STICKY BUSINESS
Is Painter’s Tape More Useful Than Duct Tape?
What’s blue, sticky, and as useful as can be? If a roll of painter’s tape just sprung to mind, then you’re on the right track. Although duct tape has the reputation of being the most useful item in the world, we’re not so sure that’s the case. In fact, we’re not even sure it’s the most useful kind of tape . Blasphemy? Perhaps not. Painter’s tape lacks the adhesive qualities of duct tape as well as the fabric-style backing that gives the silver stuff its fabled strength. But here’s the honest truth about those qualities: They’re only there to let duct tape do things tape was never supposed to do. Long-term repairs? Structural support? Duct tape may be useful in a pinch, but around the house, you’re going to do a lot better with the blue painter’s tape. For one, it comes in a variety of sizes, and if you’re painting, that can be a real godsend. It’s also easy to lay flat, fold, and tuck into nooks and crannies (a quality it receives from the paper-style backing). But the real value behind painter’s tape is that it does the exact thing duct tape can’t: It goes on easily and comes off with no sticky residue left behind. That’s what makes it great for painting, but it also means it is ideal for hanging posters, putting a to-do list on the wall, or sticking a label on a jar of food.
Painter’s tape doesn’t have the sheer strength of duct tape, but that’s a feature. A few wraps of painter’s tape will keep that extension cord coiled at just the right length, but the low strength means you can easily tear it when you need the longer cord. This works with cables, hoses, ropes, and straps and is great for keeping a house organized. You can also use painter’s tape to baby-proof outlets, wrap presents, divide a room in half between two feuding kids … the list goes on! What’s your favorite use for tape? Whatever that may be, painter’s tape has you covered.
Turning Your Passion Project Into a Full-Time Job
What You Need to Know
Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” These words still ring true today. During the pandemic, more people turned to companies like Etsy or YouTube in an attempt to capitalize on their side hustles. Not everyone was successful in making this transition, but those who were all followed similar methods. If you’ve been yearning to break away from the workforce to turn your passions into a full-time opportunity, here are a few tips to get you started. Think about who can help you. When you’re starting a side gig, you may feel like you need to be in full control and
take on every responsibility. This could be due to finances, or maybe you just aren’t comfortable with sharing your workload. In the beginning, you don’t need to hire full- time people. Instead, you can find people who do contract or freelance work and work with them as needed. This should remove unnecessary stress and allow you to focus on the things you need to accomplish to ensure your business is successful. Invest in yourself. You may not have the money right away for advertisements or to hire a graphic designer to make your company’s logo. However, your consumer base will notice when things are done half-heartedly, which will make them think less of your company and product.
Taking out a small-business loan can help solve these problems, but do not take out a loan just to have extra money sitting around. Have a plan in place beforehand and stick to it. You also need to be money cautious. The worst thing you can do is take out a loan and spend it all immediately. If your investments do not come back fruitful, you would be sitting in a deeper hole than before. Think about the value that expense will have before making your move. If you’re ready to turn your passion into a full-fledged job, there has never been a better time. If you spend your energy in the right places, you will see results that you never thought were possible.
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