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		<title>&#8220;Hey, put that down and talk to me!&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is what I wanted to say to the fellow marketing professionals I observed at a recent industry event. We were at an educational conference, one full of noteworthy general sessions and interesting breakout discussions.  And, as with every event like this, there was time set aside for networking. While networking isn&#8217;t my favorite thing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Read this to learn who is buying fast food &#8212; and answers to other questions smart marketers need to know.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During a recent luncheon sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington, Janet Tonner of Vertis Communications (a full-service marketing communications company with offices across North America) shared information and statistics that marketers in any industry could put to great use. Her presentation, entitled “Between the Lines”, was designed to provide new insights into how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Keys To Successful Direct Marketing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On September 16th, I did something I’ve never done before… I attended a monthly luncheon sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington &#8212; and it was absolutely wonderful. I was greeted warmly by the conference organizers and directed to a lovely, quite comfortable room where the meeting would be held. While waiting for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/seven-keys-to-successful-direct-marketing/</link>
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		<title>The Person You Never Want To Partner With</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many business owners at some point consider partnering with another business owner. Sometimes it is a collaboration that lasts only long enough to accomplish a specific  goal, while at other times it is a longer lasting relationship.  In either case, I encourage you to be very careful about who you partner with, and I offer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Power of the Phone Call</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you realize that there are companies out there who have a staff person solely dedicated to maintaining their social media presence? It&#8217;s true and I&#8217;m not sure how I feel about that.  You see, while I understand that this is oftentimes necessary these days, there&#8217;s something about it that really troubles me&#8230; I admit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What President Obama&#039;s Tax Bill Means For Small Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[President Obama today released his $3.8 trillion FY11 federal budget proposal with $17 billion in Small Business Administration 7(a) loan guarantees to help business owners increase access to capital.   We will continue, for example, to do what it takes to create jobs.  That&#8217;s reflected in my budget; it&#8217;s essential,” Obama said in a released [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/what-president-obamas-tax-bill-means-for-small-business/</link>
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		<title>What does a hardworking, underpaid entrepreneur have to be thankful for?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I know what you&#8217;re thinking&#8230;   You&#8217;re a small business owner.  You work all of the time and aren&#8217;t nearly as much fun as you used to be.     Your business seems to have more valleys than peaks and it&#8217;s becoming more and more difficult to remember why you thought this was going to be a good idea.   [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/what-does-a-hardworking-underpaid-entrepreneur-have-to-be-thankful-for/</link>
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		<title>Hanging Out With My Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  I spent most of last week at the annual conference of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).   While I&#8217;m not a member yet, I had a ball! And, more importantly, my attendance provided a remarkable opportunity to hang out with members of one of my major markets &#8212; seniors.  As you may [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/hanging-out-with-my-market/</link>
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		<title>&quot;How To&quot; Conference for Small, Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  If you&#8217;re&#8230;   -  strapped for time and money -  in need of practical advice to grow your business -  ready to do more and make more      &#8230; I have information you need to know.    I encourage you to attend the &#8220;How To&#8221; Conference for Small, Minority and Disadvantaged Businesses.   Scheduled for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gcdwritingandmarketing.com/how-to-conference-for-small-minority-and-disadvantaged-businesses/</link>
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		<title>How &quot;Outrageous&quot; Can You Get?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  Earlier this week I attended an event that featured Bill Glazer of Glazer-Kennedy Insider Circle as a speaker and, boy, am I glad I did!   Mr. Glazer is one of the most successful marketing gurus in the world.  He&#8217;s teamed with the legendary Dan Kennedy to provide advice to small businesses all over [...]]]></description>
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