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		<title>Quick, Simple Ways to Recharge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Finding Balance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With juggling kids, homeschooling, home, business, everything that we as Mothers have in our hands, it can really get tough sometimes.
So, what do you do to recharge? What helps you make it through and feel creative or inspired or just able to face things again?
Here are some things that work for me.
Meditate or Pray: Taking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“Quality Time Without Spending a Dime” by Ali Brown</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite our best intentions, time with family and friends often gets pre-empted by deadlines, meetings, business trips, and other obligations. But spending quality time with the people you care about not only nurtures those relationships, but it can also nurture your business because it relieves stress and reminds you of your priorities. 
Quality time is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media Benefits 101: Back to Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Brainstorm eZine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doing Business Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Your Business]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/?p=182</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a small business owner, it&#8217;s important to your success to understand social media&#8217;s benefits and why it&#8217;s worth the time to learn and make a part of your marketing routine.
So why care about social media right now?
Proves You are a Living, Breathing, REAL Person
It sounds kind of funny but it&#8217;s crucial.  Humans need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laughing at Time Management</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/laughing-at-time-management/2009/06/21</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Brainstorm eZine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Staying Organized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Working from Home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/?p=178</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Inner Diva Dilemma: You never have enough time. And it&#8217;s not for a lack of attempt at time management. You&#8217;ve tried Schedule A, System Z and every theory in between. The next person to recommend another time management book to you may very well find the book being thrown at them.
 What There Is For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who Are Your Ideal Customers and Where Can You Find Them?</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/who-are-your-ideal-customers-and-where-can-you-find-them/2009/05/05</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 22:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about this question? I’ll admit, when I first started my website design business my concern was only the second half of the question – the “where do I find clients?!” part. Many new businesses focus only on trying to find clients or customers and skip the critical step of identifying their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have You Seen the WAHM Articles Forum?</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/have-you-seen-the-wahm-articles-forum/2009/04/27</link>
		<comments>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/have-you-seen-the-wahm-articles-forum/2009/04/27#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Doing Business Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Working from Home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/?p=171</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve been following me or subscribed to my newsletter for a while, you already know I love article marketing as a promotional strategy.  One place I regularly submit my articles to is WAHM Articles, and you can find more info below about the site.
This week we&#8217;ve been authorized to giveaway ONE Platinum membership to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shape Up Your Website–Make it Work For You!</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/shape-up-your-website-make-it-work-for-you/2009/04/22</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Website Tips & Tricks]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/?p=168</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Is your website working effectively for you?
It&#8217;s your 24/7 sales person &#8211; is it representing you well?
Does it reflect the very best of your products and/or services?
Before you invest time &#38; money promoting your site, SHAPE IT UP!
The #1 Question You Need to Answer:  What is the purpose of your website?

Why do you have a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Time Management Tips for Online WAHMs</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/six-time-management-tips-for-online-wahms/2009/04/15</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Staying Organized]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your online business can become a time-sucking black hole, unless you learn to manage your time wisely.

It can begin with something as innocent as a routine check of your email, or a visit to your favorite networking site. Then before you know it, “just one more thing” has turned into 10 more things, it’s 3am, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Promote Your Business with a Customer Welcome Kit</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/how-to-promote-your-business-with-a-customer-welcome-kit/2009/04/09</link>
		<comments>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/how-to-promote-your-business-with-a-customer-welcome-kit/2009/04/09#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is a great way to make new customers feel special. Put together a “welcome kit” to send to each new customer that includes customer service resources, helpful information, and promotional details about other products or services you offer.
The “Printable” Customer Welcome Kit
Here are some ideas of what you might include in a printable customer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Resource: 4 Lifesaving Keys to a Successful Service Business for Mothers</title>
		<link>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/helpful-resource-4-lifesaving-keys-to-a-successful-service-business-for-mothers/2009/04/01</link>
		<comments>http://thesmallbusinessmuse.com/helpful-resource-4-lifesaving-keys-to-a-successful-service-business-for-mothers/2009/04/01#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSmallBusinessMuse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discover the joy of running your own home-based service business&#8230; allowing you the flexibility and freedom to be there when your children need you&#8230; I&#8217;ve done it, and so can you! Download Kimberly Reddington&#8217;s popular report &#8220;4 Lifesaving Keys to a Successful Service Business for Mothers&#8221; by visiting http://www.cereuswomen.com
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