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        <title>Smart Business Blog</title>
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            <title>Introducing the Immigration Visa Business Plan</title>
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&lt;p&gt;If you're applying for Australian residency, and need a business plan to support your application, we now have a dedicated service just for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/347-introducing-the-immigration-visa-business-plan.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/kmTlwwu7T4Y" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title> Three Mistakes New Business Owners Make Online</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Like all new business owners, you want to have an awesome, effective online presence that brings in new business and opportunities every day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/325--three-mistakes-new-business-owners-make-online.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/sDoUBhdCtfo" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:38:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Secrets to Success in 2013</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Over the last few days I’ve been writing down my goals for the next 12 months. For me, this is the perfect time of year to step back and look at the big picture. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It’s also fun to think about how I might be able to change my life and reach new levels of success, and how I’ll feel when I reach the goals I set for myself.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/317-secrets-to-success-in-2013.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/CSaDy90qgec" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:03:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Celebrate Your Success</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Just a quick post this week!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With 2012 just around the corner, now is the perfect time to step back and reflect on the year that's been.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It's human nature to spend more time thinking about what we haven't done than what we HAVE acheived.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/313-remember-to-celebrate-your-success.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/afobBRfFpq8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:51:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>How to Choose a Domain Name</title>
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&lt;p&gt;When you're starting a new business, it's important to choose the right domain name.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the video below, learn the different types of domain names, and how you can choose a domain name that will set you up for long term success.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/305-how-to-choose-a-domain-name.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/r3xpo-BMBe8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:57:08 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Retail Success - Four Key Ingredients</title>
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            <description>&lt;img src="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/images/stories/blog/fouringredients.jpg"  alt="Retail Success - Four Key Ingredients" style="border:  3px solid #dddddd;float:right;clear:right;margin:10px 0 10px 10px;" width="270" height="170" /&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It’s no secret that retailers across the country are struggling. A flat economy and a sudden shift by consumers toward saving have hit hard. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But not all retailers are hurting, some continue to grow and prosper thanks to their understanding of the basic principles of success in retailing. &lt;/p&gt;
  
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/293-retail-success-four-key-ingredients.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/xb5vsfiBcCM" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>What your start-up business can learn from Google</title>
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            <description>&lt;img src="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/images/stories/blog/what_your_business_can_learn_from_google.jpg"  alt="what your business can learn from google" style="border:  3px solid #dddddd;float:right;clear:right;margin:10px 0 10px 10px;" width="270" height="170" /&gt;

&lt;p&gt; Google grew from start-up to global brand in an incredibly short space of time. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But Google weren’t the first players in the emerging web search market. They didn’t have first to market advantage, which is often so important.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What they did have over competitors such as Yahoo though was a significant cost advantage. &lt;/p&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/291-what-your-start-up-business-can-learn-from-google.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/blfOroSH-Hg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:41:30 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Secret invoicing tips - how to get paid faster..</title>
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            <description>&lt;img src="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/images/stories/blog/ipad growth chart.jpg"  alt="how to get paid faster" style="border:  3px solid #dddddd;float:right;clear:right;margin:10px 0 10px 10px;" width="270" height="170" /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thanks to everyone that has commented on my video outlining tips and tricks for managing cash flow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Given the high level of interest in this subject I’ve search around for some ‘real world’ examples and best practice for getting paid as quickly as possible.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/247-secret-invoicing-tips-how-to-get-paid-faster.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/LBxKgxCYYVg" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:52:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>VIDEO - Understanding Cash Flow</title>
            <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~3/unKRqzjl9wM/242-understanding-cash-flow.html</link>
            <description>&lt;img src="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/images/stories/blog/video-post.jpg"  alt="Understanding_Cash_Flow" class="video-blog" width="270" height="170" /&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Understanding and managing cash flow is top of mind for many business owners and managers right now.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the video below, we take look at the two sides of cash flow, and tips for better cash flow management.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/242-understanding-cash-flow.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/unKRqzjl9wM" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>From concert hall to subway - how do people perceive value?</title>
            <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~3/V_1MvPXLUPk/237-from-concert-hall-to-subway.html</link>
            <description>&lt;img src="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/images/stories/blog/context_matters.jpg"  alt="Context matters - value isn't intrinsic" style="border:  3px solid #dddddd;float:right;clear:right;margin:10px 0 10px 10px;" width="270" height="170" /&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Following on from my last post on pricing, this goes to the heart of the issue of value. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;  I think this is fascinating. &lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.smartbusinessplans.com.au/smart-business-blog/237-from-concert-hall-to-subway.html"&gt;Read more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SmartBusinessBlog/~4/V_1MvPXLUPk" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
            <author> nadine@smartbusinessplans.com.au (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:59:32 GMT</pubDate>
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