Problem: Article: Is your boss overwhelmed with employee evaluations, urgent deadlines, or difficult budget decisions? If so, you should probably wait until things calm down before approaching them to ask for a raise. If revenues are up, clients are happy, and the company is stable or expanding, this is probably a great time to ask for a raise. Avoid asking at a time when the budget is tight. It’s almost certainly the wrong time to ask for a raise if layoffs are happening. It makes sense to time your request with an increase or shift in your responsibilities. For example, it might be a good time to ask for a raise if:  You have recently taken on a new project. You have just completed new job-related training. You have helped build an important relationship with a new client or business partner. When you’re asking for a raise, it’s best to combine a written request with a one-on-one discussion. Send a brief message to your boss letting them know that you’d like to discuss the possibility of a raise. Either immediately before or immediately after your meeting, send an email clearly stating the details of your request.
Summary: Avoid asking when your boss is under pressure. Ask when the company is doing well. Make your request when your responsibilities change. Consider bringing up the topic in person before sending your email.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Buying a franchise, as opposed to an independently owned station, comes with the value of a recognized name. Whether you look to buy a Shell, Sunoco, Texaco or other name, you automatically become part of a recognized brand. That brand adds value to the station itself and will likely attract some level of business to your station. When you buy into a franchise, the national company will provide certain legal protections. This can be a big advantage of buying a franchise business rather than an independent gas station. If you buy an independent station, you may be left on your own.  One of the biggest concerns of owning and operating a gas station business is the threat of tank leakage and environmental damage. Most franchise purchases will protect you in such cases. The national company will often take on the responsibility. You will need to read the franchise agreement very carefully to make sure that you fully understand your liabilities and those of the national company. Buying into a franchise carries the benefit of a well-known name and some financial protection, but you will be responsible for substantial fees and other financial expectations. Read the franchise agreement carefully to know what these are. Learn the requirements of owning a franchise before you buy the station.  For example, you will likely be required to purchase your gas from the company’s own designated suppliers, at their chosen prices. You will be required to pay for insurance for the company’s pumps and other fixtures. #*You will likely have to pay regular franchise fees. If you buy into a franchise, the national company may have the right to approve other franchises very close to your own location. While you cannot control or limit all competition, you don't want competition coming from your own brand. You should negotiate this point before buying into a franchise and try to set as wide a radius as possible.

SUMMARY: Consider the value of the name. Review the protections from the company. Explore the future fees and costs of a franchise. Investigate potential competitors.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Part of being in love means being completely open to the other person. If you find yourself seeing a whole different side that the person doesn't show the public, then that may be love. For instance, if your partner is pretty serious or polite in public, but shows a more goofy and silly side when you're alone, then they are really opening up to you and loves you.  If the person shares their deepest emotions with you and is comfortable with it, then that could be love.  If the person is comfortable not looking perfect, tripping, or having food stuck in their teeth around you, that means they are okay if you see every side of them. This should be true even during a bad day. If your loved one has had a very bad day but lights up when they see you, then that's a sign of love. If they are in love with you, then the sight of you or the sound of your voice is guaranteed to make them feel better — if only a little bit. The next time they're grumpy or have a bad day, see how they react in your presence. Though this may be silly, check out your loved one's face the next time you see them. Do they look at you in a goofy, watery, silly and adorable way that can only be described as "googly-eyed"? You will know it when you see it. You won't get this look all the time — you can spot it in the morning, or randomly across the dinner table. You may also be able to catch the person staring at you with the same expression. Love makes people feel giddy, weightless, and like laughing for no reason at all. If you see the person acting this way in your presence, then this may be love. Does your loved one seem hyper, excited, and on the verge of laughing for almost no reason at all whenever they are around you? If so, then this may be love.  If you've said something barely funny and the person cracks up, then they may be lovesick. If the person shows nervous energy or fidgets around a lot around you, then they may just be excited by your presence. If you are suffering unbelievable emotional pain or are just bummed because you have the flu, then this should rub off on the person who loves you. If they truly love you, then they'll absorb some of your negative emotions and will be very upset because they'll want you to feel better as soon as you can. Though they don't have to be as upset as you are, the person should clearly be affected by your mood because all they want is for you to be happy.
Summary:
See if the person can act naturally around you. Gauge if the person is happy to be around you. Notice if the person gives you googly eyes. See if the person is giddy around you. Ask yourself if the person is upset when you are.