generate the same effect by spending less money. Consider using pre-owned equipment, finding cheaper forms of advertising (for example, fliers rather than newspaper ads), or negotiating better payment terms with suppliers or customers to save a few dollars here and there. Try to maintain very low spending habits and only spent money when and where you absolutely have to. In our example, this could mean starting out with used coffee grinders (as long as they still functioned well) and trying to get as many supplies as possible from the same supplier (cups, lids, straws, etc.). Your costs, and therefore your profits, depend on a successful supply chain organization. By fostering good relationships with your suppliers, organizing deliveries, and consistently providing customers with timely service, you can increase your profitability and reputation. Successful supply chain management can also help you eliminate any part of your business with wasted resources, like raw materials or labor. For example, our example coffee shop would want to be on good terms with its coffee bean supplier and have an organized supply chain structure for a number of reasons. This is especially crucial for ensuring that you never run out of coffee, but could also mean that you could get more consistent deliveries, try new types of coffee bean when they become available, or negotiate lower prices. Much like a good mentor, a strategic partner can provide you the boost you need to grow your business. Foster strategic partnerships by reaching out to businesses you think could benefit yours, whether they are suppliers, technology providers, or complementary businesses. A good relationship with another company can provide you both free advertising, lower your costs of doing business, or allow you to expand to new markets, depending on the partners you choose. For example, your coffee shop could benefit from a strategic relationship with a supplier that gives you access to discounts or new products. Alternately, a strategic partner in a complementary business, such as a pastry shop, could help you both reach new customers and increase your revenues. This could be done either through recommending each other or by offering product's from your partner's business and vice-versa. It's very important that you realistically assess your ability to pay back any debt that you take on. While starting and running a business is always risk, try to minimize your liabilities by only taking out as much as you absolutely need. And when you do take on debt, be sure to structure your cash flows such that you are paying it off as quickly as possible. Prioritize debt repayment before you do anything else. For example, if you took out $20,000 to get your coffee shop started, don't think about expanding your product offerings or upgrading your coffee grinders until you've paid that loan back.
A: Focus only on your primary operations at first. Focus on cash flow, not profit. Keep detailed records. Limit expenses as much as possible. Consider supply chain efficiency. Consider finding strategic partners. Be responsible when it comes to debt.

Q: While she might not be outright looking for an adventurous guy, she certainly won't say no to someone who's willing to try new things and keep her life exciting. When all you do is sit on the couch, it can be hard to maintain interest. Solve this issue by getting out and enjoying your life together. Take her to an amusement park and ride all the roller coasters together, for instance. For example, traveling and outdoor activities are always an easy way to experiment with being more adventurous. Try going for a hike in the mountains in the next state over. Road trip! When you show her that you care about things she finds important and that you're willing to work to help her pursue that part of her life, she'll be really impressed. She wants to stay with someone who can understand her in that way and that she knows she can count on for support. Find ways to help her pursue what she loves and you'll go far toward keeping her interest. For example, if she really loves fashion, help her start a blog or vlog where she can give advice to others. You can take pictures of her and help her figure out how to start and design a website. Taking on challenges together will certainly make your lives more interesting, but it will also help you feel closer together and increase your confidence in each other. Taking on challenges together is actually one of the most effective ways of building strong feelings between two people. You can consider things like: Getting in shape or trying a new sport Improving your grades and raising your GPA Learning together can be a great way to keep things interesting. This will not only engage your brains (together!) but it will also give you more things to talk about and chances to bond. There are lots of different ways that you can learn together and many are free. By choosing a subject that you're both interested in, you also ensure that it's fun. Watch online educational videos, like TEDTalks or Crash Course on YouTube Take free online courses with sites like Coursera, or sign up for a class at your local community college. One of the worst things you can do for a relationship is to let things become routine. Eating at the same restaurant and going to the same stores in the mall every weekend gets boring, and she may lose interest. Instead, be spontaneous to show that you're always thinking about ways to make her happy, not just following a set pattern of behavior. Take her on imaginative dates. Try something unusual every now and again, like geocaching or volunteering in your community. Get her a simple gift (flowers, a teddy bear, etc.) and surprise her with it at work or school.
A: Be adventurous. Pursue what she enjoys. Take on challenges together. Learn together. Be spontaneous.

Q: A "soft reset" simply refers to forcing the Kindle to restart. This is the first thing you should try if your Kindle is frozen or not working properly. Before performing the soft reset, plug the Kindle into a wall charger. A lack of charge may be causing the problem. This will force the Kindle to turn off, regardless of whether or not it is frozen. On most Kindle Fire models, the Power button has the traditional Power icon. The 2012 Kindle Fire HD does not have an icon on the Power button. Make sure to press and hold the button until the screen turns off completely. Give the Kindle about 15 minutes to charge before trying to turn it back on again. If you know that it had a full charge, you can go ahead and skip this step. If your Kindle isn't charging, there could be a problem with the charging cable itself. Try a different charger to see if you can get it to charge. Check to see if your problem has been fixed. If not, you may want to try a full factory reset.
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Try a soft reset to see if your problem gets fixed. Plug your Kindle into a charger. Press and hold the Power button for at least 20 seconds. Allow the Kindle to charge for a little bit. Press the Power button to turn the Kindle back on.