Search online for pricing information, and ask experienced DJs if they wouldn’t mind telling you what they charge. Then offer to DJ at a fraction of that price, such as 50%, for your initial engagements. It might be tempting to go after a huge gig early on, but avoid that temptation. Big gigs will be available when you’re ready for them. You don’t want to get discouraged, harm your reputation, or burn any bridges by biting off more than you can chew. If you are doing only parties, for example, offer to do weddings, too, or bar/bat mitzvahs, retirements, birthdays, anniversaries, school dances, and other functions. You could specialize in a certain type of music or event, or incorporate a karaoke machine. A lot of customers request videos at their events. These could include slideshows or graphics that complement your music. This can increase your customer base and open up new avenues for work. Think of advertising online, for example, or in trade outlets for the types of events you want to host. These might include bridal outlets or event production media. Send out your own e-newsletter and/or email blasts to venues where you'd like to DJ. Highlight your experience and the type of gigs you do. Emphasize that you’re flexible and can accommodate the host’s musical preferences. Include clear contact information, and offer free, individual estimates over the phone, not online. See if you can get a guest post or column on blogs and other media. Seek out DJ publications for this purpose, and look at niche or trade outlets for the types of events and activities you want to DJ.
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One-sentence summary -- Offer to DJ events at a discounted price. Don't pursue a once-in-a-lifetime event when you are under-qualified. Expand your business into new territories. Design a unique business proposal that makes you different from other disc jockeys. Advertise your business. Fashion a cool website. Contribute content to other sites.

Article: Your pet can leave a smelly trail as they wander around your house. This trail might include stuff like fur, dander, mud, and traces of urine or feces. To remove these odor sources, vacuum your entire house. Use special attachments when necessary, and don’t forget to vacuum:  Floors Baseboards Carpets, rugs, and mats Furniture Under furniture Cushions Areas where pets spend lots of time Hidden or improperly cleaned messes are often the culprits behind pet odor. If there are areas where there have been recent pet messes, spray the area with an enzyme cleaner. Let the cleaner soak in for 30 minutes, and then blot it dry with a clean cloth. You may find that the pesky pet odor has disappeared. Enzyme cleaners are best because they will break down the proteins in urine, feces, vomit, and other biological stains. Spot cleaning stains will help remove smells from specific areas, but you may have a bunch of different smells over different areas of the carpet. Tackle smells all over the house with a thorough carpet cleaning. This might take time, but be patient. A smell-free house is worth the effort. You can either use a powder or wet shampoo to clean your carpets:  For a dry cleaning, sprinkle a powdered cleaner over the entire carpet. Let the cleaner sit for at least 30 minutes. Vacuum to remove cleaner, dirt, and smells from the carpet. Try using a carpet shampooer. Fill the shampooer’s reservoir with water, and add the liquid cleaner to the compartment. Press the lever and vacuum the entire carpet. Allow the carpet to dry for at least 24 hours, and then vacuum. Pet smells love to hide in furniture. Your cat’s special chair may be host to all sorts of irksome smells. The type of furniture will dictate the best cleaning method, but you should always check the care labels before cleaning to make sure the piece isn't dry clean only. Care labels marked with an S mean don’t clean with water, and X means dry clean only.  Take a brush to upholstered furniture like couches. Fill a bucket with warm water and several drops of liquid dish soap. Swirl the water to create suds. Dip a soft-bristled brush into the suds and brush the entire surface of the furniture. Wipe with a barely damp cloth and air dry. Leather and leather-like fabrics are a little more delicate, but can still be cleaned. Make a solution of equal parts vinegar and water. Soak a cloth and wring out as much liquid as you can, so the cloth is barely damp. Then, wipe the surface of the fabric to remove any troublesome smells that are lurking. Pets love to play, which often means getting into messes. Regular bathing is a good idea for dogs and ferrets, and some other pets could use a wash now and then as well. Get your pet (and their favorite bath toy, if they have one) into a bathtub, wash basin, or bucket. Use a hose or bucket to wet your pet’s fur. Apply pet shampoo to the fur and lather it in with your hands until it’s nice and soapy. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of shampoo, and towel dry their fur. They should smell great, and look great as a bonus.  When washing, pay special attention to the paws, the behind area, and any areas where your pet may have rolled in something. Remember to be gentle with your pet. Do not wash your pet’s face, eyes, or ears with water and shampoo. Shampoo in the eyes can sting, and water in the ears can cause a yeast infection. This site of comfort can also be a site of stubborn pet odors. Luckily, most beds can be machine-washed using a regular cycle and warm or hot water. Tumble dry the bed in the dryer. Larger beds will likely have a removable cover on them. Wash the cover in the washing machine. To target odors in the stuffing, sprinkle the stuffing with a bit of baking soda. Vacuum off the baking soda, then replace the clean cover. A clean, odor-free pet bed awaits. Snuggling with your pet in bed can be blissful. However,  it’s important to wash your bed often and well, since it will likely be harboring pet odors too. Strip pillow cases, sheets, fitted sheets, duvet covers, and blankets from the bed. Machine wash all the linens and blankets. Add ¼ cup (59 ml) of vinegar to the wash for extra odor-fighting power. Air or tumble dry all the bedding. While the linens are being washed, grab your handy baking soda again and sprinkle it over the mattress. Before making the bed, vacuum up the baking soda. Your pet is lucky to have a number of beloved toys and accessories. However, when unwashed and strewn about the house, these can create unpleasant odors. Wash fabric toys, ropes, towels, collars, and leashes in the washing machine. Tumble dry them in the dryer. Wash hard toys, bowls, and rubber toys in the sink with hot soapy water. Understandably, litter boxes can get pretty smelly. To clean your box, empty its contents into a plastic garbage bag, then scrub the litter box with soap and water. To remove stains and smells that put up a fight, pour some vinegar into the box and let it soak for about 30 minutes. Then, scrub the box with a brush, rinse it out, and let it air dry. When the box is completely dry, fill it with fresh litter. Pull out your baking soda again and sprinkle some in for extra odor protection. If you have rats, mice, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, and other pets that live in cages with bedding, the cage could be making your whole house stink. Gently remove your pet and place the pet somewhere safe, such as a second cage. Then, get to cleaning:  Empty the contents of the cage and throw out the bedding Clean all toys and bowls Clean the bottom of the cage with soap and water Let the cage air dry Fill the bottom with fresh bedding Replace all toys and dishes Return your pet to the cage
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Vacuum. Clean old pet messes with an enzyme cleaner. Clean the carpets. Clean furniture. Give your pet a bath. Wash your pet’s bed. Wash your bed. Clean your pet’s toys and accessories. Replace the litter. Clean the cage.