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   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Startup Funding</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-startup-funding.html</link>
    <description>How are you going to finance your Small Business?  Small business startup funding may be available from a variety of sources.  Read this page for more information.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Writing a Small Business Plan</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/writing-a-small-business-plan.html</link>
    <description>One of the most important tasks during the the startup phase for your new business is writing a small business plan.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:15:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Other Startup Options</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/startup-options.html</link>
    <description>Ever wondered what startup options there if you don't want to start your own business from scratch?</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:08:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business SWOT Analysis - Internal Analysis</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-swot-analysis.html</link>
    <description>A important step in evaluating your small business model is to assess your model from the point of view of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities or threats - doing a small business SWOT analysis.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Ideas</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-ideas.html</link>
    <description>Looking for an idea for a small business?  Check out this list, you never know, one of these small business ideas might just jump off the page at you!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:48:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Starting a Business as a Home Business Consultant</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/home-business-consultant.html</link>
    <description>Do you know a lot about starting and operating a home business?  Think you could you turn your knowledge into a viable small business?  Read on to find out what is involved in starting a business as a Home Business Consultant.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:47:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Business Jargon</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-jargon.html</link>
    <description>Does Business Jargon make your head spin? Check out this page to find definitions of common terms your Accountant or Business Advisor is likely to use!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:05:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Finding My Business Idea</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/finding-my-business-idea.html</link>
    <description>The first thing you need to do if you want to start a small business online is to generate and analyse a business idea.   Following my own advice, I</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:34:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Knitting Naturally SWOT Analysis</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/knitting-naturally-swot-analysis.html</link>
    <description>SWOT Analysis is a very useful tool for evaluating your business model as it can help you to size up the internal strengths and weaknesses of your</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:07:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Premises</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-premises.html</link>
    <description>Researching your small business premises is critical as securing premises is likely to be the most significant cost you will have during the start up phase.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:58:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Finalising Your Business Identity</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-identity.html</link>
    <description>What will your business identity be?  Armed with the information you have gathered about your target customers and the competitors you will face in the market, you can define your business identity.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:20:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Why Business Models Matter</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/why-business-models-matter.html</link>
    <description>The first step in starting a small business is working out what your business model is, but before you do that you need to know why business models matter!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:12:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Market Research</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-market-research.html</link>
    <description>Why do Small Business Market Research? To develop a structural analysis and outline of an industry, focusing on its participants and characteristics!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:58:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>My SBI Experience</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/sbi.html</link>
    <description>Have you been thinking about starting your own online business, but are unsure of which company to go with?  Check out my experience with SBI - this just might be the company for you too!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:55:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Opening a Small Business?</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/opening-a-small-business.html</link>
    <description>Are you thinking about opening a small business in the near future, but you are not sure where to start?</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:51:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Start a Small Business</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/index.html</link>
    <description>If you are looking for information about how to start a small business, you have come to the right place. On this site you will find articles on every topic related to starting your own business.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Assessing My Business Model</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/assessing-my-business-model.html</link>
    <description>You guessed it.  My business idea is to have an information website about knitting that incorporates an online store for knitting related products. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:52:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Develop a Business Model</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/how-to-develop-a-business-model.html</link>
    <description>Are you looking for a guide on how to develop a business model that you can download and print?</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:01:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Develop a Small Business Online</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/develop-a-small-business-online.html</link>
    <description>This page is kind of like a diary, where you can follow my progress as I develop a small business online.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:47:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Coaching: Evoking excellence in others</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/evoking-excellence-in-others.html</link>
    <description>This page presents a review of 'Coaching: evoking excellence in others' by James Flaherty.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 04:45:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Coaching Articles for Small Business Owners</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/coaching-articles.html</link>
    <description>On this page you will find links to a number of coaching articles with information on common coaching issues facing small business owners.  Read through the articles or submit one of your own!</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 04:12:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>About Me</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/about-me.html</link>
    <description>Would you like to know more about me?</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:01:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Confirmation SBI Zine</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/confirmation-sbi-zine.html</link>
    <description>Thank you for confirming your subscription to Small Business Startup Tips</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 01:05:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Thank You SBI Zine</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/thank-you-sbi-zine.html</link>
    <description>Thank You for Subscribing to Small Business Startup Tips</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 00:58:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Behavioral Coaching</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/behavioral-coaching.html</link>
    <description>On this page you will find a review of 'Behavioral Coaching' (2003) by Suzanne Skiffington &amp; Perry Zeus.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 12:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Software</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-software.html</link>
    <description>What Small Business Software do you need for your small business?  Check out this page for information about the kinds of software available to help you manage your small business!</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 11:44:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Financial Objectives</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-financial-objectives.html</link>
    <description>When you are planning your small business financial objectives are very important!</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 08:07:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Corporate Objectives for Small Business</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/corporate-objectives-for-small-business.html</link>
    <description>When you are planning your small business and developing a unique business identity, formulating corporate objectives for your small business is very important!</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 03:26:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Resources</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-resources.html</link>
    <description>Are you looking for small business resources to assist you as you begin the process of opening a small business of your own?</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 01:15:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Finding Small Business Suppliers</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/finding-small-business-suppliers.html</link>
    <description>When you are setting up your small business, one of the things you will have to put some energy into is finding small business suppliers for your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 13:40:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Types of Small Business</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/types-of-small-business.html</link>
    <description>If you are considering starting a small business, it may pay to consider the many types of small business to identify the right one for your new business.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Creating a Small Business Website</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/creating-a-small-business-website.html</link>
    <description>One way of promoting your small business is online.  Creating a small business website can be done relatively cheaply if you are prepared to do a bit of work!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 08:12:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Managing Supplier Relationships</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/managing-supplier-relationships.html</link>
    <description>Managing supplier relationships is an important aspect of running your new small business, particularly if you are a retailer.  But not matter what type of business model you decide to run with, you will have to deal with suppliers!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Want to Start a Flea Market</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/want-to-start-a-flea-market.html</link>
    <description>We want to buy storage units and sell the stuff in them like a flea market.  We live in Michigan, jobs are hard to find and money is very tight.   How</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 11:06:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Ezine Back Issues</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/ezine-back-issues.html</link>
    <description>Thinking about signing up for the monthly ezine but need a bit of encouragement to sign up to my ezine?  On this page you will have limited access to the ezine back issues to help you to make up your mind!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 11:09:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>A Cash Flow Statement</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/a-cash-flow-statement.html</link>
    <description>One of the financial statements prepared for your new small business will be a cash flow statement.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 10:59:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Business Coaching Books</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-coaching-books.html</link>
    <description>On this page you will find reviews of business coaching books that explain coaching for performance and how you can implement coaching in your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 03:54:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>The Handbook of Coaching</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/handbook-of-coaching.html</link>
    <description>On this page you will find a review of 'The Handbook of Coaching' by Frederic Hudson.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 03:45:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Coaching for Performance</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/coaching-for-performance.html</link>
    <description>On this page, you will find a review of Coaching for Performance by John Whitmore.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 03:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Coaching Basics</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/coaching-basics.html</link>
    <description>On this page you will find a review of Coaching Basics by Lisa Haneberg</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 03:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Strategic Business Letters and Emails</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/strategic-business-letters.html</link>
    <description>On this page you will find a review of Strategic Business Letters and Emails by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 02:24:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Basic Balance Sheets</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/basic-balance-sheets.html</link>
    <description>If you are going to run a small business you need to understand what basic Balance Sheets can tell you about your business.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 12:38:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Which Small Business Model?</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-model.html</link>
    <description>Now that you have generated a potential business model for your startup, how do you decide whether your small business model is the right one?  Read on to find out.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:53:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Promotional Materials</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/small-business-promotional-materials.html</link>
    <description>An important feature of your Advertising and Promotion activities will be the small business promotional materials you develop for your small business.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Business Promotional Materials</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-promotional-materials.html</link>
    <description>An important feature of your Advertising and Promotion activities will be the small business promotional materials you develop for your small business.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Contact Page</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/contact-page.html</link>
    <description>Would you like to send me a message? Or perhaps make a comment about the content on this site? Please feel free to use the form on my contact page.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:35:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Southern Vales Business Support Services</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/southern-vales-business-support-services.html</link>
    <description>Southern Vales Business Support Services offers business support for small business owners in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:46:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Planning for Your Business Premises</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-premises.html</link>
    <description>Researching business premises is critical as unless you intend to operate your business from home, securing premises is likely to be the most significant cost you will have during the start up phase.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:43:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Calculating Your Business Startup Funding</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/business-startup-funding.html</link>
    <description>Would you like to know how do you calculate your business startup funding?</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Anatomy of a Coaching Session</title>
    <link>http://www.how-to-start-a-small-business.com/coaching-session.html</link>
    <description>Ever wanted to know how a coaching session works?  Read on for a description of a typical coaching session.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:19:02 GMT</pubDate>
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