Problem: Article: Contractors are hired by companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and other entities to perform finite, specific tasks. Figure out what you do well that has value in the marketplace. Professions that typically perform contract work include: Graphic designers Massage therapists Hair stylists Writers and editors Carpenters Sometimes you will be negotiating fees with specific clients, but in general you need to figure out what your services are worth and how little or much you need to charge to make a living. Find out what others who offer similar services are charging, and place yourself in that range based on your experience. Use online tools like the NACE and Glassdoor salary calculators to figure out how much contractors in your field typically make. Don't lowball your prices. You can always negotiate lower rates if clients balk, but no one will offer to pay you more than you ask for. Each client will have different needs. A contract agreement will guarantee that you discuss the most essential information with each client. Include details such as: A description of your services Your fee Payment policy Any information that will legally protect you and ensure the client of your reliability. Include your name, address, phone number and email address at the top. Date each invoice and assign an invoice number. Indicate the name and address of the client. Describe the services delivered and your fee. Include instructions about acceptable methods of payment and the payment due date.
Summary: Identify the skills and expertise you can offer. Decide on your prices. Create a contract template. Develop an invoice.

Problem: Article: Before you start, have everything ready. Sponge cakes are time sensitive cakes, so you don't want to measure ingredients or wait on the oven to heat while you're in the middle of mixing. Measure all the ingredients and have them nearby before you begin. Sift the baking powder into the flour before you begin. Set aside until needed. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C.) Line the pan with butter before beginning. As an alternative to butter or cooking spray, use parchment paper. Parchment paper is a grease and moisture-resistant paper. When using parchment paper, no butter or cooking sprays are needed because cakes, cookies, or other baked goods won't stick. It also helps with clean up, since you will have no leftover batter to wash. If using parchment paper, cut a piece of paper into the shape and size of the bottom of the pan. You can also line the sides of the pan with paper, or you can use cooking spray or butter. You can use a round pan, an angel food cake pan, or any other type of pan. Bake at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes. Every oven is different, so as the cake approaches 30 to 35 minutes, you need to begin watching it. Check to see if the cake is done by gently touching with your finger. It will spring back if it is done. If you are still unsure, insert a toothpick or fork into the center of the cake. If the cake is clean, it is done. After removing from the oven, let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes before removing cake from the cake pan. If you used butter or spray on the pan, loosen around the edges with a knife, then flip cake and place on a serving plate
Summary: Have the ingredients ready. Pour in the cake pan. Keep an eye on the cake. Let cool.

Problem: Article: Bathing your bird regularly is just as important to its overall health as cleaning the cage. Choose a birdbath that is appropriately sized for your bird so that it will not have trouble getting in and out of the basin. Some birdbaths are meant for use inside the cage, while some are meant for use outside the cage. Larger birds may benefit from external baths, but bath setup largely comes down to owner preference. If you have a bird that can swim, such as a duck, make sure the bath contains enough space and water for the bird to be able to dunk their head safely. Allow the bird to use the bath only with your supervision. Fill the bath with warm water, and allow the bird to splash around, getting itself wet and preening for several minutes before removing it from the bath. Once your bird has finished bathing, scratch against the feathers to imitate mutual preening. Be sure not to press the feathers down against the bird's body, as birds do not enjoy this sensation. Your bird will need time enough to dry before the evening. Allowing a bird to bathe too close to bedtime could lead them to getting dangerously cold during the night. Make sure your bird has at least a few hours to dry fully, especially for large birds. If you live in a colder environment, make sure the room is well-heated while your bird is bathing as well as when it is drying off.
Summary: Choose a birdbath. Use warm water. Allow the bird to dry.

Problem: Article: It can be challenging to identify emotional and mental abuse, as there may be no physical marks or indications that abuse is happening. Though it can be difficult for the elderly to discuss their abuse, you can try to ask the person if she feels threatened or scared by a caretaker or a person she is in contact with. Do this one on one, out of the vicinity of anyone else, so the elder feels safe and able to discuss any emotional and mental abuse she may be experiencing. Start by asking, "Are you being treated well?" or "How do you like your caretaker?" You can also let the person know you are available to talk about any issues she may be having, noting: "Please know you can reach out to me if there are any issues with your care." Sometimes the elderly person cannot verbally express their experience of abuse and may instead withdraw from others out of fear or anxiety. She may also appear depressed and refuse to leave her room or go outside to socialize with others. Any negative changes to the person's demeanor should be taken as a sign that something is wrong and you should consider if the person is being neglected or mistreated. This could be a refusal to go for daily walks, a change in appetite, or turning down visits and contact with others. These disruptions in routine could be a sign that the person is suffering from emotional and mental abuse and is too afraid to let anyone know what is going on. Note if the person appears frightened around certain individuals, with wide eyes, nervous ticks, or a lack of eye contact. These signs could indicate that the person is fearful around someone due to abuse. The person may also express other signs of agitation, such as biting her nails, pulling at her hair, fidgeting with her clothing, or stuttering on her words when she speaks to you in front of her abuser.
Summary:
Ask the person if she feels threatened or scared. Note if the person appears withdrawn or depressed. Pay attention to any changes in the person's routine or demeanor. Check for signs of anxiety, agitation, or fear around others.