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		<title>4 Things Windstream DSL Support Can Teach You</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t expect a lot from my service providers, I really would love a solution that just works. I recently had Windstream DSL installed in my office and have been having a problem where the connection drops every hour or so. The only resolution is to power cycle the DSL router. I have this problem [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Implementing a Results-Only Work Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Results Only Work Environment, or ROWE, is a management strategy adopted by Best Buy where employees are paid for productivity, not just activity. A Results Only Work Environment focuses on achievement instead of solely being at work. Employees control their own work calendars and the focus is on how much work they get done, not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips for Your Next Virtual Book Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Book tours are a staple in promoting new books in the publishing world. An author is expected to travel to dozens (and sometimes well over 100) locations to promote their book, sign copies, and speak to fans. This is a tiring process which can yield only a few dozen copies sold at some locations. Many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reviewing Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every business goes through cycles and in the periods of change between cycles (good and bad), it&#8217;s a good idea to review your business, understand what the transition means to the longevity of the company, and make the tough decisions necessary. My business is going through a transition of renewed focus and preparation for growth. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Questions You Should Ask Before Working for a Startup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been recruited to work with (or for) a number of startups over the years. Most offers I&#8217;ve declined, but I&#8217;ve also take a few and unfortunately none have hit it big! I have tried to learn to not get caught up in the excitement of the founder&#8217;s dream too quickly: most of the companies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Quality Links for Your Small Business Web Site</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<title>Why You Should Care About Financial Statements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jim couldn&#8217;t understand it. His successful window installation company had ten years worth of financials. His business had been profitable since day one. He was never late paying a bill and had impeccable credit, but when he applied for a commercial mortgage to purchase a building for the company, two banks declined his application after [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Major Customer Service Mistakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s an unfortunate part of life that poor customer service can cost an organization so much &#8211; lost customers, lost revenue, lost new business, and a lost opportunity to connect with someone for a lifetime relationship. Many organizations do not know how much poor customer service has cost them and do not have a plan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Never, ever underestimate the power of a good story.]]></description>
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		<title>One Page Marketing Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.jerm.com/2009/08/one-page-marketing-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:07:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeremy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A marketing plan is a well researched and well written report detailing the marketing, promotion, and advertising plans for an organization. Essential items in a marketing plan include: Internal capabilities and forces which will have a direct effect on marketing efforts External opportunities and threats which could affect the company Goals and strategies to achieve [...]]]></description>
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