In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you go to work as an independent middleman, you'll be establishing your own business. Start-up costs are fairly low for this type of work and you can get started quickly, but you still need to treat your work as a business both professionally and legally.  On a basic level, dedicate the basic space and supplies needed to do business. You should have a separate business phone line, a fax machine, and a business e-mail address. If possible, dedicate a separate computer and corner of the house for business purposes alone. On a more advanced level, familiarize yourself with the legal side of establishing a business. Set yourself up as a business entity. Research any restrictions involved on how the product/service you want to provide can be traded. Make sure that you know how to file your taxes and do so accurately when the time comes. Observe the marketplace and look for a niche you can slip into. The biggest need will be in an area where the supply and demand structure is sluggish or does not otherwise satisfy the consumers and suppliers.  Services or specialty products are usually easier industries to break into as a new middleman. Generic products that are readily available are often purchased direct from manufacturers, and convincing a retailer to change can be nearly impossible if the system it currently uses works well. Determine who the consumers of your chosen product or service are. Depending on the nature of your intended business, these consumers might include both local and non-local buyers.  When you're dealing with a product, this usually means researching retailers who would be interested in selling that product. Research local retailers by looking in the phone book or searching online. Research non-local retailers by looking through online databases of retailers. Focus your search on small and medium businesses instead of major brands. When you're dealing with a service, you may need to rely on more traditional advertising to find individual consumers and business entities in need of that service. Start with the parties you first observed the need through—oftentimes, this will be someone you know personally or a local business. Work through that source to find other potential buyers who face similar issues. After making a list of potential buyers, give them a phone call. Find out what they need and what you can do to encourage them to buy through you.  You can send an e-mail to touch base with your potential buyers, but contacting consumers by phone can often leave a more professional impression, especially when you're dealing with businesses instead of individuals. When you contact retailers, try to speak directly with the purchasing manager. Ask that individual if he or she would be interested in seeing a wholesale price list. If the answer is "yes," promise to get that list to the retailer within a few business days. Find as many potential suppliers for your chosen product or service as possible. Do your research on each one and narrow down the possibilities to the top ten.  When dealing with products, you need to search for manufacturers. Unless your focus is strictly on a local product, this may mean searching for international manufacturers. When dealing with services, the suppliers will usually be local. Contact your potential suppliers and ask them to provide price quotes on a certain quantity of product or quality of service. After gathering these quotes, compare them and determine which suppliers offer the best value. Take into consideration the entire value of the quote. The supplier with the lowest quote may not be the best one if the product it supplies is dramatically inferior to the product another supplier offers. The same can be said for suppliers of services. You will earn money being a middleman by earning a certain commission from each sale you make. While the exact amount can vary, commissions of 10 to 15 percent are common for many industries. Note that suppliers who already work with other middlemen may have a set commission fee they allow middlemen to charge. Determine if this is an issue before you try setting your own commission. Make contact with your list of potential buyers again. Deliver the final cost of the product or service with you cut included in it. Factor other fees you'll need to worry about, like taxes and shipping costs, when providing the final cost to your potential consumers.
Summary: Set up your own business. Identify a need. Research potential buyers. Get in touch. Research potential suppliers. Ask for quotes. Add your cut to the cost. Pass the information onto the buyers.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Dating Barbara for long enough will unlock the following rewards for the pertinent progress bar ratings:   50 percent - You can begin driving Barbara's Ranger.  100 percent - Barbara gives you a police officer uniform.
Summary: Redeem your rewards.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The diced onion will be translucent when it's cooked. Crumble the 1 pound (0.45 kg) of beef with a spatula as it cooks and stir it frequently so it cooks evenly through.  Using lean ground beef will cut down on the amount of fat and grease if you want a healthier dish. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water when you've handled raw meat. Otherwise, you could contaminate the rest of the kitchen. Pour them carefully into the bowl of the slow cooker so hot juice or grease doesn't splash onto you. Or use a slotted spoon to scoop out the mixture if you don't want the fat from the oil in the dish. Line the slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or spray the bowl of the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the ingredients. Both of these will make cleanup easier. Stir the 1 cup (240 ml) of water, 2 cups (470 ml) of milk, and all of the spices in with the beef and onions. Mix until everything is combined in the slow cooker. You can use any type of milk, whether it's 1%, 2%, or even a non-dairy alternative like almond milk or soy milk. The best thing about a slow cooker is you can just set it and forget. Check it occasionally to make sure everything is cooking evenly and give it a gentle stir.  The bottom and sides of the slow cooker are the hottest. By stirring it every so often, you'll prevent some spots from being overcooked while others are undercooked. Depending on the strength of your slow cooker, you may need to adjust the cooking times. Make sure the lid is on tightly so the liquid doesn't evaporate. If you add the pasta too early, it will get mushy. Mix in 3⁄4 cup (180 ml) of macaroni noodles at the end so it has enough time to cook properly.  For al dente pasta, add it closer to 10 minutes before serving. Other pasta options will work, too. Choose the style and shape that you like best. The heat of the slow cooker and the Hamburger Helper will melt the cheddar cheese as you mix it in. Either freshly grated or pre-grated cheese will work, although freshly grated will be creamier.  You can also cover the slow cooker for 2 minutes after adding the cheese to let it melt completely. If it's too hot, let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving it.
Summary:
Cook the onion and ground beef in a skillet until the meat is brown. Transfer the onions and ground beef into a slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the pasta and cheese. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. Add the pasta 15 minutes before serving and let it keep cooking. Stir the 1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of cheese in when you're ready to eat.