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		<title>Outlast the Recession</title>
		<link>http://www.hometaxbusiness.com/tax-articles/outlast-the-recession--325.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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5 Big Mistakes to Avoid
The recession is making everyone nervous, especially small business owners.  And as a result, many are taking a cautionary approach to business management, which, in the end, will threaten their ability to outlast the recession.  If you&#8217;re interested in gaining momentum in these difficult times, you&#8217;ll be sure to avoid [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recommended Reading List for Tax Preparers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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&#8220;The best effect of any book is that it excites the reader to self activity.&#8221; &#8211; Thomas Carlyle
&#8220;I often feel sorry for people who don&#8217;t read good books; they are missing a chance to lead an extra life.&#8221; &#8211; Scott Corbett
&#8220;There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate&#8217;s loot on Treasure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turn Your Business Around</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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5 Tips in Boosting Your Practice during the Economic Slump
Has your business taken a turn for the worst?  Or perhaps you&#8217;re just noticing a decrease in your practice&#8217;s profits.  Regardless of the reason, the economic slump is causing many business owners to revisit their financial standing to see how they&#8217;re faring.  The following five cautionary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prepare for New Year (Part One of a Two-Part Series)</title>
		<link>http://www.hometaxbusiness.com/tax-articles/new-year-prep1--306.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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We will open the book.  Its pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year&#8217;s Day. &#8211; Edith Lovejoy Pierce
The New Year is a perfect time to enjoy a fresh start for your practice.  As 2008 winds down, you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Early Christmas Gift</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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We know that right now you&#8217;re probably thinking about what you&#8217;re going to do for Thanksgiving.  Will you be eating with the in-laws?  Maybe you&#8217;ll be inviting friends over for a feast at your house?  Or perhaps you&#8217;ll buck tradition and order pizza?  Regardless of how you choose to spend this holiday, we&#8217;d like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips from Successful Entrepreneurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Countless individuals have successfully started their own businesses.  Countless individuals have tried and failed.  And even more have done both.  From those who have experienced both the ups and downs and are still around to tell about it, we offer the following advice:
&#8220;For us, our most important stakeholder is not our stockholders, it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Securing Referrals (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Step Two: Approaching Clients for Referrals
Only after your clients have experienced your stellar services can you approach them for referrals.  Last week we talked about providing quality customer service to your clients in order for them to truly appreciate your business. Until you are certain clients are happy with your services, you should not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Securing Referrals (Part One of a Two-Part Series)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Step One: Ensuring Client Satisfaction
Customer service is awareness of needs, problems, fears and aspirations. &#8211; Anonymous
Customers are an investment.  Maximize your return. &#8211; PeopleSoft Ad
Here is a simple but powerful rule: always give people more than what they expect to get. &#8211; Nelson Boswell
It&#8217;s difficult to request referrals from clients who are not currently [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Running a Client-Centered Full-Service Practice</title>
		<link>http://www.hometaxbusiness.com/tax-articles/client-centered-practice--280.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[3 Questions That Will Help You Get On-Track
In order for your services to appeal to clients, they must focus on fulfilling their needs.  This requires you to be dedicated to running a client-centered practice.
You&#8217;re familiar with the importance of good customer service because you yourself patron other businesses.  You know what you like, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Closing the Deal (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)</title>
		<link>http://www.hometaxbusiness.com/tax-articles/closing-the-deal-2-2--276.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6 Steps for Turning Prospective Clients into Current Clients
You&#8217;ve made a good first impression and now you want to deliver your sales pitch and seal the deal.  That may be easier said than done.  But when you attend to the client&#8217;s needs and follow 6 simple steps, it can happen, and quite possibly, [...]]]></description>
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