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	<title>Smart Business Marketing &#187; Tips</title>
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	<description>Smart Marketing Tips for the Busy Entrepreneurs</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>Top 7 Reasons to Beat the Cluttered Desk Syndrome and Stay Focused, Stress Free and Productive &#8211; Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Part 1 of Top 7 Reasons to Beat the Cluttered Desk, we provided 3 reasons to declutter your desk. Below are 4 additional reasons to maintain a clear workspace: keep focused, reduce stress and remain productive. 4. Calming effect Sometimes, when you are preoccupied with your surroundings (whether it’s a home office, a brick-and- [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 7 Reasons to Beat the Cluttered Desk Syndrome and Stay Focused, Stress Free and Productive</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don’t have to look around the Internet too hard or in many magazines to find numerous articles and blogs about “the benefits of having a clean desk” or “how to organize and clean up the ‘cluttered mess!’” With which, even Albert Einstein took issue when he said, “If a Cluttered Desk is a Sign [...]]]></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>
		<link>http://www.the24hoursecretary.com/blog/va-journal/created-2010-marekting-calendar/</link>
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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>Low Cost Marketing Ideas Tip #2 &#8211; 7 Ways to Become More Referable</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Proven Systematic Approach to Developing Relationships and Obtaining Referrals Word-of-mouth referrals usually come from satisfied customers and advocates, and are a popular and low-cost way to obtain clients. To grow a rewarding referral network, savvy business owners create and implement a strategy of interjecting positive, brand supporting elements into each interaction with customers and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking Charge of Relationship Marketing</title>
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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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		<title>Low-Cost Marketing Ideas to Increase Sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 15:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You market to your customers within the context of their wants, needs, problems solved, or situation improved.]]></description>
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		<title>Free Wireless Access</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you on the road with your computer and looking for a location that offers free Wi-Fi-high-speed wireless Internet access? Then you&#8217;ll want to visit Wi-Fi Free Spot. You&#8217;ll find state-by-state listings in the U.S. as well as listings in Europe and other parts of the world. From airports to coffee shops to hotels and [...]]]></description>
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