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		<title>How to Build Business Network for Your Startup</title>
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		<dc:creator>Manu Mayank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Networking is extremely important for entrepreneurs. Most of the startupreneurs are restricted in time and resources, therefore a good network can help them access suppliers, markets, information and guidance necessary for their startup’s development. I understood the importance of networking while working as an intrapreneur at the beginning of my career and since then have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Key Tips for Engaging a Startup Mentor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manu Mayank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A business mentor has more entrepreneurial and domain expertise than you and can help in improving productivity, streamlining marketing initiatives, build better business relationships and in retaining key human capital for your Startup. Read ‘Importance of Business Mentoring’ to understand the relevance of a mentor. 
Finding the ‘right’ mentor is not always easy and requires some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Importance of Business Mentoring for your Startup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manu Mayank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though you may have a constant stream of info through various sources based on which you make your startup decisions, but you may need wisdom of a business mentor to give the right direction and vision for your startup to steer towards the growth path. Mentoring can help improve productivity, build better business relationships [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sales Forecasting for your Startup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manu Mayank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the smaller and early stage startups do not take Sales Forecast for their businesses seriously. Your sales forecast also forms the backbone of your business model. Without a sales forecast for your Startup you cannot get the real picture of cashflow (expenses, profit and growth). Remember, Cash is the key to keep your Startup [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing Plan for Your Startup</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manu Mayank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RESEARCH
Even when you have brilliant product and/or service, your startup cannot succeed without effective marketing. And this begins with systematic research and careful planning. It is very dangerous to assume that you already know about your intended market. You need to do market research to make sure you’re on track. Use the market planning process as [...]]]></description>
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