Q: If you have a significant nest-egg socked away, or can obtain a personal loan from a wealthy family member (perhaps in exchange for 5% – 10% of the company royalties), you may be able to cover your start-up costs yourself.  This is the best option for covering your start-up costs.  An interest-free loan means you don’t have to fill out all that pesky paperwork, and can negotiate a more generous repayment plan than you’d ever get from a bank or private funding source.  And if you fund the whole enterprise yourself, you won’t even have to do that. On average, a new home care business will need $50,000 – $75,000 to get started. .  There are a number of financing options available to a new in-home caregiving business.  You could consult a local bank after setting up your business account and negotiate a loan with them.  To do so you’ll have to present your business plan and make a convincing case as to why your business is worthy of the loan.  You could also get a loan with a guarantee from a public or private organization, like the Small Business Administration (SBA).   The SBA has a number of attractive loan-guarantee programs.  These programs require another lender to provide the loan, which is then guaranteed by the SBA. The most logical one for a new in-home caregiving business is the 7(a) Loan Program, which is available to new businesses.  For loans of less than $150,000 (an amount your in-home caregiving business is unlikely to surpass), interest is set at zero percent.  You can start working on an SBA 7(a) loan application at https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants/see-what-sba-offers/sba-loan-programs/general-small-business-loans-7a/7a-loan-application-checklist. .  Grants from a private organization or government agencies are probably the most attractive option for funding a new business.  With a grant, you aren’t spending your own money, or money you’ll have to pay back later.  The money awarded with a grant does not need to be repaid.  However, compared with loans, grants are much more difficult to get.  Most small businesses do not qualify for government grants, but you can use the federal BusinessUSA financing tool online at https://www.sba.gov/loans-and-grants to investigate your options.  Look for local, private, and state grants in addition to the big federal grants.  Community development corporations are a great option for funding.  Always apply early, follow all the directions in the application, and ask lots of questions of the grantor.
A: Obtain a personal loan or fund yourself. Get a loan Apply for a grant

Q: If you can, leave behind anyone who can't follow this rule. Take only cash and leave your cards behind. If you only have a set amount, you only spend a set amount. Grocery stores expect you to add a few extra things to your cart; temptation is a way to easily increase their profit. Having only cash will force you to stay within the confines of your budget. Think about how much you can spend and what you have available at home. Take into consideration what sounds appealing to your family and try to strike a balance between the two. Compromise is key when beginning to change your shopping habits. It may seem counterintuitive to shop before cooking, but you'll save money if you plan your meals around what's on sale. If something is on sale for a great price but you don't know what to cook, look up new and exciting new recipes to serve your family. Look in newspapers and explore online free grocery coupon sites for printable coupons.  Stores will often offer in-store coupons, available in the aisles and on the back of your receipt. You will have better access to the deals offered if you sign up for store mailings or frequent shopper cards. Printable coupons are everywhere, from social media outlets to manufacturing outlets. Take advantage of them! Mobile coupons come through your smart phone, which makes them handier and easier to obtain than clipping coupons. Different apps offer different coupons at different stores, so your success will depend on the markets in your area and your shopping list. Plan for one productive shopping day a week. This will give you time to make lists, check your inventory, and collect your coupons. Becoming more mindful of the future when you shop will ensure you save money (and time, gas and energy) because you won't be able (or want to) to get that “one extra thing.” Some stores have better prices on eggs, milk, and cheeses, while others can't be beat on their bulk section. Others might have better prices on toilet paper, while your basic fruit and vegetable stand could have the best prices of them all. Research and ask friends what their money saving experiences in the community have been. Take advantage of each store, but be mindful of how far apart they are. It's not worth it to save a little money on toilet paper when you're spending more on gas.
A: Make a list and do not buy anything that's not on the list. Set a budget. Plan ahead with your family. Check the ads for sales. Cut/Print coupons. Shop less and save more. Hit multiple stores.

Q: When using a clothes dryer to dry your blanket, keep the heat setting between low and medium. Higher heats might shrink the blanket, or cause synthetic materials like polyester to scorch. If you're drying a down or wool blanket, set the dryer to tumble.  Because it uses no heat, tumble drying takes longer and should only be used if you're worried about damaging a natural fabric. Once again, cotton and synthetics are resilient fabrics, which make them totally dryer-approved (just watch out for high heat on synthetics, as they're prone to burning after a while). Once again, make sure the blanket is distributed evenly in the dryer. Let the blanket lie loosely in the barrel, and try not to bunch it up. Clear out the dryer's lint trap before you begin drying. Fluffy items like bedding tend to shed a lot of lint, which can become a fire hazard as it accumulates. If your blanket is of heavy construction or has been washed and dried many times, it should be okay to let it go through a full drying cycle at low heat. Dry delicate or loosely-woven blankets in short bursts and keep an eye on the blanket's material as it dries. Set the dryer's timer for the desired time, or else monitor the blanket throughout the drying process.  Tumble drying a delicate blanket might take hours. Reset the dryer at the end of a tumble cycle and repeat until the blanket is no longer damp. Overdrying can cause shrinkage or damage. Choose the appropriate time for the blanket you're drying and give it a feel from time to time when machine drying for longer periods. Take the blanket out of the dryer while it is still slightly damp. In most cases, it's preferable to allow blankets to finish air drying—this will help instill a fresh fluffiness in the blanket as the remaining moisture dissipates and spare you the grief of dealing with shrinking, scorching, stretching and static. Smooth the blanket out by hand, then either hang it from a clothesline or drape it over something broad and flat. Let the blanket hang until it's completely dry.  A drying rack or ironing board can be useful for draping a drying blanket if space for a clothesline is unavailable to you. Turn the blanket over periodically to expose both sides to direct air flow.
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Set the dryer to a low heat setting. Load the blanket into the dryer. Allow the blanket time to dry. Remove and hang the blanket.