Q: Based on your sales forecast, estimate how much you will spend to keep your business running. For example, you might need to double the number of sales associates in order to handle the anticipated increase in sales. Look at your current expenses as a guide. Try to be as detailed as possible. Network with people in your industry so that they can help you think of things you might have overlooked. For example, you might handle payroll yourself for your two employees. However, if you need to triple the number of employees, you must schedule tripling the amount of time you dedicate to payroll. This is an expense you might not have thought about. If you increase your sales by 200%, do you have the resources to deliver on those sales? Probably not. Scaling a business requires that you take a hard look at your current technology and see where you need to upgrade. Look for ways to automate. You can automate many parts of a business, such as billing, marketing, and payroll. Automation can save you time and money. Also investigate the newest technology involved in sales management, shipping, and accounting. You might be able to do things faster and more effectively with newer technology. Ask larger businesses what they use. Your business probably has multiple systems in place that don't work together. For this reason, they increase communication costs and slow down your business. Pursue system integration so that you can handle your growth. A typical business has many systems: payroll, accounting, purchasing, order fulfillment, and customer service, among others. With an integrated system, employees in order fulfillment can see when an order is cancelled, and accounting can easily spot the cancellation. If your sales double or triple, you can't expect the same number of employees to handle the work load. Study industry benchmarks to find out how many customers one representative can handle, and then hire accordingly. Consider your manufacturing, inventory, and delivery staff. Do you need more? Study the benchmarks for what is typical in your industry. Don't forget back office functions, either. If you grow so large, would it make sense to hire an internal bookkeeper instead of outsourcing that function? Depending on your current size, you might need to outsource jobs as you grow. For example, you might outsource Human Resource functions to a professional employer organization (PEO). Or you might want to hire an inventory and fulfillment center to handle your inventory and delivery. Outsourcing is complicated. Often, small businesses outsource most jobs. However, as you grow, it might be more cost-effective to bring in jobs internally. Nevertheless, as you continue to get even larger, it might make sense to outsource again. There's no "one size fits all approach." Always crunch numbers to see what is most cost-effective. You might outgrow your current facility. In this situation, you should plan on renting new commercial space. Work with a real estate agent or search for commercial space on websites like Loopnet.com. Budget how much it will cost to move into a larger space. Most commercial space is rented by square foot or by a percentage of your gross sales. Always remember to nail down what is included in the rent. For example, some commercial landlords require tenants to pay for taxes, insurance, and utilities.
A: Draft a detailed expense forecast. Upgrade your technology. Integrate your systems. Hire more customer service representatives. Increase staff in other areas. Consider outsourcing. Move your business.

Article: Use a spare plastic bottle or a resealable glass jar to put half of the conditioner in, and set it aside somewhere safe so you can use it later and make a second batch of aloe conditioner. Mixing up a batch of aloe conditioner saves you money because it doubles the amount of time you'll go between having to purchase new product. You may be able to simply spoon the gel in, but if the mouth of the bottle is narrow, it would be easier to use a funnel. In general, you should aim to make your conditioner bottle a mixture of 1:1 aloe to conditioner, but it's okay if the proportions are a little bit off. Use fresh aloe vera gel, which can be purchased at your local health food store, or harvest the aloe vera gel yourself if you have a plant at home. Reattach the lid to the bottle, and give it several good shakes until everything is mixed together. Test the product by squeezing some out into your handif it is primarily aloe, then you need to mix it up more. Each time you use the conditioner, give it a few shakes in case either of the ingredients settled. After you wash your hair, apply the conditioner and let it sit for a few minutes before you rinse it out. It may take a week or two for you to notice the difference, but before long the aloe should start working its magic on your hair. Aloe vera helps clear up dry skin and dandruff, and it also heals hair that has been damaged by heat or chemicals.
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Transfer half of your favorite conditioner to an empty container. Funnel aloe vera gel into the half-empty bottle to fill it up. Shake up the bottle to fully incorporate the aloe and conditioner. Apply the conditioner after washing your hair and leave it in for 2 minutes.

Q: Breeding love birds can come with risks, especially if a mate dies. Informing yourself about love birds and their mating process can help you figure out if this right decision for your animals and for you. Understand that unlike other animals, lovebirds mate for life and can continue mating throughout their almost 15 year life cycle. Monogamy underpins the social structure of lovebirds and is vital to the stability of flocks. Be aware that if a mate dies, its companion can exhibit erratic behavior that is like a form of depression. Lovebirds do not like to be alone. Enjoy the fact that lovebirds are romantic with one another and may feed each other to re-establish their bonds after stress or separation. Lovebirds usually live in holes in trees, rocks or shrubs in the wild. Buy the supplies to give your lovebirds a home where they feel comfortable and can breed successfully. Get your lovebirds a cage of no less than 18x18x12 inches with the bars spaced no more than 3/4" inch apart. Try and purchase a square or rectangular cage so they have places to hide. Place different sized perches in the cage along with toys to keep the lovebirds happy and stimulated. Avoid wooden Put separate water and food dishes in the cage away from the bottom. Clean the cage and dishes daily to keep your lovebirds healthy. Disinfect the cage once a week. Choose the best lovebirds to breed. This can help ensure the health of the birds and the breed. Check that the lovebirds you want to mate are not related. This may require a DNA test. Make sure the birds have not mated for more than 2 clutches, which can cause them serious illness. Avoid mixing breeds, which results in hybrid birds that don't belong to any species of lovebirds. Male and female lovebirds often look the same, so you may need to take your birds to a veterinarian to determine the sex. Contact groups such as the African Love Bird Society for places to get birds of the same species as yours. Choosing a healthy mate for your lovebird or two healthy lovebirds is important to maintaining their health and that of the breed. Look for the following qualities of a good lovebird specimen when selecting a mate or pair: Rounded body shape Good ability to stand and walk Broad rump and back Rounded and full breast Sharp and compact tail Large, wide, and rounded head Wide and appealing face Large, round, and bold eyes Even, deep and clear plumage, or feathers Immaculate feather condition Clean, large, and strong feet with straight toes and no scars Clean and large bill, or beak, free of scars.
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Learn about love birds. Get supplies to breed and house lovebirds. Find a pair of lovebirds to breed. Select a healthy mate.