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Things To Think About When You Want To Start a Business

Have you recently begun thinking about opening your own business? Many people realize this dream every day. When you’re in the process of thinking about what you’ll need to open your enterprise, it’s important to cover all the bases. Putting solid plans together before you begin your venture will help you become successful.

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Think About Supplies

One thing that any business needs are supplies to perform daily tasks. When you are opening a restaurant, for example, you won’t be able to produce food without a kitchen and cooking equipment. If you wish to run a custom printing business, this wouldn’t be possible without the right kinds of printers. Not only will you need items to produce goods for sale, but you will need places to store things. When you’re getting ready to look for the right supplies, consider checking with companies that provide items like metal racks Baytown TX.

Get the Right Permits

When you’re incorporating a company, you will need permits to conduct your business. Any enterprise that charges sales tax to its customers will need a license from the state in which they’re located. If your business will be open to the public as a retail store or restaurant, you will need an inspection from the fire department to assess maximum occupancy. Getting all the right licenses ahead of time will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Hire Some Employees

Once you’re ready to open your doors for business, it’s a good idea to hire some extra help. Having extra hands on deck will make your life a lot easier. When you’re looking for new employees, you can enlist the help of online recruiting sites.

Having your own business can be an exciting and profitable experience. Putting the time into planning thoroughly at the start will ensure your success in the long run.

How To Set Up a Print Shop

If you’re starting a print shop, there are a few things you need to think about. From the equipment you need to the layout of your shop, here are some tips to help you get started…

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Your Shop’s Materials

To start a print shop, you’ll need some supplies and equipment. This is especially the case if you’re starting from scratch and don’t have a printer already. Here are some tips to help you choose the right materials:

  • Make sure the printer is able to handle large prints. A large print is one that exceeds two inches by two inches.
  • Choose a printer that is easy to set up and use. You don’t want to have to struggle to get everything set up when you first start out.
  • Make sure the inks you’re using are clear and bright.
  • Choose a paper that is high quality and will give your prints a good look. You don’t want your prints to come out looking like they were printed on cheap paper.
  • Experiment with different blades to see what works best for your prints. Metal blades are a viable option for some people, while composite or plastic blades are better for others.

Your Shop’s Layout

When you first start printing, you should consider the layout of your shop so that everything’s easy to find and use. Your shop should have enough space to accommodate your printer, supplies, and any other necessary equipment. You should also keep everything neat and tidy, especially if your clients will be entering your shop.

With a printing business, you can get paid to do what you love and network with like-minded people. Just make sure that you’re organized and have a solid plan from the get-go. Once you have momentum, there’s no telling what you can achieve with your new shop.

Bioengineering

I’m glad to have stumbled upon this photo posted by DPWH Secretary Mark Villar on his Facebook page in July. The photo showed a segment of Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

According to Sec. Villar, coco net, and vetiver grass are being utilized in the 11-km segment of TPLEX to prevent soil erosion. The photo also carries hashtags #BuildBuildBuild and #Bioengineering.

DPWH Sec. Mark Villar photo

According to Wikipedia, bioengineering means the application of principles of biology and the tools of engineering to create usable, tangible, economically-viable products.

Sun-dried coconut halves

In 2012, we were able to observe how coco nets are developed in Las Piñas. The intricate process includes, drying up coconut halves; decorticating the husks; twining the fibers; finally weaving the net.

The tour at the green social enterprises in Las Piñas was made possible by the Villar Foundation.

Decorticating machine separates coco fibers from coconut husk

Twining and weaving nets from coconut husks are just one of the social enterprises of the foundation. The other livelihood projects include handloom weaving, house waste composting, vermin composting, producing hollow blocks from trash, and crafting baskets from water hyacinths.

Worker separates fiber for twining

The development of these livelihood projects was an offshoot of an endeavor to clean and revive the Las Pinas-Zapote River.

The husks not thrown on the river were left on the sidewalks, and the city had to spend more to haul the garbage. Trash collectors failed to collect sacks of coconut husk, so they end up polluting the river.

Twining the coconut fibers to create ropes

Mrs. (now Senator) Cynthia Villar, managing director of the Villar Foundation, met with experts from the Bicol University for the Coco Coir technology; to address the growing problem with uncollected coconut husks.

Twines are weaved in the loom to create nets

Dr. Justino Arboleda, an agricultural engineer, designed the machinery to make the coco-net. Coco Coir Enterprise utilizes coconut husk and converts them into a coco net.

Finished coco nets are being used for slope protection and control soil erosion. Las Piñas City and private developers use coco nets in various projects.

Congratulations Sec. Villar, for implementing the #bioengineering techniques to assist in the #BuildBuildBuild program of the government. This sure saves a lot of government fundings.