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		<title><![CDATA[People + Processes + Technology: Creating a Winning Formula for Customer Support]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1166013&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[You might have the world's best support professionals or the most sophisticated technologies - but if you don't effectively combine the two, your service and support will be run-of-the-mill or even mediocre.  This new SupportIndustry.com white paper explo]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Reduce IT Audit Tax]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1122783&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Taxes are certainly not fun, but there is something worse: an audit. Combine the two in a risk and compliance scenario and you have the onerous "audit tax," a figurative term used to describe the expenses a company incurs when deploying resources and manp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Reforming Social Security with Personal Accounts]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=54791&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Under the mixed system, people would continue to pay the 12.4 percent payroll tax. On top of this, the 2.3 percent of earnings (up to the payroll tax threshold) that is deposited into PRAs by the government would be invested in a 60:40 stock-bond portfoli]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Out on a Limb]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67402&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many entrepreneurs successfully launch a business only to encounter funding hardships as they attempt to grow. The ability to think outside the box, experts say, is critical for firms short on funding. Location does matter. Whether one has an actual busin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Serious Look at Serious Money]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67419&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When a person is serious about growth, he needs Serious Money - the kind of capital that can dramatically fuel the growth plans. First of all, one has to recognize that the capital options depend on what kind of company is being grown. People have to dete]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Raising Money In Tough Times: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Bootstrapping]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67420&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[As many entrepreneurs and leaders of emerging growth companies know, the capital markets have been weak for nearly three years, making it very difficult to raise the resources needed for continued growth. The few companies that have been fortunate enough ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Strategies for Raising Growth Capital in a Turbulent Market]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67609&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article explains the strategies for raising growth capital in a turbulent market. The capital markets for smaller and mid-sized companies is not be much accessible nor as affordable so plans to raise capital to grow the business must be more strategic]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Private Placement Offerings]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67872&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A private placement offering generally means any type of shares issued by a small or growing company to raise capital. These offerings need not be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The private placement offering remains one of ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Raising Funding for Your Business]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68315&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to obtain funding for a business as a young entrepreneur. This article helps imparting the basics and providing a better idea of what type of funding one could need, where to go, and how to increase the chances of receiving what is nee]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[CEO & Chief Executive Janitor: Bootstrapping a Company]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68317&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When a company is started, unless there is ample financing, often the owner will find himself or herself all alone for a while until sales start picking up and cash flow can support hiring help. Article examines that how does a company can get past this s]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The ABCs of Biz Financing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68329&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Prospective buyers are aware that any credit crunch prevents the traditional lending institution from being the likely solution to their needs. Article tells that buyers turn for help with what is likely to be the largest single investment of their lives ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seller Financing Basics]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68331&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Article overviews that most small business sales are financed, at least in part, by the sellers themselves. Offering seller financing puts the seller in a stronger position to get a better price and a faster sale. Buyers nearly always need seller financin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[7 Sources of Financing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68333&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Financing a business acquisition can be as simple or as creative as one chooses to make it there are at least seven funding sources can mix and match. As in any other endeavor, the person who is fully prepared has the advantage. The keys to the process ar]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Nothing Ventured]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68422&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article is about the venture investing. Many time people have terrific new product concept and are waiting for venture capitalist to hop onto their bandwagon. Its typical for a company to go though one or more rounds of financing before receiving vent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Unconventional Capital: Alternative Financing Options]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68423&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Even if one don't want a traditional bank loan, or one is not seeking venture capital funds, there are several ways to get the cash to expand the business. This Quick-Read details several alternative financing plans, such as bartering, strategic partnersh]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Your Most Effective Capital-Raising Approach]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68431&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Like just about any business operation, there is a process or general procedure associated with seeking private investment in the firm. This article helps the seeker of funds establish a reasonable timeline for planning on funding, attracting potential in]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[20 Tips For Finding Money Now]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68442&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Some represent new marketplace solutions to the perennial financing problems of business owners, others offer new twists on time-tested strategies or financing tools. However, it is not suggested to overlook traditional financing strategies, such as appro]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Consider The Benefits Of  Funding Alternatives]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68443&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Alternative financing sources can be far easier to tap than conventional funding. Such sources range from customers and suppliers to corporate lenders and government programs. When it comes to customer financing in particular, paperwork can be minimal. Wi]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Where Has All The Money Gone?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68447&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It is not so surprising, that many people have concluded that it is now possible to raise money for just about any and every business venture. Some companies out of the hundreds of thousands of young companies may not seem like much, but it is an indicati]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Lowdown on Business Loans]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68526&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article states that a loan is based on a simple idea. Someone gives money, and the other person promise to pay it back, usually with interest. Since one must pay back the lender whether the business is a fabulous success or a miserable failure, the en]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Capital Sourcing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68539&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This piece states that Strong financial planning and well-prepared business plans are absolutely necessary to attract capital to realize a company's potential. This section includes brief discussions on the some types and sources of financing. The process]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurial Financing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=69959&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article is on entrepreneurial financing. Even with the most disciplined cost control and effective collection of money the business can run short of cash. As a matter of fact, this is a fairly constant situation when one is growing the business. There]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Financing Your Home Business]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=69971&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Usually it happens that people have great ideas for a business and, more importantly, the know-how to bring it into creation. The only thing one is missing is the cold hard cash to get started. What are the options? Fortunately, there are a number of sour]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The AllBusiness Guide to Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=102496&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous instances where you may want to share confidential information with another party. But the key to doing so safely is making sure that the other party has already been bound to respect the confidential information you provide them and no]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Glossary of Financial-Related Terms]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=111864&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Most small businesses spring up because creative thinkers wish to convert their dreams into cash. If you’re an “idea person” who boasts more entrepreneurial spirit than business acumen, you need MasterCard’s Glossary of Financial-Related Terms. This gloss]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Business Environment and Firm Entry: Evidence From International Data]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=134066&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Using a comprehensive database of firms in Western and Eastern Europe, this paper studies how the business environment in a country drives the creation of new firms. The focus is on regulations governing entry. It finds entry regulations hamper entry, esp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Entrepreneur Next Door: Characteristics of Individuals Starting Companies in America]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=134192&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This study examines who is involved in starting businesses in the United States and how do they go about the process of starting companies. It also discusses which of these business start-up efforts are likely to result in new firms. The article further e]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Report on Alternative Investing by Tax-Exempt Organizations 2003]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=136549&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This report aims to provide meaningful insights current alternative investing practices around the world and how these practices continue to evolve. Investing large pools of assets is a continually evolving pursuit. One of the most important developments ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[World Markets for Raising New Capital]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=137240&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Financial markets are increasingly integrated globally. This paper examines the extent to which firms from different countries rely on alternative sources of capital, the locations where they raise capital, and the factors that affect these choices. Durin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Alternatives to Direct Funding]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=149190&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Deciding on the appropriate mechanism for providing security to pension scheme members is an important issue for scheme sponsors. It is likely to become even more important as schemes mature and greater attention is paid to more volatile funding measures ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Canadian Trends in Biotechnology - 2nd Edition: Statistics Canada]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=166492&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This report is a compilation of the main Canadian statistics on biotechnology. It provides a picture of the major Canadian trends in biotechnology since 1997 in three main areas. Chapter 1 covers the federal government's scientific and technological activ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Model of Entrepreneurial Finance]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=171721&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A wealth-constrained entrepreneur seeks financing from a financial institution. Because the entrepreneur has a greater preference for continuing the firm over liquidating it, and for aggressive continuation strategies over conservative strategies, the ins]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bond Yield Calculator]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=339017&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bond Yield Calculator for Excel or OpenOffice Calc enables the automatic generation of scheduled bond payments and the calculation of resulting yield to maturity. The model is equipped to handle 'odd' first time periods and is ideal to speed up bond p]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dealer Financing Vs. Credit Union Financing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=362052&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Use this tool to help you compare financing between your credit union and low interest dealer financing. A dealer rebate, usually not available when you choose low interest dealer financing, combined credit union financing, can produce a lower initial loa]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Alternate Financing Routes: States And Banks Are Teaming Up To Offer Financing Programs]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=373888&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Not all state programs are known for their loan processing efficiency, but in general, they can offer significant benefits to entrepreneurs seeking cash to grow, including lower rates, flexible conditions and access to sizable sums. Often, they enable ban]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Motley Fool's Top Pick for 2009: The Only Energy Stock You'll Ever Need]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=907841&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Obama's epic stimulus plan will pour billions into clean energy projects. But before we can flip the switch and go 100% green, we need a cheap replacement for foreign oil that we can tap right now. Our best shot? Natural gas. CNBC claims Obama]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Peer-To-Peer Funding Taps The Pocketbooks Of Strangers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172387&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you've tapped out your usual sources for funding and need cash to grow your business, peer-to-peer financing may be an alternative worth exploring. Online matchmaking sites, such as Prosper.com and LendingClub.com, connect business owners with investor]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Factoring Can Offer A Short-Term Financing Alternative, But Watch The Fees]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172401&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Factoring is one option to consider when searching for short-term financing alternatives for your small business. As an asset-based financing arrangement, factoring allows you to sell your accounts receivables or invoices to a specialized financing compan]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Merchant Cash Advances Can Ease The Crunch But Are Costly And Can Be Risky]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172403&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Merchant cash advances - also known as business cash advances, and credit-card or charge-card receivables factoring - offer one more financing alternative for small-business owners seeking short-term working capital when strapped for cash. While the cost ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Trade Terms Primer]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172551&cname=business+financing]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard the expression "Trade terms" used a lot, especially in this economy - mostly within industries for which supplies, inventory or raw materials are typically purchased and paid for over time. But any business that experiences cash flow cr]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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