Article: Wash it by hand prior to the first use. In the future, it is not recommended that you use soap on your stoneware, or it will remove the seasoning.  It can cause a sticky surface that prevents seasoning.
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Remove the stoneware dish from the package. Dry the stoneware with a towel and set it aside. Don’t use aerosol non-stick spray on the surface of the stoneware. Wait until you have seasoned your pan initially to use it in food preparation.
Article: If you are giving a planned toast at an event, spend a few moments discussing the toast with the bride or groom (in the case of a wedding) or someone closely involved in the planning. Ask them what subjects, if any, they would like you to discuss in particular as well as any subjects they want you to avoid. They can also give you some insight regarding who will be attending the event. You can also express your reservations to the toastee if you would like to participate but are too nervous to do so. Just because you are asked to give a toast does not mean you have to, especially if you suffer from social anxiety. Find out when you will be asked to speak and who will be going directly before you, if there will be a series of toasts. If you are giving a spontaneous toast then you don’t need to worry about order and will instead want to look for a good time when you can get everyone’s attention.  Rehearsal dinner toasts are usually informal with the hosts generally addressing everyone followed by anyone else who wishes to jump in. At a wedding, the best man and maid of honor offer the first toasts followed by the bride and groom. The parents then have a chance followed by any of the guests.  At a casual dinner party it is best to wait until the dinner or first course plates are collected before you offer a toast. Short toasts are the best toasts. A wedding toast should last for right around 3 minutes. If you hit 5 minutes, you have gone too long. It is best to keep a dinner party toast at a minute or less. You want to keep your audience curious for more, not begging you to wrap up. Make sure that both the content and how you deliver the toast suits the occasion. It is okay to make a few jokes, but don't include anything too lewd. It’s also a good idea to avoid cursing so you don't risk offending random attendees.  If you are really worried, run your toast by the bride or groom to gauge their reaction and ask for feedback. It is hard to establish a clear line for lewd humor, but most people find discussing sex or the wedding night to be in poor taste. Toasting practices vary across cultures, so if you are planning on giving a toast at an unfamiliar locale you may want to research the norms beforehand. Even the placement of your glass matters. For instance, in China you try to keep your rim lower than others in order to show deference and respect.
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Talk to the toastee. Know the speaking order. Understand any time constraints. Be aware of the atmosphere. Know the local customs and etiquette.
Article: Cleaning businesses generally target one of two markets: Either commercial or consumer. Commercial services target businesses. Consumer-based services target individual residences. You should decide which market you will focus on.  Cleaning services with consumer target markets usually involve window cleaners or maids who clean personal homes. Cleaning services with commercial target markets usually involve janitorial services. They sometimes offer more services than maid services, such as carpet cleaning.    Some cleaning businesses market to a niche clientele within a target market. You should carefully define what kind of customers you will seek. For example, commercial cleaning services need to decide whether they are serving smaller businesses or huge companies. Depending on your budget, it might be a good idea to start small so you can do the cleaning yourself and grow to larger projects as you can afford to add more staff. You need to pick whether you want to run your cleaning business independently or as part of a franchise. There are advantages and disadvantages to choosing either route.  Franchises will offer you some marketing support. They will provide guidance about starting the business, so they can be helpful on the front end if you’ve never run a business before. They will give you guidelines and support so you don’t have to do as much research about the market. You will already have a proven brand. Over time, though, you will invest more money in a franchise. If you are independent, you can choose your own services, name, and formula. You will need to get a state business license if your state requires one. You also might need other permits depending on the community where your business is located.   Contact the state business office in the state where your company would be headquartered to determine which state permits or licenses are needed.   You should also contact the business office at your local city, village, or town hall to ask which permits are needed and to make sure you are complying with all zoning regulations. You may need to obtain permits for things like signage. You need to submit some paperwork to start a business with the federal Internal Revenue Service.  Apply for an Employer Identification Number with the IRS. You can do so online. This is the number that will be used to identify your business.   Decide the structure of the business entity you are trying to create. For example, will your business be a sole proprietorship or a corporation? Sole proprietorships are businesses run solely by you. It's probably a good idea to consult a tax attorney for advice on the different kinds of business structures.   Make sure that you have all employees fill out the proper tax forms. One of the most important things you can do is choose the right name. This is how customers will know your brand.  It’s smarter to choose a name that is very literal, like “Professional Cleaning Service” with your last name or something like that. Choosing a vague or cute name probably will turn off professional customers. Make sure your business name is not too similar to other cleaning services in the area. It’s possible to run a cleaning service from your home. That’s because, unlike many businesses, with a cleaning service, customers won’t come to your home; you go to theirs (or their business).  Check zoning ordinances at your city, town or village hall to make sure you can have commercial activities in your home. Running the business out of your home might be banned by local ordinance or there just might be restrictions on issues associated with a business, like traffic and signage. If you choose a commercial location, it can help you brand your business with signage. However, it doesn’t make sense to pay for a prime location for a business with customers who won’t actually come to the business.  So focus more on having enough work space for things like repairing equipment.
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Determine your target market. Decide whether to franchise. Get proper licenses and permits. Follow all IRS rules. Determine your business name. Choose whether to run your business out of your home.