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		<title>Nu Skin Founder to Speak at  Utah County ELP Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2012/02/06/changes-to-google-privacy-policy-and-terms-of-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mr. Steven Lund, founder of Nu Skin will speak Tuesday. The Utah County Chapter of the Entrepreneur Launch Pad is excited to have Mr. Steven Lund, founder of Nu Skin International, as the featured speaker. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012. It will be held at the Business Resource Building on the UVU campus. The event is sponsored by The Entrepreneur Launch Pad organization and…]]></description>
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		<title>Financing Growth and Using Technology to Stay Competitive</title>
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		<comments>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2012/01/15/financing-growth-and-using-technology-to-stay-competitive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SBA Financial Programs for Small Business SBA is committed to helping small businesses, which are the backbone of the nation’s economy, thrive. Working closely with a wide range of lending partners across the country, SBA has developed a number of financial programs that address the various needs of small businesses. Evaluate Your Financial Needs Before seeking financial assistance, ask yourself the following questions to evaluate your business’s financing needs: Do…]]></description>
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		<title>Ideas for Growing Your Business</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2012/01/12/ideas-for-growing-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Business growth methods]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[10 Ways to Grow Your Business For those of you who have already successfully started a business and are ready to take the next step, you may be wondering what you can do to help your business grow. There are many ways to do this, 10 of which are outlined below. Choosing the proper one (or ones) for your business will depend on the type of business you own, your…]]></description>
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		<title>Forecasting for Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2012/01/09/forecasting-for-growth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining your momentum in growing your business means looking forward even as you focus on the present. Forecasting and planning are critical to your continued success. Forecasting for Growth: Strategic Thinking To be effective as a leader, you must develop skills in strategic thinking. Strategic thinking is a process whereby you learn how to make your business vision a reality by developing your abilities in teamwork, problem solving and critical…]]></description>
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		<title>Managing Time to Balance Your Business and Personal Life</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2012/01/06/managing-time-to-balance-your-business-and-personal-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not Enough Time? You planned on getting to work early to finish the project that&#8217;s due today, but the car won&#8217;t start. Now where&#8217;s that mechanic&#8217;s name and number. You frantically search through your notes, but can&#8217;t find it. You&#8217;re mind&#8217;s yelling, &#8220;The project!&#8221; You start to panic. The clock just keeps ticking. Most of us have been swamped at one time or another. With hectic work schedules, family responsibilities,…]]></description>
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		<title>Making Decisions That Grow Your Business</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2012/01/03/making-decisions-that-grow-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[decision making]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tips for Wise Decision-Making As you manage your business, you will be faced with important decisions that may impact the future of your company. This may seem stressful, but keep these tips in mind and you&#8217;ll find yourself making wiser decisions in no time: Define, as specifically as possible, what the decision is that needs to be made. Is this really your decision or someone else&#8217;s? Do you really need…]]></description>
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		<title>Your Business Success Depends on Your Ability to Manage Employees</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/31/successfully-managing-employees/</link>
		<comments>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/31/successfully-managing-employees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/?p=584</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Managing Employees Although this may not happen right away in an entrepreneurial or new business. Sooner than you realize you will find it necessary to address the issues surrounding employee management. It would be wise to take the time, before you hire your first employee to develop an Employee Handbook. Employee Handbooks The company employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools between your company and your employees.…]]></description>
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		<title>Being the Right Leader is a Learning Process</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/28/being-the-right-leader-is-a-learning-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/28/being-the-right-leader-is-a-learning-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a Leader Over the past several years, one of the most important contributions psychology has made to the field of business has been in determining the key traits of acknowledged leaders. Psychological tests have been used to determine what characteristics are most commonly noted among successful leaders. This list of characteristics can be used for developmental purposes to help managers gain insight and develop their leadership skills. The increasing…]]></description>
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		<title>Courses to Help You Start Your Business</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/25/courses-to-help-you-start-your-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/25/courses-to-help-you-start-your-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[online courses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online Courses for Starting Your Business Each year, more than 10 million people consider starting a business. Of them, only three million people take the plunge and start a business. It&#8217;s one of the most exciting endeavors that any person can undertake. About These Courses Several free online courses are offered by the SBA to help prospective and existing entrepreneurs understand the basics about writing a business plan. These self-paced courses are easy…]]></description>
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		<title>You Might Be Qualify For Pre-Launch Assistance</title>
		<link>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/25/you-might-be-qualify-for-pre-launch-assistance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.entrepreneurlaunchpad.org/2011/12/25/you-might-be-qualify-for-pre-launch-assistance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[business launch program]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DooBizz.com]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zions Bank and DooBizz.com are co-sponsoring a business accelerator program starting in January 2012. There may be an opportunity for ELP members to apply for this program! In brief, this program is not for everyone but may be right for you if&#8230; You are about to launch or are thinking of launching a new business (this is a launch program not a funding exercise!). You can participate in structured seminars…]]></description>
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