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   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:31:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 18, Key Types of Financial Statements</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/types-of-financial-statements.html</link>
    <description>What are the key types of financial statements you need to know about? Learn what they are and why they&#39;re important.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:31:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sep 6, Writing Executive Summaries</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/writing-executive-summaries.html</link>
    <description>The secret to writing executive summaries is to sell your business plan, not summarize it. Find out how to write an executive summary.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:58:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sep 2, Write Marketing Strategy</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/write-marketing-strategy.html</link>
    <description>How to write marketing strategy that captures the essence of your business goals. Create a plan based on successful marketing strategies for small business</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:59:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 20, Types of Marketing Strategies</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/types-of-marketing-strategies.html</link>
    <description>Example the types of marketing strategies you can use to increase awareness and exposure to your business. consider these to build a strong marketing and sales plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:37:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 17, Market Research Methodology</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/market-research-methodology.html</link>
    <description>Learn how market research methodology affects the results of your research. Follow an effective market research process.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:26:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 17, Marketing Plan Format, Basic Marketing Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/marketing-plan-format.html</link>
    <description>What goes into an effective marketing plan format? Learn about the key ingredients of a basic marketing plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:19:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 17, Finding Angel Investors</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/finding-angel-investors.html</link>
    <description>Finding Angel Investors can be a difficult task. But with a good strategy, you can win private business financing through an Angel.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:33:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 16, Financial Statement Ratios</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/financial-statement-ratios.html</link>
    <description>Why are financial statement ratios important? See how ratio analysis of financial statements can help you learn key information about a business.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:49:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 16, E Business Marketing Strategies, Create your Internet Marketing Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/e-business-marketing-strategies.html</link>
    <description>Find out about effective e business marketing strategies and how to create your internet marketing plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:06:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 16, Do it yourself incorporation, How to incorporate my business</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/do-it-yourself-incorporation.html</link>
    <description>So you want to go the do it yourself incorporation route? Find out how one great resource can help you learn how to incorporate a business</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:31:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 15, Business Plan Software for Mac, Business Plan Software for Macintosh</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-plan-software-for-mac.html</link>
    <description>Looking for business plan software for Mac? Find out about business plan software for Macintosh worth considering.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:49:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 15, Business Executive Summary, How to Write Business Plans</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-executive-summary.html</link>
    <description>What goes into a business executive summary? Learn how to write business plans and executive summaries that get the job done.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:53:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 15, Teen Business Ideas, Business Ideas for Kids</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/teen-business-ideas.html</link>
    <description>Looking for teen business ideas your kids can start with right now? Here are some real business ideas for kids you can profit from.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 1, How to Conduct Market Research</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/how-to-conduct-market-research.html</link>
    <description>Learn how to conduct market research for your business without hiring expensive research firms.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:19:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 31, Funding Sources for Small Business</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/funding-sources-for-small-business.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s a quick list of funding sources for small business. Find out what small business financing options are available.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:01:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 28, Competitive Intelligence Sources</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/competitive-intelligence-sources.html</link>
    <description>What competitive intelligence sources provide reliable information about your competitors?</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:47:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 28, Alternative Business Funding, Alternative Business Financing</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/alternative-business-funding.html</link>
    <description>What alternative business funding options do you have? While it&#39;s tough to get funding for business, you should know alternative business financing options.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:47:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, Types of Market Research, Market Research Methodologies</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/types-of-market-research.html</link>
    <description>What types of market research exist? Which market research methodologies are most effective for your business?</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:37:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 11, Create Marketing Plan that Targets the Right Customers</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/create-marketing-plan.html</link>
    <description>Create marketing plan that focuses on the people who will buy your product or service. Create a laser-like marketing plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:50:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 7, Hot New Business Ideas</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/hot-new-business-ideas.html</link>
    <description>In the hunt for hot new business ideas? Here&#39;s ONE you can start running with today. Don&#39;t miss out on this fabulous opportunity.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:52:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 6, Steps to Write Business Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/steps-to-write-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>Here are 10 steps to write business plan that gets results.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:38:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 21, Basic Business Plans, Simple Business Plans</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/basic-business-plans.html</link>
    <description>What goes into basic business plans? Simple business plans have nine important keys.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:01:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 17, Business Planning Format, Business Plan Formats</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-planning-format.html</link>
    <description>Follow this recommended business planning format to structure and your business plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:29:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 16, Business Plans for Funding</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-plans-for-funding.html</link>
    <description>Business plans for funding - how do you tailor your plan to successfully attract lenders and investors?</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:26:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 12, Small Business Startup</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/small-business-startup.html</link>
    <description>Do you know what your small business startup will cost to get off the ground? Plan effectively and startup with confidence.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:05:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 12, Planning your Business Strategy</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-strategy.html</link>
    <description>Do you have a solid business strategy to set you apart from the competition? Put your plan in first gear with a winning strategy.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Sales Action Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/sales-action-plan.html</link>
    <description>A clear and achievable sales action plan is undoubtedly the key ingredient to winning customers and increasing revenue.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:40:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Marketing Small Business Online via C-T-P-M</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/marketing-small-business-online.html</link>
    <description>C-T-P-M is the key to marketing small business online. Find out why you can&#39;t afford not to follow C-T-P-M.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Developing a Business Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/developing-a-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>Do you have the right mindset for developing a business plan that produces results? Find out what keys make a business plan successful.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:50:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Writing a Business Plan Effectively</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/writing-a-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>If you&#39;re writing a business plan, you need to convince 6 audiences. Who are they? Find out.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:40:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Creating a business plan, Make a Business Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/creating-a-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>Creating a business plan requires a lot of effort and careful analysis. When you make a business plan, you make a commitment to your business. So get started.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 11, Business Plan Components</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-plan-components.html</link>
    <description>Let&#39;s review each of the main business plan components and what they represent. These components together make up the structure of your business plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:55:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 8, Low Cost Business Ideas You Can Start With Now</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/low-cost-business-ideas.html</link>
    <description>Looking for low cost business ideas? Here are some ideas for starting a business</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:49:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 7, Main Advantage of Incorporation</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/advantage-of-incorporation.html</link>
    <description>What is the main advantage of incorporation? Learn about the key benefits you get when you incorporate your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 5, Incorporation of a Business, Incorporate Small Businesses</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/incorporation-of-a-business.html</link>
    <description>Incorporation of a business - what does it mean? What&#39;s involved? What&#39;s required? Find out more.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:23:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 4, Top Business Ideas, Small Business Startup Idea</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/top-business-ideas.html</link>
    <description>Check out this list of the top business ideas. You really can start your own business with a small investment of money and time.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:05:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 3, Minority Business Funding, Minority Business Financing</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/minority-business-funding.html</link>
    <description>Is it easy to get minority business funding? What options do you have for minority business financing? Read on.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:55:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 30, Funding for Starting a Business</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/funding-for-starting-a-business.html</link>
    <description>What funding for starting a business is available to entrepreneurs and small business owners? You might be surprised.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 00:09:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 16, Compare Business Plan Software</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/compare-business-plan-software.html</link>
    <description>Compare business plan software before you buy. See our ratings and decide for yourself</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 01:09:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Small Business Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/small-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>What makes a successful small business plan? here are two scenarios to explain and some important ingredients to cover.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 21:30:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Business Plan Development Software - Pros and Cons</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-plan-development-software.html</link>
    <description>Can business plan development software help you create a winning business plan? Review the advantages of using small business plan software.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:24:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 12, Elements of a Marketing Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/elements-of-a-marketing-plan.html</link>
    <description>What are the key elements of a marketing plan? Learn about the most important parts of a marketing plan here.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 06:21:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 9, The Four Financial Statements</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/four-financial-statements.html</link>
    <description>There are four financial statements essential to measuring the performance of a business. See how each plays a role in your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 15:03:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 8, Small Business Financial Statements</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/small-business-financial-statements.html</link>
    <description>Here is a basic primer to small business financial statements and their importance to your business plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 7, Importance of Market Research</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/importance-of-market-research.html</link>
    <description>Don&#39;t underestimate the importance of market research. Market research helps you make sound business and marketing decisions.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:55:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 6, Market Research Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/market-research-plan.html</link>
    <description>Your market research plan should be based on a well-designed research model. It&#39;s the backbone of  a business plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:15:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 2, Executive Summary Format</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/executive-summary-format.html</link>
    <description>The right executive summary format is necessary to impress upon your reader and create interest to read on.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:28:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 4, Elements of a Business Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/elements-of-a-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>Read about the 9 key elements of a business plan that are critical to the success or failure of your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:35:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 7, Business Research - Getting Started</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/business-research.html</link>
    <description>Some useful strategies for getting started with business research for your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 10:03:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 21, Verification</title>
    <link>http://www.the-business-plan.com/google0017f22e5fd265f8.html</link>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2006 02:59:50 GMT</pubDate>
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