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		<title>Great Customer Service Leads to Profit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask any store owner and I’ll bet they will tell you that they work hard to insure that their store provides good customer service. That’s as it should be. But here’s the problem: In today’s competitive arena good customer service is simply not enough. It is not a point of differentiation because everybody expects it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Biz Ideas with Low Startup Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Be Creative]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study by the SBA found that when unemployment is high, the number of sole proprietorships goes up. Some people who are laid off from their jobs decide to start small businesses.
If you find yourself in such circumstances — out of a job and thinking about starting a business — chances are you won’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teen Entrepreneurs Make Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ambition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teenagers are probably my favorite type of an entrepreneur.  Teenagers have a unique perspective on life and bring that into their companies.  They don&#8217;t have a lot of preconceived ideas about how the business world operates, nor do they really care.
The teens I know started their business when they realized they could sell [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Multiple Profit Sources</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Diversify]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Multiple Profit Sources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Expanion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Value]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s an old saying, but couldn&#8217;t be more true today &#8211; Don&#8217;t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
While the quote suggests putting your eggs into multiple baskets, another idea is to have more than just eggs in your basket.  In other words, diversify your business.  
To generate the most profit in your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>25 Ways to Improve Your Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business Success Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Checklist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Questions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A new client recently asked me &#8220;how did I know where to begin looking for more profit?&#8221;.  
Wow &#8211; what a question!  My mind started racing through all of the areas where profit can hide.  This could be my 25 Business Success Tips, but it&#8217;s more like a checklist of places to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Starting A Small Business is a Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being an entrepreneur requires strength and courage.  It takes a certain something to start a new project, especially one that your life could depend upon.
Some people are just not cut out to work for someone else.  Others are driven by a dream or idea that can&#8217;t stop thinking about.  Maybe the lack [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Quick Business Plan Template</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accounting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Production]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Big]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are millions of pages written about how to write a Business Plan.  Bookstores and e-books are full of expert techniques.
For me, I always like to start with a standard outline.  Then, start filling it in and expanding the ideas.  Almost like fill in the blanks with the basics and then refine for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn from the Experts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneur]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Experts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentor]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.profitspecialist.net/?p=81</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a new and very powerful resource available and I&#8217;d like to invite you to participate.  The first virtual panel was just amazing and I&#8217;m looking forward to the next on Thursday night.
This is something every business owner, start-up, entrepreneur or aspirant can use to become more successful in 53 extraordinary ways &#8212; all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using the Internet for Profit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.profitspecialist.net/?p=71</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems obvious that businesses improve their visibility and increase their profits by getting on-line. If you have an existing business and you&#8217;re not on the internet, you&#8217;re loosing money everyday.  I can help you make the internet part of your marketing strategy, check out the consulting page.
This post is for the entrepreneur who wants [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find the Numbers that Drive Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accounting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cashflow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Statements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[P&L]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Financial Statements. I hope you&#8217;re not shaking your head with dread when I mention this topic.  I know it&#8217;s not always exciting to review the numbers, but keeping an eye on the bottom line is key to maximizing profits.
If you read and follow these 3 Financial Statements, you can identify where your business can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Ways to Increase Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Buyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Process]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are four ideas that can lead to increased profits.  Each one of these ideas could be a detailed post, but I wanted to give you a quick, high-level list of things to consider for your business.
Honestly consider your recent practices in these areas.  We tend to do well in one or two, I&#8217;m suggesting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study the Great CEOs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reputation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maybe it&#8217;s because I lived in NYC for so many years, but my favorite CEO is Donald Trump.
I&#8217;ve followed Donald&#8217;s business adventures for years.  Heck, I remember when he was married to Ivana!  One thing I like is the fact that he&#8217;s been both wildly successful and totally bankrupt.
I just finished reading his latest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Do You Charge Your Customers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Perception]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supply=Demand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Value]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The prices you charge for your products greatly affects your company&#8217;s growth, and ultimately profit.
Pricing impacts your image &#8211; it will lure some customers to your business and drive others away.  Pricing is inter-dependent on several factors:

Your Market &#8211; not only geographically, but product type
Your Competition &#8211; upscale specialty stores have a different strategy than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Streamline Your Operations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Production]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Staff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vendors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a procedure manual?
One way to increase your profits is to find efficiencies in your operations.  I know it may be difficult to put together that &#8220;How To&#8221; book, but it will be worth the effort.
If you already have a manual, this is the time to get it out and review it.  We [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thinking Like a CEO</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kay Peck</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Expenses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Income]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs get so involved with the day-to-day operations of a business that they often don&#8217;t take time to study it.   Thinking like a CEO is a very different perspective than the person who is busy mowing lawns, running a landscaping business.
I&#8217;m here to help you get this bigger perspective.
It doesn&#8217;t matter what type of company [...]]]></description>
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