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Maintaining the health of primary (baby) teeth is exceptionally important. Although baby teeth will eventually be replaced, they fulfill several crucial functions in the meantime.
Baby teeth aid enunciation and speech production, help a child chew food correctly, maintain space for adult teeth, and prevent the tongue from posturing abnormally in the mouth. When baby teeth are lost prematurely, adjacent teeth shift to fill the gap, causing impacted adult teeth and the potential need for orthodontic treatment. This phenomenon can lead to impacted adult teeth, years of orthodontic treatment, and a poor aesthetic result.
Babies are at risk for tooth decay as soon as the first primary tooth emerges – usually around the age of six months. For this reason, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) recommends a "well-baby check up" with a pediatric dentist around the age of twelve months.
What is baby bottle tooth decay?
The term "baby bottle tooth decay" refers to early childhood caries (cavities), which occur in infants and toddlers. Baby bottle tooth decay may affect any or all of the teeth, but is most prevalent in the front teeth on the upper jaw.
If baby bottle tooth decay becomes too severe, the dentist may be unable to save the affected tooth. In such cases, the damaged tooth is removed, and a space maintainer is provided to prevent misalignment of the remaining teeth.
Scheduling regular checkups with a dentist and implementing a good homecare routine can completely prevent baby bottle tooth decay.
How does baby bottle tooth decay start?
Acid-producing bacteria in the oral cavity cause tooth decay. Initially, these bacteria may be transmitted from mother or father to baby through saliva. Every time parents share a spoon with the baby or attempt to clean a pacifier with their mouths, the parental bacteria invade the baby's mouth.
The most prominent cause of baby bottle tooth decay however, is frequent exposure to sweetened liquids. These liquids include breast milk, baby formula, juice, and sweetened water – almost any fluid a parent might fill a baby bottle with.
When sweetened liquids are used as a naptime or bedtime drink, they are a heightened risk because they remain in the mouth for an extended period of time. Oral bacteria feed on the sugar around teeth and emit harmful acids. These acids wear away tooth enamel, resulting in painful cavities and pediatric tooth decay.
Infants who are not receiving an appropriate amount of fluoride are at increased risk for tooth decay. Fluoride works to protect tooth enamel, simultaneously reducing mineral loss and promoting mineral reuptake. Through a series of questionnaires and examinations, the pediatric dentist can determine whether a particular infant needs fluoride supplements or is at high-risk for baby bottle tooth decay.
What can I do at home to prevent baby bottle tooth decay?
Baby bottle tooth decay can be completely prevented by a committed parent. Making regular dental appointments and following the guidelines below will keep each child's smile bright, beautiful, and free of decay:
If you have questions or concerns about baby bottle tooth decay, please contact our office.
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A Mud Dogs replica football Helmet autographed by Henry Winkler and authenticated by JSA.
This autographed piece of memorabilia comes with an official Witnessed Protection Program Certificate of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication LLC that guarantees the authenticity of the autograph.
You can read more about all the qualified companies that we use to ensure the authenticity of all our autographs and their different types of certifications on our Authentication Services and Certificates page.
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This Blue Zinnia 3½ cups Tea or Coffee Pot was handmade and hand decorated in Boleslawiec, Poland by skilled artisans according to old traditional methods. Polish Pottery is superb quality stoneware. Oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe. Lead and Cadmium free paints and glazes. Resists chips and breakage. Individually handmade and hand painted. It is part of the Blue Zinnia Collection.
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Most people fly from Honolulu (HNL) if they book a flight from Honolulu to Cuba. Honolulu is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Honolulu's city center.
Honolulu Airport is HNL and Baracoa Airport is BCA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cayo Las Brujas Airport (BWW), Bayamo C.M. de Cespedes Airport (BYM), Cayo Coco Airport (CCC), Cienfuegos Airport (CFG), Camagüey Ign Agramonte Intl Airport (CMW).
The amount of baggage you can bring on your Honolulu to Cuba flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.
Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Honolulu to Cuba flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.
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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to Cuba.
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Return Policy For Wigs And Related Items
Wigs/accessories can be returned for store credit if the item was not worn, tried on, or altered, and only if all original packaging is included. Please contact at firstname.lastname@example.com within five business days of receipt. If item has been altered or worn, is missing packaging, or return request isn't made within five days, the eligibility for return is voided. We inspect items at our offices before approving any return to make sure they meet these requirements. Please be honest with your returns. If you've put it on your head, do not send it back. Believe it or not, we can tell. :)
Full refunds will only be given in the event of a defective product. If a mistake was made by our shipping department we will happily ship you the correct item immediately. Return labels are provided free of charge so you can ship us back the mistaken or defective item.
Please add firstname.lastname@example.com to your email contacts or whitelist to avoid our response possibly being identified as spam.
Return Policy For Crafting Items
Crafting items can be returned for full purchase price in store credit sans shipping if the item was not open, used, or altered, and all original packaging is included. Please contact at firstname.lastname@example.com within five business days of receipt. If item has been altered, used, opened, is missing packaging, or return request isn't made within five days, the eligibility for return is voided. We inspect items at our offices before approving any return to make sure they meet these requirements.
Full refunds will only be given in the event of a defective product. If a mistake was made by our shipping department we will happily ship you the correct item immediately. Return labels are provided free of charge so you can ship us back the mistake item.
We currently have increased processing times due to reduced staffing because of COVID-19. We will keep you updated as our restock orders are completed, but all shipments both domestic and global are subject to change as the pandemic changes. We caution international customers not to order if your country has closed their borders, as many packages are being returned during this time.
What Does It Mean To Backorder A Wig?
- If a wig is out of stock, the "Add to Cart" button should say "Backorder". Payments for backorders are taken up front and place you on a priority waiting list. Backordered wigs will be shipped upon warehouse replenishment. Please allow the current processing time to pass before receiving a shipping notification.
- Out of stock wigs do not have guaranteed restock dates. Rough estimates are provided, but we cannot promise when items will replenish. For more information, please visit our restock page.
- We do not ship partial shipments. Orders with both in stock and backordered items will ship when the backordered item is restocked. In stock items are always allocated for your order. If you prefer to receive your in stock item first, please place separate orders.
- Makeup and styling accessories cannot be backordered.
- We cannot combine shipments.
When Will I Get My Package?
Orders normally process in 3-5 business days, or 7-10 business days during high volume periods. Please view the cart or site banner for current processing times. Processing time does not include weekends or holidays. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm CST.
We pride ourselves on fast shipping, but we cannot guarantee same day shipment, even on express 1-2 day packages. Please contact us at email@example.com if your order is time-sensitive. The subject of your email should state - RUSH [your order number].
To cancel your order, please email us as SOON as possible with the subject - CANCEL [your order number]. We will do our best, but we cannot guarantee canceling your order before shipment.
If You Live in the U.S
We offer both USPS and UPS shipping methods. PLEASE NOTE: These are USPS/UPS estimated times as stated on their website. We do not control these estimations! Shipping estimates are not guaranteed and actual shipping times will vary. These shipping times are after processing time has passed.USPS First-Class: 3-5 business days. 14 oz or less. Not insured.
USPS Priority: 2-3 business days.
USPS Express: 1-2 business days. Overnight not guaranteed.
UPS Ground: 4-7 business days.
UPS 2-Day Air: 2 business days.
UPS Next Day Air: 1 business day. Best option for overnight.
All of the shipping methods listed above include shipping insurance EXCEPT USPS First-Class. Unfortunately, if you choose First-Class and it gets lost, we cannot replace it!
Please note: Lumin's Workshop EVA Foam Sheets are not included in Free Shipping due to shipping size. We apologize for any inconvenience.
**Due to shipping price increases and product cost increases, we have had to temporarily suspend our free shipping option as an emergency measure while we examine our margins. We are working to look at options to offer free shipping again soon. This was forced on us very unexpectedly and we are very sorry for the unexpected inconvenience to our customers.**
Some things to keep in mind for international shipping:- International packages will be subject to additional fees for customs/duty charges imposed and collected by your country's customs office.
- Customs fees are the responsibility of the customer and are not collected or paid in advance by Arda Wigs.
- We cannot mark packages as "gifts".
- International customers from Germany: We are not responsible for fees if a package is returned to us. Please contact your local customs office before placing an order to familiarize yourself with your local customs office's policies. If your state's customs has specific guidelines in order to process your package, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com with special instructions.
Please note, UPS International packages that are refused at customs may be subject to export fees, which will be deducted from your refund after the package arrives back to our warehouse.
USPS First-Class International: DUE TO COVID-19, WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING THIS SERVICE. For packages under 4 lbs. Average delivery 2-6 weeks. No tracking or insurance; use at your own risk.
USPS Priority International: Average delivery time 6-10 business days. Insured with tracking.
USPS Priority Express International: Average delivery time 3-5 business days. Insured with tracking.
UPS Standard: Average delivery time 2-5 Business Days (Canada and Mexico only).
UPS Worldwide Expedited: Average delivery time 2-5 Business Days.
UPS Worldwide Express Plus: Average delivery time 1-3 Business Days.
What If My Package Is Lost, Stolen, Or Damaged?
Shipping insurance is included on Priority and Express USPS domestic and international packages, as well as all UPS packages. Shipping insurance is not included on USPS First Class domestic or international. Please be aware that we cannot offer replacements on parcels shipped via this method. Claims for Priority and Express packages not received can be filed for USPS Priority Mail no sooner than 15 days after shipment, and no sooner than 7 days for USPS Priority Express. All claims filed through USPS must be made no later than 60 days after the package originally shipped.
If your tracking number states that your package is delivered but you have not received anything, please be sure to check your mail area (mailbox, lobby, front desk, etc), as well as with neighboring residences. If your tracking number says delivered and still nothing has turned up after 48 hours, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will do our best to get the claims process underway as quickly as possible if you selected Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Claims cannot be filed for USPS First Class.
Claims process and investigation typically takes 2-4 weeks before a refund or replacement can be provided. Claims cannot be filed for USPS First Class.
I think my wig is defective. What do I do?
Please email us at email@example.com! We try to quality check everything, but mistakes may slip past us. Provide your order number, let us know the issue, and send photos. Defects are a case by case basis, but we are happy to assist you in any way we can!
Sometimes you have questions that need answering ASAP! Please browse our FAQ below, and you may be able to avoid waiting 1-2 business days for an email reply!
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Yes! CLASSIC fiber is heat-resistant up to 420°F / 215°C, and SILKY up to 350°F / 175°C. We suggest using styling tools in the medium (250-300°F /120-150°C) range to extend the lifespan of your wig. Premium lace front wig resistance is closer to SILKY's.
For more information on the differences, check out our Classic vs Silky page!
Most of our wigs are about 23 inches circumference and can stretch up to around 25 inches, which can fit most heads! Wigs that are smaller or do not have as much stretch will include such information in their site description. If you have a lot of hair, braid or twist it in 2 or more sections around your head before putting on a wig cap. To increase the size further, an easy trick is to cut a spot in the wig behind each ear, and use the wig's elastic to bridge the gaps together to give you up to an extra inch on each side. Below is a handy head measuring guide for our wigs!
We have a limited number of sponsorship positions that we select every quarter through our blog. Please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to receive the announcement for when applications are open! Requirements: 3 examples showing work & active Arda customer.
While we do our best to carry a variety of products in numerous colors, unpopular items can take up a lot of space in both our warehouse and on restock orders. Items that do not sell are eventually discontinued and removed. This means we can use that space to better stock our in-demand items, and create new styles and colors too. If a new or trending character pops up that may need a discontinued item, we can always bring it back again!
Orders & Shipping
Arda has a processing time of 3-5 business days. Sometimes we will ship orders out much faster, but it all depends on our volume! During sales, processing time increases to 5-7 or 7-10 business days. If you are on a deadline, please email us at email@example.com! We would love to work with you to make sure you receive the items you purchased in a timely manner. Please note that we cannot fulfill rush requests during sales. IF YOU BACKORDERED AN ITEM, your entire order will not ship until your order can be completely fulfilled! Backorders & Restock FAQ category will have more details, along with our Backorder policy page.
It depends on the weight of your package, and the distance the package travels from our warehouse in Salt Lake City. For better estimates, please add the item(s) to your cart, and proceed to checkout. You can view prices for each type of shipping method BEFORE you complete your order.
We do not have any way of paying your country's customs fees before shipment. We also have no way of estimating or prepaying those fees since there is no database for us to go through to do so. Unfortunately, as it stands currently, the only way they can be paid is on the buyer's side. This would be true for any parcel going through the USPS service from America. USPS shipping charges cover shipping only, not customs and customs handling fees by your country's mail service. International packages may be subject to additional fees for customs/duty charges. Please note that we cannot mark packages as "gift" to help you evade customs as that's international mail fraud. We know customs can be quite a hassle, but unfortunately these fees are well beyond our control. Buyer beware, and know your country's laws to avoid disappointment.
Unfortunately, we can only offer free shipping on domestic orders at this time. Apologies!
There are a few reasons why this may happen!
- Did you apply a coupon or discount code to your cart? This is known to cause issues and confusion, as the free shipping promotion to your entire cart (before taxes) needs to meet or exceed $75 USD upon checkout. Applying discounts will affect this if it causes your order to go under $74.99 and below!
- Our free shipping option does not take taxes or shipping prices into account.
- Gift cards, raffle tickets, and other digital items do not apply towards free shipping.
- Free shipping does not apply to Lumin's Workshop EVA Foam sheets due to the shipping size.
Yes but the storefront is closed right now. We will let you know when it opens again!
A: Shipping insurance is included on Priority and Express USPS domestic and international packages, as well as all UPS packages. Shipping insurance is not included on USPS First Class domestic or international. Please be aware that we cannot offer replacements on parcels shipped via this method.
If your tracking number states that your package is delivered but you have not received anything, please be sure to check your mail area (mailbox, lobby, front desk, etc), as well as with neighboring residences. If your tracking number says delivered and still nothing has turned up after 48 hours, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will do our best to get the claims process underway as quickly as possible. Claims process and investigation typically takes 2-4 weeks before a refund or replacement can be provided.
A: Please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com! We try to quality check everything, but mistakes may slip past us. Provide your order number, let us know the issue, and send photos. Defects are a case by case basis, but we are happy to assist you in any way we can!
A: All sales are final on clearance and discontinued items. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Backorders & Restock
Please see our Backorder & Shipping Policies page for more details!
Unfortunately we cannot, sorry! When an order is placed, it only covers the shipping process of one package. Your order will not be shipped out until ALL items are accounted for. If you want an in stock item sooner, please purchase it on a separate transaction! We understand it's a hassle, but we can ship in stock orders much more quickly that way!
That depends on the item(s)! Please visit our restock page for more information. Completed orders containing backordered items will ship out shortly after our restock arrives. This means if your order contains more than one backordered item, it will be shipped after all backordered items are received in our warehouse, which includes orders with items on different restocks. If you do not see an item listed, feel free to email us at email@example.com.
You might be ordering during a sale! Backorders are temporarily disabled during ALL of our sales. You can backorder a wig again as soon as the sale is over. If there is no sale going on, please contact us. Keep in mind that only WIGS and WIG ACCESSORIES can be backordered. Styling tools, makeup, crafting items, etc cannot be backordered.
All restocks are soft dates only. This is because we are at the mercy of shipping times and customs holds for all restock shipments. Sometimes we won't know the arrival date of our restock until the week before! We do our best to keep everyone fully updated, but oftentimes, we only have a soft date far in advance. This is why all restocks go by month instead of exact days of the week.
We are likely processing your order as you read this. Please wait the current posted processing time, and email us in the event it has passed and you've not received a tracking number.
Check out our convention schedule here! Please note that our schedule is subject to change throughout the year.
We only bring a specific selection of wigs to each convention. It is usually based on popularity and/or current and trending anime, video games, etc. If you would like to purchase a specific wig at our booth, please request it!
We post a request form 2-3 weeks before a show. Check out that link and submit your request! The link will be available via social media, newsletter, and our Convention Schedule page once we have it ready. Out of stock items do not apply. Requests are NOT guaranteed unless we have confirmed with you via email! If we cannot process your request, we will do our best to accommodate you otherwise!
Tutorials & Styling
Arda does not offer either of these services, though we are working on offering that soon! In the meantime, please feel free to check out our list of recommended wig commissioners! You may find and artist who can style just what you need for your next project. (Note: Arda is not responsible for 3rd party transactions)
Actually, yes! This tends to happen with longer, straight styles. Some loose fibers may come out with the first combing. Be sure to use a wide-tooth comb! Brushes tend to pull out more fiber.
Wigs without skin tops may have crimped fiber. This is intentional and helps with styling or adding volume to your wig. Examples of crimped tops are Inigo, Jaguar, Jareth, Jareth Long, Caine, Kyle, Le Tigre, and Vegas.
Yes! Our CLASSIC fiber is heat-resistant up to 420°F / 215°C, and SILKY to 350°F / 175°C. We suggest using styling tools in the 250-300°F /120-150°C range to extend the lifespan of your wig.
To wash your wig, mix a gentle shampoo with cool-to-lukewarm water. Avoid hot water, as this will relax curly wigs. There is no need to lather; gently swish the wig around, then rinse and pat with a towel. Hang or lay out to dry. We offer wig shampoo on our site here!
To untangle, use a wide tooth comb or your fingers, gently and gradually working your way from bottom to top. Do not pull as this will stretch the fibers and can cause breakage and frizzing! Persistent knots can be carefully trimmed out of the hair using a pair of small scissors or shears. For curly wigs, work on one ringlet at a time, wrapping the strand around your fingers to restore the curl. A soak in a mixture of water and fabric softener followed by a thorough rinse can help to make the fibers even softer. We offer wonderful detangler sprays on our site here!
Products intended for styling hair shouldn't damage the wig fibers, but please be aware of harsh chemicals that can damage the wig cap's material such as bleaching agents. If you are wearing the wig while swimming in saltwater or a pool, it should be fine as long as you wash the wig afterwards. Check out our Wig Care Products!


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Please Note: when you make a purchase, it signifies that you have acknowledged, understood, and agreed to abide by the following terms and conditions.
Our return policy is very transparent, on each product page just below the Add To Cart button we clearly display if the item is returnable/exchangeable or not. Also, we refund you with store credits via gift-card only. Store credits are elligible for 6 months.
Additionally, the following items are not eligible for Return, Exchange, or Refunds:
- Purchases of items on Giveaways.
- Purchases of Special/Customized Products or International orders.
- Used products or products with missing original tags.
Our return & exchange process is automated, and you can raise a return & exchange request by clicking this link.
Return Exchange Terms & Conditions:
The return or exchange status of each product is explicitly stated beneath the "Add to Cart" button on its respective product page.
You can return or exchange a product within 7 days from the delivery date.
Exchange limited to size or color with the same product or a product of lower value.
We'll refund you with store credits via gift-card only. Store credits are elligible for 6 months.
Please return the product in its original unused condition with tags and receipts. No returns or exchanges without them.
Disclaimer: We offer only one time Free reverse pickup and forward shipping on return orders. Any multiple returns against your previous orders will be charged at INR 200 per cycle (forward or reverse). The amount will be deducted from your store credits.
Shipping charges, COD charges and any additional charge are not refundable.
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If you want to complete the guest login process, you should also get a modified version of vslogin linked to below. vslogin will pick up after authentication and deliver the user to a shell on his guest.
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Usernames and guest names with dashes
Avoid using usernames or guest names with dashes.
The current version only tries one configuration while searching for the user in guest databases, which can cause problems:
- User "user" on guest "ser-ver" when written as "user@ser-ver" will work fine, while "ser-ver-user" will be threated as user "ver-user" on vserver "ser".
- User "us-er" on guest "server" when written as "guest-us-er" will work fine, while "us-er@guest" will be threated as user "er@guest" on vserver "us".
If you must have dashes, use the syncshadows method instead.
Download links
nss_vserver: http://dev.call2ru.com/vs/nss_vserver.tar.bz2
nss_vserver_64 (for use on 64bit systems): http://dev.call2ru.com/vs/nss_vserver_64.tar.bz2
modified vslogin: http://dev.call2ru.com/vs/vserverauth.tar.gz
Authors and copyright
nss_vserver was written by Anton Fedorov <firstname.lastname@example.com> 19 march 2006 and is public domain; feel free to use it as you want.
vslogin was written by Alec Thomas (http://swapoff.org/LinuxVServer)
vslogin:chroot: No such file or directory
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Here are the reasons for business failure. If you are considering, or have recently started a business in the Newtownards area we, at Rogan Accountancy Limited, can assist you in developing management information so that you can avoid many of the reasons for business failure.
As many as half of all businesses fail in their first three years of trading. A contributor to ensuring business success and avoiding failure is to know your enemies.
Generally the main reason for the high failure rate of small newly established businesses is when the owner lacks experience in managing all aspects of the business. Interestingly, new businesses appear to survive better in economic downturns than older more established businesses. This may be because they are more adaptable to change, or possibly perhaps they were set up in the recession and therefore were not surprised by the sudden weakening in trading conditions.
There are many more specific reasons for business failure.
Competition from larger businesses can cause problems as they make use of their size and buying power to reduce costs and therefore selling prices to levels which smaller businesses simply cannot compete against.
As a small business, one of the best ways to protect against this threat is to carry out industry research to ensure that you know who your competitors are, what size they are in relation to your business, and what support network they have, such as whether they are part of a large group.
As a business owner, you need to identify the threats that competitors pose to your business and try to mitigate those threats by developing your strengths against the weaknesses of the competitor.
For example, a small local grocery shop may be under threat from a large supermarket chain opening a store on the edge of town. It would be unrealistic to consider trying to compete on price so the grocer needs to differentiate their business from that of the superstore by building on the strengths it has, such as:
A lack of sales is not only a particular problem for a new business but can also apply when new product lines or services are introduced in existing businesses.
Carrying out market research will help to eliminate as many problems as possible in the early stages. By researching the target market and local conditions, inappropriate products or incorrect pricing should be identified and corrected before, or soon after, the business commences.
Market research is an expense which many business owners try to avoid, but it can provide valuable information and prove to be cost effective. It may even be possible to conduct your own market research surveys rather than paying an expensive agency to do it on your behalf.
For example you could visit local businesses which you may want as your customers to canvass opinion on your product, or if your target market is made up of consumers, you could survey shoppers in the local town centre.
Gaining credibility for a business venture can be extremely difficult and so market research is important to assist in obtaining finance for the business.
To protect your business against loss of customers, you should try to have a mixed range of customers, in different industries and avoid over reliance on just one or a few key customers. By doing this, your business will be naturally protected against one customer going bust, or a dip in a particular industry.
Failing to keep up with technological advances in your market can also lead to lack of sales, as your business loses out to more up to date products sold by competitors. It is imperative to stay up to date for the sustainability of the business unless you choose to operate in a specialist niche market, which may have a finite life or limited market.
Poor cashflow is a key problem for many owner managed businesses as many owner managers tend to have good knowledge in their field but little experience of managing other aspects of the business, including cashflow.
It is important to ensure that the business has enough working capital to meet day to day cashflow requirements.
Day to day cashflow can be improved by:
Many small businesses do not prepare management accounts, so the only time they review the results of their business is when the year end accounts are prepared, which is typically at least six months after the year end. Year end accounts do not carry much detail which means that the business is often lacking in detailed information. Consequently a business cannot use this for comparisons to actual and expected performance.
All businesses should carry out reviews of their results periodically during the year, and compare the actual results to last year and expected figures. This will help to identify any potential problems so that corrective action can be taken on a timely basis.
It is easy for business owners to focus on sales growth and be over optimistic about the level of sales which can be achieved, especially in the early years. Very few such entrepreneurs actually have any solid facts behind their projected turnover figures. As previously mentioned, market research is very important to ensure that the expected market share is realistic.
Many business owners also tend to focus on trying to increase sales, instead of focusing on controlling costs and increasing profits.
As a business owner you must put together a proper budget to ensure that all costs are covered. Typical errors made include setting sales prices based on the direct costs of the product and not including any of the overheads of the business such as rent and rates.
Preparing an annual business plan to include a forecast profit and loss account can help to identify all potential costs to ensure they are considered when calculating selling prices. This will also give you a valuable measurement tool to compare with the actual performance of the business.
Some business owners like to take large amounts out of their business, either by way of drawings, salaries, bonuses or dividends. If your business is struggling it may be worth reviewing personal drawings and reducing them for a short period, to help the long term viability of the business.
It is better to have lower income from a sustainable business than higher income over a short term.
Some businesses struggle to meet their tax liabilities on time. The Business Payments Support Service provided by HMRC allows a business to negotiate 'time to pay arrangements' across the various taxes. However, this service is only offered to businesses who are likely to be able to pay their tax liabilities if they are given more time to pay and not to those which can no longer feasibly pay at all.
Therefore, if your business is struggling to meet its tax liabilities, it may be worth contacting the service to see if you can agree a time to pay arrangement before matters reach a crisis level.
Management skills are necessary to develop a strategy and to train and manage people. Owner/managers are usually specialists in the product and services their business offers, so issues are dealt with on a day to day basis.
These individuals often have a passion for their business however they may not possess expertise in the area of management and, as a result, long term planning is neglected. It may be worth investing in a training session or online course to develop management skills to obtain the best results from your staff.
A happy, motivated workforce can drive the success of a business.
It is especially important to have the right people in key roles within your business, so you must consider how to retain them within the business over the long term.
Every business should also have a 'succession plan' in place to cover roles if a key person leaves. This helps the business to survive when it loses a key member of staff, whether permanently or temporarily if for example, they are off sick for a long period.
If a business is being run single-handedly by the owner/manager, you should have a succession plan and insurance in place in case of personal emergencies.
Small businesses often do not have the necessary in house expertise to ensure compliance with legislation for issues such as employment law, health and safety law and environmental standards.
Complying with all the legislative requirements can be a major problem for the small business. Form filling and staying up to date with all of the changes is unlikely to be a priority for the owner, and yet it is essential if the business is to survive and continue successfully. Occasionally new legislation can remove a market or actually make it too costly to continue to serve it.
This can lead to costly consultancy fees for the business. Unfortunately, it is difficult to avoid these fees for complex issues.
There are government agencies which offer free, impartial support to businesses, such as Acas which offers advice regarding employment issues. Health and safety information can be found on the internet and consultants may only be needed if trading in a high risk environment.
The choice of location can have a big influence on your business. If your business depends on customers visiting the premises, it must be based somewhere which is easily accessible for customers, and not somewhere which is too remote or in a bad area. If the business depends on passing traffic, such as a shop, it must be situated somewhere with a lot of people passing on foot or with easy parking.
It can be difficult to obtain financing for a business or even to keep your existing facilities.
When applying for finance it is very important to submit a business plan to demonstrate the viability of your business and lend credibility to your application. This business plan should include forecast financials (profit and loss account, cashflows) as well as market research backing up your sales figures.
Even if you do not require finance, it is a good idea for any business to prepare a business plan. This will give the business a strategic direction and something to monitor actual results against.
Planning is extremely important. It can be said that 'failing to plan, is planning to fail'. The business plan should include external and internal issues to see if the owner/manager can cope with the potential 'worse case scenario' that could arise. Comprehensive discussions with an adviser can prevent (or at least highlight) a wide range of problems and methods of minimising or overcoming their impact.
It can be extremely difficult and traumatic to face up to the failure of your own business. Many owners are tempted to bury their heads in the sand and hope that things will somehow improve. However, the best way to get things to improve is to face up to the fact that the business is struggling as soon as possible – the earlier you identify there is a problem, the earlier you can take remedial action to try to save the business before it is too late. If you think that your business is struggling, seek help and advice immediately.
There are undoubtedly many advantages to securing business success.
We are able to assist you in the areas where businesses generally fail and assist in ensuring that you have the right mix of skills suitable to making your business a success.
We can assist with preparing management accounts, cashflow forecasts and finance and business plans and, if things go wrong we can assist with remedial action.
If you are considering, or have recently started a business in the Newtownards area and you would like to discuss these procedures any further please contact us at Rogan Accountancy Limited.


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I'm back with another haul that doesn't have anything to do with makeup, he he. I received really great feedback on my last fashion haul and decided to continue with these type of videos. Today I'm going to feature some cute pieces that are super affordable as well as review some items from a jewelry site.
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Most of the jewelry was purchased from Forever21 a month and a half ago. I also picked up one necklace from New York & Company during their 1/2 off everything mother's day sale.
Check out some pieces I received from www.HotTrendzEarrings.com. I don't always review websites that are not cosmetics related but this one called out to me. As many of you may know, my ears aren't pierced. It's really hard to find cute clip-on earrings but this site had them. They also have normal earrings and other accessories too. The site is very very affordable with most of it's pieces under $10 and many even under $5.
Here are the three pairs of clip-on earrings that I picked out. I went with a pair of cute red rosebud earrings, a gold dangly pair, and some basic silver ones.
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Managing Files and Folders in Windows 7
- Introduction
- Using the Explorer Window
- Changing the Explorer Window View
- Opening and Viewing the Computer
- Viewing and Opening Documents
- Working with Libraries
- Working with Personal Folders
- Navigating Between Folders
- Viewing the Folders List
- Changing the Explorer Layout
- Customizing the Navigation Pane
- Organizing Files by Headings
- Searching for Files and Folders
- Saving a Search
- Changing Search Options
- Performing an Instant Search
- Performing an Advanced Search
- Performing Natural Language Searches
- Modifying the Index to Improve Searches
- Adding Properties and Tags to Files
- Creating and Renaming Files and Folders
- Copying and Moving Files and Folders
- Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
- Changing File and Folder List Views
- Hiding Files and Folders
- Changing Folder Options
- Customizing Library Folder
- Customizing Personal Folders
- Sharing Folders or Files with Others
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Managing Files Using a CD or DVD
- Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder
File management is organizing and keeping track of files and folders, helping you stay organized, so information is easily located. A folder is a container for storing programs and files, similar to a folder in a file cabinet. As with a file cabinet, working with poorly managed files is like looking for a needle in a haystack—it is frustrating and time-consuming to search through irrelevant, misnamed, and out-of-date files to find the one you want. Windows allows you to organize folders and files in a file hierarchy, imitating the way you store paper documents in real folders. Just as a file cabinet contains several folders, each containing related documents with dividers grouping related folders together, so the Windows file hierarchy allows you to organize your files in folders, and then place folders in other folders. Windows 7 comes with four libraries: Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos. Libraries (New!) are special folders that catalog folders and files in a central location. A library includes and displays folders that are stored in different locations on your computer, Homegroup, or network.
Using the file management tools, you can save files in folders with appropriate names for easy identification, quickly and easily create new folders so you can reorganize information and delete files and folders that you no longer need. You can also search for a file when you cannot remember where you stored it, create shortcuts to files and folders for quick and easy access, and even compress files and folders to save space.
A folder can hold different types of files, such as text, spreadsheets, and presentations. The Documents folder is the main location in Windows 7 where you store your files. However, there are some special folders, such as Pictures and Music, designed with specialized features to store specific types of files.


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On Wednesday, September 12, national dignitaries joined more than a thousand Scientologists and guests to celebrate the grand opening of the Church of Scientology's National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C.
Located in the historic Fraser Mansion at Dupont Circle, the new National Affairs Office stands as the central point from which the Church coordinates its many social and humanitarian initiatives on a national and international level.
The establishment of the National Affairs Office is necessitated by the Church of Scientology's unprecedented worldwide growth and commensurate demand for Church-sponsored programs. In the past several years, dozens of new Ideal Churches of Scientology (Ideal Orgs) have opened in major cities across the world. In the United States, new Churches now stand in Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Seattle, Denver and Phoenix, to name but a few. While internationally, they also now stand in Rome, London, Madrid, Brussels, Berlin, Hamburg, Mexico City, Johannesburg, Melbourne and Tel Aviv. Ideal Orgs are designed to both serve the needs of parishioners as well as the community at large, while the National Affairs Office serves to facilitate implementation of the Church-sponsored programs both nationally and internationally.
These programs include a worldwide human rights initiative; equally far-ranging drug education, prevention and rehabilitation programs; a wide-reaching criminal reform program; a global network of literacy and learning centers; a moral education movement restoring the brotherhood of Man; and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, the world's largest independent relief force providing emergency response at major disaster sites for more than a decade.
Underscoring the importance of the new National Affairs Office to the Church's greater social and humanitarian mission, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, led the dedication. In honoring the occasion, he said: "Here is an Office designed to give back to a United States government that steadfastly guaranteed our religious rights—the very freedom that allows us to do what we are doing today. And with that, we extend our reach by invoking what we hold to be the greatest of all rights, the one right which must be invoked if one is to fight for the freedom of others—the right to help. And yes, that's what we pledge today with the inauguration of this new Church of Scientology National Affairs Office."
Dignitaries joining in the opening ceremony included Members of U.S. Congress Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Danny Davis (D-IL); as well as Liz Gibson, Senior Program Manager, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Honorable Dan Burton spoke to the Church's signal contributions in the protection of children from psychotropic drugging and preservation of the rights of families: "I applaud you for taking the time to pursue this issue, and for helping make the Child Safety and Medication Act the law of the land. Working together we have been part of a course of correction to safeguard America's youth while promoting and protecting liberty."
Acknowledging the Church for its abiding commitment to human rights, the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee, Member of U.S. Congress, said: "I want to thank L. Ron Hubbard for recognizing that courage is not rewarded but it is valued. And to be able to have the wonderment of people coming together and ensuring that people come together for peace. That's what I see in the Church, that you have come together for peace. I welcome and support that."
The Honorable Danny Davis thanked the Church for its commitment to improving one of today's most pressing social problems—criminal reform: "Since 2004, the Church has been part of the broad coalition that has tirelessly worked with us in Congress to get the Second Chance Act passed into law, which is a monumental first step in reforming our criminal justice system nationwide. I am extremely grateful for the work you do to help those individuals who are most in need."
Ms. Liz Gibson, Senior Program Manager, Federal Emergency Management Agency, highlighted the effectiveness of Church volunteers in all forms of disaster response and community need: "You have consistently come to the aid of major and many minor disasters around the country. You arrive, help, then help some more and stay on after others have gone home. All our work from the policy level down to the local level depends on groups like the Churches of Scientology Disaster Response—these partnerships are and will be in the future the strength of our work here in this country."
The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office houses an array of facilities for meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops and events to promote collaboration on solutions to society's greatest challenges. In particular, its Chestnut Hall is configured to host a wide range of functions, from human rights symposiums and drug education workshops to panel discussions, press conferences and awards ceremonies.
The Church of Scientology acquired Fraser Mansion in 1994 to serve as home to the Church of Scientology of Washington, D.C., now located in expanded quarters on 16th Street Northwest's historic Church Row. The mansion, dating from 1890, is a nationally registered historic landmark. Under the Church's custodianship, the combination Beaux-Arts, Renaissance and Romanesque building has been meticulously restored to its original glory. Fraser Mansion also stands just two blocks from the historic Founding Church of Scientology at 1812 19th Street NW, established in 1955 by Founder L. Ron Hubbard.
The dedication of the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office follows the opening of a series of Ideal Churches of Scientology (Ideal Orgs) in 2012, including the new Center of Scientology in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, August 21; the Churches of Scientology of Los Gatos, California, July 28; Buffalo, New York, June 30; Phoenix, Arizona, June 23; Denver, Colorado, June 16; Stevens Creek in San Jose, California, June 9; Orange County, California, June 2; Greater Cincinnati, February 25; Sacramento, California, January 28; and Hamburg, Germany, January 21.
In total, the Scientology religion today comprises more than 10,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 167 nations.


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After seeing the animated movie Turbo, Code Switch's Karen Grigsby Bates and Kat Chow reflect on the movie's attempt at showing diversity.
DreamWorks Animation's movie, Turbo, hit theaters earlier this week. Touted for its multicultural cast, the movie follows a young garden snail named Theo, who dreams of racing in the Indianapolis 500 and winds up making friends with a motley crew along the way.
And that crew seems like it could be perceived as a racial representation of America — or at the very least, of East L.A., where Turbo takes place. There are the brothers behind the Dos Bros Taco Truck, Tito and Angelo; the Latina auto mechanic; the female Vietnamese manicurist and the white hobby-shop owner. Even the snails, voiced by the likes of Snoop Dogg and Samuel L. Jackson, have affectations that indicate they're supposed to be decidedly "urban," of a certain race (ahem: black).
So did DreamWorks' multicultural cast make for a movie that actually reflects diverse perspectives? One that perhaps moves beyond stereotypes? We know that this is a movie about, um, snails that want to be race car drivers, but we couldn't keep ourselves from talking about how the movie handles race.
KC: "So Karen, you saw the movie at a theater in Los Angeles, the city where it's supposed to take place. What'd you think? And, what was that audience like?"
KGB: "Honestly? My first thought was it was too loud for little kids to sit through! But I was also interested in seeing who was coming to see this movie, and half of the audience, maybe more, was Latino. So it seemed like people were excited about seeing their culture — or a representative of it — on the big screen.
"It's definitely family fare, and it had a lot of references in it that my audience recognized — L.A.'s topography was pretty clear, for instance — but as I kept watching, this little tape kept running through my head: "Glad they built a movie around Latinos, but a taco stand? Really? So inventive!' "
KC: "Er, yeah. 'Dos Bros Tacos.' What? The two brothers clearly embodied a few stereotypes that folks have about the Latino community — especially since they worked in the food industry. We meet them for the first time when they're in this struggling strip mall, with not much business. Everybody seems a little resigned."
KGB: "On the one hand, the lead characters (the two brothers who run the taco truck) are charming — but they're stereotypes. Not quite the 'Heeeey Cees-ko I theenk we might be in trou-ble,' kind of stereotypes, but stereotypes nonetheless.
"But as I looked around me at the Latino families in the theater, they seemed thrilled. The context — folks wanting to be their own bosses, trying hard to make it — seemed familiar. The accents didn't bother them. They were kind of like black people in the '50s when someone showed up at the movies or on TV. Just happy to see someone who looks like them on the screen — even if it's not in a role that's on their dream list. I can't imagine Asian folks will be so happy with Ken Jeong's character [the female Vietnamese manicurist], though."
KC: "Oh, and I have some thoughts on Ken Jeong — but first: One of the brothers, Tito, and his code-switching! There were instances when he'd pull on these black-frame glasses — you know, like the hipstery ones that are popular — and he'd become a whole lot whiter. He'd lose his accent. He'd even walk differently.
"He did this when he was aspiring to be more than he currently was, in a sense. Like when he was dreaming of attracting customers to his taco stand with the snail racing, or when he was trying to register Turbo for a spot in the Indy. It was as if, with those black-frame glasses and different ways of talking, people would pay more attention to him — he'd get things done that way."
KGB: "It's not that he didn't want to be Mexican-American — you could see he and his brother were both proud of their ethnicity — but he was being pragmatic. He knew if he needed to get something done — like getting Turbo entered into the Indy 500 — people in power were going to have to see him. They didn't see him as a Mexican-American kid with a different idea, but once he went all Clark Kent, walked like a white guy (a white guy who wasn't imitating a hip-hop star), all of a sudden, he became visible. Sad."
KC: "Did you notice that Tito and his brother and their strip mall friends, besides the 'black' snails, were the only minorities in the movie? Not that most mainstream movies or TV shows necessarily are the pinnacle of diversity. But there was just such a stark contrast between these very 'ethnic-ized' characters and everyone else they were interacting with. Like when it's race day, and all of the fancy cars are pulling up to the track, Tito and his crew roll up in the taco truck, which they'd been sleeping in. The announcer says something like, 'Well, I guess taco trucks are in.' That was pretty condescending and also made, somehow, the brothers' livelihood seem a little bit foreign."
KGB: "Which is interesting, since tacos are a favorite American snack and salsa outdistanced ketchup, like, years ago. Of course, the Indy 500 is in Indiana, so maybe it was a dig at mid-country homogeneity. I don't know. I've only been to NASCAR, and I can tell you, there's not a whole lot of color up in there."
KC: "Salsa out-distanced ketchup? What about Sriracha?
"But Ken Jeong's character was also irksome. Jeong said he took the role because he wanted to be in something that his young daughters would be able to get — something that wasn't his character in The Hangover. [Note: That video contains some swearing.]
"And yet, here he was, playing a female Vietnamese manicurist. I didn't have a problem with him voicing a woman. It was the character herself that bothered me. She had a heavy Vietnamese accent, spoke in broken English, was half the size of any other character, and was violent. She tried to beat up the lead driver, who was supposed to win the race, and it was sort of funny. But it played on all of these kung-fu-ninja tropes that made me roll my eyes. Now, I've heard Jeong, who is Korean-American, do Vietnamese accents before in his stand-up --"
KGB: "-- OK, I haven't seen his stand-up (and I'm going to get into trouble for this, I'm sure) but I've seen him in plenty of movie roles, and Jeong, for whatever reason, always strikes me as a heartbeat away from Mickey Rooney's racist Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's: loud, oblivious to social cues, barely able to speak English. Or Jeong is timid and basically sexless, unlike Gedde Watanabe's Long Duk Dong in Sixteen Candles, who is a horny little devil. All stereotypes. It's like Jeong willingly inherited the Steppin Fetchit character that black folks hated for so many years. Why?"
KC: "Exactly. So this movie is full of stereotypes. But are they toxic ones? Or can we just agree that they exist, they're no good, and that maybe, maybe, the next animated feature will have more nuanced characters? Is that too much to hope for?"
KGB: "Agreed. But that will happen a lot more quickly if the studios that make these films have more diverse staffs. And I guess that's a discussion for another day."
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Some U.S. states are viewing the legalization of marijuana as a chance to gain new sources of tax revenue. Several states allow its use for medical reasons; Colorado has approved its recreational use, and Washington will follow suit this year.
But the decriminalization of pot also stands to remove a funding source for police: property forfeitures from drug dealers. Such funding is "going up in smoke," The Wall Street Journal reports.
Of the $6.5 billion in asset forfeitures in drug cases from 2002-2012, marijuana accounted for $1 billion, the Journal says, citing data from the U.S. Justice Department.
And while most cash generated from drug-related property forfeitures goes to the law enforcement agency that made the bust, tax money from legal marijuana sales goes to state and local governments. Police may get only a share of that money, or none at all.
In a graphic titled "Money Pot," the Journal lists the 10 states that had the highest amounts of asset forfeitures processed by the U.S. government in that 10-year period. Here's the list:
When compared with other drugs, marijuana offers a unique opportunity to police, The Journal's Zusha Elinson writes. Its distinct odor that aids detection is only part of the equation.
"The advantage with marijuana is that it's one location, and you can make a lot of money off of one grow," attorney Matthew York, who has worked on drug forfeiture cases in Washington state, tells Elinson. "These other drug dealers, they make a lot of money, but they're harder to find."
Copyright 2021 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


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