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		<title>Small Business Reputation Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[online reputation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reputation Management is the process of shaping the perception of customers and the general public to promote, protect and defend the reputation of a business or other corporate entity.  Online, the need for managing corporate reputation takes on additional significance and burden.  The explosion of websites including customer rating sites, forums and the social media provides clients and consumer’s unparalleled access and voice to their experiences, both positive and negative, regarding products and services as well as company policies and attitudes.  Online businesses that fail to pay close attention to this online dialogue will ultimately fail their customer base.]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Website Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online marketing strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Internet-based businesses are constantly vying for the attention of the online audience. Because of the competitive environment, small businesses have been forced to adopt aggressive online marketing strategies to secure and increase their share of customers in the online marketplace. Because it serves as the online portal to their establishment, the website has become a very important tool in achieving this end, and as a consequence, the way a site has been developed becomes a benchmark for the survival of the small business in an online environment.]]></description>
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		<title>Outsourcing Internet Marketing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Link Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medium business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outsourcing internet marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[project management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ROI]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It can be overwhelming trying to outsource Internet Marketing for a small or medium sized business. There is a lot of skepticism in the industry towards outsourcing online marketing efforts to a 3rd party. Let's review if this is a good idea or not. There are some necessary elements required for a successful internet marketing plan and you should have this checklist with you while considering companies:]]></description>
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		<title>Internet Business and the Crazy Financial Markets</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arthur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During these crazy times, it is clearer than ever that those owning and operating businesses of all kinds and sizes must maintain their focus on their business.  While grossly under-reported, business loans are still very obtainable as long as you have the same things you have always had to have to obtain a business loan from your community or area bank i.e. solid business plan, collateral, etc.  In other words, capital is still available to entrepreneurs as long as you aren’t relying on smoke and mirrors.]]></description>
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		<title>SEM for Small Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arthur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Keyword Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Syndication]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is not reserved and exclusive for big business.  In fact, it is the brightest light for small businesses to effectively compete in their respective markets.  It is a mistake to believe that the “big boys” know what they are doing on the internet, at least not yet.]]></description>
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