Providers such as Vodafone and Spark in New Zealand, for example, offer traditional phone lines. These providers allow you to register an 0800 number and rent it. Consult your phone provider for plans and fees. Depending on the company, you may be able to choose different functions for your 0800 number. Vodafone offers numbers for calls within New Zealand, calls coming into New Zealand from overseas, and calls going overseas from New Zealand. Discuss with your provider the options they offer. Companies such as Voxbone and Call Factory allow you to make calls using your Internet connection. They offer 0800 numbers in many countries, including Germany, Finland, and Brazil. This is a good option when you can’t find or don’t want a traditional phone line.
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One-sentence summary -- Contact a phone service provider. Choose a line type. Search online for VoIP companies.


Do not eat solids the morning of the test. Stick to water, apple juice, tea, or black coffee in the morning. If your doctor ordered a 2-part prep, you'll need to take the second part the morning of the test. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully. Drink 2 8-10 ounce sports drinks right before going to the test, then report for your scheduled colonoscopy. You're free to eat whatever you want for the rest of the day. It's best to eat a light snack after the colonoscopy to avoid overwhelming your digestive system. Then, eat a larger meal 1-2 hours after your snack.
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One-sentence summary -- Have clear liquids for breakfast. Take the second part of your bowel prep if necessary. Drink 2 glasses of sports drink before the test. Eat a regular meal after the test is over.


Think of several reasons why you deserve a later curfew. It might help to write down certain points to make sure you don’t forget any major points during your discussion. You should be prepared to have a mature conversation without getting frustrated or defensive.  Brainstorm a few instances when you have demonstrated your maturity in the recent past. Remind your parents of your consistency with current curfew rules, or draw their attention to all the times you mowed the lawn without even being asked! Consider how a later curfew will affect your ability to balance school-work, part-time jobs, and your social life. Don’t make arguments based on your friend’s curfew. Your parents are unlikely to budge based on peer-pressure. You are more likely to convince them by communicating why your individual needs warrant a later curfew. Bring up the topic of extending curfew when your parents are available to have the conversation. If your parents are busy, make plans to have the discussion at a later date that you both agree upon. Making plans to talk with your parents will further demonstrate your maturity. Never attempt to negotiate your curfew on the spot. Balance your desire for greater freedom with your parents’ concerns for your health and safety. If you need to be up early for work or school, argue for a curfew that will still allow you to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Do some research on statewide curfew laws for minors, and be sure that your proposition for extended curfew does not interfere with the law. When you ask for a later curfew, avoid whining and complaining; remain calm and collected, and draw from the arguments that you brainstormed earlier. If your parents express concern or reservation, tailor your replies to let them know you're listening. "I hear what you're saying, but have you considered..." or "That's a reasonable concern. However..." are great starts to a respectful response. Never use force when negotiating with your parents. Your parents will ultimately have the final say in the matter, and a compromised curfew is better than no change at all. Reasonable compromises might include earlier curfews on school nights, or extended curfews on special occasions, such as proms or other school dances. If you are unable to convince your parents through polite yet persistent argumentation, it’s best to accept their response as a temporary no. Try to take the news as best you can, and continue to prove your responsibility in other contexts. Ask them again when some time has passed.
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One-sentence summary -- Form a strong argument. Find a time that works for everyone. Suggest a reasonable curfew. Be polite yet persistent with your request. Be prepared to compromise. Let it go (for at least a while) if your parents aren't receptive.


Your executive summary describes the founding of your firm, where it's located, and the focus of its practice, as well as goals and objectives for the future. You also should include a mission statement explaining what your firm is all about and why you're doing what you're doing. For example, suppose you want to provide low-cost legal services to a struggling neighborhood. Your mission statement would include details about your commitment to the community and your desire to see its residents prosper. Your business description should include the nature of your business and the specific marketplace needs you are trying to satisfy.  Explain your competitive advantage, whether it comes from your reputation and expertise, friendly staff, or ideal location.  Your firm description also will include information on the ownership of your firm, how it is organized, and a brief summary of start-up costs. You'll want to include your assets, liabilities, and any existing funding or need for investment.  Discuss your services in detail, your prospective clients, and who you think will benefit from your expertise. You're a lawyer, but if you're opening your own law practice you're also a business owner. In addition to studying law itself, you need to study the area and find out how viable your plans are before you start your law practice.  The market analysis report in your business plan should summarize where you expect your clients to come from and how they will find you. In other words, you need to develop and describe a marketing strategy that will attract all of those ideal clients you identified. Use your market analysis to project your firm's growth over the next three to five years based on the success of your marketing strategy.  Since the practice of law is a highly regulated profession, make sure you include practice restrictions and professional regulations as a factor in your market analysis.  In addition to being a highly regulated profession, legal billing is an area in constant turmoil. It's important early on that you decide your firm's fee structure so you can have more confidence in your cashflow projections. If you plan on starting your practice as a sole practitioner, this might not be a very lengthy section of your business plan, but it still needs to be there.  What type of business entity you choose initially depends primarily on whether you intend to go it alone or want to start out with a partner. Your state's laws or rules of professional responsibility may include restrictions against attorneys partnering with non-entities. Keep in mind that some states don't allow attorneys to form LLCs or the like to shield themselves from personal liability. In this section of your business plan, you also may want to list the staff you plan on hiring, how much they will cost, and when you will expand your staff over time. For example, you may want to start out by hiring a paralegal part-time because you need someone who already knows basic court procedure and how to format a legal document. As the firm grows more established, you may be able to take on a couple of legal assistants who will need more training to be effective employees. The next section of your business plan needs to summarize all the important financial information, including analysis and projections for the next three to five years.  If financial planning is not your strong suit, consider working with a financial advisor to plan your practice's finances. Creditors and potential investors typically want to see projections at least five years out so they can assess the risk in providing money to you for your business. An appendix isn't necessary, but could be helpful especially if you are seeking funding. It would include documents such as your resume, credit history, licenses, and letters of recommendation. Call on some of the contacts you've made and ask them to read and critique your business plan. Their feedback can be crucial in developing a strong plan.
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Create an executive summary for your business plan. Write a description of your firm and the scope of services you will provide. Conduct market analysis. Outline your organizational structure and ownership information. Plan your market strategy and project your profits or losses. Consider including an appendix. Show your business plan to established lawyers.