INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will probably be one of your main sources of income. Avon provides each representative with a personalized website they can use to take orders, give information about the products and disseminate contact information.  Name your website URL something that's easy to remember; it could be your name or something that grabs prospective customers' attention. Even though Avon is called a "direct selling" company, you don't have to go door-to-door to sell it anymore. You can use your website to sell Avon to customers who are not even near you geographically, for example, by sending the link to your online store to family in another state. In fact, some Avon reps sell exclusively online. New Avon sales representatives get a discount on samples, so stock up while you can. You will also receive free brochures to assist you in selling Avon. Order some business cards with your name, phone number, email address and website printed on them. You have to pay for all of the sales materials you order, but according to Avon, these start up costs are usually recovered in the first month of your business. It's important that you let everyone know that you're now selling Avon; customers won't just come to you!  Distribute brochures to friends, family members, co-workers and people at your church, gym, grocery store or anywhere else you frequent on a regular basis. Consider asking local businesses if you can leave the brochures in the break room or front lobby. Be sure to attach your business card to the brochures so people will know who to contact when they want to purchase Avon products. Utilize social media, especially if you have a lot of friends or follows on websites like Facebook or Twitter. Let everyone know you are now selling Avon and post about products you love. Try not to overdo it, since most people don't appreciate having their feeds overwhelmed with sales pitches. The best posts are those that give your personal experience with products that you love.  Consider setting up a party to help you get started selling Avon products. While parties are not required, it can be a useful selling tool.

SUMMARY: Set up your website. Order extra materials to get started. Spread the word.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you're interested in a vehicle but really don't want to shell out for a VIN check, check to see whether the seller of the vehicle has a VIN check that they can produce.  Sometimes, sellers will do potential buyers a favor by paying for it themselves, saving the PDF or printout, and sending a copy over to would-be buyers. Always keep your eyes and ears open and be cautious, since sellers could doctor the VIN Check and try to mislead you. When you're dealing with a purchase that ranges in the thousands of dollars, it's easy to be penny wise and pound-foolish. If you get an uneasy feeling, or simply don't trust the report, then paying a small fraction of the overall cost of the vehicle will give you peace of mind as well as the truth. This obviously isn't free, but — as noted above — very few options truly are free. Bottom line: if you're interested in potentially purchasing a used vehicle, factor in the cost of VIN checks into your total budget. The following sources will provide trustworthy VIN checks for a small fee:  Carfax Edmunds AutoCheck (part of Experian) Gapless
Summary: Ask the seller of the vehicle to supply a VIN check. Shell out a little bit of money from a trusted VIN check provider.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Major scales figure prominently in flamenco music. If you've already been playing guitar for a while, they are likely some of the first scales you learned as well. Try playing the scales in a way that emulates the basic rhythm and meter of common flamenco styles.  For example, the flamenco style Alegrías is typically in C Major. Since this is a fairly simple scale with no sharps or flats, it can be a good place to start. Practice switching between different scales. This will give you the ability to switch keys while you play, a technique known as modulation. This technique figures prominently in pieces performed by many famous flamenco guitarists. Barre chords require significant finger strength, but they are essential to master if you want to play flamenco guitar. Barre chords allow you to play more chords up and down the fretboard, and to transition between those chords more quickly.  To make a barre chord, you place your index finger over the fretboard so that you're pressing down all of the strings at the same time. If you're just starting out, placing your middle finger over the top of your index finger can help you understand the pressure required to press down the strings cleanly. Press your thumb into the back of the neck of the guitar and apply even pressure to stabilize your hand. For example, you can make an E Major barre chord by barring the 8th fret with your index finger. Place your ring finger on the 10th fret of the 5th string, and your pinky finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string. Then place your middle finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string. Strum and adjust your fingers until you have a clean sound. You know how to make chord shapes with your left hand, but you're probably used to just strumming the chord altogether. With an arpeggio, you play each of the notes of the chord individually.  You can practice different playing techniques using an arpeggio before you advance to learning flamenco melodies. Arpeggios can also be a good way to stretch and warm up your fingers. For the picado technique, you'll strike the strings of your guitar by alternating your index and middle fingers. If you already know single-line scales, you can use them to practice this flamenco technique.  For the picado technique, strike the string downward, rather than plucking the string up as you would in classical guitar. This difference can take some getting used to, especially if you have a lot of experience with classical guitar, so be patient. Even though you're supposed to play picado very fast, start out by playing slowly until your fingers are used to striking the strings correctly.

SUMMARY:
Focus on Major scales. Practice basic barre chords. Play your chords as arpeggios. Use the picado technique to play scales.