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      <title><![CDATA[My Top 10 List: Online Entrepreneur Craig Newmark]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The Craigslist founder shares his latest projects, plus his picks for browsing, reading and TV watching, too.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[There's No Business Like the Chocolate Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[A truck dealer, an engineer and a mapmaker left their professions to work with their one true love -- chocolate.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What 'Project Runway' Can Teach You About Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Rule No. 1: Entrepreneurs who pursue their own passion can't lose sight of what makes a business successful. Two 'Project Runway All Stars' recently made this key-business flub.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:09:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222760</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Moshi Monsters and the Mistake That Launched the Multimillion-Dollar Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Mind Candy's Michael Acton Smith offers his three biggest lessons before striking gold with one of the fastest-growing online children's games.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222773</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Five Tips for Retooling Your Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Is your business feeling like an old jalopy? Here are strategies for getting the money-making engine humming again.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:05:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222746</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Main Street Merchants Aren't Deterred by Red Tape]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[As politicians vilify regulations on the campaign trail, consider the results from a recent survey of small-business owners. It seems regulations aren't as onerous as some think.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:01:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222770</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Eight Creative Marketing Ideas to Make Your Business Stand Out]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[If your marketing could use a new twist, consider these new ideas to reach today's customers.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222769</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Four Questions to Ask Before Setting a Price]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Before you figure out your pricing, figure out your business.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:03:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222745</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Ways to Extend the Battery Life of Smartphones and Tablets]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Consider these options for extending the battery life of your mobile devices.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222763</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Fashion Mogul Christopher Burch Talks Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[As Fashion Week kicks off, we sat down with the man behind brands like Tory Burch and Monika Chiang to find out what it takes to make it in the business.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222766</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Seven Ways to Kill Your Meetings and Unleash Productivity]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Despite studies showing that meetings are a colossal waste of time, they remain common. Here's how to collaborate while cutting back on meetings.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:08:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222759</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[The Danger of Being Franchisee No. 1]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Sure, it's a thrill to get in on the ground floor of a hot new concept. But it's risky to invest in an unproven business model. Here are questions to ask.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222761</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How the White House Became a Social-Media Powerhouse]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Macon Phillips, the White House's director of New Media, describes how the administration is using social media in unique ways -- and how your business can too.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222755</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[No-Cost Ways to Increase Your Sales This Year]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[You don't need to spend a lot to win a lot of sales in 2012.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:02:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222744</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[The Battle Against SOPA Is Far From Over]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Even though the anti-piracy bill has been sidelined, other proposed legislation still exist that pose equal threats to online businesses.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222756</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Is Your Facebook Business Page Ready for 31,170 Visitors?]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[A new survey reveals the reach of the average Facebook user.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222752</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[When It Comes to Networking, Don't Try to Wing It]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Looking to get more out of networking? Here are four tips to help you make your efforts more productive.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222743</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Glassybaby Founder Lee Rhodes on Growth Mistakes (Video)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Our Entrepreneur of 2011 award winner shares the mistakes she made when growing her company -- and the lessons learned along the way.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:05:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/222751</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Richard Branson on Decision-Making For Entrepreneurs]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The British billionaire talks about how he makes tough choices.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:03:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222739</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How Pinterest Is Becoming the Next Big Thing in Social Media for Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The online 'pinboard' is driving serious traffic and proving to be a powerful online marketing tool for some companies.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222740</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Chris Brogan on Social Media Starter Tips to Grow Your Business (Video)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The popular blogger shares helpful strategies for small-business owners getting started on social networks like Twitter, Facebook and Google+.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:06:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/222749</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Good Nite Lite's Adam Nelson on Growing Without a Business Plan (Video)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur Magazine's Emerging Entrepreneur of 2011 shares growth strategies that helped his startup succeed.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:02:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/222748</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Seven Ways to Get a 'Cash Mob' to Shop at Your Small Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Buy-local advocates are creating 'cash mobs,' which ask people to patronize local stores at a particular time. Here's how you can get a cash mob to shop your store.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222738</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Reasons Apple's iCloud Isn't Ready for Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[While the popular cloud service can be handy for personal use, it lacks some essential functionality that can be critical for entrepreneurs.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222736</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Build a Fan-Worthy Facebook Page]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Five steps to improve your branding power on the social network.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222729</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Insights from Entrepreneur and Celebrity Chef Susan Feniger]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[From 'Top Chef Masters' to food trucks, this restaurateur continues to reinvent herself.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222734</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Workplace Trends to Watch in 2012]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Keep up with the ever changing American workplace with these 10 trends.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222733</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Baristas, the Hooters of Coffee, Tries Reality TV]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222735</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Reasons Your Small Business Shouldn't Start a Blog]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Blogging is increasingly popular, but that doesn't mean it's right for your small business. Here are some reasons you might want to hold off on blogging.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222731</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Storytelling Expected to Score Big in 2012 Super Bowl Ads]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Three ways small businesses can turn stories into ads and digital content without a Super Bowl-size budget.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222713</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[The Kickoff: Three Startups Born from the NFL]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[After the Super Bowl and the end of the season, some football stars learn business skills and start their own companies.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222720</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How One Entrepreneur Used the Law of Publicity to Get Investors]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Getting turned down by the 'Sharks' was the best thing to happen to one contestant.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222728</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Game On for Pizza Franchises]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Forget football. Sales of America's favorite food will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday. That's good news for these pizza franchises.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:05:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/222726</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Watching the Super Bowl May Inspire You to Start a Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[An entrepreneurship organization is running an ad during the Super Bowl. Its goal: To get you to start up.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222725</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg's $1 Salary and More: Parsing the Facebook IPO Filing]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Facebook's IPO filing reveals a great deal about the company. Here's a brief overview.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222727</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Seven Secrets of Self-Made Multimillionaires]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Sales pro Grant Cardone examines the habits of the super-rich, and how to make them your own.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222718</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Nine Tech Terms You Need to Know Before Starting a Business]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[No matter what industry you're in, having a working knowledge of tech-related concepts can be crucial. Here's a look at some of the most important terms and what they mean.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222724</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What Facebook's IPO Means for VCs and Entrepreneurs]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The social networking giant's showing on the public market may land with a thud.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:30:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222721</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Reinvent Your Business (Video)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The owners of social-buying site Fab.com discuss how they came to the decision to shut down their old venture -- and focus on their new one. Here are their three tips for how to pivot.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/222719</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Social-Media-Fueled Contests for Small Businesses]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Contests are emerging as a popular, low-cost way for big companies to connect with their small-business customers. Check out these three business contests.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222702</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222715</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Safeguard Online Shopping Transactions]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[A secure credit-card transaction system can encourage shoppers to make purchases and help ensure that you stay in business.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222701</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How Broderick's Bueller Can Deliver Your Business Super Bowl Buzz]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Curious how to take advantage of the pre-game buzz? Consider newsjacking or hosting a promotional tie-in.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222717</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside the Mind of Your Buyers]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[A look at what motivates customers to buy -- and six ways to tailor your sales pitch.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222708</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Startup America Gets a Do-Over]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The President issued a new call on Congress to pass an ambitious legislative agenda to help small businesses, but some wonder whether it's just hot air.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:54:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222716</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[The 10 Things Facebook Got Right Pre-IPO]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Facebook has the potential to raise $10 billion in an IPO. Here's why that's possible.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222714</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Using an iPad to Boost Productivity (Video)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Jaime and Mark Van Wye, owners of dog-training franchise Zoom Room, say they're running a more efficient business thanks to tablet technology. Here are their iPad tips.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/222711</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Is Facebook Advertising for You?]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Most businesses can benefit from some sort of Facebook advertising, but not every business should make a significant investment in it. Should you?]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222712</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Lessons a Serial Tech Entrepreneur Learned from Bill Gates]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Naveen Jain shares the insights he gleaned from the Microsoft co-founder, and how he used them when starting his own businesses.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222709</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About Brand Building vs. SEO]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Follow these suggestions to balance branding and search-engine optimization in your marketing efforts.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222700</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Business Plan Words Every Manager Needs to Know By Heart]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[If you're starting or running a business, you'll need to know this list of essential business planning words.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:01:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222704</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Sell Shares Without Going Public]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket offer a less costly avenue for raising money from investors than an IPO.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222706</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222697</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Forget Networking. How to Be a Connector]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[It's critical to hone your "connector" skills -- that is, your ability to make new friends and  acquaintances. Here's how.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222707</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Turning a Layoff Into a Sweet Startup]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Meet three entrepreneurs who turned their passion for baking into encore careers.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222705</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Live Chat with Billionaire Entrepreneur Mark Cuban]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[The investor and 'Shark Tank' star took your questions in a live interactive discussion.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222690</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Google's Privacy Changes Are Good for Advertisers]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[If your small business advertises with the search giant, you may soon find that your placements are even more effective.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222703</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[The Best Ways to Praise Your Employees (Video)]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Praise in the workplace can be a powerful motivator. The Esquire Guy teaches us how to do it right. Hint: No bear hugs.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/222631</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How Your Business Can Last Longer than a Twinkie]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Kodak and Hostess may have landed in bankruptcy court, but you can avoid their fate. Here are four tips.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222696</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Snooki, 'Housewives' and the Reality of Celebrity Businesses]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[How 15 minutes of fame can lead to as many problems as opportunities.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222693</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[When Networking, Vive la Difference?]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Both men and women can benefit from better understanding gender-specific communication styles. Consider these tips to start you on your way to success in networking with the opposite sex for your business.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222699</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Understanding Google's New Page Layout Algorithm]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Where you place ads on your website now matters more than ever.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:37:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222698</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Does Your Business Know When to Stop Selling?]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[This week's upcoming 'Shark Tank' episode spotlights the importance of learning one often-overlooked overlooked skill: When to stop selling and close the deal.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:31:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222695</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Tips for Hiring the Best Employees]]></title> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Online Sellers Brace for a New Tax Filing Requirement]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[At Grubwithus You Never Have to Dine Alone]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[The 10 Ds of Creating a Social Media Use Policy]]></title> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What the State of the Union Address May Hold for Small Businesses]]></title> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Meeting in the Middle: Networking With the Opposite Sex]]></title> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Which Way Is Best: Relationships First or Business First?]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:01:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Starbucks Is Into Them. But What Exactly Are CDFIs?]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[A quick guide to Community Development Financial Institutions: How they work and whether they can help you get money to start your business.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City]]></title> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Affordable Ways to Get Celebrities to Promote Your Brand]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Gemvara Mines Business Success With Customized Bling]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:08:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[For Tech Startups, the U.S. -- Not China -- Is the Place to Launch]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[For those interested in catering to Chinese customers, it helps to have ties to America.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:17:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Five Ways to Tame Your Inbox]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[This Nurse Wears a Tool Belt]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Software for Social Media Junkies]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Because it's hard to stay off Facebook with willpower alone.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:21:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How Fine Art America Built Its Business by Bootstrapping]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Before you even think about asking someone to invest in your business, consider what Sean Broihier of Fine Art America did.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:23:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What to Consider Before Buying a Franchise]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[How Badgeville Is Gamifying the Internet]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[A look at the growth spurt of this tech startup, plus the founders' advice on how you can stay ahead of the curve, too.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222657</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Shark Tank vs. Undercover Boss: Which Are You Tivo-ing?]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[See what's coming up on both shows this season, which kicks off this week.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
      <link>http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222668</link> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Small Businesses Feel the Loss of Keystone Pipeline Project]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <description><![CDATA[Before sinking your money into a hot franchise concept, make sure it's the real deal -- not a dead duck.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:48:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Steps to Optimize Your Website For Google's 'Freshness' Update]]></title> 
      <description><![CDATA[Small-business owners can capitalize on the latest search-engine change by posting often and commenting on timely topics.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Richard Branson on Strategies for Success]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Five Painless Ways to Raise Prices this Year]]></title> 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:42:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <description><![CDATA[Online and in-person, groups protest controversial legislation.]]></description> 
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      <description><![CDATA[Do your employees use their own smartphones and tablets for work? If so, follow these suggestions to keep sensitive business information secure.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:35:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <description><![CDATA[From homework help to the inside scoop on professors, we examine how this textbook entrepreneur is staying ahead of the curve in the education market.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <description><![CDATA[Short on programming talent or ideas? Consider hosting a hackathon.]]></description> 
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:05:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:06:00 PDT</pubDate> 
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