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	<title>Batteas &#187; Business Network</title>
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		<title>Associations Deliver Value, But They Dont Know How Much</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trade associations and professional societies are wonderful industry or profession collaborations and deliver high value to their members. After a decade and a half, speaking at association and society conventions and board meetings, I can safely make the above statement. And I believe I can also safely say that most society and association staff and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a MasterMind Group</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A mastermind group is a collection of people from the same or different educational, financial, and cultural backgrounds who meet periodically to discuss issues that they face in the world. These issues can be anything the group would like to discuss. Many mastermind groups have been founded for specific reasons that the members have agreed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business With Networking</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/3-easy-ways-to-boost-your-business-with-networking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/3-easy-ways-to-boost-your-business-with-networking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody is in agreement that in business, networking plays a determinant factor in your growth and your success. So why do so many people jump from one networking event to another without any results and complain that networking is not working?\rNetworking is a way of life. It is one of the fastest ways to grow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking Basics</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-basics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many people meeting someone new can be an awkward experience. What do you say to break the ice and begin a conversation? The answer is simple: focus the conversation on them and remember that even the shortest conversation has a beginning, a middle, and a closing.
Lets say that you are at a cocktail party [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking Redefined (The Networking Factor)</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-redefined-the-networking-factor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Networking redefined is a basic concept. When you think of networking, you usually start to think of methods of letting others know what it is that you are doing or perhaps, you start to think about letting others know about your business. Often, we want to connect with individuals and companies to strictly identify what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Networking Questions</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/top-5-networking-questions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Networking is such an amazing tool for business individuals who are trying to advance in their professional endeavors.  It is also an excellent way to brand yourself and company, meet new people and develop skills.  While networking it is important to maintain a positive image, be professional, and also ask the right questions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>With a Desire to Help Others, You Can Become a Trusted Resource</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/with-a-desire-to-help-others-you-can-become-a-trusted-resource/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/with-a-desire-to-help-others-you-can-become-a-trusted-resource/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to network effectively and genuinely, you must continuously offer to help others. Once this happens, you will start to build trust and credibility within networking circles. While it may take time to get to this level, its well worth the effort.
After you reach this level, people will start to perceive you as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Evolution of Business Networking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business networking needs to evolve in order to retain its usefulness to business-to-business (B2B) salespeople. The biggest challenge facing business developers is finding the right types of opportunities within the right types of companies. The second biggest challenge is having the appropriate resources at hand to deliver the product or service once the deal is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Role of Information Technology in Growth of Business</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/role-of-information-technology-in-growth-of-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information technology (IT) refers to the management and use of information using computer-based tools. It includes acquiring, processing, storing, and distributing information. Most commonly it is a term used to refer to business applications of computer technology, rather than scientific applications. The term is used broadly in business to refer to anything that ties into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating the Right Business Card</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/creating-the-right-business-card/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The collective participation in professional networking has reached an all-time high.  Never has there been more energy nor more opportunities to promote ones products or services.  And yet, most business professionals are in such a hurry to garner new business that they rarely take the time to assess the tools theyre using along [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Networking Can Lead to Unforeseen Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/effective-networking-can-lead-to-unforeseen-opportunities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/effective-networking-can-lead-to-unforeseen-opportunities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though the definition of business networking may vary slightly from individual to individual, one constant is that networking is about meeting and connecting with others for a purpose.
Think of networking as the process of continuously connecting with others to build mutually beneficial relationships. When done right, it can lead to new opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Many people network [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Offer Commissions For Customer Referrals?</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/should-you-offer-commissions-for-customer-referrals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/should-you-offer-commissions-for-customer-referrals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a small business owner you may find yourself in a situation where you want to partner with another business but they are asking for a commission on your services. You will want to be prepared to handle such a request BEFORE you find yourself in this situation.
Whenever someone asks you for a commission in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Joint Ventures - Part XIII</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/joint-ventures-part-xiii/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/joint-ventures-part-xiii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[School Deals  You can contact local community colleges and other educational learning institutes and offer to teach a course for free or for a salary. While youll teach them valuable skills, the logical outcome of your course is for them to purchase your full-course and other information products. While I havent personally done this, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Talk to Strangers - 15 Tips For Making Your Networking More Effective (And Less Painful)</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/talk-to-strangers-15-tips-for-making-your-networking-more-effective-and-less-painful/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/talk-to-strangers-15-tips-for-making-your-networking-more-effective-and-less-painful/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tip 1: Build Relationships.  Building relationships is what networking is about.  If you turn a contact into a businesses relationship, you will remain top of mind for business referrals.
Tip 2: Dont Give Out Your Business Card.  Dont just build a cardboard connection by giving everyone you meet your business card and consider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Give People Something to Talk About!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didnt know. What we did know is that we were all around the same age. We also knew what we were having for dinner. The purpose of the dinner party was to have an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Business Card Design for Freelance Writers</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/effective-business-card-design-for-freelance-writers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/effective-business-card-design-for-freelance-writers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Freelance writers need to make as many contacts as possible so they can get work to support themselves. As a result it is very important for these individuals to have an effective business card design. Business cards can be designed in a number of ways and freelance writers can really take advantage of the different [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Networking Profile</title>
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		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/your-networking-profile/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why people network. With the four situations and characteristics that are described here you are able to check your network profile.
The fist group of networkers is best characterized as job-hoppers, they do not only care where they work, or how long as long as they have a good time, remuneration and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do Network Marketers Spend Time with Actions That are Not Duplicable?</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/why-do-network-marketers-spend-time-with-actions-that-are-not-duplicable/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/why-do-network-marketers-spend-time-with-actions-that-are-not-duplicable/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So many Network Marketers spend time with actions that are not duplicable. But why? To be cool and say \&#8221;Hey, I developed my own site\&#8221;.
Be very weary about your upline telling you to develop your own network marketing landing page and recruiting site. You might actually have the funds and the where with all to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Savvy Networking:  Grow Your Business and Your Career</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/savvy-networking-grow-your-business-and-your-career/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/savvy-networking-grow-your-business-and-your-career/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that contacts are the bread of career life?  In times of change, information and relationships are a source of power. Savvy networking will help you to tap into this power to grow your business and your career.
Savvy networking is a systematic process of establishing and maintaining relationships for seeking out information [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Come Home Rich - How to Get the Most out of Your Next Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/come-home-rich-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-next-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/come-home-rich-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-next-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Success in your career depends upon how well you manage your professional \r development. A prime source of this development comes from being a member of a professional association that relates to your career. As a member, you can attend conferences where you advance your skills and meet people who can help you.
Some people, however, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local Networking Events</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/local-networking-events/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/local-networking-events/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been invited to a networking breakfast? Or a networking lunch? These may should sort of strange to the person who has never been to one before, but these types of situations are key to moving yourself to talk with others about what you do, how you do it, and what you provide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking Online and at Chamber Mixers</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-online-and-at-chamber-mixers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/networking-online-and-at-chamber-mixers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people have heard about networking to attract new business and develop long-term relationships to increase referrals and increase sales in their businesses. Indeed it is a lot of fun to do business this way and it is much easier too. Networking events such as chamber of commerce mixers and social business type gatherings make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breakfast Clubs for Networking</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/breakfast-clubs-for-networking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/breakfast-clubs-for-networking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am sure you are aware of Breakfast Clubs. Regular early morning meetings of a group of people with mixed business interests. Oh, and some breakfast. Clubs operate so that only one person can occupy a particular business slot. So only one Accountant, one Mortgage Advisor etc.
The advantage of Breakfast clubs is that you get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of Small Talk</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/the-art-of-small-talk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business people, particularly those of you who travel, must be well versed in a variety of areas. You must be efficient packers, good at directions, and adept at lathering ridiculously tiny bars of hotel soap. You must also be skilled at small talk.
Small talk might seem like something that carries little weight, seeming as though [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Non-Profit Community Can Provide a Meaningful Networking Environment</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/non-profit-community-can-provide-a-meaningful-networking-environment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/non-profit-community-can-provide-a-meaningful-networking-environment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When networking comes to mind, most people think of business networking in an environment with other professionals who generally talk about business. However, another atmosphere thats a great place to build meaningful relationships is the non-profit world.
During your career, its important to get involved with a non-profit organization or attend some non-profit events. Many business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Conversation Flow</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/how-to-make-a-conversation-flow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/how-to-make-a-conversation-flow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all seem to know someone with the gift of gab. The just seem to naturally know how to make a conversation flow; even if its with someone they are just meeting for the first time.
Here are some tips on how to make conversation flow by concentrating on why we talk to each other in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking While Traveling</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-while-traveling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/networking-while-traveling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Networking is more than just putting your business name out there for people to find you, but it is also a part of getting to know people, who are going to spread the word about what you do, what you sell, and that are going to support you in all that you do. Networking is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who Needs Professional Business Cards?</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/who-needs-professional-business-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/who-needs-professional-business-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frankly, anyone who owns a business or represents the business to others must have professional business cards. Business cards are an expectation when networking. They show that the person handing out their business card is professional, well-prepared and wants to talk with you in the near future.
Whether youre in sales and need clients and potential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Being A Leader For Your Downline</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/being-a-leader-for-your-downline/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/being-a-leader-for-your-downline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What characteristics must a true successful network marketer have?  Is it the willingness to work hard?  Perhaps it is recognizing long term thinking.  Is it the ability to work independently, but maintain an open mind and not get discouraged easily?  The answer is yes to all.  But most importantly, you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking Tiger Traps</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-tiger-traps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/networking-tiger-traps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever considered that when you are networking you are also often giving away information? Information which maybe proprietary in nature to your company? If you have not considered this you should, as this is the biggest Tiger Trap of networking and one you need to be careful of.
What you say can and will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking Tips for the Modern Woman Professional</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-tips-for-the-modern-woman-professional/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/networking-tips-for-the-modern-woman-professional/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women are probably the best and most natural networkers on the planet.  Women have such an incredible ability to build, develop and maintain relationships, are compassionate and excellent leaders in any field or industry.  Whether you are a corporate executive, transitioning mother, student, doctor, lawyer, teacher or entrepreneur&#8230;you have the capacity to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Network Marketing?</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/why-network-marketing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/why-network-marketing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, why Network Marketing? Well, I understand that over the years there has been a lot of negative feelings surrounding this industry and for good reason. From compensation plans that pay out to only a small percentage of associates, tool scams, marketing the opportunity of only signing people up and not focusing on the products, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Attending a Seminar</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/4-steps-to-getting-the-most-out-of-attending-a-seminar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/4-steps-to-getting-the-most-out-of-attending-a-seminar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There it is. The event youve been waiting for. Its all the big name speakers youve been drooling over, its in a city youve been dying to visit and its just the perfect information you need right now to take your business to the next level.
You grab your plane ticket, pack up the laptop, ship [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Better Networking in 5 Steps</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/better-networking-in-5-steps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/better-networking-in-5-steps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You want to grow your career or your business. You know that networking is the best way to connect with the people who will help you move ahead. You know you should look forward to networking events.
What you know does not help you prepare for the dread you feel as you get ready for another [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 2 Schools of Networking</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/the-2-schools-of-networking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/the-2-schools-of-networking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you go to Amazon.com and search for business networking books, there are over 63,000 listed and still growing on a daily basis. But there are pretty much only two schools of thought on why and how you should network. (Although I must confess I did not review all 63K of the books!)
The first school [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Business Directory</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/online-business-directory/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/online-business-directory/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online business directories are becoming a useful tool for people around the world. Online business directories are just another spin-off advantage of having an internet connection. The World Wide Web is where many people are turning to find all sorts of different information. Now online directories are just another useful portal where people are directed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making the Best First Impression With Business Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/making-the-best-first-impression-with-business-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/making-the-best-first-impression-with-business-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you want to make the best first impression, a great deal depends on your appearance.  How you look and what you say leaves a lasting impression on a potential customer.  A professional business card will help remind prospects and customers of their positive experience.
The first impression is known to be a critical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn The Best Tips On How To Find Legitimate Jobs Online</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/learn-the-best-tips-on-how-to-find-legitimate-jobs-online/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/learn-the-best-tips-on-how-to-find-legitimate-jobs-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legitimate jobs online are abundant and you can find from
small and simple jobs that allow you make extra money to
professional jobs that can allow you to rid of your job,
you can experiment a freedom that you never imagined possible.
Starting a legitimate job online is not as difficult as you think,
the first step that you need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking at Kids Sporting Events</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/networking-at-kids-sporting-events/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/networking-at-kids-sporting-events/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are watching your kids play sports and you are in a business of any kind that deals with consumers in the local community in anyway or business to business mostly locally then it pays to introduce yourself around and find out about their kids, family, career, etc. Of course you need to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Joint Ventures - Part X</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/joint-ventures-part-x/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/joint-ventures-part-x/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JV With an Agent to Bring in Found Business  If you want to focus on your core business, like the dentist example I mentioned about (i.e. lets say that youre the dentist), and youre not sure how to go about bringing in this found business, there are experienced marketers out there who could handle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Building Rapport</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/the-importance-of-building-rapport/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/the-importance-of-building-rapport/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a saying It is not how much knowledge you know, it is the people that you know that will help you to succeed. I agreed that knowledge is essential, but knowing the right people and developing good rapport with them is the key to success.
You will not be able to know everything is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mobile Car Wash Companies; Trading Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/mobile-car-wash-companies-trading-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/mobile-car-wash-companies-trading-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you run a mobile car washing firm we recommend trading for as many products and services as possible.  You should trade for both personal and business items.  You need to keep in mind that your gross sales will go down as you do this because money will not be taken in for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Dreaded Elevator Speech - Important for Job Seekers and Attorneys</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/the-dreaded-elevator-speech-important-for-job-seekers-and-attorneys/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/the-dreaded-elevator-speech-important-for-job-seekers-and-attorneys/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life today is hectic and so is business.  Everyone is in search of ways to make quick decisions on minimum information.  Whether you have a business, work in a business or are looking for work you need to have a quick way to introduce yourself and grab someones attention.  Hence  the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Voice Commications is Essential</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/voice-commications-is-essential/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/voice-commications-is-essential/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why are voice systems so special?
In most businesses that are considered medium size (that is more than 8 - 10 people). Phone systems typically include additional equipment. I will address that shortly.
In a small office it is usually cheaper to install analog lines and the ability can be built into a special Operator phone so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contrary to Popular Belief, Holidays Are Important Time to Network</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/contrary-to-popular-belief-holidays-are-important-time-to-network/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/contrary-to-popular-belief-holidays-are-important-time-to-network/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the holiday season (from Thanksgiving to New Years), its common for people to take a break from their networking activities. Understandably, people become busy with family and feel an end-of-the-year crunch with their work.
Contrary to popular belief, the holiday season is a great time to network because of holiday parties, holiday cards and companies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Seven Deadly Sins of Business Networking (and How to Avoid Them)</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-business-networking-and-how-to-avoid-them/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-business-networking-and-how-to-avoid-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The seven deadly sins are transgressions that stymie spiritual progress. But what if these sins were applied to business networking? Follow these tips to make your next networking endeavour a heavenly experience.
Pride - Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness.
 
 (Source: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language)


 This sin has been called the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fine Tune Your Communication Skills to Improve Your Interaction With Others</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/fine-tune-your-communication-skills-to-improve-your-interaction-with-others/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/fine-tune-your-communication-skills-to-improve-your-interaction-with-others/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Communicating in a clear and concise manner is important when interacting with others. While conversing with others at networking events, speaking on the phone or presenting to a group of people, you want to make sure that you come off polished. 
First impressions are so important in networking circles and you want people to remember [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Top 10 Mental Hurdles to Getting More Clients and the 4 Steps to Resolving Them</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/the-top-10-mental-hurdles-to-getting-more-clients-and-the-4-steps-to-resolving-them/</link>
		<comments>http://www.batteas.com/the-top-10-mental-hurdles-to-getting-more-clients-and-the-4-steps-to-resolving-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you attracting enough clients or customers to your business? Do you ever  wonder why you may feel blocked around this situation when others around you are  flourishing?
Lets look at the top 10 reasons people give as to why they dont have  a full client roster
1. I am uncomfortable networking
2.  I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spending Wisely While Networking Smarter</title>
		<link>http://www.batteas.com/spending-wisely-while-networking-smarter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As an independent professional, I spend a large amount of time attending networking events.  These events may be luncheons, business seminars, trade shows, grand openings; I believe most everything you attend is a networking function.
The purpose of my attendance is to see and be seen.  In other words, to meet and greet-and possibly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Newbie Networking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I cant tell you how many times I have chatted with a business owner who is just learning to network or who has just joined a networking organization.  Usually they call me because someone has said to them, You need to find out how to network properly.  This comment is typically in response [...]]]></description>
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