Posts by Kate Ward

Hey there. So, I’ve been doing some prep work lately to get my small business registered—just gathering info and such. I’m a senior textile and apparel designer, so I’m looking to register for design services in general, plus jewelry design and making. I also finished a nail technician course, and I’d love to include that activity too. I couldn't find a specific code for it in the 2007 classification; the closest thing was under hair salon services where "manicures" are listed. Does that actually cover nail extensions/sets?

Since most of these are freelance service businesses, I plan on working from home—except for the nail tech stuff, which I'll do mobile. Basically, I'll travel to clients' houses with all my gear. I read somewhere that once you register, an inspector might show up at your workspace. I'm wondering if that even makes sense in my situation. Jewelry making doesn't need a dedicated studio or anything special; just a desk, some wire, pliers, and beads. And since I'm traveling for the nail work, there isn't really a "site" to inspect for that part.
If an inspector does show up, do I get to schedule an appointment with them, or do they just drop by unannounced? Also, can I handle the registration at any local Finance branch—maybe one in Washington, D.C., or maybe out in Suburban Chicago? I'm really hoping for some clarity here because I've already sent inquiries to the state administration office and through the government portal, but I haven't heard a peep back.

Hey there. So, I noticed this little lump—like a small node—right in the middle of my neck, not off to the side or under the jaw, but dead center. It’s been there for a while, but I actually paid attention to it yesterday, and even my boyfriend was like, "Wait, what's that?" It feels slightly larger than before, maybe about half an inch to maybe a bit more, though I'm not exactly holding a ruler to it. I did a little digging into symptoms online, but honestly, nothing screams "emergency." No trouble swallowing or anything. My blood pressure is naturally pretty low, so I get those dizzy spells when I stand up too fast, and my ears ring sometimes. Weight-wise, I'm staying steady, even if my digestion is kind of sluggish. When I'm stressed, I get these quick, sharp pinching pains in my neck—just a few times a day, then it settles down. Also, no matter how much sleep I get, I’m exhausted during the day. I'll be sitting there watching TV and just drift off. And I've been feeling super thirsty lately, though I can't tell if that's a thing or if I'm just overdoing the salt in my diet. I know this probably sounds like a bunch of nothing, and I'm not exactly losing sleep over the symptoms themselves, but the actual lump is starting to bug me. I'm thinking about heading to my doctor to see what she thinks. Still, I wanted to see if anyone here has dealt with something similar or knows what's up.