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		<title>No . . . It’s not Stalking!  Use Competitive Intelligence to Gain Market Advantage.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dolly A. Stevens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to survive in the current competitive world, it is crucial to profile the competition so that you know what they are doing, why they are doing it, how they are doing it, and when they are doing it. ]]></description>
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		<title>Use Astute Negotiating Skills and Optimize Your Business Value</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When negotiating, using an astute combination of skills is far more important than negotiating aggressively. Negotiating is a technique whereby we tend to ensure...]]></description>
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		<title>Brand Your Efforts—It’s Your Trump Card!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Branding efforts differentiate your products/services in the market and create market recognition that establishes you as a unique business concern in the industry.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Fast-forward Your Success by Using Best Business Practices</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dolly A. Stevens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As an entrepreneur, it is your mission to keep streamlining best procedures, practices, and systems that will empower quality performance in your enterprise.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Sell to Excel: Just like Steve!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keen business presentation skills are always the order of the day -- whether you are reporting to your stakeholders, bidding for contractual work, motivating your sales team, presenting ideas for venture capital, or merely convincing family members. ]]></description>
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		<title>Without Exception, Accurate Financial Record Keeping is Critical for Your Success…</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simply put, any small business that fails to keep complete and accurate financial records places its long-term success and survival in jeopardy! ]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Way to Deal with Staying on Track</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember that your success in any endeavor will hinge upon your ability to deal effectively and in a timely manner – no matter which issue or challenge you encounter, no matter which objective you attempt to achieve. 
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		<title>How to Become a Savvy Decision Maker</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good decisions come from disciplined thinking and are habit-forming. Each time that you make the right decision, you gain more self-confidence...]]></description>
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		<title>5 Sure-fire Steps for Becoming Your Customer’s Go-to-Guy</title>
		<link>http://trainingforentrepreneurs.com/2010/05/5-sure-fire-steps-for-becoming-your-customers-go-to-guy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 16:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.trainingforentrepreneurs.com/?p=1975</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In addition to the traditional values -- superior quality of product, high caliber of customer service, and competitive pricing -- it is also necessary for you to stretch yourself beyond them and to establish yourself as an indispensable resource.   ]]></description>
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		<title>Fine-Tuning Your Business Processes Helps To Rev-up Your Bottom Line</title>
		<link>http://trainingforentrepreneurs.com/2010/05/fine-tuning-your-business-processes-helps-to-rev-up-your-bottom-line/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 13:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry H Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Efficiency and profitability go hand-in-hand. The more efficient the operations become, the more profitable businesses become!  When a business demonstrates efficiency, it is far more productive.]]></description>
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