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		<title>5 Easy to Outsource Tasks for The Solo Entrepreneur</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you need some help getting your business to run more efficiently? In order to save yourself time and make sure your business is running smoothly you want to start outsourcing and create for yourself a virtual team.

You may consider outsourcing to be something that only huge companies do, but you’ll find that a small business and outsourcing are a perfect fit. As a service provider you need a wide variety of skills and talents. No one person can or should tackle them all on their own.

Most small business owners know the benefits of outsourcing but are not sure where to start. There are several tasks that can be easily and effortlessly outsourced. Here are just a few of them.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Outsourcing Mistakes You Never Want To Make</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Outsourcing can be a great way to make your small business more profitable and help you streamline your work.  As a solo entrepreneur you want to be aware of some of the common mistakes that can be made when you start outsourcing and creating your virtual team.

When you start outsourcing you want to know you are not spinning your wheels.  You want to ensure that your venture into outsourcing is a smooth process.  As with any aspect of a business, outsourcing has its good and bad points.  However, if you are aware of the potential problems before hand, you increase your chances of an enjoyable experience.  Here are 5 outsourcing mistakes that every small business owner should know...]]></description>
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		<title>How To Gain Control By Letting Go: Outsourcing For Your Small Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oftentimes people who work from home running a small business have a hard time thinking about outsourcing their work.  They feel as if they will lose control of their business.

The truth is, as a solo entrepreneur, by outsourcing various tasks of your small business you can actually gain more control.  More specifically, you will gain control of your time, which will enable you to do more for your business and your family.]]></description>
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		<title>Finding a Virtual Assistant: Everything You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you’ve decided to start outsourcing, your first job will be to find yourself a Virtual Assistant.  It used to be that a Virtual Assistant (VA) only took care of administrative tasks.  Nowadays, many VA's specialize in a defined niche.  They may produce original content for blog posts, do ghostwriting for small reports, video editing or social networking.  A solo entrepreneur can find a VA for almost anything a small business requires.]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Way To Manage Your Team of Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Share on TwitterShare on LinkedInAs a solo entrepreneur who is starting to outsource, you need to find a way to manage your contractors.  You want to streamline this in the best way possible to make outsourcing work in your favor.  This will help you make sure you have the time to do what you love [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Outsourcing Your Social Media Marketing: What You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a solo entrepreneur one of the biggest decisions you will need to make is this:  Should you still be doing your own social media marketing, or is it time to hand it off to someone else?]]></description>
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		<title>Outsourcing Your Small Business Tasks: A Great Investment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s world of remote technology and fast broadband, a business owner can actually outsource an entire business.  To some this idea may be frightening, but to others it has been the ticket to freedom.  You don't need a boss and your job becomes less demanding.

Small business owners can leverage technology to their advantage.  Most solo entrepreneurs understand that every contractor they bring onto their team is a good business investment.  You will save time for you and your family.  In addition, there will be a monetary ROI for each and every service provider with whom you contract.]]></description>
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		<title>Outsourcing: The Best Way To &#8216;Clone&#8217; Yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Share on TwitterShare on LinkedInAs a small business owner it is likely that you’re conducting all business activities yourself.  That includes program/product creation, marketing, bookkeeping and everything in between.  You probably wish you could get one of those TV remote control devices that allows you to duplicate yourself. Remember the Michael Keaton movie, “Multiplicity”?  Now, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Outsourcing Relief for the Control Freak in You</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna Maio</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't try to hide it. You're in good company. We all have a bit of "control freak" in us. It's that nagging feeling you get when you ask for help on a project. You want it done right and maybe you were burned in the past. You could have gone after the offender with a pitchfork, but decided to stay out of jail and simply do it all yourself. That may have worked for awhile, but now your to-do list is keeping you up at night. You're ready to try delegating again, but where do you start?]]></description>
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		<title>6 Common Outsourcing Mistakes to Avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Share on TwitterShare on LinkedIn Common Outsourcing Mistakes to Avoid Do you want your business to run as smoothly as possible? Make sure not to stretch yourself too thin! Outsourcing may be the perfect way to obtain that balance and efficiency that both you and your business need. What exactly is outsourcing? It’s the process [...]]]></description>
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