Problem: Article: Everything happens online nowadays, so a hostel without an internet presence is nearly invisible for travelers. Build a professional website for your hostel. Include pictures, testimonials, services, attractions, and lists of local businesses. Make customers want to visit your hostel when they see your site. Update your website regularly so customers know the latest information about your business. If you aren't confident that you can design a website yourself, hire a professional. This isn't an area that you should skimp on. Make sure guests can easily book their stay on your website. Otherwise they have to book through a different site and you'll have to pay that site a commission. Don't forget about social media either. Start pages and keep them updated regularly. There are travel bloggers on social media that have millions of followers, so a writeup from one of them can be huge for your business. Do an internet search and see who some influential bloggers are and how to reach out to them. Contact them and offer a free stay in exchange for a review. Hostels are part of local communities, so become part of that community. Get to know the local business owners and recommend their services to your guests. Make a list of bars, tour guides, clubs, and tourist attractions and recommend them to your guests. These same business owners can point travelers towards your hostel. These mutually-beneficial relationships can help your hostel succeed. Be prepared to offer something in return for local businesses recommending your hostel. Offer to carry their brochures in your lobby or put out a pamphlet of recommended local restaurants and bars. It might seem counterproductive to network with your competition. However, your competitors can be a big help for you. For example, if you're friends with a hostel owner down the street and his hostel is full for the night, he can direct new visitors to your hostel instead. Take advantage of this network by meeting and making friends with as many hostel owners as you can. Network with hostel owners outside your area too. Backpackers and other travelers usually jump from town to town. If one hostel owners hears that his guests are heading to your town, he can recommend your hostel. Remember to offer the same favors in return. Other hostel owners will catch on if you're just using them for business and stop helping you.
Summary: Make a good website for your hostel. Reach out to well-known travel bloggers to write about your hostel. Build relationships with other local business owners. Network with other hostel owners.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should try to always change your tampon every four to eight hours as leaving it in for longer than eight hours can increase your risk of developing Toxic Shock Syndrome. You may end up using multiple tampons in a day, depending on your flow, but this is to be expected. If you tend to forget to take out your tampon, you may set a reminder in your phone for every eight hours so you remember to change it. You should also only wear tampons to bed if you plan to wake up in eight hours. Do not wear a tampon to bed if you plan to sleep for longer than eight hours. You should look for tampons that have the absorbency level that you need based on your flow. This will ensure you have the necessary protection and are using a tampon that fits your needs. If you have a heavier flow, especially during the first two to three days of your period, you may go for a tampon with higher absorbency. If you have a lighter flow, especially during the last few days of your period, you may opt for a tampon with the lowest absorbency. You can also determine your required absorbency by noting how the tampon appears when you remove it. If it appears dry, you may be using a tampon with an absorbency that is too high. If it appears soaked and very wet, you may need to use a tampon with a higher absorbency. You should never use a tampon to soak up discharge that is coming out of your vagina. They are only made for use when you have your period. You should see a doctor right away if you develop any symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) while wearing a tampon. TSS is a bacterial infection that is caused by a build up of bacteria in your vagina. You may experience one or two of the symptoms of TSS at one time, including: A sudden fever (102 degrees Fahrenheit or more) Vomiting Diarrhea A red rash on your body Dizziness or faintness when you stand up

SUMMARY: Always change your tampon every four to eight hours. Use a tampon that matches your flow. See a doctor if you display any symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Especially if you're self-financing your small farm business, you may think a formal business plan isn't necessary. However, a formal business plan can help you start to think of your farm as a business and treat it seriously. Rely on your market research to come up with profitability predictions. Keep in mind it typically takes small farms several years to get off the ground. If you plan on running your farm as a side-business or a hobby farm, a business plan can still help you organize the finances for your farm and keep it from taking over your personal funds. Once you've finished your business plan, have a business startup or financial advisor critique it and offer suggestions to improve. Look for someone who has extensive experience working with successful small farm businesses. Check with a government farm services office or a regional farm group if you're having a hard time finding a good advisor. Staff at any of those locations typically can provide a strong local recommendation or two. When you're starting out, you have the choice to run your small farm business as a sole proprietorship, an LLC, or a corporation. The form you choose depends on your business goals and the level of personal risk you want to assume. If you organize your business as a sole proprietorship, your farm is not separate from you and your personal finances in any way. This may be the easiest option if you're just running your farm as a side-business and have a full-time job. A corporation gives you the most personal protection, but also is the most expensive and time-consuming form. You can incorporate at any time, so wait until your farm starts turning a profit. An LLC, or limited liability company, provides all of the benefits of a corporation and a sole proprietorship with none of the downsides of either. Choose this form if your goal is to make your living from your farm someday. Even if you don't hire any employees (although you probably will), you will need a separate tax ID number for your farm business so you can pay taxes on farm income. If you're in the U.S., you can get an employer identification number (EIN) fairly easily. Simply answer a few questions about your business and you can get your EIN immediately. Write it down or print it out and keep it in a safe place. You may need a separate tax ID number for state or local taxes as well. If you haven't already made friends with staff at your nearest farm services office, now is the time to do so. Schedule an appointment to register your farm so you can take advantage of any government subsidies or benefits. Bring property documents along with proof of personal identity and business organization documents. Once you're registered, make sure you report any changes in the ownership or organization of your business as soon as possible, and keep your contact information up to date. You may be required to file regular acreage reports and other documentation. Depending on the crops or livestock you're raising, the state or local government may require regular inspections and licensing of your farm operations. For example, if you're selling crops to the public, you may need a license certifying that your storage facilities meet local health code requirements. Your local town or county government office is one way to find out what licenses are needed. You can also talk to neighboring farmers and find out from them what you'll need. Your state university agricultural extension program typically has specific information and resources to help you handle any licenses or permits you need at either the local or state level.
Summary:
Draft a formal business plan. Go over your plans with an advisor. Choose your small farm's business structure. Get a tax ID number for your small farm business. Register your farm with farm services. Get all required licenses and permits.