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<title>BizSugar / Upcoming News / News and Politics</title>
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<description>Your Source for Social News and Networking  votes</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 08:27:53 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SBA Announces National Small Business Week Video Contest Winners  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/sba-announces-national-small-business-week-video-contest-winners-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/sba-announces-national-small-business-week-video-contest-winners-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 08:27:53 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[By Karen Mills. As part of National Small Business Week, SBA asked small business owners to share their stories in a short video that demonstrates how their business benefited from the SBA and makes a difference in their local community. The response to SBA's first video contest was i<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook IPO Disappoints, Eurozone Remains in Focus]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/facebook-ipo-disappoints-eurozone-remains-in-focus/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/facebook-ipo-disappoints-eurozone-remains-in-focus/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 14:14:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/facebook-ipo-disappoints-eurozone-remains-in-focus/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last week's big news was the Facebook (FB) IPO. In spite of a great deal of hype leading up to the IPO, the offering fell flat, with FB ending just a little bit higher than the offering price. The Facebook IPO did provide something of a distraction from the events in Europe, however. <br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 12 May 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-12-may-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-12-may-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:38:53 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-12-may-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy saw three central banks announcing interest rate changes: Poland increased 25 basis points to 4.75%, Malawi hiked rates 300bps to 16.00%, while Belarus cut rates -200bps to 34.00%.  Those that held interest rates unchanged were: UK 0.50%, Russia 8.00%, Indonesia 5.7<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Starting Your Government Procurement Career]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/starting-your-government-procurement-career/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/starting-your-government-procurement-career/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 10:41:40 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/starting-your-government-procurement-career/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Beginning your government procurement venture is just a cinch, provided that you learn the right strategies. Keep your mind on the go with these sizzling tips.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dos and Don’ts When Applying For Government Contracts]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/dos-and-don%E2%80%99ts-when-applying-for-government-contracts/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/dos-and-don%E2%80%99ts-when-applying-for-government-contracts/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 10:12:12 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/dos-and-don%E2%80%99ts-when-applying-for-government-contracts/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Not every company applying for a government contract wins the bid. One needs to understand the things that have to be done and which must be avoided to successfully acquire a government contract.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Let's deprive people smugglers of their income!  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/lets-deprive-people-smugglers-of-their-income-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/lets-deprive-people-smugglers-of-their-income-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:57:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CatarinasWorld</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/lets-deprive-people-smugglers-of-their-income-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Watch Angelina Jolie talk about what drives refugees to people smugglers. What can we do to enable poor people to support themselves in the developing world?<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nemawashi from a distance]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/nemawashi-from-a-distance/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/nemawashi-from-a-distance/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:30:06 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JapanIntercult</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/nemawashi-from-a-distance/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japanese expatriates assume that their locally-hired colleagues are not interested in what is going on at the head office and don't want to get involved in the decision-making processes. So they will need to demonstrate their interest and that they have something important to contribute.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 14 April 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-14-april-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-14-april-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:45:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-14-april-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy saw 12 central banks announce interest rate decisions.  Those that cut rates were: Vietnam -100bps to 13.00% and Mozambique -25bps to 13.50%, while Ghana increased +100bps to 14.50%.  Those that held interest rates unchanged were: Russia 8.00%, Japan 0.10%, Armenia <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What to Look for in an Exceptional Government Procurement Opps Book ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/what-to-look-for-in-an-exceptional-government-procurement-opps-book-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/what-to-look-for-in-an-exceptional-government-procurement-opps-book-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:12:15 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/what-to-look-for-in-an-exceptional-government-procurement-opps-book-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for a government procurement book? You need to identify the factors considered in identifying a great one. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hot Email Marketing Tools for Small Businesses ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/hot-email-marketing-tools-for-small-businesses-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/hot-email-marketing-tools-for-small-businesses-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:10:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/hot-email-marketing-tools-for-small-businesses-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Email marketing has never been this better. With these recommended tools to automate emailing to subscribers, you are onto a better internet marketing stint.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How many people live in shantytowns?  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/how-many-people-live-in-shantytowns-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/how-many-people-live-in-shantytowns-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:27:46 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CatarinasWorld</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/how-many-people-live-in-shantytowns-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Even in the West, poverty has reached its highest level since 1933. What can we do to stop the middle classes declining and poor people getting even poorer?<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[If Networking is Simple, Why is it So Hard for Us to Do It? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/if-networking-is-simple-why-is-it-so-hard-for-us-to-do-it-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/if-networking-is-simple-why-is-it-so-hard-for-us-to-do-it-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:14:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jaison4321</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/if-networking-is-simple-why-is-it-so-hard-for-us-to-do-it-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Networking is actually a simple thing to do. You meet people, get to know them a little bit, help them out, and start to develop a relationship.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doing Business with the Celebrities – What You Need to Know]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/doing-business-with-the-celebrities-%E2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/doing-business-with-the-celebrities-%E2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:48:04 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/doing-business-with-the-celebrities-%E2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Doing business with celebrities is possible, only if you know the strategies. This could just be your opportunity of a lifetime as you bag these clients like you've never done before.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winning Federal Procurement Contracts: Federal procurement opportunities]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/winning-federal-procurement-contracts-federal-procurement-opportunities/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/winning-federal-procurement-contracts-federal-procurement-opportunities/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:31:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/winning-federal-procurement-contracts-federal-procurement-opportunities/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Winning contracts with the government or with corporations is a no-brainer, provided that you have the knowledge and skills to deal with these giants. Learn head-on how you can accomplish this without burning your toast!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Solutions for Maximum Productivity]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/small-business-solutions-for-maximum-productivity/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/small-business-solutions-for-maximum-productivity/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:51:01 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/small-business-solutions-for-maximum-productivity/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Being productive is right within reach as you gear for the right small business tools. Choose among these 11 hand-picked solutions and make it big with your biz.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 31 March 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-31-march-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-31-march-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:27:50 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-31-march-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy saw 5 banks announcing reductions to their official interest rates: Morocco -25bps to 3.00%, Belarus -200bps to 36.00%, Romania -25bps to 5.25%, Albania -25bps to 4.25%, and Kazakhstan -50bps to 6.50%.  The Bank of Zambia also announced its new benchmark interest ra<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[You say Obamacare, I say Obamacare]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/you-say-obamacare-i-say-obamacare/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/you-say-obamacare-i-say-obamacare/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:55:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>denissemarie</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/you-say-obamacare-i-say-obamacare/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The PR Verdict: A for both sides. With one word  - OBAMACARE - Republicans galvanized opposition. Democrats have sensibly decided if you can't beat em join them.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Who Won This Weekend's PR Booby Prize?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/who-won-this-weekends-pr-booby-prize/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/who-won-this-weekends-pr-booby-prize/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:42:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>denissemarie</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/who-won-this-weekends-pr-booby-prize/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The PR Verdict: &quot;A&quot; for Mitt Romney and his comments re Trayvon Martin.  Romney's team might want to thank the Santorum and Gingrich PR teams.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 24 March 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-24-march-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-24-march-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:39:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-24-march-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy saw 8 central banks announcing monetary policy decisions.  Of those that changed interest rate levels, Mauritius cut its rate -50bps to 4.90%, and Ukraine cut -25bps to 7.50%, while Iceland increased +25bps to 5.00%.  Those that held interest rates unchanged were: N<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Feed-in Tariffs and the Economics of Wind Energy]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/feed-in-tariffs-and-the-economics-of-wind-energy/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/feed-in-tariffs-and-the-economics-of-wind-energy/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:17:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>crozon</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/feed-in-tariffs-and-the-economics-of-wind-energy/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[FIT, or feed-in tariff, is a worldwide, governmentally funded program that is designed to encourage the growth of renewable energy technologies such as wind energy, and is typically achieved by offering long-term contracts, 20 years in the case the Ontario FIT Program.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Banks Paying Back the TARP Fund?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/are-banks-paying-back-the-tarp-fund/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/are-banks-paying-back-the-tarp-fund/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:24:10 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/are-banks-paying-back-the-tarp-fund/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With huge profits coming in for banks, taxpayers are interested in whether or not the big banks have repaid their debts. In strict dollar terms, the answer to that question is, &quot;yes.&quot; However, arriving at that conclusion is a little less direct.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Central Bank News Link List - 18 March 2012 - Central Bank News]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/central-bank-news-link-list-18-march-2012-central-bank-news/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/central-bank-news-link-list-18-march-2012-central-bank-news/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:03:50 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/central-bank-news-link-list-18-march-2012-central-bank-news/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Past and next week events, US inflation, RBA forex moves, India policy troubles, central bank gold buying, and UK bankers demanding Yuan swaps...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Central Bank News Link List -15 March 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/central-bank-news-link-list-15-march-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/central-bank-news-link-list-15-march-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:04:39 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/central-bank-news-link-list-15-march-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Inflation warnings and exit plans, central bank activity, staff changes at the PBOC, and the fed joins Twitter...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do you agree with Zbigniew Brzezinski's ideas about future global leadership? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/do-you-agree-with-zbigniew-brzezinskis-ideas-about-future-global-leadership-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/do-you-agree-with-zbigniew-brzezinskis-ideas-about-future-global-leadership-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:41:36 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CatarinasWorld</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/do-you-agree-with-zbigniew-brzezinskis-ideas-about-future-global-leadership-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[America's global supremacy is over, according to Brzesinski but he adds that the US still has an extremely important twin role to play.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 10 March 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-10-march-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-10-march-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:18:46 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-10-march-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy and central banking saw just one central bank change interest rates, with Brazil cutting rates 75 basis points to 9.75%.  Meanwhile those that held interest rates unchanged were: Australia 4.25%, Kenya 18.00%, Poland 4.50%, New Zealand 2.50%, EU 1.00%, UK 0.50%, Kor<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Considerations in Pursuing Small Business Procurement Opportunities]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/considerations-in-pursuing-small-business-procurement-opportunities/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/considerations-in-pursuing-small-business-procurement-opportunities/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:17:54 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/considerations-in-pursuing-small-business-procurement-opportunities/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Going for small business procurement opportunities require that you take as much smart decisions to fulfill your business goals. Consider various tips to enhance your search for the best business opportunities.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Facebook as Fraud: The Leader Technologies Lawsuit ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/facebook-as-fraud-the-leader-technologies-lawsuit-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/facebook-as-fraud-the-leader-technologies-lawsuit-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:04:17 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Michael Neubarth</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/facebook-as-fraud-the-leader-technologies-lawsuit-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Deceptive legal tactics. Doctored testimony. Suppressed evidence. These are the charges, apparently valid, brought by Leader Technologies against Facebook in a legal case set to resume in four days.If you haven't heard of the Leader Technologies vs. Facebook case, you can be forgiven. Reporting<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 25 February 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-25-february-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-25-february-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:38:55 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-25-february-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy saw two central banks changing their main interest rates; Colombia +25bps to 5.25%, and Belarus -500bps to 38.00%, while two held their rates unchanged; Namibia at 6.00%, and Turkey at 5.75%.  Turkey did however cut some of its other interest rates (see the update f<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Expert Cloud Solutions for Procurement]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/4-expert-cloud-solutions-for-procurement/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/4-expert-cloud-solutions-for-procurement/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:28:36 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Procurement can now make use of cloud solutions to minimize costs and efficiently manage business transactions. With these 4 ways, private and public sectors can be successful in moving to the Cloud.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interesting, Branded and Attractive Email Newsletter Design for Online Success]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/interesting-branded-and-attractive-email-newsletter-design-for-online-success/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/interesting-branded-and-attractive-email-newsletter-design-for-online-success/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:50:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>designindia</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/interesting-branded-and-attractive-email-newsletter-design-for-online-success/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[While designing an email newsletter, you must follow some basic design principles. Design a customized newsletter and add your corporate logo to help your customers easily recognize your business. Use white spaces to offer better readability and insert some images of your products/services to conve<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Business Card Design Style Speaks A Lot About Your Corporate Identity ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/your-business-card-design-style-speaks-a-lot-about-your-corporate-identity-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/your-business-card-design-style-speaks-a-lot-about-your-corporate-identity-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:42:54 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>designindia</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/your-business-card-design-style-speaks-a-lot-about-your-corporate-identity-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Different companies use different types of business card design style. This article discuses some of the most popular business card design trends, such as, professional, playful, wise and reliable.. High quality tutoirals &amp; ariticles from graphicdesign01 on business card design,graphic design,profe<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Staying Happy at Work is Easy You Just have to Know How - Articleswrap]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/staying-happy-at-work-is-easy-you-just-have-to-know-how-articleswrap/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/staying-happy-at-work-is-easy-you-just-have-to-know-how-articleswrap/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:53:31 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>designindia</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/staying-happy-at-work-is-easy-you-just-have-to-know-how-articleswrap/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A logo design artist should stay happy at work to produce the best. If one does not love his work, the output will never be great. Knowing what makes a designer happy, having the urge to excel, looking up to his role model, and working smartly will make a logo designer stay cheerful.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do you trust in God but not governments and businesses?  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/do-you-trust-in-god-but-not-governments-and-businesses-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/do-you-trust-in-god-but-not-governments-and-businesses-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:26:32 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CatarinasWorld</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/do-you-trust-in-god-but-not-governments-and-businesses-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If so, you personify the findings of Edelman's 2012 Trust Barometer. What can governments and businesses do to become trustworthy again?<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commercial Contracting: Your Path to More Success ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/commercial-contracting-your-path-to-more-success-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/commercial-contracting-your-path-to-more-success-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:58:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/commercial-contracting-your-path-to-more-success-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Commercial contracting is your route towards more business success. As an aspiring successful business owner, you surely would love to take a step higher. Now, as you aim for the contract of your life, try to partner up with government agencies and other corporations to reach that dream contract.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate and Government Procurement Content Survey: The Buzz on Contracting]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/corporate-and-government-procurement-content-survey-the-buzz-on-contracting/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/corporate-and-government-procurement-content-survey-the-buzz-on-contracting/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:15:52 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>headebooks</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/corporate-and-government-procurement-content-survey-the-buzz-on-contracting/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Government contracting as well as commercial contracting needs to be a partnership of the readers and the publishers. Head Exposed, in this regard, surveys its readers on their most preferred content topics, styles, etc. to be in the know.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competitive Advantage and the Occupy Movement ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/competitive-advantage-and-the-occupy-movement-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/competitive-advantage-and-the-occupy-movement-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:42:09 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mzsmart</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/competitive-advantage-and-the-occupy-movement-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Have we abandoned the American Dream? It certainly feels like we are selling ourselves shorter than ever before. Perhaps it is time to reassess our position, redefine our priorities, and re-discover what we stand for…<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monetary Policy Week in Review - 28 January 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-28-january-2012/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-28-january-2012/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:14:19 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>centralbanknews</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/monetary-policy-week-in-review-28-january-2012/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The past week in monetary policy saw 2 central banks cutting interest rates (Israel -25bps to 2.50%, and Thailand -25bps to 3.00%), and 1 bank cutting its reserve ratio (India cut CRR 50bps to 5.50%).  Meanwhile 7 central banks held rates unchanged (Japan 0.10%, India 8.50%, Hungary 7.00%, Turkey 5<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mitt Romney's Tax Plan: More of the Same?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/mitt-romneys-tax-plan-more-of-the-same/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/mitt-romneys-tax-plan-more-of-the-same/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:56:59 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/mitt-romneys-tax-plan-more-of-the-same/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This year, everyone is interested in what the presidential candidates are offering in terms of a new tax structure. So far Romney's tax plan looks a lot like what we have now - but with lower taxes for some.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SOPA Strike Update: Internet Blackout Results ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/sopa-strike-update-internet-blackout-results%C2%A0/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/sopa-strike-update-internet-blackout-results%C2%A0/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:31:12 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jym</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/sopa-strike-update-internet-blackout-results%C2%A0/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you were online last week, chances are you saw something about the Internet Blackout Protest. With the participation of major sites like Wikipedia, Reddit and Google, It even made prime time TV news across the world. SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) are the bills being con<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[President Obama’s Plan To Consolidate The SBA]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/president-obama%E2%80%99s-plan-to-consolidate-the-sba/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/president-obama%E2%80%99s-plan-to-consolidate-the-sba/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:04 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>News and Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/NewsandPolitics/president-obama%E2%80%99s-plan-to-consolidate-the-sba/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[President Obama is trying to consolidate some US government agencies. But, should the President mix the SBA- a powerhouse in it's own right, with other agencies that are not really as focused on small businesses? <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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