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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Advertising Business</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85991&amp;amp;tstart=0#85991</link>
      <description>&lt;br /&gt;
Advertising is an important component of your &lt;b&gt;marketing strategy&lt;/b&gt;,&lt;br /&gt;
along with direct marketing, PR, exhibitions and a website. The aim of&lt;br /&gt;
each of these is to promote your business and communicate the&lt;br /&gt;
information you want to send to your intended audience, usually with&lt;br /&gt;
the aim of increasing sales.&lt;br /&gt;
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Until a customer deals with you directly and actually buys your&lt;br /&gt;
products or services, your advertising may help to form their first&lt;br /&gt;
impressions of your business. While advertising can attract new&lt;br /&gt;
customers, it can also turn potential customers away if it seems&lt;br /&gt;
amateurish compared with your competitors.&lt;br /&gt;
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This guide gives advice on where and how to advertise. It also shows&lt;br /&gt;
you how to manage the process and ensure you get value for money.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jacovsamuel</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85991&amp;amp;tstart=0#85991</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T07:36:56Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>Less than 1 min ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Re: building a home internet business</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85990&amp;amp;tstart=0#85990</link>
      <description>&lt;br /&gt;
You're probably&lt;br /&gt;
here because you want to find a way to make money&lt;br /&gt;
online.  I don't recommend&lt;br /&gt;
getting started online trying to figure it all on your&lt;br /&gt;
own, for most people that's a formula for&lt;br /&gt;
failure. Great post&lt;br /&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:34:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jacovsamuel</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85990&amp;amp;tstart=0#85990</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T07:34:26Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>3 minutes ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Re: questions about mortagage  &amp;#38; tax</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85974&amp;amp;tstart=0#85974</link>
      <description>Great post. Thanks for sharing this useful information with us.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:30:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jacovsamuel</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85974&amp;amp;tstart=0#85974</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T07:30:43Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>7 minutes ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Re: Are You Looking For A Healthy &amp;#38; Wealthy Way Of Living?</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85973&amp;amp;tstart=0#85973</link>
      <description>Liquid Nutritional Supplement to Balance, Mind, Body &amp;#38; Spirit ~ Leave Stress Behind!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:24:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jacovsamuel</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85973&amp;amp;tstart=0#85973</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T07:24:03Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>13 minutes ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Business Investigation and Security Training</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85976&amp;amp;tstart=0#85976</link>
      <description>&lt;br /&gt;
We at Business SIR (Security, Intelligence, Research) offer a detailed training program on how to conduct both internal and external theft cases.  From giving an orientation in person to books and training material covering different topics, we have what you need.  Business SIR is made up of experts in Loss Prevention, Asset Protection and Business Investigators.  Loss happens to all companies large and small, and theft creates up to 60% of business loss.  The types of topics that we cover are...&lt;br /&gt;
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Internal theft investigations: Including laws governing investigation and interview boundaries, civil recovery and prosecution&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
External theft:  Organized retail crime, burglaries, shoplifting, armed assault,&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Other forms of theft and loss:  Counterfeit money and checks/creditcards, gift card fraud, identity theft, return fraud, workers compensation fraud and customer accidents&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
What sets the experts at Business SIR apart is that we are business minded.  We think of the bottom line for your company and how best to approach that when dealing with the issues of theft and loss.  We have the ability to work with any company large or small and in any industry.  If you have any questions about training and awareness programs for theft and loss please email us at businessir1@yahoo.com&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Or visit our site at www.businessir.wetpaint.com it has tons of free information already on topics of loss prevention, market research, business intelligence, and safety.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>businessSIR</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85976&amp;amp;tstart=0#85976</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T06:30:41Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>1 hour ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Need security system or operating system?</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85975&amp;amp;tstart=0#85975</link>
      <description>If any company here is in need of a security or operating system feel free to contact Business SIR (Security, Intelligence, Research).  I work with a surveillance company.....American Surveillance LLC.. which provides any type of system you need.  American Surveillance has placed camera systems in large grocery chains and retail stores throughout the gulf south.  We also place micros systems in restaraunt's for their main operating system for tracking orders and keeping track of inventory.  We can meet any order big or small for all industries.  The team in American Surveillance is made up of surveillance professionals who have backgrounds in large company's including large Vegas based casinos.  We can meet demands in all markets around the gulf south and beyond.  If you have any questions about a security or operating system send an email to businessir1@yahoo.com.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You can also check out the Business SIR web site at www.businessir.wetpaint.com</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:07:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>businessSIR</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85975&amp;amp;tstart=0#85975</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T06:07:33Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>1 hour ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Re: Building a Business Website in Wordpress</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85972&amp;amp;tstart=0#85972</link>
      <description>Thanks for your sharing.&lt;br /&gt;
I made a couple of basice site at wordpress but I did not find out those feature and benefits-mentioned by you.&lt;br /&gt;
I will checkit out on thatt.&lt;br /&gt;
If you give us more knowledge on it I will apreciate.&lt;br /&gt;
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Thanks &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
James Lee</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>link2fds</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85972&amp;amp;tstart=0#85972</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T06:00:11Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>1 hour ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Re: Looking to drop PayPal and suggestions for alternatives.</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85966&amp;amp;tstart=0#85966</link>
      <description>I've been doing business on the web long enough to remember when paypal paid me $5 for each new customer I referred to them and still use paypal. Honestly, hard to beat the convenience.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I use google checkout now as a second alternative, but they have their own dispute process as well. But they are a viable alternative for you possibly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I personally would not use moneybookers. They want you to mail them a copy of your ID. They delay your payments. I had a lot of issues there.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you were selling online memberships or something, I'd recommend ccbill or ibill.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But you mention ebay. Paypal is still your best option.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Also, if you decide to go through your bank to get a merchant processing deal, look for a ton of enquiries to hit your credit report possibly lowering your score. Each credit card you want to accept equals an enquiry for the most part.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just my experience. Paypal has its faults, but still the bast alternative in my opinion.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:36:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>seoservicepro</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85966&amp;amp;tstart=0#85966</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T00:36:45Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>4 hours ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>I want to start a Clothing Line!!!!</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85971&amp;amp;tstart=0#85971</link>
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   Hi, My name is Cory! I am a 27 year old male from Queens,NYC.. I would like some good advice from anyone or everyone out there that has or may have a clothing line and or is in the fashion industry and could tell me the best way that I can start my own clothing line the fastest,easiest, and most inexpensive way as possible... I love to buy and where clothing of all types and now it's my turn to become very stylish and creative by coming up  with the best brand names, designs, and clothing in the whole world... But starting out so far, is pretty difficult .. so that's why I ask for any help if possible from anybody out there in the clothing industry.. All or any will be very well appreciated... Thank-You!!!!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:08:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>godfather0682</author>
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      <dc:date>2009-11-26T03:08:36Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>4 hours ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Re: Anyone interested in sharing Twitter techniques?</title>
      <link>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85969&amp;amp;tstart=0#85969</link>
      <description>On the twitter posting calendar. There are tools that will schedule posts for you at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/interstitial-page.jspa?businessUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ftechie-buzz.com%2Ffeatured%2Fschedule-future-twitter-tweets.html&amp;referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fsmallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com"&gt;http://techie-buzz.com/featured/schedule-future-twitter-tweets.html&lt;/a&gt; They mention 7 different ways to automate your tweets to keep your twitter account active. &lt;br /&gt;
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You should not only use autotweets! That is important to note. You still need to make actual tweets whenever you can, but a few scheduled tweets can fill in the gaps to keep your account active. Do not overdo it. You will lose followers if you have too many tweets, especially if they are repeats of something they already read.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Use a sense of balance and you'll find those tools useful. other twitter tools are at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/interstitial-page.jspa?businessUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ftechie-buzz.com%2Ftwitter%2Fultimate-list-of-twitter-applications-and-websites.html&amp;referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fsmallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com"&gt;http://techie-buzz.com/twitter/ultimate-list-of-twitter-applications-and-websites.html&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:51:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>seoservicepro</author>
      <guid>http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread.jspa?messageID=85969&amp;amp;tstart=0#85969</guid>
      <dc:date>2009-11-26T00:51:09Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>4 hours ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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