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	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Methods of Physical Data Back Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>CD Roms</category><category>data backup</category><category>external hard drives</category><category>method</category><category>online backup services</category><category>physical data backup</category><category>tape backups</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making a physical backup of the data generated in a small business is a necessity that many small business owners overlook. But neglecting to make data backup a priority is inherently risky since theft, system failure, or damage can easily compromise the data stored on a computer. Moreover, making a physical backup of data means [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backing Up the Data in Your Small Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>backup software</category><category>data</category><category>data backup</category><category>data protection</category><category>external hard drive</category><category>off site backup services</category><category>small business</category><category>tape backup</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though many small business owners spend significant amounts of time and money getting the right virus protection and security solutions for their computer systems, backing up data is often neglected. The truth is, however, that any business that relies on its data (which is most businesses these days) should make good data backup solutions a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Simple, Cost-Effective Ways to Make Your Small Business Go Green</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>eco friendly</category><category>energy consumption</category><category>energy saving</category><category>environment</category><category>environmentally friendly</category><category>equipment life cycle</category><category>go green</category><category>small business</category><category>waste reducing features</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Environment consciousness and the drive to &#8220;go green&#8221; is a trend that has left its footprint across countless industries causing entire businesses to transform their operations. The small business owner who wants to run a successful operation cannot afford to overlook this trend. But the reality is that many small businesses have limited resources to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Should You Consider When Pricing Your Products?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>competition</category><category>consumer demand</category><category>pricing</category><category>product value</category><category>profit margin</category><category>sales volume</category><category>salespeople</category><category>target market</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Effective pricing of products is an art. Reaching that delicate balance between consumer demand and product value generally takes a great deal of research and insight. But those business owners who continually invest in this process will position their businesses to maximize the revenue potential from their customers and ultimately increase their bottom line.

When trying [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Small Businesses Need Good Pricing Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>brand name</category><category>consumer demand</category><category>consumer trends</category><category>margin leaks</category><category>pricing</category><category>pricing management</category><category>pricing strategy</category><category>profit margins</category><category>revenue</category><category>salespeople</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the hubbub involved in running a successful business, pricing management is often pushed aside with barely the slightest consideration. The truth is, however, that good pricing management can virtually boost a business&#8217; profit margins overnight. Since small businesses typically operate on a tight cash flow and even tighter profit margins, pricing management is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Web-Based Marketing for Your Restaurant</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants/Foodservice]]></category>
<category>email</category><category>Internet</category><category>restaurant and food service industry</category><category>restaurants</category><category>web</category><category>web based marketing</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to recent trends in Internet usage among adults, a growing number of restaurants are trying to establish their presence on the Web. This has resulted in a versatile and evolving relationship between the restaurants and their customers that is slowly, but surely changing the restaurant and food services industry. Restaurant owners looking to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Considerations Before Upgrading the Hardware in Your Small Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>budget</category><category>costs of upgrading</category><category>hardware</category><category>RAM</category><category>upgrade</category><category>upgrading</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The majority of small businesses today rely heavily on hardware and software systems in a variety of areas including, operations, production, and business planning. Therefore, knowing how and when to upgrade these systems is essential to the health of the business and can make a big impact on the bottom line. Here are a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using Point-of-Sale Software for Your Small Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>bar code</category><category>bookkeeping</category><category>hardware requirements</category><category>inventory management</category><category>point of sale software</category><category>POS software</category><category>POS solutions</category><category>POS system</category><category>purchasing</category><category>reporting</category><category>sales</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Point of sale (POS) software is fast becoming a staple among small businesses. Business owners looking to gain more control over operations while freeing up precious time and resources are turning to POS systems as an efficient solution. If you are still running your small business with a manual cash register, then chances are you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 20 Hot Food Items for 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>American Culinary Federation</category><category>hot food items</category><category>National Restaurant Association</category><category>restaurant industry</category><category>survey</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In October 2007, the National Restaurant Association conducted a survey involving over 1,200 chefs in the American Culinary Federation. Participants in the survey were asked to rate 194 food items, beverages, cuisines and preparation methods.
The survey picked up on several trends within the restaurant industry. Consumers prefer smaller portions, with bite-sized desserts and small plates/tapas/mezze [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restaurant Industry Trends for 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast</category><category>American consumers</category><category>catering</category><category>curbside pickup</category><category>delivery</category><category>drive thru</category><category>going green</category><category>healthy options</category><category>National Restaurant Association</category><category>restaurant industry</category><category>self activated ordering</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Restaurant Association recently released its 2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast revealing several key trends within the restaurant industry. According to its findings, American consumers are seeking unique flavors, specialized foods, and convenience. The restaurant industry is expected to respond to consumer demand by offering more variety and ordering options.
The following is a brief summary [...]]]></description>
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