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<title>Boy, What Were You Thinking?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When I was a kid there were five words I heard more than all others combined.  Usually coming from my father, they were, "Boy, what were you thinking?"]]></description>
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<title>Be Careful What You Wish For</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:25:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, my friends, like the Terminator, politicians named Clinton, the ghosts from the movie Poltergeist, and that corn on the side of your big toe: I'm back.   There are just some things that won't go away.  Sorry.]]></description>
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<title>Tips For Dealing With Contractors</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:54:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week we discuss how to find a capable building contractor to build out the location. And as this series has been thus far, this segment is based on my personal experience and offered to you warts and all. As with all of my columns only the names have been changed to protect the innocent, the ignorant, and the overly litigious.]]></description>
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<title>We Don't Need No Stinking Permits</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:42:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So far in this series we've talked about finding a location for your retail business, negotiating the lease, and securing a capable contractor to build out the space. Unless you're renting simple office space odds are you will need to make some modifications to the space, be it adding walls, flooring, paint, electrical, plumbing, or any combination thereof. Rarely will a space be perfect from the get go and building out can be expensive; especially if you're an idiot who doesn't do your homework about building codes and permits.]]></description>
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<title>It's Not All About Location, Location, Location</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:50:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last time we met I brought you the tale of how I scouted for and eventually found what I considered to be the best retail location for my new retail gunshop in my hometown of Madison.      No matter what your product or service the key to finding a great location is through good old fashioned legwork. You can use a commercial realtor to help identify potential locations, but you should take it upon yourself to visit each location at different times of the day, on different days of the week, to make sure it's truly...]]></description>
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<title>Learn to Avoid Ugly Baby Syndrome</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:58:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last week we talked about creating a "Startup Plan" for your new business idea. To catch you up, a Startup Plan is a detailed list of tasks and subtasks that must be completed in order to get you from the initial idea stage to opening day and beyond.]]></description>
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<title>Never Dive Into Business Without a Startup Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:33:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week begins the tale of my recent foray into the world of brick and mortar and the startup the lessons learned there from. Over the next few weeks I'll be detailing the exact steps that I took to launch my retail business and bring it to profitability within the first 30 days. The lessons to come are many, and not just for those milling around in the brick and mortar crowd.]]></description>
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<title>How to Really Get the Competitive Advantage Over Your Competition</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:47:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the hot catchphrases being bounced around a lot in business these days is "competitive advantage." One of the cool things about being an entrepreneur and business author and speaker is that I get to use all kinds of big words and phrases that make me sound much smarter than I am.]]></description>
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<title>What Would You Do With a Second Chance?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You could avoid the mistakes you previously made and build on the successes you previously enjoyed.   You could nurture the positive relationships and avoid the bad. You could tap into your wealth of experience during times of indecision and always know where and when your time and money would be best spent.]]></description>
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<title>Like Books, Entrepreneurs Are Always Judged by Their Covers</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:50:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship requires not just hard work and knowledge of business but also a number of other things that are many times not considered too important. Grooming yourself to look good is just one of these things that entrepreneurs need to focus on.]]></description>
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<title>Entrepreneurs, Learn This Lesson - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:40:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many entrepreneurs crumble under the weight of pressure everyday business. Here are some great tips to tackle such pressures and focus on your business growth.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Keep Your Best Employees From Flying the Coup?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:34:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is not lack of jobs for good talent today and the best way to keep your best employees around is to provide them with incentives to stay on. The end result is of course the continued growth of your business.]]></description>
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<title>Never Say it Can't Be Done</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:33:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In business one must never say or assume that something can't be done. With a little help from ingenuity and creativity any problem can be easily solved.]]></description>
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<title>Use Email Marketing to Keep Customers Buzzing About Your Business</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:54:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Email marketing can be used as an effective tool for communicating with customers. It is an effective medium of communication to boost sales by ensuring that your customers constantly remember you.]]></description>
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<title>What's Stopping You From Starting Your Own Small Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:50:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people simply don't have what it takes to start your own business. Others just need a bit of kicking to jump start them.]]></description>
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<title>Learn to Focus on What's Important and Farm Out the Rest</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:05:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Outsourcing your mundane tasks to focus only on the essential tasks is the best way to organize your business. The results are great not just for you but also for your business.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Want Fries With That Management Style?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:24:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The environment of any workplace is highly dependent on the type of manager and his/her management style. This article describes some of these management approaches.]]></description>
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<title>What Can American Idol Teach You About Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:45:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, folks, as luck and ratings would have it, it's time for yet another season of that train wreck of reality TV, American Idol; the show that attempts to separate the talented from the terrible and brings them all into your living room each week for you to enjoy. Get ready to call in and cast your vote for who should be applauded and who should be muzzled. How fortunate we are to be living in a time when we can judge our fellow man via text message.]]></description>
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<title>Expert Strategies For Hiring the Best Employees</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:14:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hiring employees who can contribute to your business positively is a challenge for every entrepreneur. Here are some tips on how to go about this difficult and challenging task.]]></description>
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<title>Mastermind Your Way to Business Success</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:14:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to ringing out the old and ringing in the new. It's the time for wiping the slate clean and starting over; a time for new beginnings; a time for making New Year's resolutions that, while spoken with the best of intentions, are usually forgotten by the time the black eyed peas are gone.    It's the time that we look back at the carnage left in our wake over the past year and vow to do things a little different, maybe even a little smarter, in the year...]]></description>
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<title>Are You Willing to Do Whatever it Takes to Succeed in Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:01:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a very simple reason some entrepreneurs do amazingly well in business while others do not.  It has nothing to do with product or location or backing or education or street smarts or dumb luck. It has more to do with people willing to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to succeed in business.]]></description>
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<title>It's a Booming Time For Business</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:40:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you were a man you expected to retire at 65 and die at 75; and if you were smart you banked enough dough to see you comfortably through that stretch. We figured we'd get at least 10 good leisurely years before the grim reaper shows up without having to worry about money. Turns out, we were wrong.]]></description>
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<title>Some Guys Have All the Luck</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:10:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recent studies claim that the less educated you are, the more sex you have, and the more sex you have, the longer you'll live. Sure gives new meaning to "Live long and prosper!"]]></description>
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<title>Thingamabobs and Whatchamadigits</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:52:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My daughter cornered me the other night, wanting to know about the birds and bees. Actually, she wanted to know what "sectional misconduct" was.]]></description>
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<title>Women Are From Where?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:48:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The other night, after throwing the kids outside and putting the animals to bed (we discovered our mistake the next morning), my wife and I settled in for a quiet evening alone. We don't get much time to ourselves anymore, what with work and the constant demands for attention from a two-year-old who thinks electrical outlets are convenient, piggy bank ATMs and a ten-year-old who wants to forego middle school to become a Spice Girl. So, when we get more than five minutes alone, it's a big deal.]]></description>
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<title>What's My Mama Gonna Say?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:33:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I know you're going to find this hard to believe, but I, am a sexist pig. Sorry, mama. I had no idea.]]></description>
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<title>Who Cracked My Crystal Ball?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:25:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It seems like an awful lot of people are asking my opinion these days, usually about things on which I have no opinion to give. They ask my take on international politics, global warming, the overseas stock markets, the future of the Eurodollar, the latest Calvin Klein fragrance, and a whole slew of other topics that I know little, if anything, about. Even my wife wants to know what I think.]]></description>
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<title>The Tax Man Cometh</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Someone once said that there are only two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. I would argue that death and taxes are really one and the same, the only difference being that death can only claim you once, while taxes can kill you every year.     I die a slow death every April 15th.]]></description>
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<title>When Great Minds Meet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:02:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When the richest man in America meets the world's greatest Elvis impersonator, you know only good things could come of it. Could 'Don't Be Cruel' really become Microsoft's new theme song?]]></description>
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<title>The Tanya Factor</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:57:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it me or are the '98 Winter Olympics about as exciting as watching old people speedwalk at the mall? What's missing this year? Could be The Tanya Factor...]]></description>
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<title>El Nino Made Me Do It!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:54:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For years, I've been trying to convince my friends and family that outside forces caused me to do most of the stupid things I've done in my life. Though they would never come right out and say it, I'm pretty sure the only thing they are convinced of is that I'm really just a highly functioning idiot savant, kind of a high octane Rain Man, if you will. Maybe that's why my wife never lets me drive.]]></description>
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<title>Getting &quot;Yankee Naked&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:52:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nakedness is no longer a word that is self explanatory. There are just so many variations of this word with each having a different meaning that an explanation of the broad categories is necessary. This is just what this article sets out to do!]]></description>
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<title>The Four Letters Between PG &amp; R</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:48:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you're a kid, there are certain words you dare not say. Swear words, my mother called them, cuss words. Today, my kids call them "daddy words." You can probably figure out why.]]></description>
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<title>Show Me the Money</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:47:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The stock market could crash like a circus fat lady falling over a lawn chair and it wouldn't affect me in the least. All my money's tied up in bills; electric bill, phone bill, Visa bill etc.]]></description>
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<title>Gimme a Head With Hair</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:41:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A man's hair are certainly one of his best assets and a matter of pride. For many their loss can cause depression and anxiety that must be taken care of by an expert psychotherapist -  or better still by a sports car!]]></description>
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<title>No Sale Like a Yardsale</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:40:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My wife, God love her, has a problem. Ordinarily, she is a wonderful woman, always kind to animals and small children, friendly with the neighbors, loved by one and all. But every Saturday morning, just after sun up, something happens to her, something horrible!]]></description>
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<title>Staying Alive</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:37:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If someone offered you a pill that would add 50 years to your life, would you take it? Not me. At least not until I found out who'd be footing the bill for all that extra life.]]></description>
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<title>The New Fab Four</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:36:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They sing, they dance, they drive the kids wild. But how best to describe the Teletubbies to the uninitiated? Imagine this: if Pink Floyd produced a half-hour show for kids, this would be it. And you would enjoy it immensely.]]></description>
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<title>All the President's Women</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:35:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How does the nation take the allegations against President Bill Clinton? There have been national surveys and forecasts by amateurs and pundits alike. Here is an analysis of the whole episode as well as some advice for the President.]]></description>
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<title>Sometimes Life Just Ain't Funny</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:30:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alabama weather is about as predictable as watching The Jerry Springer Show. You know something's going to happen, you're just not sure what it will be.]]></description>
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<title>The Religion of Football</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:27:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here in Alabama, there are three classes of people: Alabama Crimson Tide fans, Auburn Tiger fans, and atheists. Two of the three will go to Hell when they die. Which two depends entirely on who you ask.]]></description>
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<title>Pick on Somebody Your Own Size</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:26:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mattel's redesigning Barbie to make her more realistic. Imagine Christy Brinkley going in, David Brinkley.]]></description>
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<title>The Intelligent Diaper</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:20:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I believe it was Frank Zappa who said, "Necessity is the mother of invention," which means that if there is a need for something, sooner or later, someone will invent it. And then Microsoft will rip it off.]]></description>
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<title>I Love You, You Love Me</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:19:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Barney The Dinosaur is suing The Famous San Diego Chicken for beating up a Barney lookalike during his act. Sounds like a clear case of costume envy to me.]]></description>
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<title>Honey, Did You Take Your Pill?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:19:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A birth control pill for men? As if remembering to take out the trash isn't enough pressure.]]></description>
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<title>The Dust Settles on Miss America</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:14:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Miss America Pageant is taking its last breath. Will the mourners have to wear swimsuits to the funeral, or will evening gowns be enough?]]></description>
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<title>The Smarter White Meat</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:12:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A college professor at Penn State is trying to teach pigs to communicate using computers. I think this guy is one pork rind short of a full bag. Who wants to get email from a pig?]]></description>
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<title>Growing Old in a Red Miata</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:11:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just had another birthday and I'm not particularly happy about it. To me, that's like saying, "I'm another year closer to having my prostate removed! Somebody bake me a cake and let's party!"]]></description>
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<title>If You Clone a Schizophrenic</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:10:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists have successfully cloned a sheep and a cow. What's next? Dogs? Cats? Professional wrestlers? Me? And if you clone a schizophrenic, how many people do you get?]]></description>
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<title>The Real McCaugheys</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:09:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's it take to raise seven babies? Love, patience, understanding, and Prozac, lots and lots of Prozac.]]></description>
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<title>I Hope You Kept the Receipt</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:09:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was still standing in the mall entranceway when I discovered that I had no idea what to do next. That's when I realized that it doesn't matter how early in the season you shop if you have no idea what you're shopping for. In other words: tis better to shop on December 24th with a gift in mind than to go two weeks early and walk around like a last minute man without a clue.]]></description>
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<title>A Christmas of Good Intentions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:04:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Christmas is that time of the year when we all rejoice and celebrate. However, along with Christmas comes a chore that is troublesome to some people - "shopping". This article relates just one such trip to avoid doing last minute shopping by going for it a full week in advance.]]></description>
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<title>Armadillo on the Half Shell</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:01:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The origins of the human food menu is certainly a mystery that is yet unsolved. However, it seems that some amendments are certainly being made in these dietary standards today!]]></description>
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<title>What the Heck is Podcasting and What Can it Do For Your Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:22:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Podcasting is the new hype these days with many claiming it to be the future of internet and communication business. However, for many this is at best a vague term that is difficult to understand and even more frightening to use. This article will certainly help to develop a basic understanding of what podcasting actually is and how it can be used to promote your business.]]></description>
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<title>When it Comes to Marketing Your Business, Think Creatively</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:01:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your business doesn't stand out in today's hyper-competitive market place there's a good chance that you won't be in business very long. There are countless others vying for the same slice of the pie that you are. There are dozens   of competitors just up the road doing all they can to get the attention of your customers and take money out of your pockets. It's called "marketing," and some are probably doing a better job of it than you are and some probably worse. What can you do to position your business as the one customers notice? The secret to effective marketing is:  think creatively.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Contractors Teaches Valuable Lessons About Business</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:12:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The experience of dealing with contractors and other entrepreneurs is an interesting one as it highlights some key business issues. Planning, scheduling, customer satisfaction and accurate budgeting are just some of the things that play an important role in ensuring a successful business.]]></description>
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<title>Conducting Market Research From the Back of a Boat</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:27:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Market research is one of the most important but often overlooked part of business management. This article highlights many real life analogies to this important business function and provides some excellent advice to entrepreneurs.]]></description>
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<title>Without Market Research You Could Find Yourself Fishing in an Empty Pond</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:06:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Market research is a key ingredient in today's business environment. In this article an expert on business, gives some sound advice to entrepreneurs about market research that can help make better business decision and make the critical difference between business success and failure.]]></description>
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<title>Women Entrepreneurs Prove It's Not Just a Man's World</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2006 11:23:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Women are increasingly more active in starting new businesses. Top growth of their businesses indicates skills that are noteworthy for other women and men.]]></description>
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<title>6 Ways to Fund Your New Business</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2006 06:17:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here are a few of the most common ways to finance a new business. All methods have pros and cons and some (or most) may not work for a specific situation. In any case one must always thoroughly investigate the ups and downs of any new venture before jumping in it with both feet.]]></description>
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<title>Companies Stifle Intrapreneurs at Their Own Risk</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:42:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I've noticed an interesting trend lately. Usually the e-mail I receive in response to this column comes from rookie entrepreneurs or established business owners seeking my input on startup matters, financing, employee relations, general management and leadership issues, policy matters, etc. Lately, however, many of the messages are coming from employees of medium-size and large companies who are growing frustrated at working in an environment that they deem (to quote one e-mail) "Intellectually stifling and (that) offers few challenges of one's creativity and innovation."]]></description>
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<title>The Reasons Why Most People Will Never Find Online Success</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:56:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no such thing as a real get rich quick opportunity. If someone tells you that you can start with no money and no experience and make hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight they are lying to you and you are a fool for believing them. Yes, you can make lots of money in a short period of time as an Internet marketer, but you're not going to get rich this week unless you hit the lottery or your rich uncle dies. And you have a better chance of getting hit by lightning than either of those things happening. Be realistic, be smart, be logical. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.]]></description>
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<title>Is Bad Customer Service Killing Your Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:29:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's time to beat the old bad customer service drum again. I know, I'm sick of beating the drum, too, but as long as bad customer service runs rampant through so many businesses I feel it is my entrepreneurial duty to bring it to your attention. So grab a pew and prepare to listen to the sermon I've preached before: bad customer service is the bane of business. If the Almighty smote down every business that dispenses bad customer service the world would be a much friendlier, albeit much sparser place. Consider a world without malls and fast food joints... would it really be so bad?]]></description>
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<title>What Do Your Business Emails Reveal About You?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:54:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why should you worry about how your emails are reviewed by their recipients? Because in business, you are constantly being judged by your customers, your employees, your investors, your partners, and your peers.]]></description>
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<title>Protect Your Ideas With Copyrights and Patents</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:45:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A patent is a form of protection granted to an inventor that protects his invention in the United States for up to 20 years from the date of application. Patent law states that, "whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof may obtain a patent." Owning a patent gives you the legal right to stop someone else from making, using or selling your invention (or one that's very close to it) without your permission...]]></description>
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<title>Santa - The Consummate Entrepreneur</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:37:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have probably never considered the fact that Santa is the CEO of a large organization that not only distributes a vast assortment of products throughout the world, but does so in a single night with just a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. Sam Walton would have killed to have Santa's logistics manual.]]></description>
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<title>Why a Good Credit Score is Important to Your Business</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:32:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're in business or an individual, you should have an idea of what your credit score is, even if you're not currently applying for credit. Knowing your credit score and occasionally checking your credit reports also helps you protect yourself from identity theft and credit fraud.]]></description>
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<title>The Time to Consolidate Your Student Loans is Now</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:11:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most financial pundits recommend that the sooner you consolidate and refinance old high interest student loans, the better off you will be. Federal student loan interest rates are at an all time low, but that can't last forever. By refinancing your student loans now, you lock in the interest rate for the duration of the consolidation loan. The first thing you need to do is find out if you are eligible for student loan consolidation.]]></description>
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<title>It's All Up to You</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:07:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're waiting for Ed McMahon to show up on your doorstep and proclaim, "This is your lucky day!" you are going to have a long, miserable wait. Ed can't make you a success. I can't make you a success. It is all up to YOU.]]></description>
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<title>The Entrepreneur's Checklist</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:05:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was asked the other day what personality traits I thought were important to entrepreneurial success. I immediately gave my preprogrammed reply about passion and dedication and hard work. After taking some time later to ponder the question a little deeper (I normally operate in shallow waters), I came up with a more detailed checklist for entrepreneurial success. ]]></description>
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<title>Please Don't Buy Anything From Me</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:03:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week I had one customer threaten to hunt be down and shoot me like a dog. Another said that if she could get her hands around my neck she'd strangle the life out of me. And still another sincerely hoped that I "burn in Hell for all eternity." What did I do to deserve these threats? That, my friend, is the rest of the story...]]></description>
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<title>The 8 Things You Must Know to Build a Great Website</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 05:34:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before the first graphic is drawn or the first line of code is written, you must define the website's budget, purpose, target audience, design, navigation, and content. And when that's all said and done you must define the marketing that will bring visitors to your site.]]></description>
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<title>What's Your Company's Email Policy?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2005 07:16:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does your company have an email policy?  Did you even know there was such a thing?  Well, there is, and if your company doesn't have one you are not only risking the professional image of your firm, but also risking potential liability issues that may arise from the misuse of your company email system.]]></description>
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<title>The Bad Guys Are Phishing For Your Personal Information</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:54:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The latest attempt by identity thieves to steal the personal information of eBay members hit my inbox earlier this week and I have to say, this one is pretty convincing. Even this old dog did a double-take before realizing that the identity thieves were phishing for my personal information again.]]></description>
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<title>The &quot;E&quot; in Ebusiness Does Not Mean Exempt</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:27:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I've gotten quite a few emails recently from ebusiness owners who seem to think that just because their business is conducted online or from the comfort of home that the rules and regulations that govern brick and mortar businesses do not apply to them.    The ebusiness questions I get most often do not involve building websites or conducting ecommerce.    They are more what I call the "Do I Really Have To" line of questions, such as:    "Do I really have to get a business license?]]></description>
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<title>How to Boost Your Bottom Line With Two Little Words</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 14:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In fact, this little secret is so powerful that you will be amazed at its immediate effect on you, your employees, and your bottom line.  This little secret is guaranteed to improve your relationship with current customers and if used wisely, can get you lots of new customers without spending a dime on marketing or advertising.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes a Good Leader? Ask Uncle Sam</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 14:30:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do the major generals who are leading the war efforts in Iraq have in common with executives and entrepreneurs who are conducting business back home?  When it comes to leadership, the answer is probably a lot more than you think.]]></description>
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<title>How to Profit Using eBay's Saved Search Feature</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is an eBay tool that I use every day to locate products that I can buy and resell or buy cheap and keep for myself and my family. And the great news is you can use it, too..]]></description>
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<title>Are You Mentor Material?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 14:24:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Typically, there are three things every good mentor should have: time, patience, and a genuine desire to help another person succeed without expecting anything in return.   If you have an abundance of those things, then being a mentor can be a highly rewarding experience.  If not, please see the rubber plant reference above.]]></description>
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<title>Opportunity Does Not Knock</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:54:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I can tell you that as a breed, entrepreneurs are an impatient lot and many jump on the first business bandwagon that comes along just for the sake of being in business. That's a big mistake that usually comes back to bite them in their entrepreneurial behinds.]]></description>
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<title>What's in a Name? When it Comes to Your Business, Plenty!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:48:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The name of your business can also spark subconscious reactions in a customer that may drive them to you or drive them away. Words like quality, complete, executive, best, low-cost, and on time often spark positive reactions in the mind of the consumer. Words like cheap, discount, and used tend to create negative emotions. You'll notice that no one claims to sell used cars anymore, but the dealer lots are loaded with vehicles that are "previously owned."]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Website Credit Card Friendly?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:40:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In my last column I discussed the process of credit card enabling your brick-and-mortar business. I pointed out that research has shown that accepting credit cards can help increase revenue and enhance cash flow. I also pointed out that you may have to look beyond your local bank for help in getting things set up.]]></description>
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<title>For Entrepreneurs a SIMPLE Plan May Be Best</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:34:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I own a small decorating business and I'll be the first to admit that I don't know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I'd like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or some other kind of retirement plan for me and my three employees. What are the various retirement plan options available for a small business owner and in your opinion, which would work best for me?]]></description>
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<title>How to Handle Customer Billing Snafus</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:24:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have found that in situations like this it is always best to be proactive and face the problem (or what you perceive as a potential problem) as quickly as possible. This will save you hours of needless worry since most of the time the problem is not as big a deal as you imagined it to be.]]></description>
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<title>Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing in Ranks</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:21:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Out of everything I do I get the most enjoyment from speaking and teaching. Maybe it's the old stand up comedian in me, but nothing feeds my addiction like standing in front of a room of entrepreneurs talking about the ups and downs, the ins and outs, the do's and don'ts of business.]]></description>
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<title>Business Lessons Learned at the Mall</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:18:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Normally in this column I dispense highly-intelligent small business advice in response to thought-provoking questions submitted by future and fellow entrepreneurs. This week, however, I have a couple of questions for myself, one of which makes me wonder how truly intelligent I really am.]]></description>
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<title>How Good is Your Big Idea</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:15:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are two things that will happen here. First, your mother will tell you what you want to hear and your best friends will be equally kind. No one who really cares for you will want to rain on your parade no matter how insane your parade might be, so take the wisdom you gain here with a hug and a grain of salt.]]></description>
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<title>Is Brick and Mortar a Passing Fad?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:03:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the dot-com boom the mantra was "Brick and mortar is dead!" Then when most of the dot-com's crashed like an elephant sitting on a wicker chair, the mantra suddenly changed back to "The Internet is dead! Long live brick and mortar!"  In both instances those doing the shouting were dead wrong (and highly annoying). The correct mantra should be "Long live ecommerce enabled brick and mortar!" It's not as catchy, but a lot more accurate.]]></description>
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<title>To Go Or No Go, That is the Question</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:03:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A feasibility plan is just that: a written plan that is created for the sole purpose of validating the feasibility of a business idea. Some call it a "Go/No Go" plan, because the results of a well-constructed feasibility plan will tell you whether or not the idea has a chance for success (that's a Go) or if this idea would be best left on the drawing board (that's a No Go).]]></description>
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<title>Choosing a Business That's Right For You</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42505</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:01:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I always compare starting a business to jumping into a pool of freezing water. There are typically two types of entrepreneurs who take the plunge.  Both types of entrepreneurs may find success, depending on how well equipped they are to handle the water they are diving into. Here are a few ideas to help better prepare you for the plunge.]]></description>
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<title>Is Selling On eBay Just A Hobby Or A Real Business?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42480</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:50:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you consistently sell on eBay the IRS may deem your activities to be business oriented and you will be required to file a Schedule C and claim the income.  The IRS uses a number of factors to determine if a hobby is really a business.
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<title>The Business Autopsy: A Fact Of Life</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last week we discussed the importance of performing an autopsy on a dead business. No, I haven't been watching too many of those wonderfully graphic, TV forensic investigation shows. The reason I recommend you do a business autopsy is to uncover the exact reasons why the business died. ]]></description>
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<title>The Business Failed, But Did You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42476</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:48:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In fact, I know exactly how you feel. I failed so miserably my first time in business that I swore I would never think about working for myself again. All I wanted to do was to find a nice, secure 9-to-5 job that provided me with a nice steady paycheck. I yearned for the opportunity to grow fat and happy on someone else's payroll for a change.]]></description>
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<title>Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42475</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/42475</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:44:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to recent studies 22 percent of men and 14 percent of women over 65 are self-employed. That's compared to just 7 percent for other age groups. According to a Vanderbilt University study the number of entrepreneurs age 45 to 64 will grow by 15 million by 2006.
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<title>Investing in Son's Business Could Cause a Real Family Feud</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42489</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A loan from a relative is no different than a loan from a bank. You, Mr. Banker, are giving your son, Mr. Borrower, the use of your money for a specific period of time and you fully expect the loan to be paid back under specific terms, even if his business goes south. Sure, you will probably be a little more forgiving than a bank when the loan goes unpaid, but the damage to your personal relationship could be extreme and hard to repair.]]></description>
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<title>The Thick Line Between Buddy and Boss</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42481</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/42481</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:34:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have made just about every business blunder you can imagine. I am like the Evel Knievel of the small business world, if Evel Knievel wrote a weekly column on motorcycle safety. One of the more unpleasant things I've had to do is fire a good friend who was not doing the job I hired him to do. He needed a job, I needed an employee, so I thought I would give him a shot.]]></description>
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<title>There Are No Dumb Business Questions, Not!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/42478</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/42478</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:31:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Occasionally a question comes over the digital transom that just makes me go, "Huh?"  It's kind of like trying to stifle a giggle when Grandma breaks wind at Sunday dinner. Some things are just better left ignored.]]></description>
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<title>How to Tell If Your Amazing New Product Idea is Really Worth Gambling On</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:27:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars spent developing the product we were amazed to find that the only people who thought the software was truly amazing was us.  We made mankind yawn. Quite an amazing accomplishment, if I do say so myself.]]></description>
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<title>SWOT Analysis is No Magic 8 Ball</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think of a SWOT Analysis as a checkup for your business. By spending a little time examining the internal and external factors that affect your business' health you can better gauge the present state of your business and identify things that may adversely affect your business' health in the future.]]></description>
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<title>Perceived Value is in the Eye of the Beholder</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:00:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Q: My partner and I are having a hard time coming up with what we feel is the perfect price for our new product. We know what competing products sell for, but we don't know if it's better to price our product cheaper than theirs or charge more based on what we think is a superior product. What is the best way to determine the perfect price and what is the rule of thumb for raising prices later on?]]></description>
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