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		<title>Using open source solutions in small business</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2010/05/05/using-open-source-solutions-in-small-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 16:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that Linux is no longer a new word in the small business vocabulary it's time to consider where it may fit in to your company.  Running a small business has a lot to do with managing resources efficiently and enhancing productivity wherever possible.  Open source software can help.]]></description>
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		<title>How to choose a qualified computer repair shop</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2010/04/21/how-to-choose-a-qualified-computer-repair-shop/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2010/04/21/how-to-choose-a-qualified-computer-repair-shop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right computer repair shop for your needs may seem like a difficult task, but it doesn't have to be. ]]></description>
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		<title>Eight ways to make your work less stressful</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2010/02/16/eight-ways-to-make-your-work-less-stressful/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2010/02/16/eight-ways-to-make-your-work-less-stressful/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=276</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These are the keys to being successful without having it be stressful from my 11 years of experience as a small business owner.  Please feel free to use these tips to help you find more success with your work.]]></description>
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		<title>Trust as an asset in computer services</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2009/06/24/trust-as-an-asset-in-computer-services/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2009/06/24/trust-as-an-asset-in-computer-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[data recovery]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=159</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gaining the trust of your clients is important to any business, but is it an asset?  Some would speculate that trust is only part of a much larger equation that involves customer service, pricing and quality.  But is it only a fraction of the whole or does it actually all begin with trust?]]></description>
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		<title>Going green is good for everyone</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2009/04/29/going-green-is-good-for-everyone/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2009/04/29/going-green-is-good-for-everyone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=148</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently I took a big step for my company.  I decided to switch my power plan to 100% green energy.]]></description>
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		<title>Ground level stimulus is what we need</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2009/02/26/ground-level-stimulus-is-what-we-need/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2009/02/26/ground-level-stimulus-is-what-we-need/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[stimulus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tax cuts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=146</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Where is the stimulus for the people that need a first chance?  Why is it all focused on those that need their second chance?  Whether it’s a company or an individual that’s financially distressed, there are many more that are not and just need a push in the right direction to ensure success.]]></description>
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		<title>Free software is changing the world for the better</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2009/02/23/free-software-is-changing-the-world-for-the-better/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2009/02/23/free-software-is-changing-the-world-for-the-better/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=118</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The free software movement was started decades ago, but never before has it been more important.  With our economy in peril, consumers and small businesses must be prudent about spending.  While some may mistakenly associate free software with spyware, ads and other annoyances, most free programs do not have these "features". In fact, a few that I mention are aimed at fighting spyware and reducing ads.]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping your small business secure in 2009</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2009/01/19/keeping-your-small-business-secure-in-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2009/01/19/keeping-your-small-business-secure-in-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[corporate network]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[firewall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Many corporate networks have failed to apply important Microsoft Windows Security patches as over 10 million PCs are now infected and the number is growing rapidly. The resulting botnet is a potential threat to Internet stability and security.  There are several practices a small business must implement to stay vigilant against any virus or spyware security threat...]]></description>
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		<title>Always back up your small business&#8217; data</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2008/11/20/always-back-up-your-small-business-data/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2008/11/20/always-back-up-your-small-business-data/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[backup]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=87</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have seen many small business owners panic as their primary storage devices fail them and they don&#8217;t have a backup or any crisis continuity plan in place.  It is very important for every small business to make regular backups of important data to keep on site and to store remotely either online or at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save money and improve image by going green</title>
		<link>http://chamandy.org/2008/11/18/save-money-and-improve-image-by-going-green/</link>
		<comments>http://chamandy.org/2008/11/18/save-money-and-improve-image-by-going-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alexander G. Chamandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chamandy.org/?p=67</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Small businesses account for 50% of private non-farm GDP.  The contribution is enormous by any measure.  Small businesses can make a tremendous impact on the environment, improve their image and become more profitable all by going green. Saving money Favoring green strategies may allow your company to save money.  Many companies that used to use [...]]]></description>
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