Q: Try plugging them into a surge protector and switching it off before you leave for school or work for the day.   Wear warmer clothes.
A: Turn off the lights and electronics in a room when you aren't using them. Use natural light instead of electric light when possible. Use your electronics only when necessary. Lower your thermostat. Hang your clothes out on a drying rack rather than using an automatic dryer. Use solar panels for power.

Article: Based on your sales forecast, estimate how much you will spend to keep your business running. For example, you might need to double the number of sales associates in order to handle the anticipated increase in sales. Look at your current expenses as a guide.   Try to be as detailed as possible. Network with people in your industry so that they can help you think of things you might have overlooked. For example, you might handle payroll yourself for your two employees. However, if you need to triple the number of employees, you must schedule tripling the amount of time you dedicate to payroll. This is an expense you might not have thought about. If you increase your sales by 200%, do you have the resources to deliver on those sales? Probably not. Scaling a business requires that you take a hard look at your current technology and see where you need to upgrade.   Look for ways to automate. You can automate many parts of a business, such as billing, marketing, and payroll. Automation can save you time and money. Also investigate the newest technology involved in sales management, shipping, and accounting. You might be able to do things faster and more effectively with newer technology.  Ask larger businesses what they use. Your business probably has multiple systems in place that don’t work together. For this reason, they increase communication costs and slow down your business. Pursue system integration so that you can handle your growth. A typical business has many systems: payroll, accounting, purchasing, order fulfillment, and customer service, among others. With an integrated system, employees in order fulfillment can see when an order is cancelled, and accounting can easily spot the cancellation. If your sales double or triple, you can’t expect the same number of employees to handle the work load. Study industry benchmarks to find out how many customers one representative can handle, and then hire accordingly. Consider your manufacturing, inventory, and delivery staff. Do you need more? Study the benchmarks for what is typical in your industry. Don’t forget back office functions, either. If you grow so large, would it make sense to hire an internal bookkeeper instead of outsourcing that function? Depending on your current size, you might need to outsource jobs as you grow. For example, you might outsource Human Resource functions to a professional employer organization (PEO). Or you might want to hire an inventory and fulfillment center to handle your inventory and delivery.  Outsourcing is complicated. Often, small businesses outsource most jobs. However, as you grow, it might be more cost-effective to bring in jobs internally. Nevertheless, as you continue to get even larger, it might make sense to outsource again. There’s no “one size fits all approach.” Always crunch numbers to see what is most cost-effective. You might outgrow your current facility. In this situation, you should plan on renting new commercial space. Work with a real estate agent or search for commercial space on websites like Loopnet.com. Budget how much it will cost to move into a larger space.   Most commercial space is rented by square foot or by a percentage of your gross sales. Always remember to nail down what is included in the rent. For example, some commercial landlords require tenants to pay for taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Draft a detailed expense forecast. Upgrade your technology. Integrate your systems. Hire more customer service representatives. Increase staff in other areas. Consider outsourcing. Move your business.

Q: All snakes may bite if provoked, but some pack more of a punch and are venomous. It can be hard for someone without an expertise in snakes to tell from only looking at a snake, so proceed with caution. If you suspect that a snake is venomous, do not try to catch it with your hands. Some of the most common U.S. based venomous snakes are:  Copperhead snakes. These are found most commonly in the eastern and mid-southern states. They get their name from unique copper colored scales on their head that slowly fade throughout the rest of their body.Their markings are often triangular in shape.   Cottonmouth snake.These are usually four to seven feet in length. They are generally a dark shade of brown or a dull black. They have pupils that are shaped like slits and have a bulky body. They are found predominantly in the southern U.S., throughout Florida and the Mississippi River region.   Diamondback Rattlesnake. These can grow up ten feet long. They are recognized by their distinctive black or brown diamond patterns down their bodies outlined in a light shade of yellow. They are a rattlesnake, and as that name implies, they have a series of hollow segments on the end of their tale that create a rattle sound when its shook. They live in the southern and south western parts of the U.S. and some of Mexico.   Coral snake. These snakes can be difficult to recognize since it resembles other similar species. They are found in the eastern, southwestern, and southeastern portions of the U.S. They can grow to be around thirty inches. They are universally a red-yellow-black-yellow pattern with black heads. They are venomous, so you should be very careful if you think you spot one. Catching a snake by hand is a little trickier, and should be done with caution. However, if you do not have any tools or nets handy, you can catch a snake using your hands. Use an object to distract the snake's head, like a stick. Firmly grasp its tail and lift the snake upwards, leaving the front part of its body on the ground, but keeping your legs and body as far away as possible. Place the snake in a pillow case or sack immediately.  If you know how to safely approach a snake, you can also grab the snake by the back of head to neutralize its chances of biting you. However, getting so close to the snake's head can be risky. If you use this method, it may be best to have a tool, such as a snake fork, that can pin the head down before you reach for it. Besides the risk of biting, snakes can also carry harmful bacteria. Make sure to use gloves to prevent your risk of catching a bacterial infection from the snake. If you do not have gloves, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after touching the snake. Do not handle food or touch anyone else before you have washed your hands thoroughly.
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Make sure the snake is safe for handling. Grab a snake with caution. Use gloves to handle snakes.