Q: If you don't already own lawn-care equipment, you need to decide what you'll need for your business. What services do you plan to offer? Will you only need a lawnmower, or do you also plan to cut weeds, trim hedges and remove leaves? How much money do you have to start your business? The equipment you purchase will need to fall within that budget. If you find you don't have enough capital to purchase it, you can also lease equipment with fewer start-up funds, although that will cost more in the long run. Leasing equipment does have its perks, however, since you generally get the most modern equipment that requires minimal maintenance, and the costs can be tax deductible. You might decide to lease in the short term while you raise capital to purchase at a later date. With about $500, you can purchase a basic push mower, a trimmer and a leaf blower. If you plan to provide additional lawn services but lack the extra capital, you can always start off with basic tools and expand once you gain capital. If you don't have enough money to start with new equipment, you can even purchase a used lawn mower to use as you start earning money to reinvest into your business. Check online and local classified ads and yard sales.
A: Determine your needs. Set a budget. Purchase your equipment.

Article: To recognize less than ( < ) think about the point of the arrow pointing to the smaller number. In the example 3 < 6, 3 is the smaller number so the arrow is pointing to it. A silly way to think about it is thinking of the arrow as an alligator's mouth. The alligator always eats the larger number! Equal to ( = ) is the easiest symbol to understand! When numbers have the same amount as the other, equal to ( = ) sign is used between the numbers. This includes whole numbers (4 = 4) as well as decimals (2.75 = 2.75). More than ( > ) is the opposite of less than ( < ) and the wide end of the arrow is open to the larger number. For example, 680 > 45. To go with the alligator analogy again, the alligator's mouth is always ready to chomp the larger number.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand the meaning of less than. Understand what equal to means. Learning about more than.

Problem: Article: The number of needles should correspond to the pins on your lock. If your lock has 7 pins, for example, you should use a pick with 7 needles. The tightening bolt should be located on the side of the lock pick. When the bolt feels loose, line the pick up with the lock to make sure that the inner needles are aligned with the lock's pins. Tighten the bolt again after making adjustments when the needles and pins seem to align. If your lock feels stuck at any point, remove it from the lock and twist the bolt loose again. You may need to re-adjust the needles before they fit smoothly into the lock. If your pick's needles are aligned correctly, this should trigger a spring and open the lock. Twist the pick as far to the right as it will go while pressing towards the center of the lock. If the lock still won't open, try re-adjusting the tightening bolt and trying again.
Summary: Make sure that your pick has the correct amount of needles for your lock. Twist the pick's tightening bolt to loosen it. Slide the pick into the lock as far as it will go. Turn the pick to the right.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To help decrease your hunger, studies have shown that filling up on low or no calorie fluids can help you tame your hunger and eat less. If you are very hungry before a meal, drink a glass of water or have a bowl of broth or vegetable soup. Your stomach will feel physically full and the flavor can trick your brain into thinking it had more to eat. Other beverages to try include: unsweetened coffee or tea, flavored water or a glass of skim milk. Also be sure to drink enough clear fluids throughout the day. If you don't replace all the fluids that you lose, you could get seriously ill. Eating the right types of foods can also help you manage your hunger throughout the day. Include lean protein at each meal. Lean protein is great for managing hunger. It takes your body a longer time to digest it and sends signals to your brain that you are satisfied. Be sure to include 1 2 servings of lean protein at each meal and snack. Focus on fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In addition to protein, fiber helps keep your body feeling fuller. It provides bulk and "roughage" to your meals and makes you feel satisfied with less and helps you stay satisfied longer. Examples of meals that are high protein and high fiber include: a grilled salmon salad, chicken or tofu stir-fry with brown rice, or a greek yogurt with fruit and nuts. Many studies have shown that having a minty flavor in your mouth can help decrease hunger throughout the day. Brush your teeth after meals! When your mouth feels clean, you will not want to eat and ruin that minty clean feeling. Try bringing a toothbrush with you at work to help prevent snacking during the afternoon. Chew a stick of gum! A lot of people just want to have something to chew on. Chewing gum can help keep your mind off of eating and help trick your brain that you're eating. Also try sipping on peppermint tea or sucking on sugar-free peppermint candies. Again, the minty flavor may help decrease your overall hunger. Many times feelings of hunger or food cravings hit us all of a sudden. In that moment it can feel like an intense craving that needs to be satisfied instantly. Distracting yourself can help you manage these feelings. Whether it's your sweet tooth or you're feeling a little bored in the afternoon, use some distraction techniques to get your mind off of food. Many times cravings only last for 10 minutes or so. Give yourself at least 10 20 minutes of a distracting activity before addressing your craving (if you even need to). Try: cleaning out a junk drawer, folding laundry, going for a short walk, taking a shower, reading a book, answering a few emails or surfing the internet.

SUMMARY: Fill up on liquids before meals. Eat filling and satisfying foods. Go for minty flavors. Distract yourself.

Q: You probably already know how much you make per hour. For example, you might make $15/hour. But if you don't, you'll need to find this information. Your hourly wage should be listed on your pay stub, if your employer provided one. If you aren't sure, you can also ask a manager, or someone in the personnel/human resources department. Multiply the number of hours you work each week by 52, the number of weeks in a year. Remember, too that you should include any vacation hours earned or paid in a year. For instance, if you work 50 weeks out of the year, but you earn a two-week paid vacation, then your total weeks paid is 52. If you take unpaid vacations, then take this into account as well. For instance, if you work 40 hours a week, your math would look like this: 40 hours * 52 weeks = 2080 hours a year. Now, all you have to do is multiply your hours by your wage. Following the example above, $15 * 2080 = $31,200. This is your annual salary.
A:
Find out your hourly wage. Calculate the total hours you work each year. Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you work each year.