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		<title>3 Types of Advertisement that Can Assist to Increase Sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 06:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janelle Vadnais</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[**Note: This is a guest post written by one of our readers. For more information on how to submit a guest post, please read ourguest posting guidelines. Advertising is an important requirement for any business. This aspect of business caters to informing the consumers of a product and its benefits. No business can be successful without meaningful advertisement. There are different kinds of business advertisements and these can be altered to fit the requirement of a company, irrespective to its type and size. Different types of business advertisements have different advantages and so business owners must choose and use those<a href="http://createbusinessgrowth.com/marketing/3-types-of-advertisement-that-can-assist-to-increase-sales" class="read-more"> Read the Rest...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Owners Fearful of Retirement Unpreparedness Crisis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cyndi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three out of four small business owners believe that the number of workers financially unprepared for retirement has hit “crisis levels” according to a survey released by Nationwide Financial last week. The company is one of the backers of the Save Act introduced in Congress earlier this year. They say that it may help to encourage retirement savings by reducing some of the most common barriers small businesses face when it comes to employer-established IRAs. The survey made it clear that small business owners recognize the value of offering retirement plans but find them difficult to implement and afford. Among<a href="http://createbusinessgrowth.com/marketing/small-business-owners-fearful-of-retirement-unpreparedness-crisis" class="read-more"> Read the Rest...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Crash Course on Smart Metrics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cyndi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smart metrics are essential to any successful business. Remember former New York City mayor Ed Koch who was famous for asking everybody “How am I doing?” You might want to be a little more selective, but you still need a way to measure the results you’re getting. This is a crash course on metrics. Definition of Metrics: Metrics are measurements of any value. The critical questions are what do you need to measure and how can you measure it. No matter what your line of work, that’s likely to include time and costs, quality and customer satisfaction. In this economy,<a href="http://createbusinessgrowth.com/marketing/a-crash-course-on-smart-metrics" class="read-more"> Read the Rest...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>7 Ways to Improve Employee Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cyndi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employee training is essential to empowering your staff to contribute to their fullest. Yet, it often gets cut out of the budget in bad years and treated haphazardly even when times are good. These are 7 ways to get better returns on employee training. 1. Conduct A Needs Analysis: Determine your goals in advance. Structure your training program so that it&#8217;s tied to measurable performance standards. Evaluate areas where your company is weak so you can focus on correcting deficiencies. Maybe you need to improve your capacity to manage your financial resources or guide staff members on developing higher level<a href="http://createbusinessgrowth.com/marketing/7-ways-to-improve-employee-training" class="read-more"> Read the Rest...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Market Your Small Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cyndi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been your life-long dream to start your own small business. You have taken all the necessary steps: you have a solid business plan, you have secured financing, chosen a location, obtained all the necessary permits and licenses and are ready to open your doors. But once you cut the ribbon on opening day, you realize you have not marketed your new business. Of all the necessary steps you must take to secure your new venture, the most important is marketing and advertising your new business. How do you make consumers aware of your business? How do you attract<a href="http://createbusinessgrowth.com/marketing/how-to-market-your-small-business" class="read-more"> Read the Rest...</a>]]></description>
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