INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Even if you are writing a "formal" email, how formal that email is depends on the person who's receiving it. For instance, you wouldn't use the same level of formality when writing a professor that you would when applying for a job. When you're first contacting someone, it's better to be more formal than you need to be, just to be on the safe side. Do some research to dig up the person's name if you don't already know it. Knowing the person's name makes the greeting seem more personable, even while you are employing formal techniques for your email. If the person has emailed you already, it's fine to copy their greeting style. For example, if they use "Hi" and your first name, it's acceptable to reply in the same style, by using "Hi" and the person's first name when you address the email.

SUMMARY: Decide how formal you need to be. Find the person's name. Follow the person's lead.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Put the bare-rooted phlox into boxes, buckets or pots and move them into the shade if you are transplanting on a hot, sunny day. Cover the plants with newspaper to help them retain moisture. Mist the roots and the newspaper lightly with water if the plants are still waiting to be planted after a couple of hours.  Enrich the soil with organic compost if necessary. Phlox prefer rich soil with good drainage.  Make sure the crowns of the plants are at ground level, and fill the rest of the hole with soil. This prevents moisture from accumulating on the leaves. Phlox grown in areas without enough sun or ventilation or with too much moisture are prone to powdery mildew disease. Space new plant clusters at least 3 to 5 feet (1 to 1.5 m) apart. You can space the divisions at least 10 inches (25 cm) apart if you are growing smaller clumps or single phlox in a row or border. Avoid getting the flowers and foliage wet.

SUMMARY: Keep the new plant divisions cool and moist. Select sunny, dry, well ventilated locations in which to transplant the phlox divisions. Till the soil to a depth of at least 12 inches (30 cm). Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the root base of the plant. Put the roots into the hole. Space the divisions so that each plant receives good air circulation. Water your newly transplanted phlox at ground level.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should test the cards out before you attempt to sell them to a big company. In fact, cards that have developed a small local following have a better likelihood of selling. Go to a local store that you're familiar with and see if the owner is willing to carry your cards for a short period of time. Tell the owner you're just interested in testing out your product to see how well they sell. If one owner says no, be persistent. Try several shops around town. Another way to get your product some attention is to set up at local craft shows. Make a batch of cards for craft shows in the area and sign up to get a booth. Pay attention to how people respond to your cards. Try to get a sense of what you're doing right and wrong in regards to your greeting cards. If, for example, many people ask if you make cards using specific colors or for specific events, try incorporating these suggestions into the next batch of cards you make. Many companies got their start by fostering a strong social media presence. If you want to make and sell greeting cards, it's important you market yourself online.  Create a Facebook page for your cards, with a fun and catchy name. Invite friends who you think would be interested. Ask them to spread the word. Share media on a regular basis. Always let your fans know when you've produced a new card and any updates on where customers can buy your cards. Once you've established a small following, start researching greeting card companies. See how you can send in ideas and what guidelines they have for submissions. Contact various greeting card companies and see if they accept outside designs and new ideas. Many of the bigger companies, such as Hallmark, may want to stick to established providers but if you're diligent you may find a company looking for new ideas. A great way to break into the market could be going through sites like Etsy. Selling your cards online can allow you to build a small following. It's also a fairly easy and low cost platform. Many people find it easier to break into selling cards online than in a physical location.

SUMMARY: Ask if a local store will carry your cards and see how well they sell. Set up at a local craft shows. Create a social media presence. Research well known greeting card companies. Try selling your cards online.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Have a bottle of mineral spirits and a bucket of warm water with detergent at the ready. Discard this into the bin. This will absorb a lot of what melts, reducing how much mopping up you'll need to do. This step is optional but advisable; if you don't have this towel, you can still heat the wax directly. Hold over the wax to melt it. Go over it as much as is needed to melt the most wax. You'll need to lift up the terry toweling rag to check you're getting it all. Clean away the mineral spirits with the detergent and warm water. Allow to air dry.

SUMMARY:
Prepare the cleansers. Use a putty knife or similar scraper to remove as much wax as possible. Place a terry towel rag over the top of the wax. Set the hair dryer to its hottest temperature. Wipe up the melted wax with the mineral spirits and a rag or kitchen paper towel. Repeat if needed.