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With their playful personalities, affectionate behavior, and adorable faces, cats can be the ideal pet. But, despite popular opinion, cats are  not  maintenance-free! To keep your cat healthy and happy, you need to know how to take care of him and provide the best possible life for your new friend. 1.  Getting a Cat a.  Decide if you want a kitten or a full-grown cat.  Kittens are adorably tempting, but be honest with yourself about whether you'll be able to match that energy level. Shelters are full of loving adult cats who have a much harder time getting adopted. An adult cat will be calmer and quieter than a kitten, but may also have behavioral issues from its previous life. Adult cats might also have medical conditions you'll have to address sooner than you would with a kitten. b.  Consider medical concerns that may come with a specific cat.  If you have your eye on one cat in particular, ask about its medical history to see if...

It's easy to see why thousands of new franchises open across the globe every year. Franchise businesses have the advantage of an established, well-known brand and the support of a successful parent company. However, despite these advantages and the popular conception that franchises are a "safer" investment than traditional small businesses, the success rate of the two remains about the same.  Even with the support of an experienced company behind you, you'll need significant investment capital, lots of hard work, and a shrewd business sense to turn a profit as a franchisee. 1.  Becoming a Franchise Owner Becoming a Franchise Owner a.  Contact your desired franchise business(es).  Start your journey to franchise ownership by meeting with franchise businesses that interest you. Schedule appointments with representatives from your chosen franchises to learn the requirements to open your own franchise. Ask for statistical data about the franchise's opera...