Article: Be sure to buy from a reputable pet store. Your shark should look healthy, and should not have any wounds. The shark should not appear to be "panting" or be overly lethargic. Its eyes and skin should not have any discolorations or white spots. Sharks are prone to bacterial and parasitic infections. This can cause discoloration of the skin, frequent "yawning," and chaffing on the bottom of the tank. Be watchful for any of these behaviors before purchasing a shark. Put your shark, with the pet store or shipping water, in a bucket or other large container with plenty of extra room. Once you've brought your shark home, you can't simply dump it into the aquarium. The sudden change in chemistry between the pet store or shipping water and your aquarium water can be harmful or even fatal. Slowly siphon some water out of your aquarium into the bucket using an air line or other narrow hose. Keep the water to a drip by clamping or crimping the hose. You can start a siphon by gently sucking on the hose until water begins to flow, or using an electric pump. You can also use an auto-siphon pump, a simple, inexpensive device available at any home brewing or wine making store. Once the water in the bucket has doubled, carefully pour most of it out, leaving just enough water to cover the shark. Slowly refill it again from the drip line. When the bucket is full again, you will have replaced about 95 percent of the pet store water with aquarium water. Your shark should be acclimated and you can now introduce it to the aquarium.
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Buy your shark. Put your shark in a large bucket. Start a drip line. Dump out most of the water in the bucket. Fill the bucket back up.
Article: Find out who your competitors are and what the need is for your chosen product/service. Remember to be specific when doing your research. Even if your product or service fills a unique gap in the market, there are always other companies offering something similar, or there are other ways to satisfy the same customer's need. The key when thinking about your competition is to learn what makes the customer choose one product or service over another Spend some time online looking for initial information regarding your competition and also the market as a whole. For example, do a quick Google search for, "dog walkers near me," and see what comes up. You'll get a fairly good idea of how popular the idea is, based on the results. Once you've determined who your competitors are, don't be shy about reaching out to them, as they can be a valuable resource for gaining a better understanding as to what to expect and what the actual need is in the market. It is crucial to the success of your business, to figure out who can benefit the most from your product or service. The better you understand your customer, the faster your business will grow. When determining your target audience, you will need to consider demographics such as age, gender, race, etc. Create an initial list of potential customers including as much detail as you can think of. For example, my customers will be local families, with two incomes, who own a dog and work long hours. There is no such thing as including too much detail when it comes to defining your audience! Survey your target audience to get a sense for whether or not they would use your product or service. Be sure to ask lots of questions to determine the usefulness of your product, with respect to your target population. If you are not able to fund the startup of your business from money you have saved, you will need to find someone who can help you with financing. Before reaching out to a parent, guardian or another adult for help, be sure to have an outline of how much money you will need, how it will be spent and what your plan is for reimbursing any borrowed funds. Create a simple, but detailed budget for your business. Assess how much money you already have and what additional funds you will need, based on your budget. Detail how you plan to generate money and reimburse investors. Present both your business plan and budget to potential investors.
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Research your market. Determine your target audience. Consider financing.
Article: Taking good care of your feet will lower the risk of getting a nail infection. Using simple preventative measures will help you avoid ever having to deal with nail fungus in the first place. Follow easy preventative measures to avoid nail fungus. Wear sandals or flip flops when in public areas. Never go barefoot. Clean and wash your feet everyday. Having too much moisture or warmth, brought on by socks or shoes, can encourage nail fungus to grow. Find shoes and socks that allow your feet to breathe. You should also make sure that your socks are always clean as they can harbor fungal spores. Make sure your shoes fit well and there is enough room for your toes. Discard old footwear that was worn while having an infection. Allowing this fungal infection to remain on your foot increases the risk of it spreading to your nails. Stop the potential spread by treating athletes foot as soon as you can. Mild cases of athletes foot can be treated with over-the-counter medications. Difficult cases may require prescription strength medication. Ask your doctor which is right for you. Always keep your nails trimmed evenly and short. Use a different pair of nail clippers for your infected nails and your healthy nails. Using the same pair can spread the fungus to healthy nails. Clean and sterilize your nail clippers and files after use.
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Practice basic hygiene and foot care. Keep your feet cool and dry. Treat athlete's foot immediately. Care for your nails.