<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">
<channel>
<title>Business:Small-Business Articles from EzineArticles.com</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/?cat=Business:Small-Business</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:29:50 -0600</pubDate>
<image><title>Business:Small-Business from EzineArticles.com</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/?cat=Business:Small-Business</link>
<url>http://EzineArticles.com/images/ea_logo.jpg</url>
</image>
<language>en-us</language>
<copyright>Copyright 2012 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.</copyright>
<description><![CDATA[EzineArticles.com is Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles]]></description>
<lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:26:21 -0600</lastBuildDate>
<atom:link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" />
<item>
<title>Improve Employee Satisfaction by Increasing Organizational Commitment</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6871332</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6871332</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:26:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you care about your employees? Yes, you do. However, any month is a great time to show your concern for your employees' health by generating awareness about the risk of heart disease and also by helping your staff do a "little something about it". But, why make the effort? Numerous studies conclude that there is a significant relationship between Organizational Commitment to Employees (OCE) and company performance (eg. Muse, Rutherford, Oswald,and Raymond, Small Business Economics, Vol. 24, No. 2, Mar., 2005). OCE is defined by an organization's actions toward and treatment of its employees including caring for their well-being. Not to get too technical, but briefly there is a positive correlation between return on assets, return on sales, and return on cashflow and OCE.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What a SME Should Consider When Choosing a Business Electricity Supplier</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6851774</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6851774</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:15:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) now have many more options when choosing suppliers of electricity than they had in the past. This means that SMEs have the potential to save significant amounts of money on electricity by shopping for the best price. Officers or executives should consider several factors when choosing a vendor of electricity for business]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Ethics? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Ethics!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6874063</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6874063</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:20:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have we as a business community lost our love for our fellow man? Has money replaced the satisfaction of building a business on ethics and fair play? Is it an "all or nothing world" now? I hope not. If so I'll be looking for a cave to hole up in.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Keep a Check on the Budget With Expert Expense Tracking System</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6870319</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6870319</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:04:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Expense tracking can be regarded as one of the most important part of budget planning for your house. Listing your budgeting makes your financial life much easier and gives you a piece of mind.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>It Makes Sense To Make Your Business Greener</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6873258</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6873258</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:57:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business owners who want to do their part to help protect the environment have a wide range of options available to them. As an added bonus, many of these strategies can help to reduce the costs of running a business by cutting down on energy consumption and reducing electricity or heating bills.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How To Turn Your Blog Into A Cash Making Machine</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6868695</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6868695</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:48:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Writing a blog is so easy these days that you can even write to a blog the same way you write an email, then all you have to do is to send the email to the blog address and the message is posted on the blog. To make money with a blog you need to have just two things: Products to sell to your readers, and finally you need the readers themselves to read your blog and see the products displayed there. Getting products to your blog is very easy today.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Top 3 Tips in Selling to the Federal Government</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6871232</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6871232</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling to the federal government need not be hard. As you follow these top tips, you'll soon be in a breeze.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Top 10 Startup Mistakes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6852845</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6852845</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:01:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following review will provide a number of examples that every entrepreneur should try to avoid when starting a venture. Some of the holes referenced below go in parallel with going out of business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Business Leadership: Client Management Tool</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6867411</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6867411</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:22:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your clients need you to be more than a peddler. They need you to be more than a partner. They need you to be a trusted advisor in every sense of that term. Someone they can turn to for advice, insights, guidance, and structure. And perhaps even someone to hold them accountable to themselves.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Online Project Management for Investment Bankers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6867616</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6867616</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:14:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Project Management and managing multiple deals at one time takes special talents. Talents that are exponentially enhanced with the use of an SaaS (Software as a service) online project management software and collaboration tool that can help manage teams worldwide,keeping project files and due diligence organized and keep the project manager in control every step of the way.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Outsourcing Your Shipping to Save Time and Reduce Costs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6869947</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6869947</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many affordable shipping options for business owners who want to save on shipping costs. Read about the benefits of outsourcing your shipping below.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>A Guide to How Small Businesses Can Reduce Energy Costs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6871499</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6871499</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:02:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the current economic climate prices for utilities such as gas and electricity seem to be rising constantly. For small businesses it is important to minimise energy consumption as this will reduce monthly bills and therefore increase profit margins.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Top 3 Things to Focus on When Starting a Small Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6851409</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6851409</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early stage business owners go through a similar life cycle that key to understand when you start your own business. I did a study last year to understand what successful business owners do differently and what they focus on in the early stage. These are the key drivers I found for early success.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Small Businesses Needn't Take Risks With Pre Employment Screening</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6871393</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6871393</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:49:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst large businesses, and many medium sized businesses have comprehensive pre employment screening procedures in place, many smaller businesses are struggling to process applications effectively. This is leading to a situation where many small businesses are becoming open to a whole range of security issues, from fraud to the risk of employing someone who is not legally permitted to work in the UK.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Recent Report on Small Business Federal Contracting Trends Encourages Persistence</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6856810</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856810</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:48:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite a weak economy, it seems federal procurement is still a viable market for businesses interested in selling their products and services to government buyers. Last December, the American Express OPEN for Government Contracts: Victory in Procurement (VIP) for Small Business Program released their 2011 "Trends in Federal Contracting for Small Businesses" report. Overall, it shows that while spending is on a downward trend opportunities still exist for small businesses, especially those with contracting experience.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Imagine the Impact of New Years Resolutions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6864502</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6864502</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:16:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have been going to the gym on the same regular schedule for the past 2 years. Every January the locker room is flooded with resolutioners who have made a pledge to be more fit for the New Year. This year, not even halfway through January the new crowd has already decreased significantly.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>6 Reasons To Use WordPress to Market Your Small Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6869350</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6869350</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:02:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not since the German blacksmith Johannes Gutenburg invented movable type printing and the printing press has there been a more significant development in publishing as the WordPress publishing platform. This piece looks at how the small business owner can use WordPress to market his/her small business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Are the Business Band Aids Draining Your Profits?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6867555</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6867555</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have had the privilege of auditing over 100 companies in many different industries in the past eighteen years. I noticed that there is one thing that is consistent for companies that have been in business over eight years. There are a lot of activities that waste time and resources and do not add any value to the organizational processes.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Trying To Figure Out That Next Step? Consider A MasterMind Of One</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6857477</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6857477</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have a great idea for a new business, project or product but just can't figure out how to make it work? Are you 100% (or at least 65%) convinced that your idea is a winning one? The problem is ideas never amount to success unless they are implemented. And here in lies the problem. You have no idea what to do next.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Business Decisions Should NOT Be Emotional</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6867588</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6867588</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:14:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business decisions are the fulcrum upon which in most cases your expectations are to increase profits! Understanding that to be the case it only makes sense that in order to grow your business online you need to be thinking clearly! Read further to discover the 3 likely 'pitfalls' that can occur when emotion is allowed to influence your business decision making skills!]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Business Development - Election Time! What Are You Voting For?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6860293</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860293</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:09:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today is your voting day. It is the day you must make a decision about the direction your life and business will take going into the future. I encourage each and every one of you to go and cast your vote and make your choice count. However, I am not talking about the Presidential Primary, I am talking about your life and your business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Feelings of Scarcity In Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6863573</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6863573</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A business owner must examine their financial resources to determine their ability to build a business that is worthy of themselves and the customers they seek to serve. When engaging in a new opportunity, it is necessary to be efficient in the use of money, however entering a situation on the cheap usually results in a cheap outcome.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Business Development - Peanut Shells On The Floor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6860353</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860353</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:25:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I hope by now everyone has had the opportunity to go to a pub, or bar where they encourage you to throw your peanut shells on the floor. If you haven't yet been, then consider this a weekend challenge to talk to your friends, find the closest one, and go there by Monday. I love that concept for three very important reasons:]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Business Owners Face Challenges</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6861611</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6861611</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent article in Huffington post asked small business owners what challenges they expected in 2012. The sample size of owners was small, but the general concerns apply to the majority of small business owners. This article is about those challenges and possible solutions.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How Do I Get Started As A Virtual Assistant?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6864616</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6864616</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:41:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[10 Tips to help you get started as a virtual assistant. Learn what it takes to work at home, helping someone else's business succeed.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Increase Sales and Grow Your Business With An Effective Trade Show Experience</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6860177</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860177</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:35:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trade shows are a lucrative and exciting way to increase sales and grow your business - if they are used properly. But many businesses attend them only to feel they have wasted time and money without rewards.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Whether or Not to Publish Your Prices</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6865990</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6865990</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:01:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To publish or not to publish your prices in a brochure or on your website is a perplexing question. If someone is ready to make a choice, or even just moderately close to ready, and your prices are hiding, there is no choice point.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>5 Tips to Guide Your Small Business Success</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6861535</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6861535</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small business success is the dream of countless many who aspire to take more control of the direction of their lives! The internet has made it possible to build a money making business on a shoe string budget but certain preparations are still needed! Read more to see the 5 things you'll need to do in order to achieve financial freedom as an internet entrepreneur!]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>3 Realities of Small Business Ownership</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6861534</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6861534</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:32:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small business ownership is a risk and reward type of existence but the rewards can make those risks oh so worth it! Read further to discover 3 realities one must accept and address if you intend to achieve small business success online!]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Not Start Your Own Handyman Business?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6861386</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6861386</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been looking for a business that provides good income, the ability to work as much or as little as you want, an in demand growing service, low startup costs and the ability to set your own hours? Many individuals desire to be self employed but run into many roadblocks when it comes to building a business and expensive startup costs. One business that offers many advantages for self-employment is the Handyman Service Business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Buy From Family Run Businesses</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6859444</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6859444</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for tips on where to shop or hire services from? Look now further than your local family run businesses.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Businesses Thrive With a Bulk Discount Freight Shipper</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6858400</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858400</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:03:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does your business have its metric down to a solid algorithm that enables you to enjoy the lowest overhead costs while improving your return on investment and your bottom line? Many small businesses in the United States today thrive on the internet as a primary source of income and rely upon it for a steady flow of incoming orders. Often, internet-based businesses are only as effective as their logistics enable them to be.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Social Discounting Vs Coupon Advertising</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6866205</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6866205</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:48:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people ask me if its better to use coupon advertising or take advantage of social discounting like Groupon. Its not an either or thing honestly. There are ways to make both profitable.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>More Than Just The Discount Magazine Subscription</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6858193</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858193</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:13:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is true that whenever we are transacting we would wish to get value for our money. However, there are occasions where more than just value is received. One such case is where you get discount magazine subscription with the right provider.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Small Business Organizations Need To Have Time Attendance Software</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6858253</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858253</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:24:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small business organizations are always in search of ways to reduce costs and improve productivity. Such businesses often run on thin profit margins and therefore depend on internal resources to help minimize costs and survive competition. One of the most neglected areas in small business organizations where costs can be cut is employee attendance management.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why I Hate an &quot;Overnight Success&quot;</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6854603</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6854603</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Success takes hard work, and consistency. If you want to become an "overnight success" you have to be willing to work hard no matter how long it takes. Determination and hard-work are the things that deliver success.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Make Social Business Your Business!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6860875</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6860875</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:48:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social business goals can add a lot of traction to your growing company. Inspire and retain consumers while helping some worthy social cause.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>4 Benefits of Online Computer Support for Small Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6817689</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6817689</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have never explored the benefits of online computer support, you are missing out on a great deal. Discover four reasons why your small business can benefit from online computer support.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Organize Your Electronic Workspace</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6857598</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6857598</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:10:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An often overlooked characteristic of an organized workspace is the filing system. Electronic and hard copy files need to be organized so that they can be retrieved quickly and with little to no guess-work. Knowing how to properly file your records will help you save time in storing and retrieving important documents.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Three Steps to Buying the Right Tote for Your Warehouse</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6856839</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856839</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:55:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New or Used plastic totes are manufactured in hundreds of various styles, sizes and materials. Totes are designed with styles required by various industries. Features include drainage holes, stacking rims, lids, collapsible sides, temperature resistant, and more. Each of the plastics provides special features that could be required for the particular application it was designed to satisfy. In the case of "fiberglass", the main feature provided is its ability to be unaffected by water, oils, and most chemicals. In addition fiberglass withstands specific high and low temperatures. Other features allow totes to be used in material handling applications such as pick modules, storage in shelving or for lower cost shipping.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Teaming With Others Often Strengthens Your Chances for Success</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6859406</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6859406</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:28:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the month of February begins, I turn the page on my "Motivations" calendar for 2012 and am greeted with a team of stampeding horses galloping along a snowy plain. Underneath the picture lies the following quote, "A dynamic team is unstoppable." Certainly it would take a very brave soul to stand in front of this charge of majestic animals.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Using the Latest Technology to Schedule Plumbing Jobs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6856365</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856365</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To remain competitive in today's market, technology is no longer an option. Your competitors are using technology to schedule jobs and so should you. Software is even available that will allow your plumbers to access appointments from smart phones and laptops, saving your business time, money and most importantly just making your life simpler.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Running Your Story VS Building Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853348</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853348</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:24:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So what's the best thing to do today? More!]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Do I Really Need A Business Website?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6855434</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6855434</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why Do I Need A Website? What is the importance of having a website? These are the questions that an entrepreneur, professional or anyone for that matter, would ask.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Tax Time - It Comes Once A Year</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6856585</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6856585</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:22:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you ask someone what event comes once a year, 90% will say Christmas. Although they would be correct, tax time comes once a year too. For some reason, however, tax time seems to last a lot longer than Christmas and you don't get all warm and fuzzy. You may get fuzzy because your head is swimming from all the info you have to produce, but warm, I don't think so.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Should You Start A Cleaning Business?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853074</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853074</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to start your own business but aren't sure where to begin? Starting a cleaning business may be right for you. Potential for early profitability, flexibility to build your business around your family-time, and knowing you're building in a recession-proof industry are among the greatest benefits of starting your own cleaning business. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Foreclosure Cleanup Business: No Sign of Foreclosures Slowing Down in 2012</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6858068</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6858068</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although it may appear that the foreclosure market is slowing down, the number of notices of default speak another story. The overall number of foreclosures across the United States is going to continue growing well into 2012 and beyond.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How to Overcome the Main Challenges of Becoming a Freelance Worker</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6849213</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6849213</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Going freelance can be an incredibly satisfying experience, but that's not to say that there aren't any pitfalls. Stress, long hours and the lack of long term financial security can all add to a mounting sense of pressure that the vast majority of freelancers will feel. With more and more skilled professionals deciding to go freelance, it is important to know the potential problems a start-up freelancer may face. This article will explain the most common issues freelancers face and how to deal with them.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Tips for Having Success in Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6851663</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6851663</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having success in business is similar to going up Mount Everest. You have to equip yourself for the journey. In business, you need to have the right habits that drive business success.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How a Toll Free Number Can Change Your Business - For the Better</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853529</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853529</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:29:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year business owners around the world spend millions of dollars conducting research and try to figure out the most effective ways to boost their bottom line. They hire consultants and try new marketing strategies and when they get a little boost, it's great news.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The New Trend in Small Business - The Family Business Council</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6830396</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6830396</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:28:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The days of casually-operated family businesses have come to an end. In order for a small business to compete with large, commercial corporations, successful family businesses have turned from a casually run operation to a small empire run by a board of directors.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Business Insurance - Basic Principles</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6857468</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6857468</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:39:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Arranging insurance for a small business can be a highly complex undertaking, and may require a considerable amount of thought and planning. Small business insurance is not like most other forms of insurance. If you are looking to insure your home or your car, then there is something tangible to identify, and certain risks it is possible to insure and rate probability of.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Phone Answering Tips: Taking Cues From the Caller</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6857102</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6857102</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:57:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the top priorities for a receptionist at a small business answering service is to set callers at ease. This article offers tips for tuning into and responding to verbal cues from each caller.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Exploratory Clinical Trials for Small Business Grant Program</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853501</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853501</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:49:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Exploratory Clinical Trials for Small Business Grant Program The National Institutes of Health, more typically called NIH, is a government agency operating in the United States Department of Health and Human Services that is basically accountable for ensuring and supporting all the nation's biomedical and health-related research studies. The grants and programs of the NIH are all designed to contribute to the realization of its overall agency mission which is to"seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that information to improve health, lengthen life, and cut back the burdens...]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What Is Investment To You? Find Out If You/Your Small Business Are Making Costly Investment Mistakes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6843331</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6843331</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:57:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many small businesses struggle with their investments because the managers in charge or the business owners confuse all sorts of financial commitments to be investment. Committing your hard earned money is not a rocket science, it is as simple as understanding the basic rudiments of investing and living by it. In this article are simple golden rules that when followed will ensure that you are not just wasting your money but actually investing them in a worthwhile venture.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Conference Notes and More Future Predictions for Proposal Profession</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6849853</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6849853</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As promised here is the report I put together from the APMP Conference about the changes to the proposal industry. This list consist competition analysis, the trend in the amount of deals on the way and many other changes.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>A Look at Both the Pros and Cons of Bulk Vending</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6849169</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6849169</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:40:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bulk vending can be a great home based business, but it's not without it's potential downside. This article gives an unbiased look at bulk vending from someone who has actually been in the business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Having A Coach: To Help You Prosper On Or Offline</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850432</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850432</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:21:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People that try to accomplish everything on their own usually fall short. You need a team to be successful in any endeavor. The Leader should be a coach or mentor who has been where you want to be.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sales Reps Can Be Your Savior</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6801288</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6801288</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:44:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[was a national sales rep for 14 years before switching sides and founding or co-founding 16 start-ups, one of which made the INC 500 list three years in a row...So, I feel qualified to speak on this subject which I think is misunderstood and not taught at school. This is why I've written a comprehensive and practical Guide to Help Sales Reps and Manufacturers understand each other better, to create a positive partnership that will yield more profits for each, and to extend the duration of the partnership. Too often this relationship is adversarial. It shouldn't be, as both factions need each other.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Stay Connected With Your Patients 24/7 With Your Live Answering Services</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6844323</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6844323</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:06:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Doctors are considered to be lucky professionals. They are truly privileged because they are given the chance to work and communicate with people of various backgrounds and learning that also has different emotional and physical conditions. As a doctor, they are special because they are trusted by their patients with information about them that not everyone is given the chance to know. A doctor's life goes beyond conversing with his patients. His life revolves around physical examinations, diagnosis, and treating the patient's conditions. Patients place their lives on the hands of their doctors. This is the reason why every patient needs to be given immediate care no matter how serious his illness could be.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Small Businesses That Rock</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6848811</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6848811</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:21:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of the rat race? Then live another life by being your own boss! Just graduated? Would you like to join the army of those lining up to get jobs or would you like to start with a blast by starting your own business? Try entrepreneurship and be among the few who have the guts to venture in their own small business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>5 Tests of True Leadership</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6853587</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6853587</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:54:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the ever transforming world of technology, environmental change, sophistication in customer demand and awareness, and tsunami of organizational alliances; leadership strategy and effectiveness have become complex and chaotic. The demand of customers is increasing at alarming rate from better quality goods and services, to quality plus cheaper price; and competition has not helped matters. In the face of these imminent crises, it has become quite challenging for leaders to focus on long term corporate opportunities and growth as employees seem to respond cynically to the constant changes in business plans and strategies.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Free Small Business Marketing Tips - 3 Ideas for Fast Results</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6854432</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6854432</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:43:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article, I have 3 free small business marketing tips for you, because marketing shouldn't have to set you back a bundle. And any one of them may make you a serious sum of money when you put them to work for you.That's a considerable promise, I know, but it's one I stand behind and mean to keep.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Solo to Business Owner</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6849111</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6849111</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:32:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have good sales turn-over and cash-flow is always positive. There are opportunities to bring other associates in to work under your brand - is it worth the effort?]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Top 3 Reasons To Get Business Mentoring</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6852491</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6852491</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:25:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why business mentoring is valuable to almost any business. If your business is operating at a loss and can't seem to make a profit, then you need business mentoring. If your business is making money but it hit a plateau and you can't figure out for the life of you how to bring your profits up to the next level, then you need a mentor. Maybe you are just starting out and you don't know what to do first and you feel lost, then a mentor will be perfect for you.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Color Printing and Binding Is Easy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6848125</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6848125</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:12:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a student, you will most probably take color printing and binding for granted. In schools this service is something, which we never think about and do without giving it a second thought.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Difficult Days for Small Business Bookkeeping</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6847006</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6847006</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:46:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small Business Owners are finding themselves in positions where they have lost financial control over their businesses. This is largely due to the over-sized feature stuff accounting programs currently in the marketplace. Many of these programs are simply relabeled products that are now being passed about as small business accounting programs.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>A Business Mentor Can Save Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6851970</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6851970</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:25:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people think getting a business mentor is a waste of money because they think they are more than capable of handling their business on their own. It was their dream to start their own business and they don't want anyone else interfering with their decisions. Many of these types of business owners are very hands on and feel that the only way to get things done right, it to do it themselves. But then they find that their "dream" of owning their own business, has turned ugly and they can't seem to make a profit.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Mastering the KISS Method of Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6841364</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6841364</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:14:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When I first heard of the "K.I.S.S. method" I was much younger and thought that it sounded like a great idea, I even think I was single at the time. But then, I heard that it really meant something that had nothing to do with kissing, but with business. It is an acronym for "Keep It Simple Stupid" or just KISS.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What You Need to Know Before Starting a Business in Florida</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6852205</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6852205</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:57:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you start a business in Florida? Can you do it without a lawyer? Do you have to live in the State? This article answers these and other questions.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>8 Tips for Selecting the Best Multifunction Printer</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850279</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850279</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:26:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One multifunction printer is not equal to another, especially if you are looking for excellent colour laser printing capabilities. As you shop for your new printer, there are eight things to keep in mind: 1. Not all multifunction printers have built-in fax machines. If you use a fax machine in your business or home office, it is always better to get that functionality in your printer.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Colour Laser Printing for the Home Office</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850272</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850272</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Running a small business from home is difficult. You need all of the equipment that would be included in a professional office, but you typically do not have the budget that most businesses have when they rent office space. You may only have one employee (yourself) yet you still need a high dollar multifunction printer with colour laser printing capabilities.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Easy Document Management for the Small Business Owner</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850264</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850264</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many document management systems and software programs being pushed on small business owners today. It is easy to get frustrated when you see so many different programs claiming to be the best, especially when you aren't sure what you really need and do not have a large budget for this type of expense.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Benefits of Paperless Document Management Systems</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6850262</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6850262</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many ways you could go about managing all of the papers and documents that fly through your business every month. You could manage everything in filing cabinets as businesses have been doing for generations, or you could allow everyone to do whatever they wanted with their paperwork and waste time hunting down loose papers.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Tips for Starting Your Small Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6849247</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6849247</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Starting your own business can be a very exciting but stressful time and there is a lot to think about. By keeping these few things in mind, hopefully your new small business will run smoothly and successfully.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Overcoming The Challenges Of Working and Running A Business At The Same Time</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6848406</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6848406</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:05:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research from Barclays Bank, 10 percent of business start- ups are being run by people who are also hanging on to their day jobs. Up to 2,600 of these business start-ups have been launched in the first quarter of this year alone. Therefore one of the greatest challenges a new business owner faces is learning to balance their current work along with a new business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Is Running My Preschool More Difficult Than I Imagined When I Started?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6852349</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6852349</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:56:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn the challenges of opening a new preschool. Running any business can be challenging and this is certainly true for preschool. Preschools face licensing requirements and issues with staffing, marketing, and finances. Understanding these challenges is critical for any preschool to promote business.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Business Plan: Online Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6844810</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6844810</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:42:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular small businesses of today is having an online business whether this is an online selling or online services such as data entry, article writing, virtual assistant, etc. we still need to have a business plan. Doing an online business is similar to any other conventional forms of business, except it is being done through Internet. So good business practices also apply in online business, like good customer service, quality of your product and services but for effective business planning, you will get the best results when you think first before you act.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Cleaning Up Foreclosures: Making The Right Contacts</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6845646</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6845646</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:20:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people are interested in making money by starting their own cleaning business these days. A lot of them are looking to venture into the foreclosure clean up business also known as the property preservation industry.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Branding Strategy - How Good Upfront Planning Can Help</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6845260</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6845260</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:08:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Branding is a way for a company to build relationship between its product or service and its customers. Branding helps build loyalty among its customer base which, in this social media age, transforms into network effects.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Olympics Can Prove Beneficial to Us 'Up North'!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6837917</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6837917</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:58:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst most of the major contracts for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been awarded there are still many others for 'peripheral' services which can be obtained. There are already 13 International Teams and 6 GB teams who are basing themsleves in Yorkshire during the games period. These teams will want many products and services while they are here. This is NOT "darn sarth" but right here in Yorkshire so, with an estimated spend of ?3M, it's time to get into action and see just how much of it you can get.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Wedding Photographers Are Profiting From This Knowledge in 2012</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6834760</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6834760</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:51:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every Wedding Photographer knows that profits and good incomes rely on wedding album sales, but chain store giants have brought cheap albums to consumers on mass, and consumers now use cheap machine bound photo books for their kids birthdays and for their weddings. Most wedding couples want their photographers to only shoot their wedding and burn their images to disc, and couples then arrange their own wedding album at their nearest department store. But, some Wedding Photographers are still profiting from photo book sales, and this is not being achieved by chance. This article is filled with advice to help Wedding Photographers profit from photo book sales in 2012.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>8 Reasons Your Business MUST Be Online</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6843517</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6843517</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:18:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating and maintaining an online presence may never entirely replace your offline efforts and relationships but it can take your business to the next level. Once online I can guarantee you one thing - you will continue to learn new ways of building your business by being part of the online community! That in itself is worth it...]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Why Most Profitable Businesses Are Proactive!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6847694</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6847694</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:51:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most profitable businesses got that way by being proactive, developing a plan, and then most importantly taking action accordingly! Read further to discover the 3 simple reasons why being proactive is the fastest way for anybody to build a business online!]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How To Grow Your Small Business During A Recession</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6847526</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6847526</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:46:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though your marketing results also slow down during a recession, there are some things you can do to still grow during a recession. 1) Work your list: past and present customers. Obtaining the customers that do business with you costs you in either time or money.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Avoid The Small Business Marketing Money Trap</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6843209</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6843209</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small businesses use a variety of marketing to sell their wares. Here are five things to avoid when planning your local business marketing spend. Learn how to avoid spending marketing dollars on ineffective tactics.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Sole Traders Can Win in Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6841403</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6841403</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:16:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sole traders can win in business. There are a number of advantages to setting up as a sole trader. A business strategy that can offer better pricing, a better more flexible level of service that bigger companies can not do. How a sole trader can be at the forefront when it comes to business]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>What Should Small Business Look for in an IT Provider?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6849248</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6849248</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:15:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Outsourcing is one of the fastest growing trends in the small business world today, and for good reason. By outsourcing parts of their operations, small businesses almost always save money and often end up with higher quality service than they'd be able to afford otherwise. When one considers overhead and training associated with internal hiring, the amount of expertise that can be had for a given budget is much greater with an outsourced partner than a full time employee or team of employees.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Recycling - What a Waste</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6842871</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6842871</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everything, it seems, is recyclable nowadays. But is it all worth it? Many people think it should be compulsory to sort your papers and plastics from your other rubbish but does the process do more harm than good? The answer? Very debatable. ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The Advantages of Stock Control Software for Small Businesses</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6842677</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6842677</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:33:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stock control is a hard thing for a small business to balance. This guide looks at the advantages of implementing stock control software: how it can save a business time and money, improve customer satisfaction and make their stock control more scalable as they grow.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>In Appreciation of Small Business Owners - Let's Do More, Together</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6840240</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6840240</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:24:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations. As the owner of an established small business, you have successfully navigated quite a few of the terror-filled challenges which start-up entrepreneurs still have to face. Having said this, the one thing a small business owner can be absolutely guaranteed of, is constant challenges, simply because of the unknown and nobody knows what tomorrow might bring.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Austin, Texas Goes Green - Environmentally Friendly Initiatives in Austin</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6837893</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6837893</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:15:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Austin, Texas is a progressive community, leading the way in green building and other environmentally friendly initiatives. Businesses, like web hosting providers, and city-wide sponsors lead the way in getting green. The capital of Texas, Austin leads the green revolution with help from Austin Energy, the local power source, the Environmental Defense Fund, the local university and the federal stimulus program, enacted in 2009, that provides loans, grants and other support to aid developers, builders and entrepreneurs go green and stay green through sound design practices that improve the air residents breathe.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Morning Rituals For Chiropractic Professionals</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6817357</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6817357</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:53:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there was one differentiating factor that I could definitely identify between a peak performing chiropractor and an average performing chiropractor it would be the ability to stay present and conscious! Being conscious of the present is the difference between adjusting with that "little something extra" which will result in a much higher customer satisfaction.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Cash Free Ideas for Small Businesses to Beat Competition</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6801293</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6801293</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:36:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Competition for customers in most industries is extremely intense. This is exacerbated if the customer is a large one and your product is not particularly unique or patent protected. Your customers are also in a high pitched battle with their competitors. This can be seen in your everyday life. Look at the competition in cars, retail stores, food stores, homes, computers, music, etc., for your dollar. This extends into the industrial sector and personal services. Here are some non-cash ideas to help your small business better compete.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Remnant Advertising - Beware of the Word Remnant</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6840600</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6840600</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you've heard the word "remnant"; what does it mean, though? Crack open a dictionary (or do a quick Google search) and you'll find something like "a small part or trace remaining." That just about sums up remnant advertising: it's leftover airtime that the station wants to sell.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Seven Tips For Starting Up a Home Health Care Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6841850</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6841850</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:55:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If we stop and think about it, we can all emphasize with those senior citizens who are no longer able to care for themselves. No one wants to confront that, giving up the comfortable and familiar for the unknown. This is why health home care businesses are cropping up all over the country. The people who operate these businesses go into the seniors' homes to do light housekeeping, personal care, medication supervision, and other services which allow the seniors to remain living in their own homes.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>NCR Pads - Slash Your Print Costs Through Proper Supplier Selection</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6840100</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6840100</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:02:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if it's possible to significantly reduce the cost of your NCR Pads without compromising quality and delivery? Well yes it is, by simply evaluating the supply chain options open to you. A common mistake made by inexperienced print buyers is to think that all print suppliers are the same - they are not! We expose this myth and explain the relative pros and cons of each type of supplier. Use this information to slash your NCR Pads printing bill.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Media Company Start-Up</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6836521</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6836521</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:17:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When staring a media production company there are many things to consider. Some of the most important in my opinion would include emotional support, financial support, and an entrepreneurial spirit that will allow for you to move through rough patches without straying far from your chosen path. Passion is definitely a key to success and the driving force for most, so identifying these elements before diving in will help gauge sustainability.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Extra! Extra! Business Owners Have Lost Their Cojones</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6841115</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6841115</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:45:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out what's making the grand majority of business owners run home with their tails between their legs, while the rest of us are raking in the big bucks. This isn't another hyped up article about a bunch of nothing... there's real content here and you don't want to miss it.]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>How Does a Small Business Owner Find a Great Accountant?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6843022</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6843022</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:28:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A great accountant should be helping you grow your business. But, how do you find such an accountant rather than one who just does your bookkeeping and fills out your tax returns?]]></description>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
