These investors invest in startup or newer companies. As a return, they get a 20-25% increase on their investment. Angel investors usually invest around $600,000.  Angel investing is ideal for a young (but not new) business that needs a cash infusion to develop a new product or service.  You can find angel investing groups by visiting the Angel Capital Association website, which maintains a list of angel group members. You can also check out MicroVentures and AngelList. Venture capital is a lot like angel investors. These firms invest in high-risk businesses that have growth potential. You can find venture capital firms online. They tend to invest in only certain types of businesses, so thoroughly research them before initiating contact. The website thefunded.com contains information on different venture capital firms. The information is provided by entrepreneurs who worked with them. The websites Indiegogo and Kickstarter allow you to seek small investments from many people online. You create a profile and then set a fundraising goal, such as $5,000 over 30 days. Crowdfunding is not appropriate as a long-term funding method. Instead, it’s good for one-off type business ventures, like funding the creation of a movie or music video. Government grants are available for certain industries, such as those focused on research or science. The SBA runs several grants programs, such as the following:  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). To qualify for this grant, your business cannot have more than 500 employees, and it must be majority owned by one or more individuals who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens.  Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). This program has similar requirements to SBIR. However, the company receiving the grant partners with a non-profit research institution, which receives at least 30% of the funds.
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One-sentence summary -- Research angel investors. Find venture capitalists. Consider crowdfunding. Research grant opportunities.


Cutting the root too close to the tree can cause structural instability and can cause the tree to fall over. Measure the tree trunk's diameter with a tape measure and multiply it by 8. This number is the closest distance from the tree that you can cut the root. For example if your tree has a diameter of 2 feet (60.96 cm) you shouldn't cut the root closer than 16 feet (4.8 meters) from the tree itself. Larger roots are called structural roots and are important in keeping the tree in place. These roots begin at the base of the tree and flare out. Do not cut larger roots 6 inches (152.4mm) to one foot (304.8mm) from the trunk for every inch in diameter that the tree is. You can measure the diameter of the tree by wrapping a tape measure around the tree at chest height. For instance, you shouldn't cut a tree that's 16-inches (406.4mm) in diameter 8 feet (2.4384 meters) to 16 feet (4.8768 meters) from the trunk. When removing large portions of the tree's roots, make sure to wait up to three years before cutting more roots. Removing over 20% of your tree's roots will seriously harm it and could kill it. If you plan on cutting a large portion of the roots from a tree, consider completely removing the tree instead. If you don't feel confident cutting a tree's roots, then you should seek professional guidance before doing so. Arborists from a local cooperative extension will sometimes provide tree root pruning services for a fee. If you'd rather do it yourself, see if you can have them come in for a smaller consultation fee. Arborists will have the equipment and knowledge to safely remove the tree roots for you.
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One-sentence summary -- Trace the root that you want to cut back to the tree. Avoid choosing the largest roots. Don't remove more than 20% of your tree's roots. Consult an arborist if you're unsure of yourself.


Place in slightly salted iced water for 10 minutes (note that salt will melt the cubes faster but it'll stay cold). Keep them as evenly sized as possible. Leave to dry slightly, to remove moisture. Add the banana slices in small batches and fry for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to add and retrieve the slices.  Add the two sugars, water and cinnamon to a heavy based saucepan. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves and thickens into a syrup. Turn off the heat source. Toss well to coat. Let cool and set. Place in an airtight container for storage.
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One-sentence summary -- Peel the bananas. Slice the bananas thinly. Arrange the banana slices on a wire rack. Heat the oil. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper towels. Make the sugar syrup. Dip the fried bananas into the sugar syrup. Arrange on a wire rack covered in parchment paper. Serve or store.


Follow the instructions for the easy method, but use distilled water and do not use a string or pencil. Just leave the salt water in the container. Over the next few days, a layer of small crystals will grow over the base of the container.  Use a flat, shallow, wide container instead of a jar. This makes it easy to get a single crystal that hasn't merged with any others.  Epsom salts do not work well for this method. Try alum or table salt instead, or see variations below for more ideas. Once the crystals are ready, pour out the liquid and look at the crystals. Pick them up and examine them with a pair of tweezers. Select a "seed crystal" that will form the core of your new, larger one. Look for crystals that fit this description (from most to least important):  Choose a lone crystal, not in contact with any others. Choose a crystal with flat, even surfaces and straight edges. Choose a large crystal (at least the size of a pea).  Ideally, find several crystals and set each one up in a separate jar as described below. Crystals often dissolve or fail to grow, so having backups is a good idea. Super glue this to one side of the crystal, or tie it around the crystal. Do not use string or rough wire. You need a smooth surface so the crystals can't grow on the string instead of the crystal. Select distilled water and the same type of salt. This time, warm the water only slightly above room temperature. The goal is to make a perfectly saturated solution. An under-saturated solution may dissolve your crystal, while an over-saturated solution will cover the crystal in salt grains and cause a lumpy mass to grow. There are several faster ways to solve this problem, but they are more difficult and may require some knowledge of chemistry. Clean a jar, then rinse thoroughly with distilled water. Pour the new solution into this jar, then hang the crystal into the center. Store it as follows:  Place the jar in a cool, dark location, such as in a low cupboard. Keep it on a Styrofoam pad or other material that absorbs vibration. Keep a coffee filter, paper, or thin cloth over the jar to block dust. Do not use an airtight seal. The crystal will grow more slowly this time, since a little water will need to evaporate before the salt grains are forced to attach to the crystal. If everything works out, the crystal will keep the same shape as it grows. You can take it out whenever you like, but it will most likely keep growing for several weeks.  About every two weeks, pour the solution through a coffee filter to remove impurities.  This is a difficult process. Even experienced crystal growers sometimes have a crystal dissolve or become lumpy. If you have a perfect seed crystal, you might want to test a worse seed crystal first to make sure the solution works out. Once your crystal is large enough, remove it from the solution and dry it. Brush a coat or clear nail polish onto all sides to prevent it wearing apart over time.
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One-sentence summary --
Grow a cupful of salt crystals. Choose a seed crystal. Attach fishing line or smooth wire. Create a new solution. Add the crystal and solution to a clean container. Check on the crystal regularly. Protect the finished crystal with nail polish.