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		<description><![CDATA[Now that the new year is in full swing and most of us are back in the office, I thought it was time to revisit a few blog posts from 2009. Last year was a year of creative thinking and exploring new and more effective ways to reach people in order for us to stay [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=213&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve heard by now that Twitter can be a very effective marketing tool to gain more business, more exposure, and more credibility for your company. But how do you ensure that you&#8217;re putting your best foot forward and making the most of your Twitter marketing efforts? Well, following a few basic guidelines will [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=194&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<dc:creator>Jody Calkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get organized. Clean your office and create a refreshing space. Determine ways to improve business performance and operations. Brainstorm new marketing strategies. Determine other areas or fields you would like to break into. Consider adding a service to expand your business or creating another business. Develop a schedule to keep yourself productive. Learn/study to improve [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=185&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jody Calkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you utilizing LinkedIn&#8217;s full capabilities? LinkedIn is a great tool for developing your web presence. While you may not experience immediate or direct benefits from your LinkedIn profile, having a robust profile will enhance your credibility with customers and clients. To maximize your LinkedIn experience, be sure to take advantage of its full features. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=156&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<dc:creator>Jody Calkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your business prepared for disastrous events? Disasters can have a significant impact on your business, preventing you from operating your business efficiently and costing you valuable time, money, and resources. What happens when a tornado rips through your warehouse and destroys the products that were scheduled to ship that day? Or when your supplier [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=135&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<dc:creator>Jody Calkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Writing for the web is a whole different art from writing for print, especially when it comes to company websites. Before you decide what to put on your website, you need to consider the type of service you provide and what information your prospects are looking for. There are a number of reasons people visit [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=101&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What Can a Website Do For My Business?</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jody Calkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having a website isn&#8217;t just about keeping up with technology; it&#8217;s about providing your target market with a place to learn more about your company, giving them multiple ways to reach you and to determine if your company can handle what they require. There are a number of benefits to having a professional website, including: [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=55&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<dc:creator>Jody Calkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this day and age, the Internet has become so widely used that if you&#8217;re not using it, you&#8217;re not maximizing your opportunities for growth. One of the ways to take advantage of this technology is to join social networking sites. There are a number of sites out there like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Plaxo Pulse. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=emeryroad.wordpress.com&amp;blog=2847126&amp;post=76&amp;subd=emeryroad&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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