INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A small business association in your area will have tips and resources to help you find investors for your business. These associations typically are nonprofit organizations, or are run by the government. In the US, look for a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) near you. Often these are housed in community colleges. The SBDC can connect you with a mentor and provide connections in your industry. Your local Chamber of Commerce will have resources for start-up businesses, and may also host events where you can meet business peers as well as potential investors. Especially if you're in the tech sector, you may be able to get government funding under the federal government's Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR). This program offers funds for technological innovation, recognizing research often is out of reach for startups. Awards follow the same development cycle as startup investment funding, with three phases or rounds of funding. To qualify for the program, your company must be located in the US and the majority of its owners must be US citizens or permanent residents. Your state or local government may have loans or investment programs to help small businesses raise start-up capital. Many of these programs are focused on specific types of businesses that will better their communities or meet the specific needs of a struggling neighborhood. For example, if you are a woman or a minority, you may be able to join a program that provides start-up capital specifically for female-owned or minority-owned businesses. Local governments also may have investment programs that provide funds to businesses located in particular parts of town, such as depressed neighborhoods. While the federal government doesn't offer grants for business startup and development, there are a number of loans that you and your business may qualify for. These loans have low interest rates and favorable payback options. Loans frequently are available for particular groups of people who are traditionally underrepresented in their industry, including women and minorities. Development loans also may be available if you want to start your business in an area that is struggling economically, or if you want to work with people who are struggling, such as former prisoners or recovering drug addicts.

SUMMARY: Start with local small business associations. Use government funding for research and development. Research state and local government programs. Check into federal loans.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Fill a half-gallon container half way to the top with lemon peels. Pour white vinegar into the container until it's full. Cover the jar and let the lemon peels and vinegar marinate in a dark place. After two weeks, use a sieve to filter the solution before pouring it into a spray bottle. You can purchase a wire sieve or use a cheesecloth to strain the solution. You want to eliminate any peel particles that could stop up your spray bottle. The high acidity of lemons make them excellent at cutting through grease. Lemons also have antibacterial and antifungal properties, but homemade lemon solutions alone have not been proven to kill dangerous bacterial like E.coli. Consider using other products as well if cleaning up after raw meat. Cut a lemon in half and rub the exposed side of the lemon directly onto the hard-water stains that have accumulated on bathroom fixtures. Brighten aluminum and copper pans by rubbing a lemon all over them and then drying them with a cloth. Pour a tsp of salt onto the exposed side of the lemon and rub vigorously against marble to scrub away stains. Mix c of water and 3 tbsp of lemon juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. The lemon-water mixture will create steam inside the microwave. When you open it, the previously stuck-on food will be easy to wipe off! Eliminate musty smells from your disposal by slicing a lemon into small wedges and running them through the disposal with hot water. Remove refrigerator odor by cutting 2-3 lemons in half and placing them inside your refrigerator. Toss lemon peels in your garbage can, preferably underneath your garbage bag, to neutralize bad odors. Pour equal parts water and lemon juice into a squirt bottle. Spray stained fabrics directly and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes before washing regularly.To eliminate stains from carpet, spray the solution directly onto the carpet stain and then coat with a thin layer of salt. Rub vigorously with a brush or cloth and rinse with water. Be careful to only use this method with machine washable fabrics. Never treat dry clean only items with water-based treatments.

SUMMARY: Create a non-toxic solution to clean surfaces. Remove tough stains from surfaces by rubbing them with lemons. Eliminate food residue from your microwave. Deodorize your kitchen with lemons. Lift stains from fabrics and carpets.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To help prevent a UTI from developing, wear cotton underwear. Nylon underwear traps moisture, which provides a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Although this growth happens outside the urethra and bladder, the bacteria can travel up the urethra. Women and girls should not take baths with perfumed bubble bath soap. Perfumed bubble bath soap can cause inflammation of the urethra, which can provide a good environment for bacterial growth. Women and girls should wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from your stool and anus being introduced into the urethra. Your stool is rich in bacteria necessary for the digestion of your food, but shouldn't get into your bladder. Another way that bacteria can get introduced to your urinary tract is through sex. To prevent bacteria buildup, urinate right after you have sex. This will flush the urethra of any bacteria that may have gotten inside it during intercourse.

SUMMARY:
Wear cotton underwear. Stay away from perfumed bubble bath. Wipe to reduce bacteria in the urethra. Urinate after sex.