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		<title>Types of Gelato Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 15:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are starting a new ice cream business, you are going to need gelato supplies.  Whether you are running an ice cream shop, a gelateria or frozen yogurt store, you are no doubt going to need things in order to serve your customers.  You will need the basics but there are those little things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are starting a new ice cream business, you are going to need <a href="http://www.gelatoproducts.com/">gelato supplies</a>.  Whether you are running an ice cream shop, a gelateria or frozen yogurt store, you are no doubt going to need things in order to serve your customers.  You will need the basics but there are those little things that may slip your mind.  You will need things such as straws, scoopers, sundae bowls and banana boats. The large straws will be needed for drinks such as smoothies, fruit drinks and shakes. You will need scoopers for both ice cream and gelato. Each one has an ergonomic design to give your customers just the right amount of their favorite flavor. Other things you&#8217;ll need include a variety of cups, ice cream, cone holders, coffee cups and lids.</p>
<p>             At most places that sell and serve ice cream or gelato, you will notice a common theme – <a href="http://gelatoproducts.com/">white paper cups</a>. Most shops will use this because they are inexpensive for the shop owner and they are sturdy for the customers to use. Plus they come in a variety of sizes from 4 ounces to 32 ounces. These can be purchased in bulk so you can purchase them at a great price while delivering high-quality products to your customers.</p>
<p>             When it comes to <a href="http://gelatoproducts.com/">gelato cups and spoons</a>, there are quite a few options to choose from. For spoon options, you have gelato spoons and gelato tasting spoons. Tasting spoons are perfect for handing out samples of your amazing products to your customers. Tasting spoons are 3 inches long and regular spoons are a bit larger. The gelato cups come in a variety of shapes and colors.</p>
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		<title>Is your business making money?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us start a business because we want to make money, tired of working for someone else, we are good at what we are doing and host of other reasons. We may be good at few things related to the business. However, when it comes to finance, most of us lacks the basic knowledge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us start a business because we want to make money, tired of working for someone else, we are good at what we are doing and host of other reasons.  We may be good at few things related to the business.  However, when it comes to finance, most of us lacks the basic knowledge to recognize telltale signs.  You need to seek assistance of a financial professional when necessary.  You should also know some basic financial concepts in order to seek additional help when needed.  Here are two things to practice to gauge the success of your business.</p>
<p>Inventory turnover rate:  This tells you how fast you move your product through the system.  If your rate is slowing down, your cash is tied up in the inventory.  This will slow your business growth.  It is easy to calculate the ratio.  You need to divide the cost of goods sold by inventory to get the ratio.  </p>
<p>Days sales outstanding (DSO):  If you are not collecting accounts receivable on time, you will be running into a cash flow problem.  So, divide the accounts receivable by annual sales and multiply the result by 365.  If the ratio is less than 45 days, it will be an acceptable time frame.</p>
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		<title>Your first business event</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At some point you might need to put together a business event to promote your business or services. This can range from a small local gathering with like minded businesses to a much larger event where you need a conference center. The key basics however will remain the same. Putting together a business event that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At some point you might need to put together a business event to promote your business or services. This can range from a small local gathering with like minded businesses to a much larger event where you need a conference center. The key basics however will remain the same. Putting together a business event that goes well all comes down to a few key considerations.</p>
<p>1. Pick a theme or topic<br />
If you are putting together a business event make sure it has a purpose. Your entire event should have an overarching theme. All speakers and all handouts and guests should know what the topic is. They can then plan ahead and make sure everything they do is relevant to the overall event. This will help tie your event together and feel more professional.</p>
<p>2.Make sure you pick a good venue<br />
Picking the correct venue is also important to having a successful event. If you use an <a href="http://www.aspect.ltd.uk">events agency</a> they can help you to find a great venue for your event as well as organising all the major parts of your event. Make sure your venue is big enough to hold all your guests, that it can have multiple speakers talking at once without drowning out nearby stands, that it is easily accessible by public transport and local accommodation if your guests need to stay locally. </p>
<p>3. Make sure you know how to measure its success<br />
It is very important to make sure you can measure the success of your event. Pick measurable things so you can test if your event was a success. This can be as simple as keeping an eye on the amount of calls to your business. It could also include tracking hits to a new website or page on your website. You should have a goal in mind, knowing what you want your guests to know and learn from your event.</p>
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		<title>Find The Perfect Office Rental Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are currently searching for the perfect office rental it can be a difficult thing to do especially if you are not sure where to look or if you are on a budget. Fortunately there are affordable options available if just choose to use this specific company you will be surprised by what you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are currently searching for the perfect <a href="http://www.pbcenters.com/">office rental</a> it can be a difficult thing to do especially if you are not sure where to look or if you are on a budget. Fortunately there are affordable options available if just choose to use this specific company you will be surprised by what you get for your money.</p>
<p>Here you can find <a href="http://www.pbcenters.com/locations/washington/executive-suites-seattle/">office space Seattle</a> that offers more than just space such as full time office plans that include private offices, high speed T1 Internet access, personalized telephone answering, secretarial services including copying and faxing, prestigious address, access to conference rooms and use of nearly 600 locations. You can also choose from virtual office plans that offer basic identity, telephone identity, and lots more. With so many options to choose from more and smaller to mid-size companies are choosing to go this route. So whether you have several employees or an individual that is self-employed this is the perfect option to fit almost any situation.</p>
<p>If you are currently looking for a <a href="http://www.pbcenters.com/locations/california/los-angeles-county/">serviced office</a> for all of your business needs this is a great option that will meet all of your needs and at a price that you can afford. Why look elsewhere when you can find everything that you need here? Regardless of what location you are looking for they have something that will fit y our needs, criteria and budget. If you are ready to have access to the office of your dreams then now is the time to contact them to give yourself that extra boost that you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Business Cash Advance 101</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you want to launch or expand your business, you will need money to reach your goal. But the current lending climate is still unwelcoming to small businesses. In fact, getting the cash you need to grow or launch a small business is nearly impossible these days. This is why many entrepreneurs turn to alternative [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you want to launch or expand your business, you will need money to reach your goal. But the current lending climate is still unwelcoming to small businesses. In fact, getting the cash you need to grow or launch a small business is nearly impossible these days. This is why many entrepreneurs turn to alternative ways to get the financing they need for their business, such as a business cash advance.</p>
<p>A business cash advance is an unconventional alternative to a bank loan that helps small business owners receive the financing they need without having to jump over the hurdles required by most banks. While bank loans might offer low interest rates, stringent underwriting guidelines make it difficult for companies to get approved for these loans. Much different than traditional bank loans, a small business cash advance is based on recent business history as well as future credit card sales. </p>
<p>Being rejected for the money you need to expand your business can be heartbreaking. Instead of being discouraged by strict lending guidelines, consider alternative ways to get financing. So who can benefit from this type of capital? A small business owner with bad credit, who needs a flexible repayment option, or money within five days of the request can benefit from a business cash advance. </p>
<p>Learn more about small business financing by visiting <a href="http://www.businesscashadvance.com/">BusinessCashAdvance.com</a>. </p>
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		<title>Ordering The Best Ice Cream Shop Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When opening, updating, or simply re-ordering for an ice cream shop, it is important to shop around to find the best possible combination of price and quality for your ice cream shop supplies. There are so many options, ranging from basic, plain items to personalized or fancy designs that apply to many of the supplies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When opening, updating, or simply re-ordering for an ice cream shop, it is important to shop around to find the best possible combination of price and quality for your <a href="http://gelatoproducts.com/other-products.html">ice cream shop supplies</a>. There are so many options, ranging from basic, plain items to personalized or fancy designs that apply to many of the supplies you may want to use in your shop. Being savvy about finding a good price needs to be weighed with the ever important factor of how your customers are going to feel when using these supplies in order to keep them coming back.</p>
<p>Many people do not realize that when serving gelato, it is necessary to have a sturdy spoon. Flimsy plastic will just bend or break, which is frustrating and potentially hazardous to a customer. Additionally, gelato is a special delicacy, so having specified <a href="http://gelatoproducts.com/spoons.html">gelato cups and spoons</a> served in your shop will invoke a feeling of quality and a superior experience to patrons. This feeling will likely subconsciously (or even consciously!) sit within the customer and get them to come back or recommend it to friends.</p>
<p>When considering all types of <a href="http://gelatoproducts.com/spoons/ice-cream-frozen-yogurt-spoons.html">ice cream spoons</a>, from tasting to serving to sundae or gelato, the internet is a great resource for finding the exact product that you want at a price you can afford. Some online shops specialize in selling ice cream serving products, and as such they can offer a wider selection and competitive rates when purchasing in bulk that is better than what you find from a major distributor.</p>
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		<title>The rise of Chinese heavy equipment manufacturing businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days when we talk about Chinese businesses, we immediately envision cheap Chinese textiles, plastic toys, apparels, shoes and electronics. But slowly and steadily Chinese heavy industrial businesses are increasing their foothold and China is sending away the low-end export manufacturing to other countries such as India, Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Chinese exports, more specifically [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days when we talk about Chinese businesses, we immediately envision cheap Chinese textiles, plastic toys, apparels, shoes and electronics.  But slowly and steadily Chinese heavy industrial businesses are increasing their foothold and China is sending away the low-end export manufacturing to other countries such as India, Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangladesh.</p>
<p>Chinese exports, more specifically low-end manufacturing businesses, increased by about 17 percent per year for last three decades.  Increase in wages and Yuan’s appreciation causing China to send low-end production to low cost manufacturing countries.  However, the void is replaced by high end and higher margin products such as construction equipment, ship building, and other heavy industrial products.</p>
<p>The construction equipment manufacturer Sany Group purchased the world largest manufacturer of cement pumps, Germany’s Putzmeister for $475 million and planning to expand by opening new factories in Brazil, India and in the U.S. in Alabama.</p>
<p>China built ships accounted for 41 percent of the world’s ship manufacturing.  China beat South Korea and Japan to take the lead in ship building.  Also, global share of Chinese made locomotives are rising steadily.  Major markets for Chinese made heavy equipment include Europe, India, South America and the Middle East.</p>
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		<title>Poconos Mountain Resorts-Leisure and Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes finding the ideal place for a weekend getaway with your family or a good working holiday or even a romantic getaway is not very easy and in a lot of cases, that place is right under your nose! The ideal location you are looking for is the Pocono Mountains and they offer everything that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes finding the ideal place for a weekend getaway with your family or a good working holiday or even a romantic getaway is not very easy and in a lot of cases, that place is right under your nose! The ideal location you are looking for is the Pocono Mountains and they offer everything that you could possibly want.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skytop.com/specials-packages/index.cfm">Poconos mountain resorts</a> are known to be among the best in the country for their ease of access and the variety of facilities that are on offer. For example, you could choose between recreational activities and adrenaline pumping adventures and if you are feeling up to it, on the same day too! A great end to your exciting day would be a quiet dinner in the fabled restaurants in the Poconos Mountain resorts. Your stay at the resorts will definitely be a rewarding experience for you</p>
<p>Pleasure is not the only target in the Poconos Mountains. There are several ideal locations for conducting business as well. Pocono Meeting facilities range from conference halls that will suit your working holiday to simpler family gathering locations to call everyone in the family and just have a good time. There are several packages to choose from and a lot of them even offer discounts when booked in a large go. <a href="http://www.skytop.com/family-resort-pocono/index.cfm">Pocono Meeting facilities</a> are usually situated along picturesque locations so you can gather memories for a lifetime!</p>
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		<title>A bundle of worries for retailers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 70 million strong group of U.S. population ages 18 – 34 known as Millennials were thought to be the next targeted pool for the retailers. This group grew up with cell phone and the web. Retailors could reach them through Twitter and Facebook. No any other group has been hit hard by the recent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A 70 million strong group of U.S. population ages 18 – 34 known as Millennials were thought to be the next targeted pool for the retailers.  This group grew up with cell phone and the web.  Retailors could reach them through Twitter and Facebook.</p>
<p>No any other group has been hit hard by the recent economic downturn than the Millennials.  Most of them are burdened by student loans.  The average student loan balance of $17,000 in 1996 has risen to $23,000 in 2008 according to data available.  An estimated 24 percent of the Gen Y-ers have moved in with their parents.</p>
<p>This is bad news for the movie industry, retailers such as Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, home builders and home improvement retailors such as Home Depot and Williams-Sonoma.</p>
<p>They are postponing marriages and delaying raising kids causing alarm for retailers who rely on future generation for new customers.</p>
<p>The job prospects have also diminished with the economic downturn for Millennials.  As they are hooked to the web, retailers will not be able to expect brand loyalty from them.  Car makers are grappling with the notion how to woo them into their dealerships.  Retailers may have to resort to discounting their products to attract them.</p>
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		<title>Executive Suites When You Need to Get Down to Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are a professional, with high ambitions and a desire to succeed. You need a work space that is just as professional as you are to ensure that you are as productive and efficient as you can possibly be. Executive suites are more affordable than you might think, and are sure to provide the professional [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You are a professional, with high ambitions and a desire to succeed. You need a work space that is just as professional as you are to ensure that you are as productive and efficient as you can possibly be. <a href="http://www.pbcenters.com/">Executive suites</a> are more affordable than you might think, and are sure to provide the professional atmosphere that you need. Of course, the office work style is not for everyone. Some people need something that is more independent and quiet so that you can work under low pressure and with a clear head.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pbcenters.com/locations/california/los-angeles-county/">Virtual offices</a> are a great way to bring that professional feel right into your own home. By keeping you connected to the business world without the monotonous cubicle atmosphere, you can stay up to date while feeling relaxed. If a home office or fancy executive suite is not for you, than perhaps a change of location will do the trick.</p>
<p>It is hard not to stay happy when you wake up to sunshine and walk out your door into the pleasant warm air to begin your work day. If you want to move your <a href="http://www.pbcenters.com/locations/california/orange-county/executive-suites-irvine-spectrum/">office space, Irvine</a>, California is a prime location to get things done. When the beauty of the Pacific Ocean is practically at your door, there is nothing that can keep you down for long. Long day at the office? Take the rest of the afternoon off and head to the beach. Your stress will wash away with the tide, and you will be a busy bee back at the hive soon enough.</p>
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