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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:20:23 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Scampering for Innovation]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Scampering_for_Innovation/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:20:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JohnH</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Scampering_for_Innovation/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different.&quot; The quote is attributed to the Nobel prize winning physician Albert Szent-Györgyi.How do you look at something different? One method I'd recommend is to &quot;scamper.&quot; Yes,hopping around like a small animal or child *is* fun, that's not what <br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[12 Ways to Get Customers to Open Your Email FIRST]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/12_Ways_to_Get_Customers_to_Open_Your_Email_FIRST/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/12_Ways_to_Get_Customers_to_Open_Your_Email_FIRST/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 13:46:13 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>digitalsmash</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/12_Ways_to_Get_Customers_to_Open_Your_Email_FIRST/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Want to know the secret to email follow up?TWO WORDS: Subject line.Because that's the only thing customers see.Because that's the only thing customers have the time to read.Because that's the only thing customers will use to decide whether or not to open it.Because that's the only way you can immediately differentiate yourself in the<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 tips to green your workplace]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/10_tips_to_green_your_workplace-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/10_tips_to_green_your_workplace-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 12:29:34 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>workinggreen</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/10_tips_to_green_your_workplace-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's little, simple steps that can quickly get your workplace on the path to being green.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stay True to Your Brand for Long-Term Viability]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Stay_True_to_Your_Brand_for_Long-Term_Viability-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Stay_True_to_Your_Brand_for_Long-Term_Viability-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 19:41:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JohnH</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Stay_True_to_Your_Brand_for_Long-Term_Viability-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great brands operate at a higher level.  They don't change the essence of who they are as the business changes. That's backward and that's why companies fail.  Instead, they make sure that they direct how the business changes so that it fits with the brand, from the new lines they bring in, to the employees they hire, to the competing compa<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Work a Process? Here’s Why It Should Be]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Is_Your_Work_a_Process_Herersquos_Why_It_Should_Be/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Is_Your_Work_a_Process_Herersquos_Why_It_Should_Be/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:03:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aaronontheweb</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Is_Your_Work_a_Process_Herersquos_Why_It_Should_Be/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the page: &quot;I wear a lot of hats in the course of my work: analyst, marketer, blogger, developer, and so forth. Every hat requires different routines, and in order to get the best results with each position, I define processes and subsequently follow them.&quot;<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HELP I hired an Idealist - Leadership - Jeremy Heighton]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/HELP_I_hired_an_Idealist_-_Leadership_-_Jeremy_Heighton/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/HELP_I_hired_an_Idealist_-_Leadership_-_Jeremy_Heighton/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:39:22 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jeremy_Heighton</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/HELP_I_hired_an_Idealist_-_Leadership_-_Jeremy_Heighton/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What do you do when someone who's joined your team has a different set of ideals or perspective?<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Retail vs. Online Sales: Which Area Needs More Attention?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Retail_vs-_Online_Sales_Which_Area_Needs_More_Attention/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Retail_vs-_Online_Sales_Which_Area_Needs_More_Attention/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:07:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ArmadaIG</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Retail_vs-_Online_Sales_Which_Area_Needs_More_Attention/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Like many of today's entrepreneurs, you may be trying to divide your attention between a physical storefront and an online presence. As you only have so many hours in a day, you may feel torn as to where to spend the bulk of your energies. There is no universal answer to this question. How best to divide your time simply depends on the setup <br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Be a Copywriting Genius: The Brilliantly Sneaky Trick You Must Learn]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_to_Be_a_Copywriting_Genius_The_Brilliantly_Sneaky_Trick_You_Must_Learn/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_to_Be_a_Copywriting_Genius_The_Brilliantly_Sneaky_Trick_You_Must_Learn/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:02:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>digitalsmash</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_to_Be_a_Copywriting_Genius_The_Brilliantly_Sneaky_Trick_You_Must_Learn/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are your readers doing what you want them to do? Find out how to brilliantly call-to-action and get customers to do what you want on your website and beyond!<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Whip the Recession into Submission]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Whip_the_Recession_into_Submission/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Whip_the_Recession_into_Submission/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:56:12 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JohnH</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Whip_the_Recession_into_Submission/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Gas prices are rising, real estate is in a slump, and economic naysayers are having a field day.Do you allow yourself to get sucked into the negativity? Or are you focused on growing sales?Deborah Brown took a little trip around the Web to see what steps others are recommending to make your business thrive when the economy is struggling.<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Go ahead, dream small]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Go_ahead_dream_small/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Go_ahead_dream_small/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:09:46 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JohnH</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Go_ahead_dream_small/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There's a time and place to go big, lord knows we get told how small we are often enough.But when it comes to marketing your small business I would trade big dreams and pages of killer ideas for one little strategy brilliantly and consistently executed. Small business owners get so caught up in the &quot;web 3.0 idea of the day&quot; that they never get<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Don't Just Survive... Prosper During Uncertain Economic Times]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Dont_Just_Survive---_Prosper_During_Uncertain_Economic_Times/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Dont_Just_Survive---_Prosper_During_Uncertain_Economic_Times/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:15:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JohnH</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Dont_Just_Survive---_Prosper_During_Uncertain_Economic_Times/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When economic waters are rough, small businesses shouldn't pull back but instead should take advantage of the void created by others who do. Experts advise taking the opportunity to increase sales and expand into new markets.Quotes from the article:&quot;A good business owner will assess the situation and make a plan based on the opportunitie<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Upside of Recession]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_Upside_of_Recession/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_Upside_of_Recession/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:09:49 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TerryJackson</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_Upside_of_Recession/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most businesses think now's the time to cut back and cower. Why not see it as an opportunity, the way the creators of some very big brands have?<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Credit Crunch Survival Kit]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Small_Business_Credit_Crunch_Survival_Kit/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Small_Business_Credit_Crunch_Survival_Kit/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:56:17 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>iandenny</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Small_Business_Credit_Crunch_Survival_Kit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After going bust, and seeing the credit crunch on the horizon about to turn towards small business, here's a few tips for what to pack in your small business survival kit<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[In the Game of Business, Playing Fair Can Actually Lead to Greater Profits]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/In_the_Game_of_Business_Playing_Fair_Can_Actually_Lead_to_Greater_Profits/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/In_the_Game_of_Business_Playing_Fair_Can_Actually_Lead_to_Greater_Profits/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:39:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JohnH</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/In_the_Game_of_Business_Playing_Fair_Can_Actually_Lead_to_Greater_Profits/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many people aren't purely mercenary in their business dealings. They care about fairness -- and they should because doing so can maximize their profits. When people are fair minded, they don't need to waste time on elaborate negotiations or enter into complicated contracts to coordinate their marketing channel and maximize profitability, accordi<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buying a Business in the Current Market]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Buying_a_Business_in_the_Current_Market/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Buying_a_Business_in_the_Current_Market/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:21:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TimJustus</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Buying_a_Business_in_the_Current_Market/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[People who are considering purchasing a business right now might have concerns about how these companies may be adversely affected if a full-blown recession were to appear. There are a couple of things you can do to protect yourself.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Radar Can Improve Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_Radar_Can_Improve_Your_Business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_Radar_Can_Improve_Your_Business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:01:52 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>iandenny</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_Radar_Can_Improve_Your_Business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As the knock-on effects of the credit crunch begin to bite in the small business world, this article examines complementary diversification as a method for spreading your risk across other product/service lines.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of Selling a Small Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_Ins_and_Outs_of_Selling_a_Small_Business-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_Ins_and_Outs_of_Selling_a_Small_Business-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:33:05 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TimJustus</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_Ins_and_Outs_of_Selling_a_Small_Business-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are more than 26 million small companies in America, most of which employ fewer than 20 people. Baby boomers-the oldest 3.2 million of whom are celebrating their 62nd birthdays this year-run a significant proportion of these companies and just might be ready for a little leisure time. But the process of retiring isn't nearly as easy for the<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Biz Survival: Five common mistakes]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Small_Biz_Survival_Five_common_mistakes/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Small_Biz_Survival_Five_common_mistakes/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:24:04 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>iandenny</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Small_Biz_Survival_Five_common_mistakes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After making several mistakes along these lines, this is an excellent check-list for the current or budding small business owner.You have to plan your exit form a business at the beginning and shape that business so it can continue without you.This post gets you headed in the right direction.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mitch Anderson:  Strategies to Beat Big Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Mitch_Anderson__Strategies_to_Beat_Big_Business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Mitch_Anderson__Strategies_to_Beat_Big_Business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:02:27 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ArmadaIG</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Mitch_Anderson__Strategies_to_Beat_Big_Business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mitch Anderson was an electronic engineer who started an online computer parts company, LaptopsForLess.com, which filled a cataloging niche that his large corporate competitors were unable to fill. The ingenuity of his business enabled Anderson to sell his company and retire at the age of 37, when he launched a new career in filmmaking and DVD dis<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Businesses Find Case for Social Responsibility]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Businesses_Find_Case_for_Social_Responsibility/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Businesses_Find_Case_for_Social_Responsibility/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:20:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Shelly</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Businesses_Find_Case_for_Social_Responsibility/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Companies are viewing corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a growth opportunity rather than a regulatory-compliance or philanthropic issue, with 68% of firms surveyed focused on generating revenue through CSR activities, according to a study (pdf) by IBM. Moreover, 54% of those surveyed said CSR initiatives are already giving the<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Time for small businesses to hunker down]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Time_for_small_businesses_to_hunker_down/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Time_for_small_businesses_to_hunker_down/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:42:00 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jnelson</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Time_for_small_businesses_to_hunker_down/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Millions of U.S. small businesses - especially in the retail, business-services and housing industries - could be vulnerable if a recession strikes on top of the housing slump and credit crunch.Small businesses are closely watching their financials, their customers' buying habits and other signs of where their companies and the U.S. economy m<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[From Porter's Five Forces to the Permeable Corporation: A New Business Model]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/From_Porters_Five_Forces_to_the_Permeable_Corporation_A_New_Business_Model/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/From_Porters_Five_Forces_to_the_Permeable_Corporation_A_New_Business_Model/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:51:54 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ArmadaIG</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/From_Porters_Five_Forces_to_the_Permeable_Corporation_A_New_Business_Model/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Web 2.0 efficiencies disrupt old business models by reducing manufacturing and investment costs and decentralizing information. It's time for the permeable corporation, where success depends upon cooperation and interaction.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Finding the best broker for your business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Finding_the_best_broker_for_your_business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Finding_the_best_broker_for_your_business/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:38:09 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blueenergy</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Finding_the_best_broker_for_your_business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Finding the right business broker, investment banker or advisor is a crucial part of a successful exit strategy. But there are a number of complex issues to examine when seeking the right professional. It starts with interviewing your prospects. First, determine their industries of expertise. Brokers who operate primarily in real estate transa<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recession-Proof Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Recession-Proof_Your_Business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Recession-Proof_Your_Business/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:03:11 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>LeeAdams</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Recession-Proof_Your_Business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What's a small business owner to do if the current economic climate extends through 2008? Business consultants are busy weighing in on this question, so we rounded up some of their advice.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Win in Negotiation: 4 Key Steps to Help You Prepare — The Negotiation Guru]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_to_Win_in_Negotiation_4_Key_Steps_to_Help_You_Prepare_mdash_The_Negotiation_Guru/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_to_Win_in_Negotiation_4_Key_Steps_to_Help_You_Prepare_mdash_The_Negotiation_Guru/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:04:52 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jensthang</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/How_to_Win_in_Negotiation_4_Key_Steps_to_Help_You_Prepare_mdash_The_Negotiation_Guru/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Useful tips and strategies for winning in negotiation. Key steps to help improve your preparation for negotiation.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big trends in small business, part 2]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Big_trends_in_small_business_part_2/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Big_trends_in_small_business_part_2/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:15:18 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Big_trends_in_small_business_part_2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, Steve Strauss began his annual look at the top ten trends shaping small business. He wraps it up this week with a look at the Top 5. Be sure to check out trend number 1.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook in Pinstripes]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Facebook_in_Pinstripes/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Facebook_in_Pinstripes/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:43:03 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>alphalife</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Facebook_in_Pinstripes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Forget Microsoft Office and Excel. Your next powerful business tool could be Facebook. Andy McAfee, a Harvard Business School professor and an expert on Web 2.0 technologies and their applications in business, argues that social networking software brings certain types of people together in a much more efficient (and potentially cheaper) way than <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using the Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic Management System]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Using_the_Balanced_Scorecard_as_a_Strategic_Management_System-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Using_the_Balanced_Scorecard_as_a_Strategic_Management_System-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:33:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Using_the_Balanced_Scorecard_as_a_Strategic_Management_System-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Why do budgets often bear little direct relation to a company's long-term strategic objectives? Because they don't take enough into consideration. A balanced scorecard augments traditional financial measures with benchmarks for performance in three key nonfinancial areas: 1. A company's relationship with its customers. 2. Its key internal proce<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefiting from the Balanced Scorecard]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Benefiting_from_the_Balanced_Scorecard/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Benefiting_from_the_Balanced_Scorecard/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:33:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Benefiting_from_the_Balanced_Scorecard/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Harvard professors Robert Kaplan and David Norton developed the balanced scorecard to help translate vision and strategy into action. This technique can make strategic planning a core part of any business. They showed that financial analysis, which is largely a look backward over past performance, isn't enough to guide long-term investment decisio<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recession Proofing Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Recession_Proofing_Your_Business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Recession_Proofing_Your_Business/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:08:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dobbie</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Recession_Proofing_Your_Business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recession is one of the major themes, in the mainstream media, when discussing the economy. With the fall out from subprime mortgages, increasing numbers of housing foreclosures, and balance sheet write downs among the financial corporations, many business people are becoming worried about the future of the economy. Instead of tearing out your hai<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Analysts on Fee vs. &quot;Free&quot; web content]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Analysts_on_Fee_vs-_Free_web_content/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Analysts_on_Fee_vs-_Free_web_content/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:49:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>administrator</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/Analysts_on_Fee_vs-_Free_web_content/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The New York Times has abandoned its &quot;Times Select&quot; subscription service. The Financial Times is making more of its content available free. Rupert Murdoch is widely rumored to be planning the same for The Wall Street Journal. Is this a trend? Several eMarketer analysts weighed in on the state of fee-based versus ad-supported online content.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 24 Key Management Competencies]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_24_Key_Management_Competencies/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_24_Key_Management_Competencies/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:07:49 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Becky</dc:creator>
<category>Strategy</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Strategy/The_24_Key_Management_Competencies/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The list of corporate management competencies is very applicable to Small Business CEO's and can serve as a basis for evaluation and development. Her<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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