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		<title>A4VB Hosts eBay Training on 2/2 at 4pm, EDT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you heard the news? The Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB) had its 1st ever “Break It Down Mini-Series” event the first part of December. And was it ever a hit! Attendance was huge and those present went away with many new tips on how to work with and how to use WordPress. As a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Produce the Results you Promise!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently read an article by Robert Middleton entitled &#8220;Prove You Are the Solution&#8221;, and it struck a cord with me because many Virtual Assistants (and other virtual professionals) proclaim they are the solution to a client&#8217;s problem or promise to produce certain results, but never get the opportunity because they haven&#8217;t convinced the potential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do you promote your business locally?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<title>What is your intangible &#8220;value-add&#8221;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am often asked, &#8220;how do you retain loyal clients?&#8221; While this seems a simple question, it isn&#8217;t! The immediate, traditional responses that comes to mind include showcasing your expertise, and provide quality products, and superior customer service. However, an often overlooked factor impacting customer loyalty is the &#8220;value-add&#8221;. What is value-add? Value-add is often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is the Economy Affecting the VA Industry?</title>
		<link>http://www.the24hoursecretary.com/blog/podcast-blog-hopping-tour/economy-affecting-va-industry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the months of April and May, I conducted a blog hopping and podcast tour to promote the recently concluded Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). I was asked several thought-provoking questions during the tour and I&#8217;ve chosen to share a few here on the Smart Business Marketing Blog. Today&#8217;s question was asked by Tawnya [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Article Writing Tips that Build Brand, and Increase Traffic, Leads and Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A popular, proven strategy that builds brand identity, increases recognition as an expert amongst peers, and helps label you as an influential source in your target market is article writing. However, if you are unsure of the topics that would resonate with your potential customers, or are unaware of resources to help develop an article [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have You Created Your Marketing Calendar? Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a yearlong marketing calendar is an essential tool for business success.]]></description>
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		<title>Have You Created Your Marketing Calendar? Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a yearlong marketing calendar is a vital tool for business success.]]></description>
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		<title>Taking Charge of Relationship Marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.the24hoursecretary.com/blog/branding/take-charge-relationship-marketing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Relationship marketing is the process of attracting, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with key people. It is the establishment and coordination of lines of communication between two or more parties. Recently, I had another opportunity to take charge and solidify relationships. Taking Referrals One Step Further ?????? ????? ???? ???????? ????? ???? ????? I was contacted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Low-Cost Marketing Ideas Tip #1 &#8211; Develop a Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before implementing a marketing campaign, the entrepreneur should develop a plan -- a strategy to discover who your potential customers are and how to effectively reach them. You should be clear about your short and long term goals and objectives and how you plan to achieve them.]]></description>
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