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<title>BizSugar / Published News / Finance</title>
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<description>Your Source for Social News and Networking  votes</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:16:49 CST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Paypal Freezes Or Limits Accounts And How To Prevent This From Happening To You ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/why-paypal-freezes-or-limits-accounts-and-how-to-prevent-this-from-happening-to-you-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/why-paypal-freezes-or-limits-accounts-and-how-to-prevent-this-from-happening-to-you-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:16:49 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mywifequitherjob</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[If you use Paypal to accept payments for your business, you might want to check out this article.   I discuss why Paypal sometimes freezes accounts and how you can prevent this from happening to you.<br/><br/>35 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sick Days as a Home Business Owner]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/sick-days-as-a-home-business-owner/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/sick-days-as-a-home-business-owner/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:19:30 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/sick-days-as-a-home-business-owner/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are things that need to be done. Deadlines that need to be met. None of that goes away while you are sick. In fact, it just piles up.<br/><br/>41 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Save Money Using Online Accounting Software]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-save-money-using-online-accounting-software/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-save-money-using-online-accounting-software/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:15:01 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kevinjeffersons</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-save-money-using-online-accounting-software/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With most prices steadily increasing nowadays, one must find ways to save in order for one's business to survive. Using online accounting programs is a great way for businesses to streamline their day-to-day business operations in the area of sales management.<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cash Flow Projections Made Simple]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/cash-flow-projections-made-simple/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/cash-flow-projections-made-simple/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:35:35 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>leapzone</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/cash-flow-projections-made-simple/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Melody Waterberg of Waterberg &amp; Company Bookkeeping helps you understand cash flow projections and how to leverage that information. PERFORMANCE TIP OF THE WEEK: How to get paid on time! www.MyLeapTools.com<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Close The Books on Your Startup]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-close-the-books-on-your-startup/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-close-the-books-on-your-startup/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:57:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sannwood</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-close-the-books-on-your-startup/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The end of one venture often signals the start of something new and the beginning of the next exciting journey. Yet to embark on the next project, you'll want to properly close the books on your previous company.<br/><br/>42 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Is a Celebrity Endorsement Worth to You?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/what-is-a-celebrity-endorsement-worth-to-you/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/what-is-a-celebrity-endorsement-worth-to-you/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:37:18 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tuckerleroy</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/what-is-a-celebrity-endorsement-worth-to-you/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alethea Hickman, who owns Boca Raton's Passion for Pastry, risked a big expense for an endorsement from LeBron James, only to be let down.<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Be Smart with Social Media, Protect Your Finances]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/be-smart-with-social-media-protect-your-finances/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/be-smart-with-social-media-protect-your-finances/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:50:06 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/be-smart-with-social-media-protect-your-finances/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Your social media profile can provide scammers with personal information, as well as provide banks and other financial service providers with information that allows them to build a consumer profile, and decide whether or not your business would be a good credit risk.<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: For Love Or Money?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/the-entrepreneur%E2%80%99s-dilemma-for-love-or-money/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/the-entrepreneur%E2%80%99s-dilemma-for-love-or-money/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:30:19 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jed</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/the-entrepreneur%E2%80%99s-dilemma-for-love-or-money/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are no guarantees of monetary success with entrepreneurial endeavors. In a troubled economy like this one, however, there is really no guarantee when you work for someone else, either. So, if leaving a day job to pursue your entrepreneurial passion seems like a good idea, what's holding you b<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Get Your Financials Investor-Ready]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/get-your-financials-investor-ready/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/get-your-financials-investor-ready/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:30:51 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/get-your-financials-investor-ready/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As 2011 ends, I'd like to make an appeal that will help aspiring entrepreneurs make money. Get your financial model in investor-ready shape before sending it to potential investors.<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paying Strictly For Performance? You’re Probably Paying Too Much]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/paying-strictly-for-performance-you%E2%80%99re-probably-paying-too-much/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/paying-strictly-for-performance-you%E2%80%99re-probably-paying-too-much/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:11:30 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jed</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/paying-strictly-for-performance-you%E2%80%99re-probably-paying-too-much/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Business owners who want to pay employees for performance should take a good look at what happens during the off-season of any professional sport. They should, that is, if they want to learn how not to do performance-based pay.<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Ways To Contain Rising Healthcare Costs]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/5-ways-to-contain-rising-healthcare-costs/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/5-ways-to-contain-rising-healthcare-costs/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:12:46 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/5-ways-to-contain-rising-healthcare-costs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are actions you can take to provide the care you want for your staff to keep them healthy and protected without causing you financial hardship.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stake Your Claim On $850 Billion Cash Hoard]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/stake-your-claim-on-850-billion-cash-hoard/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/stake-your-claim-on-850-billion-cash-hoard/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:32:25 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>steeldawn</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/stake-your-claim-on-850-billion-cash-hoard/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The 1,000 largest publicly traded companies in the United States hold a collective $850 billion in cash, according to recent research by REL Consulting.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Small Business Owner's Guide To Holiday Season Etiquette]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/the-small-business-owners-guide-to-holiday-season-etiquette/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/the-small-business-owners-guide-to-holiday-season-etiquette/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:35:14 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tuckerleroy</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/the-small-business-owners-guide-to-holiday-season-etiquette/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Employees work hard all year, and they expect a reward in December. Here's what you need to do (and what you don't).<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Establishing Your Credit History as a Small Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/establishing-your-credit-history-as-a-small-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/establishing-your-credit-history-as-a-small-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:41:39 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/establishing-your-credit-history-as-a-small-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Establishing your credit history as a small business, though, isn't always easy. Indeed, it can be difficult, and you may have to even put your personal credit on the line for your business. As you strive to build your credit as a business, here are some steps to follow<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Business Lessons From The Godfather]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-business-lessons-from-the-godfather/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-business-lessons-from-the-godfather/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:02:16 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-business-lessons-from-the-godfather/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most successful movies of all time can lend you some valuable business lessons. Here are some to learn from.<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spot Financial Scammers Before They Suck You Dry]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/spot-financial-scammers-before-they-suck-you-dry/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/spot-financial-scammers-before-they-suck-you-dry/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:15:49 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>steeldawn</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/spot-financial-scammers-before-they-suck-you-dry/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The stories of three recent scam artists; how they pulled off a heist and how you can protect yourself.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SBA Opens Up Access to Credit for Small Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/sba-opens-up-access-to-credit-for-small-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/sba-opens-up-access-to-credit-for-small-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:54:04 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NetworkSolutions</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/sba-opens-up-access-to-credit-for-small-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is your small business stymied in its attempts to access capital? The SBA is hoping to help, reports The Huffington Post Small Business, by expanding its CAPLine program, which offers SBA-guaranteed lines of credit to small businesses.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Ways To Inject Cash Into Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/4-ways-to-inject-cash-into-your-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/4-ways-to-inject-cash-into-your-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:28:51 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jed</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/4-ways-to-inject-cash-into-your-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are other ways to increase your cash flow besides selling more products. Here are some fresh options to explore.<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Here's A Hidden Secret To Raising Your Fees With Confidence]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/heres-a-hidden-secret-to-raising-your-fees-with-confidence/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/heres-a-hidden-secret-to-raising-your-fees-with-confidence/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:49:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>blogbrandz</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/heres-a-hidden-secret-to-raising-your-fees-with-confidence/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to raise your fees - but felt totally scared to do it? Where are you giving up your power with money in your life or business?<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A New Startup Gives Couples Something To Do]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/a-new-startup-gives-couples-something-to-do/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/a-new-startup-gives-couples-something-to-do/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:55:39 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/a-new-startup-gives-couples-something-to-do/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dry on new date ideas? A new startup, BeCouply, may have the answer. BeCouply helps couples have epic social lives.<br/><br/>38 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How long does it take to for solar to start generating income?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-long-does-it-take-to-for-solar-to-start-generating-income/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-long-does-it-take-to-for-solar-to-start-generating-income/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:31:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-long-does-it-take-to-for-solar-to-start-generating-income/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In business, time is money.  We have added solar power generation to our business income streams.  Let's look at long does it take for the investment to start generating income.<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Pricing Your Products TOO Low?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/are-you-pricing-your-products-too-low/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/are-you-pricing-your-products-too-low/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:45:40 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/are-you-pricing-your-products-too-low/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With all of the frenzy surrounding Black Friday deals, and how they can benefit customers, businesses need to take some time out to consider whether or not offering deep discounts is best for their own businesses.<br/><br/>39 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know About Negotiating Summed Up Into 2 Words]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/everything-you-need-to-know-about-negotiating-summed-up-into-2-words/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/everything-you-need-to-know-about-negotiating-summed-up-into-2-words/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:59:15 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sannwood</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/everything-you-need-to-know-about-negotiating-summed-up-into-2-words/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you hate negotiating? Is it the confrontational aspect that makes you uncomfortable? The good news is that it's really not that hard to negotiate well, as long as you remember two words: walk away. Let me show you what I mean by that.<br/><br/>46 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Ways To Throw A Great Company Party Without Going Broke]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/7-ways-to-throw-a-great-company-party-without-going-broke/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/7-ways-to-throw-a-great-company-party-without-going-broke/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:02:15 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/7-ways-to-throw-a-great-company-party-without-going-broke/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fortunately, it is possible to get festive without breaking the bank. Here are seven ideas to get you started.<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[11 Things You Should Never Do When Taking On Investors]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/11-things-you-should-never-do-when-taking-on-investors/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/11-things-you-should-never-do-when-taking-on-investors/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:11:34 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sannwood</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/11-things-you-should-never-do-when-taking-on-investors/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hooking in investors is crucial for your business's growth. Make the most of your partnership and avoid these mistakes.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Decoding The New Tax Rules For Merchants]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/decoding-the-new-tax-rules-for-merchants/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/decoding-the-new-tax-rules-for-merchants/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:35:42 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/decoding-the-new-tax-rules-for-merchants/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new tax law that recently went into effect might complicate your tax reporting this year. Here's a closer look.<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Asking for a Raise: Keep Your “Needs” Out of It]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/asking-for-a-raise-keep-your-%E2%80%9Cneeds%E2%80%9D-out-of-it/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/asking-for-a-raise-keep-your-%E2%80%9Cneeds%E2%80%9D-out-of-it/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:42:54 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/asking-for-a-raise-keep-your-%E2%80%9Cneeds%E2%80%9D-out-of-it/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Even though it's important to you to meet specific financial goals, your employer isn't as worried about what you consider &quot;needs.&quot; Don't use your current financial situation and as reasons that you &quot;deserve&quot; a raise.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Executives Share &quot;Little Bets&quot; That Paid Off]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-executives-share-little-bets-that-paid-off/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-executives-share-little-bets-that-paid-off/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:55:51 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jed</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-executives-share-little-bets-that-paid-off/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Overcome the challenge of limited resources with a series of low-risk actions that might have a big payoff. We asked three members of Vistage, a peer group organization for business owners and senior executives, to shed some light on the types of little bets that typically yield big results.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Snapshot: Growth Forecast Continues To Look Down]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-growth-forecast-continues-to-look-down/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-growth-forecast-continues-to-look-down/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:46:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tuckerleroy</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-growth-forecast-continues-to-look-down/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today's roundup starts with an update on the economic forecast and includes stories about two MBAs and their efforts to eliminate &quot;food deserts&quot; by launching their own company and a look at why MF Global went bankrupt.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Questions To Ask Yourself (Before You Meet With Investors)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-meet-with-investors/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-meet-with-investors/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:49:44 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sannwood</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-meet-with-investors/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most people pitching investors for capital today aren't ready. Ask yourself these three questions, and answer them honestly to tell if you are.<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Need to Discover Your Motivation Before Starting up with your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/need-to-discover-your-motivation-before-starting-up-with-your-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/need-to-discover-your-motivation-before-starting-up-with-your-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:31:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kumaraman</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/need-to-discover-your-motivation-before-starting-up-with-your-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The beginning of a business venture is marked with a lot of enthusiasm and boisterous zeal. Entrepreneurs while starting a new business may feel a variety of emotions including passion, excitement and impatience.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Your Bank Won’t Protect You From Hackers]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/why-your-bank-won%E2%80%99t-protect-you-from-hackers/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/why-your-bank-won%E2%80%99t-protect-you-from-hackers/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:31:04 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/why-your-bank-won%E2%80%99t-protect-you-from-hackers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many banks do not have a policy that ensures their business customers will be compensated, or made whole, for losses resulting from fraudulent activity. When it comes to business accounts, there is no legal requirement for them to reimburse you for such losses.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to increase profit for service based industries ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-increase-profit-for-service-based-industries-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-increase-profit-for-service-based-industries-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:17:59 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ConfidentCashflows</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/how-to-increase-profit-for-service-based-industries-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Charging by the hour presents many challenges. What can you do to increase profit in your service based business?<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Practices For Tracking Expenses]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/best-practices-for-tracking-expenses/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/best-practices-for-tracking-expenses/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:49:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/best-practices-for-tracking-expenses/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[51 small business people weigh in on how to track expenses, even while on the road, from specific software to simple paper management processes.<br/><br/>40 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Snapshot: Wall Street Protests Are Hurting Small Biz]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-wall-street-protests-are-hurting-small-biz/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-wall-street-protests-are-hurting-small-biz/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:43:12 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sannwood</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-wall-street-protests-are-hurting-small-biz/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today's roundup starts off with news that the Occupy Wall Street movement is interfering with some small businesses and continues with stories about how Herman Cain's tax plan isn't good for SBOs and how Google plans to invest in startups.<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Snapshot: White House Advisors Push To Help Startups]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-white-house-advisors-push-to-help-startups/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-white-house-advisors-push-to-help-startups/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:58:02 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/small-business-snapshot-white-house-advisors-push-to-help-startups/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today's roundup starts with a report advising the White House to help the growth of early stage companies and includes stories about Seth Godin's advice on customer engagement and how Wall Street protesters need to stop yelling and begin launching new businesses.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cash IS Still King ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/cash-is-still-king-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/cash-is-still-king-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:25:06 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/cash-is-still-king-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The politicians who complain that businesses are sitting on piles of cash must not know how tight cash flow gets for many small businesses.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Low Prices Hurt Your Business?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/can-low-prices-hurt-your-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/can-low-prices-hurt-your-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:02:45 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sannwood</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/can-low-prices-hurt-your-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Low prices draw customers in, true. But that's not all they do. They can also send a message to your customers that you don't want them to hear.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Bootstrapping Principles Any Business Can Use]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/7-bootstrapping-principles-any-business-can-use/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/7-bootstrapping-principles-any-business-can-use/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:22:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/7-bootstrapping-principles-any-business-can-use/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If your business is hiding out from the recession, think again. Prepare for growth with these bootstrapping methods.<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creative Accounting Causes Problems For Groupon]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/creative-accounting-causes-problems-for-groupon/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/creative-accounting-causes-problems-for-groupon/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:56:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Finance/creative-accounting-causes-problems-for-groupon/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Find out how Groupon is paying for its creative accounting practices, and what this will mean for the company.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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