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   <title>About.com Small Business Information: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Power Up Your Presentation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The presentation is starting. Dim the lights. Time for a nap. These are the thoughts of many audiences subject to yet another boring business presentation. How can you awaken the cognitive powers of your audience? Start by learning the 8 secrets of a knockout business presentation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Letter Format]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn quickly and easily how to create a business letter format. Using the proper business letter format in your business communications conveys a sense of professionalism.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Starting Your Business]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Starting a small business requires determination, motivation, and know-how. Here are the critical steps to provide you with the know-how to have a successful small business startup. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Limited Liability Company]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Study the basics of the limited liability company structure and guide your decision to company business formation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[45 Business Opportunities]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Whether you are starting a business or looking for new markets for your existing business, our list of the &quot;45 Best Small Business Opportunities&quot; will inspire your imagination and point you toward new profit centers.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Winning Business Proposal]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you need to write a business proposal to win a bid, you will need to know the key winning elements of a successful proposal. Make sure your proposal stands out in the stack of competitor proposals by including the following 5 elements:]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Critical Step to Business Plan]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Writing a business plan can be an overwhelming task. These feelings often translate into immobilization or confusion as to how to start the business plan.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Need a Mission Statement?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Is a personal and corporate mission statement necessary for success in today's hostile business climate? Learn the 3 key ingredients of meaningful mission statements. Explore sample mission statements for ideas to write your own.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sole Proprietor Pros and Cons]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The most basic of all business legal structures is the sole proprietorship. For new start-ups the choice of becoming sole proprietorship is the simplest of all business forms but is it the best? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Greeting Card]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When sending holiday cards use proper business greeting card etiquette. What is a well-meaning gesture can offend the people you want to impress when it is not done properly. Learn the 8 rules when sending holiday cards.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Opportunties]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This year's top best business opportunities list provides something for everybody from the hot poker craze to smart clothes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business at Home]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What home based business represent the best and hottest opportunity? This top 10 list offers something old and something new. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Proposal Writing]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Discover how to write a business proposal that Wows clients and wins the business. The most common mistake made by business proposal writers is a lack of understand of the client&#146;s business, industry and challenges.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[High-Impact Marketing Plan]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The secret to creating a high-impact marketing plan is to optimize your limited budget. Use low-budget marketing to get your message out to your customers on a regular basis and watch sales revenue grow.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Loan 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what you need to know to clinch the loan deal. As a small business owner, your most difficult task is finding the money to operate your business. Taking the necessary steps to prepare for a small business loan can minimize the difficulty. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tactics for Debt Collection]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hate collecting your money? Learn the secrets of collection letters and other mastery tips to ensure your customers pay.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Become an S Corporation?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Is an S Corporation advantageous for your small business? Learn the  pros and cons of becoming an S Corporation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Entrepreneur Personality Type]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Starting and growing your own business requires many skills to be successful. Take a look at the business personality types and find out what you need to succeed. Are you Bill Gates, a Visionary, or an Improver like Body Shop founder, Anita Roddick?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Secret SWOT Analysis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The SWOT analysis is a business tool available in the tool box of any small business owner. However, running a business forces you to focus on the issues and fires burning today, not tomorrow. Learn how to apply a SWOT analysis to your business, and position yourself ahead of competitors.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Small Business Deductions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[These 10 essential small business tax deductions will help you navigate through the maze of write-offs. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Grant]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Looking for small business grants? Grants are often a hot topic among entrepreneurs with limited funds and access to capital. But where do you find and win a small business grant? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Liability Insurance]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Protecting your small business from risks is the foundation of success. Take the necessary time to investigate your business liability insurance needs. It could just be the most important decision to your company's survival. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start Your Own Corporation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Should your small business become a corporation? This is a question you need to ask during the start-up and evolution of your company. Learn what you need to know about incorporating your small business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[PowerPoint Presentation Rules]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You can create and deliver a powerful PowerPoint presentation if you understand the five cardinal rules of terrific PowerPoint presentations.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Winning Business Partnership]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Small business owners often choose a sole proprietor business structure when starting a business. The road to entrepreneurship can be made more rewarding by forming a business partnership.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Plan Outline]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know to create a money winning business plan outline. Learn what you need make sure your business plan is complete.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[LLC and Taxes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To create an LLC, you&#146;ll need to file the proper documents with the appropriate state agency and pay filing fees. But before you make a decision on a corporate structure, you should first understand the tax implications of an LLC.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sample Collection Letter]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In order to understand the best practices of letter creation, a sample collection letter is available to learn how to effectively craft a winning letter.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Name Commandments]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dirty Ernies Paragon Hotel and Fireball Oven Co are actual business names. These companies broke the naming commandment of &quot;avoiding word play dangers.&quot; Discover if your business name meets &quot;The 10 Commandments of a Great Business Name.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Create a Competitive Advantage]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In today's economy, big and small businesses are seeking every opportunity to win sales through competitive advantages. Smart small business owners know a sales strategy can create a competitive advantage.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find Your Business Life Cycle]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Your business is changing. With the passage of time, your company will go through various stages of the business life cycle. Learn what upcoming focuses, challenges and financing sources you will need to succeed.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hottest Small Business Trends]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The hottest trends for small business from About.com Small Business Information.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Principles Of Business Ethics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the most important attributes for small business success, is the distinguishing quality of practicing admirable business ethics. Learn the 7 Principles of Admirable Business Ethics.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cash Flow 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cash flow is the lifeblood of all businesses. Learn the Cash Flow 101 Rules to free yourself from cash flow worries.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Advertising Success]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/advertising/a/aa022303a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Small business owners can reap huge rewards by understanding the basic fundamentals of advertising. Gain confidence and better ad results by learning the 6 laws of small business advertising success.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[7 Habits of Business Success]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The elusive dream of business success captures the imagination of aspiring and existing business owners everywhere. A vision of flowing profits, industry respect, thrilled customers, and a balanced life. This vision is only possible by developing habits that drive business success.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scenario Planning Benefits]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It is easy to fall into the trap of running your business while looking in the &quot;rear-view mirror'. Making decisions based on what has happened is dangerous and counterproductive to thriving and surviving in uncertain times. In a period of volatile uncertainty, one adaptive tool is to prepare for the unknown by scenario planning.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top Business Opportunity]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[For the past few months, your Small Business Information Guide, has extensively researched the best business opportunities for the new year. This year's top small business opportunities cover different markets. So take a peek at what's hot in business opportunities today.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Business Opportunities]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The hottest business opportunities from your About.com Small Business Information Guide. Learn what's hot in business opportunities.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sending Thank You Notes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The lost art of sending a personalized business thank you notes to your customers is an easy method to stand out in a sea of average businesses. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Build Your Referral Business]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Referred leads offer a 60 percent close ratio for your small business. Learn how to optimize your customer referrals to your company.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Meaning of Colors &amp; Biz]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Home Office Design]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Blogging for Business]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The blogging movement is picking up speed as businesses begin to realize the benefits of blogging. Discover what a business blog can do for you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pricing Strategies]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The pricing strategy of a small business can ultimately determine it's fate. Small business owners can ensure profitability and longevity by paying close attention to their pricing strategy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sales Management Blunders]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn the biggest sales management blunders and how you can avoid them. Spending the necessary time wearing your sales manager hat will help foster a rewarding culture and build a successful sales team to boost your business to new levels.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Creating A Marketing Promotion]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Promotional marketing is a business marketing strategy designed to stimulate a customer to take action towards a buying decision. Is your small business promotional marketing ready?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Debt or Equity Financing]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Debt and equity financing are two different financial strategies: Taking on debt means borrowing money for your business, whereas gaining equity entails injecting your own or other stakeholders&#146; cash into your company. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[A Small Business Exit Plan]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Patent Your Invention]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Having winning invention ideas takes more than the Eureka moment. Learn how to patent an idea. Before you embark on the invention journey, determine if you have the necessary ingredients for a great invention idea.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Myths of Sales Prospecting]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[LLC&#039;s and More]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hire Employee or Independent?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hiring an independent contractor or new employee is an important business decision. To guide you to the best possible decision, consider the pros and cons of hiring an employee or an independent contractor.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Famous Advertising Slogans]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[These famous advertising slogans of all time have the common traits of being highly memorable and are tied to a strong benefit. Who can forget these classics?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Your Patent Information Plan]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What does it take to successfully turn a patent idea into a marketable product? There are 6 key pieces of patent information you will need to succeed. Each part plays an important role. If you miss one, the results can be disastrous.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Form for Content Submission for Publication at About Small Business Information]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Small Business Information submission form for use when submitting content for possible publication at About.com Small Business Information site.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Opportuntity]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Origin of Million Dollar Ideas]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Card Design Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Reach in your wallet and pull out your business card. Learn if your business card will pass the business card test or be trashed.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pre-Employment Screening]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Pre-employment screening is a necessary hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiring mistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees. Amid security concerns, corporate scandals, and workplace violence, pre-employment screening has been gaining ground.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[8 Uncommon Employee Benefits]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Lack the employee benefit budget of a Fortune 500 company?  There are employee benefit solutions to make your staff happy without breaking the bank.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hottest Small Business Trends ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The hottest trends in business from About.com Small Business Information.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Money]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Finding small business funding is one of the survival skills needed for small business success. Whether you're a start up or growing business, learning the basics of raising capital will go a long way to ensure you stay in business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Winning Business Contracts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A business contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties for an exchange of services that are of value. For a contract to be valid, an offer must be made and accepted. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start Mobile Phone Business]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/startingabusiness/a/startcellphone.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 5 hottest mobile phone business opportunities represent the ideal cell phone business to start. Learn more about starting a mobile phone business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sales Boosting Sales Letter]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/bizlettersamples/a/ucsletter.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Are you frustrated that your sales letter isn't getting results? Do you wonder how you could write a better sales letter?&#10;If you said, &quot;yes&quot; to either of these questions then I invite you to read on as you will be richly rewarded.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Account Receivable Financing]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/creditloans/a/accountreceivab.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When regular small business financing such as loans and credit are limited, some business owners will turn to accounts receivable financing. Is accounts receivable financing right for your business?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Five Minute Presentation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The five minute presentation is the most challenging of all presentations to create and deliver. The five minute presentation from an audience perspective is more engaging and less boring than a 30 or 60 minute talk.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Improve Your Business Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/bestpractices/qt/bizimprovement.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Your business is on an upward track or on its way down. Making improvements to make your business better is a conscious choice. These 10 tips should help you focus on the areas of business offering the biggest gain.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Health Insurance Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Small business health insurance may take a huge chunk out of your revenue, but benefits often attract better employees and help retain existing workers. Satisfied, healthy employees are more likely to help your business grow. If you're struggling to provide health insurance, here are some tips that could reduce your small business health insurance costs. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Limited Liability Corporation]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/ownership1/l/blde_llc.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) definition for small business glossary.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start Up Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what you need to know during the first 90 days of starting a business.The process of starting a business involves key steps from choosing a business name to selecting a business structure. Once your doors are open, the first 90 days of being in business set the foundation for successful survival. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essentials of Accounting]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Accounting is by far, one of most important aspects of starting and operating a business. It&#146;s so easy to get caught up in the start up glamorous tasks of designing a business card or choosing a business name, yet without a solid understanding of the numbers you will not survive.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Licenses 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You'll have to deal with a fair amount of paperwork before opening your new business. In addition to registering your business and finding out whether you need a tax ID number, you may need local, state and federal business licenses and permits. This is a basic checklist of items to consider as you set up your business. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[C Corporation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Creating a C Corporation is more complicated than forming a limited liability company or a sole proprietorship, but there are several tax benefits your company could enjoy. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Making Sure it All Adds Up]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Email Management]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Incorporating these 6 simple business email tips will put you on the road to effective email management and make your life much easier. Spend the time to master the essentials of email. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[8 RFP Submission Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Every entrepreneur must decide whether or not to pursue the opportunity with a business proposal. Learn what you need to consider before you delve in and respond to an RFP.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Buying A Franchise]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Buying a franchise is an option considered by corporate employees experiencing downsizing or unfavorable work conditions. Before you take the leap, your About.com Guide for Small Business Information has assembled the pros and cons of buying a franchise.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Private Placement]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[With the limited infusion of capital into the stock market, the private investor market is an attractive alternative for investors and small businesses. Private placement offers a viable form of business financing without the constraints of taking a company public and conceding control.&#10;.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find Your Business Life Cycle ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Your business is changing. With the passage of time, your company will go through various stages of the business life cycle. Learn what upcoming focuses, challenges and financing sources you will need to succeed.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seal the Deal Sales Technique]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Can you close a sale in just seven seconds? You can do it faster if you use a sales technique to make a great first impression.  Seven seconds is the average length of time you have to make a first impression.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kroger Swot Analysis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To gain an understanding of a SWOT analysis, this article will provide a SWOT analysis of Kroger Co.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Banking 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Mixing your personal bank account with business is like oil and water they don't mix. Learn the five reasons not to mix personal &amp; small business banking.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 Tax Tips for Year-end]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Smart Goals]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Valuations Made Easy]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Master Public Speaking]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dr. Seuss Selling Technique]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bouncing Back Tips]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Choosing an Outsource Company]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When you hire an outsourcing company, you are essentially choosing a partner for your business. Learn everything you need to know about outsourcing for your small business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Earning Customer Loyalty]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Insurance]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Any business is exposed to a variety of risks. A smart business one will take the necessary acts to mitigate the risk and one valuable risk manager is insurance.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Reduce Employee Turnover]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Nothing can be more frustrating than the constant aggravation of employee turnover. High or low employee turnover can be detrimental to your company. Learn what you need to know to calculate and curtail employee turnover. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Loan and You]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The first place to start when it comes to finding your first small business loan or credit is not with your banker, accountant or lawyer but with you. The business is the owner so your personal credit history is an important aspect in getting a small business loan.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Planning]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ten Trade Show Best Practices]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Best Practice]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what big business already knows about benchmarking best practices and how to effectively borrow or steal ideas, tactics and strategies.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Avoid Market Research Errors]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Avoid these 6 common mistakes in market research for small business. It's absurd how many businesses are launched without ever talking to a single potential customer. Avoid the common errors and use market research wisely to position your business for success. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Startup Secrets]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Finding the hot business opportunity is the first step. Once you find a hot idea you need to evaluate whether the business makes sense not only in the market but also for you personally.  Keep in mind these five factors in determining the right startup business for you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Financing]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn what you need to know about getting small business financing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Getting a Bank Loan or Credit ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Getting a bank loan or credit starts with you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ignite Employee Motivation]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Shoebox Accounting System]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[For many start-ups and sole-proprietors, the shoebox or file box was a temporary fix prior to setting up an accounting system. But with procrastination the box can become the nemesis of your small business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Overcome Business Startup Fear]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If ever there was a better time to start your own business now would be it. Entrepreneurs today have access to a wealth of knowledge, a variety of support sources and reduced startup costs.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top Five Traits You Gotta Have]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/sales/a/uutraits.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[To understand the valuable qualities in selling, I asked experts and business owners what characteristics allow a salesperson to transcend the trite.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surviving Hard Times]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Surviving a recession or other hard times requires a steel determination but in today's merciless marketplace, more is needed. Here are 6 small business hard time strategies to help steer the chopping waters of commerce.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Smart  Business Credit Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[With the growing popularity of small business credit cards and ever changing interest rates, now is the time to learn the 6 steps to effective small business credit card management.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Reduce Small Business Taxes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here are seven ways to reduce your small-business tax burden.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Office Space: Lease or Buy?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Office space: lease or buy? In order to make your decision easier, your About.com Guide for Small Business Information has assembled the key facts of leasing versus buying office space.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recovering From Disasters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Small business is ill equipped for disaster recovery following a  major catastrophe. Learn the 9 factors you need to consider when deciding what direction to take your small business following a natural or man-made disaster.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sweet Sales Success]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[They are a sales force of 3.7 million. Their products are not available in stores. Annual sales are $700 million in only 3 months of the year. Who is this incredible sales organization?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hire An Accounting Team]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To get a grasp on your small business accounting and financials, should you hire a bookkeeper, an accountant, a controller, or a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? When is the best time to hire each type of professional?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find a Business Broker Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The right business broker can help your small business find a source of potential buyers and aid in the sale of your company. Learn what you need to know to find the best business broker.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Make the Best of Your Office]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A recent Microsoft Hardware Poll found 90% of employees stated their office space design had a direct effect on productivity. Do yourself a favor and take a few simple steps to better office design to help your well-being and bottom line.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[HSA for Small Business]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A new approach enacted by Congress last year called HSA or health savings accounts, provides new avenues for reducing current healthcare costs. Learn how an HSA can benefit your small business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inspirational Business Women]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Women-owned small businesses continue to be the shining light in the current market. The following women in business have overcome great odds and serve as a beacon for all those to follow.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Winning Customer Relations]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Reaching and nurturing customer relations are essential for a small business to survival. Central to managing any customer relationship is CRM or customer relationship management software. Discover the necessary survival strategy of managing customer relations with the technology of today.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 Minute Brochure Design Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You only get one chance to make a favorable impression with your brochure design. Improve your marketing response rates by taking the  5 minute brochure design trash test.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joint Venture Success]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A joint venture or strategic alliance is a form of partnership where businesses come together to share knowledge, markets, and profits. Joint ventures can take on various forms. Small companies can band together to take on the goliaths of their industry]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Buy Liability Insurance]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn the 5 buying tips to reduce your business liability insurance costs. Every business owner renewing an existing policy or starting a new policy needs to shop for the best rates and coverage. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Boost Employee Morale]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A high morale work place is essential to any business. Discover 11 low cost employee morale boosters.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find a Good Accountant]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Small Business tips from your About.com Small Business Information Guide. How-to find a good accountant.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Big Company Selling Strategy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Selling your services to big corporations is an attractive proposition. The contracts are larger than with small businesses and individuals, and often longer-term.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[21st Century Business Trends]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/startingabusiness/a/biztrends.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 21st century presents plenty of changes that will impact your small business in the future. Here are 8 small business trends for the 21st century.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Customer Service Secrets]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/bestpractices/a/aa120102a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Five principles of customer service from the field of behavioral science. New insights into customer service for small business.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Loan Qualification]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/creditloans/a/loanqualifying.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When banks start to tighten lending to the small business market, they look to reduce the risk of issuing a small business loan. To qualify, a small business must understand the risk assessment processes bankers use in loan determinations.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Merchant Services 101]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/technology/a/paymt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Understanding how to select merchant services can impact your sales revenue and profit. Learn the essential 6 questions of merchant services, and the hidden rules of the merchant account game.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 Stages of Consumer Behavior]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/advertisingpr/a/behavior.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tackling the buying resistance problem begins with understanding how consumers or companies make buying decisions. The following indicates the buying stages and some marketing and sales methods to break the resistance.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[8 Tips Financial Plan Profits]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/accounting/a/fplan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[To be successful in business, you need to make a financial plan and check it against the facts on a monthly basis, then take immediate action to correct any problems. Learn the 8 steps you should take...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Start Up Office Set Up]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/office/a/setupoffice.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[One of the multitude of tasks in starting a business is the setting up of your office at home or in a business office. There are many steps in office set up including where to locate your office (home or office space), buying the necessary office equipment, designing your work space and getting supplies. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pink Slips to Deposit Slips]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/buyingorselling/a/laidoff.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Being unemployed in a tight job market offers very few opportunities even for talented individuals. One growing alternative for the newly &quot;pink slipped&quot; is to start a business.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sections of Business Plan ]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/library/blbpfaq5.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sections of a business plan.: key ratios management risks loan obligations plan faq success ratio]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[401k for Your Small Business]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/benefits/a/401kplans.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A 401(k) allows workers to contribute pre-tax dollars to a retirement fund. With the future of Social Security uncertain, these employer-sponsored programs can help working Americans save for their retirement. They can also help a small business attract and retain employees. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business For Sale]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/buyingorselling/a/sellingbiz.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You've put your blood, sweat and tears into building your business, and now it's time to sell a business. But potential buyers won't flock to your business if you simply put up a for sale sign, says Jim Chamberlain, a management counselor and financial expert with SCORE, a nonprofit organization that serves small businesses.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essentials of Franchising]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/franchise/a/franchisebuy_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are conflicting opinions as to whether franchises tend to be more successful than independent small businesses, but this much is clear: Franchises are expensive to buy, carry the same risks as any startup business and require plenty of sweat equity to make them profitable. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Marketing Survival]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/marketingsales/a/smallbizmarket.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Some soar. Some crash. Others survive. The competitive business environment has been challenging for many companies. What factors contribute to the success of a survivor? The answer is small business marketing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why do I need a business plan?]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/businessplanresources/f/businessplans2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Business Plan FAQ Why do I need a business plan?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Blog Benefits]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/businessblogfaq/f/businessblogs8.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Business Blogs FAQ: What are the benefits of blogging for small business, consultants, coaches, and free agents?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Avoid Small Business Audits]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/taxes/a/avoidsbaudit_ga.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Strategies to help your small business avoid an audit or weather one if it comes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Online Video Marketing]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/marketingsales/a/videoads.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Online video advertising and marketing is experiencing rapid growth with the popularity of YouTube. Take your small business marketing to the next level with online video ads.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Winning Trade Show Premiums]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/sales/a/ucgiveaway.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gift giving creates a favorable impression. However, how many promotional trade show giveaways do an effective job? Before jumping into the trade show giveaway game consider the following...]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Loan Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/creditloans/a/loanrelations.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As most business owners will come to know, obtaining a small business loan can be a trying ordeal. Learn what you need to know about getting a small business loan for your business.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Venture Capital Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/creditloans/l/bldef_venture.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Venture capital defintion for small business glossary.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sole Proprietorship]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/ownership1/l/bldef_soleprop.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sole proprietorship definition for small business glossary.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Metrics]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/startingabusiness/l/bldef_metric.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Business Metrics definition for small business glossary.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Profit Pricing Strategies]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/marketresearch/a/pricing.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The pricing strategy of a small business can ultimately determine its fate. Small business owners can ensure profitability and longevity by paying close attention to their pricing strategy.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Plan Number Pages]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/businessplanfaq/f/businessplan9.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Business plan FAQ  How many pages is the typical business plan?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Card Design]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/bizcardsamples/a/ucbcdesign.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[ Since 90+% of business cards designed are printed in&#10;black ink on white card stock, different is often&#10;better. Business success depends on showing potential&#10;customers that you're different and better than your&#10;competitors.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Corporate Gift Guidelines]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/sales/a/corporategifts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Before you set out to find the perfect corporate gift for your clients, know the 8 essentials of corporate gift buying. Buying the perfect corporate gift for your clients has never been easier with the availability of products online and retail.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Steps to Trademark Protection]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/patents/a/trademark.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[No matter the size of your business, you run the risk of trademark infringement each time you name a product, service, and your company. With an ever-growing number of tradenames, take the necessary steps to reduce your risk of trademark infringement.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Raving Customer Testimonials]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/sales/a/testimonies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A fanatical customer testimony is worth more than 1000 words of bland sales copy. A compelling customer testimony validates the claims you make about how great your business is.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Common Business Plan Mistakes]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/businessplanfaq/f/businessplan11.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are the common mistakes made when writing a business plan? ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Time for an Angel Investor?]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/creditloans/a/angelinvestor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[On a wing and a prayer, an angel investor can help take your company to the next level in one swoop. At what time in your company's lifecycle are angel investors a best option?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sesame Street Business Lesson]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/bestpractices/a/aa092702a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A marketing lesson from Sesame Street. Learn how to have your business stand out in a crowded market place.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Employee Pension Plans 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An employee retirement plan for small businesses is easier to establish and run than you may think. Employer contributions are generally tax-deductible, and you may qualify for a $500 tax credit for setting up a pension plan. In addition, small business retirement plans require less paperwork than traditional pension plans and may help to draw and retain employees.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sales in Turbulent Times ]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/bestpractices/a/aa072702a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Small Business sales strategies in turbulent times]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Workers Compensation Fraud]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/insurance/a/ucfraud.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A growing concern among small business owners and insurers is workers compensation fraud. Learn the red flags of prevention. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) estimates that workers&#146; compensation fraud is the fastest growing insurance scam in America.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:52:39Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Applying for SBA Loans]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/creditloans/a/sbaloan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Small Business Administration helps facilitate loans for small businesses. If you think you might need a backer to secure funding, startup SBA loan programs could help your small business find its footing.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Employee Ownership]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Once a perk reserved for executives, many publicly held companies now offer stock options to rank-and-file employees. Small businesses do so to give their workers a sense of ownership, providing them with financial incentives to make their companies succeed.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trade Show Exhibit Success]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/advertising/a/uctradeshow.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The key to great trade show exhibiting is marketing. Learn to avoid exhibitors' mistakes and increase your chances for a successful trade show exhibit.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Plan-Free Financing]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/businessplans/a/nobplan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Writing a business plan is one of the least favorite activities of the majority of small business owners. But that is quickly changing as more and more business owners learn about business plan free financing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Magic Box and Email Marketing]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/advertising/a/aa102702a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Small business is jumping on the affordable email marketing bandwagon. Combine your email marketing newsletter with a &quot;magic box&quot; for a sales campaign you'll never forget]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Shared Office Space Solution]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/office/a/officespace.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It makes sense to choose your office space like any business decision; look at the alternatives and determine your best course of action. One cost-effective alternative to traditional office leasing is the shared office space.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Property Insurance]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/od/insurance/a/propertyinsuran.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Business property insurance is a must to protect your company's assets. While business property insurance isn't required by law, it's a wise investment to limit your liability in the event of a natural disaster or other calamity. Without it, your business may not survive financially.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Customer Data Mining]]></title>
         <link>http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/marketresearch/a/custdata.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Your small business has a potential gold mine of customer data. Do you know how to collect and use this vital information? Expand your understanding of customer data and experience profound insight to improve your small business profits.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>money</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Selling Your Business Nest Egg]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Money-Saving Phone Tips]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find A Franchise Opportunity]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Small Business Bartering]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Reprint Request]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Peer Business Advisor Groups]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Part-time Business Disaster]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sesame Street Business Lesson ]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Equipment Leasing 101]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recovering From Disasters ]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Business Plan Software]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Check Out Check 21]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sign Non Disclosure Agreement]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Find a Good Lawyer]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Money-Saving Phone Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[10 Ways you can save money on your small business long distance phone costs. David Wood of Business Long Distance Plans shares his tips and secrets to choosing a small business calling plan.]]></description>
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