Write an article based on this "Assess your goals. Analyze the local market. Prepare for opposition. Create a business plan. Examine your finances."
article: There is a growing demand for group homes in the U.S., due in large part to the growing elderly population, along with increasing numbers of other adults and youths who can benefit from this setting.  Demand, of course, means an opportunity to make money, but don’t expect starting a group home to be your path to fast and easy riches.  In all honesty, if your primary goal is anything other than to help vulnerable people, running a group home probably isn’t for you.  The job requires hard work, long hours, significant expense, and ample frustration, so you need to be able to find your reward in the good you’re doing for others.  Think about who you want to serve with your group home.  Seniors?  The disabled?  At-risk children?  Despite some similarities, each option offers its own unique challenges and rewards.  You may want to visit several types of group homes to get a feel for the differences. You probably wouldn’t open a pizza shop in a town that already has a half-dozen of them, unless perhaps you had some unique “angle” by which to differentiate yours from the rest.  The same principle holds true for group homes — you need to be aware of what the market needs.  Conduct a “needs assessment” of the local area in which you hope to start your group home.  How many similar homes exist in the area?  What is their average occupancy level?  Is there a need for more?  Can you provide a group home setting that will distinguish you from the pack? Here, as with numerous other times during this process, you should contact the government agencies that oversee group homes in your area (this will vary by jurisdiction).  Ask if there is a need for another group home, and if so, what type is most in demand.  You can also contact local social service organizations, hospitals, probation offices, and such for insights into group home needs in the area. You may assume that everyone supports the idea of group homes, but you’ll find that not to be the case.  Some opposition is based on politics, some on concerns about effectiveness, and some can be based on fears of upsetting the local neighborhood dynamic.  There is, in fact, some political momentum in the U.S. to cut federal funding for group homes for children, based on examples of abuse and exploitation and questions about their effectiveness.  You may well find opposition among local homeowners when it comes time to locate your group home.  Even if you’re looking to serve only senior citizens, some people reflexively oppose the notion of having any sort of group home in their midst, often citing the potential risk to property values.  When the time comes, make sure you have all your legal “ducks in a row,” and also work on soothing neighborhood nerves by explaining the purpose and need for the group home and the provisions you will make to be a beneficial neighbor. Whether you’re starting a group home, a grocery store, or a gardening service, it is always a good idea to draw up a detailed business plan that outlines the goals, needs, opportunities, and obstacles for your new enterprise.  A well-constructed business plan will serve as your group home’s guidebook as it gets off the ground — or may even convince you to change your plans.  A business plan is often viewed as a sales pitch for potential investors, but serves a useful purpose even if you aren’t seeking financial support.  See the detailed article How to Write a Business Plan for information on creating one, including the following listing of common contents:  Title Page and Table of Contents. Executive Summary, in which you summarize your vision for the company. General Company Description, in which you provide an overview of your company and the service it provides to its market. Products and Services, in which you describe, in detail, your unique product or service. Marketing Plan, in which you describe how you'll bring your product to its consumers. Operational Plan, in which you describe how the business will be operated on a day-to-day basis. Management and Organization, in which you describe the structure of your organization and the philosophy that governs it. Financial Plan, in which you illustrate your working model for finances and your need from investors.   The U.S. Small Business Administration (https://www.sba.gov/) and similar small business support entities can also offer guidance on developing a business plan. As with any other small business, it takes a significant investment to get a new group home off the ground, and you probably don’t have enough money just lying around to fund the enterprise yourself.  Use your business plan and a realistic assessment of your personal finances as a starting point for determining your financing needs.  Along with guidance for your business plan, the U.S. Small Business Administration also offers a wealth of information on the process and expectations for securing small business loans from financial institutions. Inquire with the local and state agencies responsible for overseeing group homes in your jurisdiction, to see if there are grants or low-interest loans available. Don’t be afraid to get creative in securing start-up funding for your group home.  The options can range from crowdfunding to renting out part of your residence.  Borrowing from friends and family is often an option as well, although you must balance its benefits with the possible awkwardness that can arise from imposing a business relationship on a personal one.

Write an article based on this "Train in a striking martial arts discipline. Learn how to grapple if the fight goes to the ground. Watch instructional videos on how to defend yourself."
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Striking is the art of punching and kicking your opponent. In order to compete with the strong person face to face, you'll need to develop striking skills. Find a local gym and talk to the trainer about taking classes.  The most popular and effective striking arts include American boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Karate. When fighting a strong person, use your speed to your advantage. Try to dodge their punches without getting hit. Don't think you can become efficient at striking or at any martial art, without going to an official gym. Muay Thai for example, has been developed for several hundred years and requires an immense amount of skill. Many fights end up on the ground, or in a wrestling or grappling situation. This can pose an obvious disadvantage if you are competing against someone that's strong. If you're able to learn how to grapple however, you will have the advantage against someone who is untrained in any grappling arts.  Popular grappling arts include wrestling, Greco Roman wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.  Going to the ground may even be a better situation if you can get top control or your opponent is efficient at striking. ”Rolling” or grappling practice is the best way for you to get experience. Take every opportunity to grapple with someone bigger and better than you when you attend your class. Once you have trained and refined your technique, sparring will give you a real experience if you get into a fight. While they could never substitute real training and sparring, instructional videos can give you a glimpse into different ways you can protect yourself from a strong person. If you can't afford a class, or there isn't one in your area, this could be an alternative.  Do not rely on instructional videos before trying to beat a strong person. Make sure to check the ratings on the instructional video before you purchase it, so you know that others have found it effective.