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		<title>Using the Internet to Conduct Market Research for A Small Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The prolific growth of the Internet and Web2.0 has been a boon for market researchers in that it has simplified the process of collecting and generating quality market data.
To run a successful small business these days, conducting effective market research is a must. Market research is a dynamic process focused on understanding the relationship between [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Financial Scams Targeting Small Business Owners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Small and home-based business owners in desperate need of financing are increasingly being targeted by a flood of scam artists hoping to capitalize on wide spread confusion and economic hardship. The Better Business Bureau recently released its list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs for 2009. Here are a few examples from that list [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Essential Public Speaking Tips for Non-Public Speakers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I saw a recent post at womenonbusines about how important it is for small business owners to seek out public speaking opportunities- even if those opportunities are unpaid. I couldn&#8217;t agree more.
With all the emphasis these days on online social networking and hyper-connected, mobile technology, still nothing beats a face-to-face meeting. In the business world, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Profitable Home-Based Business Opportunities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to statistics from the US Census Bureau approximately half of all US businesses are home-based, and as the ranks of the unemployed continue to swell, this percentage will only get higher.
So if the thought of working in your pajamas or &#8220;commuting&#8221; to your kitchen table sounds appealing then you might want to consider some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Reasons Why It&#8217;s Good to Be Self-Employed in a Recession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the economy continues to shed jobs, many have turned to or are considering starting their own businesses. There are numerous benefits to being self-employed- especially in recessionary times such as these. One just needs to know how and when to take advantage of them.

The following is a rundown of some good reasons why self-employment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Must Read Online Business News Sites</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Though there are many sites online that provide business-related news coverage, not all of them were created equal. The blogs and websites in this list consistently provide quality, up-to-the-minute business news in addition to a collection of informative business articles and resources:

1. Forbes: This online version of Forbes Magazine is perhaps most well-known for its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 38 Free Government Business Resources:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a small business owner, having access to the right information at the right time can save not only conserve precious resources but also save you a great deal of headache and heartache.
Those looking for information on the best free government resources have many very helpful sites to choose from. Most of the following list [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastupfront.com/blog/business-resources/top-38-free-government-business-resources/</link>
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		<title>35 Business Tips From Famous Entrepreneurs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to start your own business you might want to consider the sound advice of famous entrepreneurs- those who have already trodden the path to business success. In the following list, several well-known business tycoons offer a collection of business tips and general words of wisdom to keep you and your business [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastupfront.com/blog/business-tips/35-business-tips-from-famous-entrepreneurs/</link>
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		<title>So Your Business Turned One-Year Old&#8230; Now What?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a new small business owner it may be very gratifying to develop and sustain a business for an entire year- especially if you are doing so under adverse economic conditions. But keep in mind as you celebrate this one-year milestone that there will still be a significant amount of work to do to help [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.fastupfront.com/blog/business/so-your-business-turned-one-year-old-now-what/</link>
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		<title>A Rundown of 2009-2010 Tax Changes Affecting Small Businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the 2010 tax season kicks into high gear small business owners should be aware that there are several favorable changes to the tax code that will affect small businesses in particular. These amendments were designed to provide a little relief in our struggling economy, and they should do just that to those who qualify- [...]]]></description>
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