Q: Do you need to improve your grades in only one class, or many?  Do you have assignments left to be submitted, or only the final exam?  Make a list of all the classes you currently have, what needs to be done for each class, and the due dates for all assignments and exams. In order to get the “big picture,” use a calendar to mark out all your assignment due dates and exam dates. Sit down and think about how you’ve been studying up until this point.  Analyze what has worked and what hasn’t - then ask yourself why.  Make a list of things you want to avoid doing in the future (e.g.,  procrastination) - and don’t do them.  Figure out what your motivations for studying are and take advantage of them. This is a good opportunity to learn how to do a S.W.O.T. (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats) analysis.  The SWOT analysis method was designed for businesses, but can easily be adapted to your personal academic situation. Ask your teacher(s) for advice on how you can improve, and where you might have gone wrong.  Keep in mind that this conversation could go one of several ways.  If you’ve been a lazy student up until this point, and you’re now asking for help, some teachers are not going to be impressed.  Make sure you approach them sincerely and then actually follow through on their advice.  If you ask for their help and then don’t follow it, they’re probably not going to be too thrilled to help you again in the future.  Ask your teacher if there are any assignments you can do for extra credit. Ask your teacher if you can hand-in any outstanding assignments, even those past the deadline.  Or if you can re-do any assignments you did badly on. Ask for help as soon as you know you're having trouble. Do not wait until the last minute to ask for help, or to ask for things such as extra credit. In most cases it will be too late for you. Your parents don’t want you to get bad grades, and if you admit you’re having problems, they will likely want to help.  Even if all you need them to do is constantly follow-up with you to make sure you’re doing your work, asking for help is a good idea. Keep in mind that showing this initiative to your parents may help them provide additional support to you in the future.  For example, if they see you’re having a lot of trouble with math, they may be able to hire a math tutor to work with you the next semester or during the summer. Look through your calendar of things you still have to do and make a detailed schedule.  Assign specific study goals to yourself everyday, and the times each day that you’ll spend on studying.  Try not to schedule large amounts of time for one topic unless absolutely necessary.  Try to study more than one topic per day if possible.  Remember that smaller chunks of daily study time are more effective than a huge cram session or two. If you're in college, you should plan to study 2-3 hours per week for each credit hour you're enrolled. So, if you're in a 3-hour history class, you should plan on studying an additional 6-9 hours per week for that class. If that sounds like a lot, that's because it is -- and it's what it usually takes to get good grades.  Don’t forget to reward yourself for meeting your goals. These rewards just need to be small things to keep you motivated to move forward day-by-day - such as allowing yourself an hour to watch your favourite TV show, or an hour to play a video game.  Save the big rewards for when the semester is done! While not the best advice, if you are down to the wire, cram. Stuff in as much as you can, in whatever time you have left.  Drink lots of caffeinated beverages.  Forego (some) sleep.  Consider this your “hail mary” play and do the best you can. Avoid getting distracted during cram sessions. Turn off your phone and the TV. Don't listen to music with lyrics. You have very limited time, so use it wisely. This is, of course, assuming this wasn’t the last semester of school you’re ever going to take!  If school is not over, take this opportunity to get yourself ready for the next year or semester.  Buy yourself an academic calendar or organizer. Review your course syllabi before classes begin. Make sure you have all the materials you need for each course before the start of the semester, if possible. Organize your study space. Research the various ways of getting academic support on your campus (i.e. success centres, writing centres, tutors, etc.). No one likes going to class in the summer, but if you’re looking to improve your grades this is definitely an option.  You may want to consider re-taking a class over the summer (to increase your grade) or taking a supplemental class to help you prepare for a hard class you have coming up. At the post-secondary level there are additional benefits to taking one or more classes in the summer term: you can reduce your workload in the fall and winter terms, or reduce the total amount of time you spend in college; some summer programs are offered in other countries or at other colleges, giving you a chance to travel; if you’re aiming to take a specific course with a prerequisite, you can get the pre-req out of the way early.
A: Calculate where you are in the semester and what you have left to do. Assess your current studying techniques thoroughly. Talk to your teacher. Talk to your parents. Create a study schedule and get yourself organized. Buckle down … and stay buckled down till it’s over. Make plans for the next school semester or year. Go to summer school.

Q: . Brainstorm a name for your business. It may help to create word clouds or a bulleted list of potential names. Perhaps you already have it narrowed down to 1 or 2. Ask friends for their opinions about the name to help you refine it.  Examine your list of names to make sure the name you choose reflects the customers you are hoping to attract. If you ask others for their opinion about your names, try not to reveal your own bias, if you have one. They’ll be more likely to give you their honest opinion. If you feel stuck, show a friend your business plan and describe your vision. Sometimes having another person there to suggest ideas helps get names flowing. . Ask your graphic designer to create a website for you. Test the demo version of the website by clicking on all the links and filling out any forms to make sure they work. Check to see that the site feels intuitive. Write down any tweaks or feedback for your colleague.  Keep refining the website together until you feel your brand is well-represented. Be sure to try any merchandising functions, such as making a purchase, to ensure they work properly. . Work with your graphic designer to develop a company logo, packaging, business cards, and any special signage for your business. The more polished and professional your business appears, the more seriously people will take your shoe line. Work with your marketing professional to get the word out about your new shoe line. You can host a trunk show, run print advertisements, or offer deals to get people talking about your business. Draft a press release and send it to editors of local publications so they can help publicize your launch. . Start social media pages for your business on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so your customers can connect with you online. You can let customers know of upcoming sales or styles, broaden your customer base, and enhance your business’ image. Asking questions is a great way to connect with your customers online. You can ask them their preferences in color for a new style or just engage with the news in a fun way. Register your logos, products, and proprietary business imagery with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. Before completing your online registration, query the site’s trademark electronic search system to make sure your name and logos are not already taken.  You can complete this registration online without the help of a lawyer for a fee. Trademark registration costs between $275 and $325 USD. If you’re outside the United States, contact your nation’s federal trademark office to register your business appropriately.
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Name your business Create a website Create branded materials for your shoes Develop a marketing strategy. Develop a social media presence Register any trademarks associated with your business.