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How to Add an Image in Illustrator
This wikiHow article teaches you how to add an image to an Adobe Illustrator file on Windows or Mac. This can be done easily via the "File" menu. You can also add images in Adobe Illustrator Draw, a mobile app.
How to Write a Business Plan for a Startup
As a startup, you will need a business plan. For example, you will need to show your plan to a bank if you are seeking a loan. You also need to show the plan to any investor. Business plans are helpful because they force you to step back and analyze your...
How to Prepare for a Wedding
The idea of planning a wedding can be very intimidating. However, with some foresight and careful research, you can make the process much easier. First, create a budget and draft your guest list. This will help you decide what you can afford to do for you...
How to Check a Condom
Condoms have been used since the late 16th century to avoid unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections or diseases (STIs or STDs). However, condoms are subject to deterioration, damage, and wear and tear that can reduce their effectiveness....
How to Adopt a Child in Missouri
Each year, thousands of children in Missouri are looking for loving families to adopt them. As a potential adoptive parent, you’re in a great spot, because you have many options. For example, you can have a private adoption, adopt a child from overseas, o...
How to Work for a Private Equity Firm
Private equity firms are controlling entities that collect or pool together capital that is then invested in a specific interest or opportunity. The goal is to improve or maximize that particular investment before re-selling it for a profit. Often private...
How to Be Successful in Business
Anyone who conducts business—whether that business is on behalf of a small company, a globe-spanning corporation, or your own entrepreneurial venture—can be considered a businessperson. Success in this field can be measured by looking at both personal ach...
How to Turn on Cookies and JavaScript: Quick & Easy Guide
If cookies or Java are disabled in your web browser, websites may not display as intended. JavaScript and cookies are turned on by default in most web browsers, but many allow you to enable or disable them as needed. This wikiHow teaches you how to turn o...
How to Treat Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is caused by inflammation and infection of small pouches (diverticula) in the digestive tract and most often occurs in people older than 40. Pouch formation can lead to a serious infection that needs prompt medical attention. Treatment for...
How to Make a Culinary Portfolio
If you are a culinary artist or student seeking a culinary job, a portfolio can help you showcase your accomplishments, promote your services or restaurant, find a position, and build an online presence. Upload your portfolio to your website to share info...
How to Calculate Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit is a way to compare the cost of the goods your company sells and the income derived from those goods. All you need for the gross profit formula is your total revenue, and the cost of goods sold (COGS). You can use your gross profit margin to...
How to Prepare the Soil for Tomato Plants
When it comes to planting a tomato garden, preparing the soil properly is the key to growing healthy plants that produce juicy, tasty tomatoes. Start by tilling the spot you choose to place your garden. Then, check the nutrient content and pH levels of th...
How to Write a Personal Statement for Law School
The personal statement is one of the most important parts of a law school application. This statement is usually the only place where an applicant can share information of their choice with an admissions committee. It is your opportunity to demonstrate yo...
How to Make a Shofar
The shofar is an ancient Hebrew priestly instrument made from the horn of a ram, antelope, goat, or gazelle. This incredible instrument supposedly mimics the sound of Yahweh's voice when he spoke at Mount Sinai, and it was used historically to call the Je...
How to Become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologists study the proponents of physical movement and provide treatment to patients of many types. Professionals in this field offer assessments to patients with a broad range of conditions, illnesses, and rehabilitation needs. To become a...
How to Make Ancho Chile Powder
Ancho chiles are dried poblano peppers. They have a subtle, spicy flavor. Ancho chile powder is a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes, including tamales, adobo and mole. It is cheaper to make fresh ancho chile powder at home than to buy it in the store....