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		<title>Is Your Spelling a Pet Peeve to Your Readers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I promise, if you slow down while you're writing, take the time to proof read, and pause over the words that create confusion for you so that you can get them correct, the recipient of your writings will see you in a more professional and credible light. <a href="http://va-partner.com/2012/02/is-your-spelling-a-pet-peeve-to-your-readers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>It pains me to read bad copy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The other day I was looking for a graphic to use in a client&#8217;s ezine and stumbled upon this one. Even though this wasn&#8217;t what I was looking for, I knew right away something as amiss so I paused to &#8230; <a href="http://va-partner.com/2012/01/it-pains-me-to-read-bad-copy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Have you ordered your copy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the 2 1/2 weeks since I launched my book Permission is Granted: Be a Better You I actually sold out on the first batch of books I had in stock and have ordered more! I&#8217;m so happy! Have you &#8230; <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/12/have-you-ordered-your-copy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An easy read with a huge impact!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's an easy-read with a huge impact depending on what you get out of the book and implement. <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/12/an-easy-read-with-a-huge-impact/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Reach a Wider Audience: Repurpose Information</title>
		<link>http://va-partner.com/2011/11/reach-a-wider-audience-repurpose-information/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Repurposing allows us to reach a wider audience by offering multiple
options. The information and our hard work aren't being "wasted" on one audience or group of people. <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/11/reach-a-wider-audience-repurpose-information/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Vacation For $770 Or Less &#8211; Seriously</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Quick Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Times are tight and the economy is struggling, but it doesn&#8217;t mean you have to skip out on giving yourself a much-needed (and deserved) vacation. Let me share with you how my husband and I took a week-long vacation for &#8230; <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/08/how-to-vacation-for-770-or-less-seriously/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Business is Like a Gusty, Windy Day</title>
		<link>http://va-partner.com/2011/03/business-is-like-a-gusty-windy-day/</link>
		<comments>http://va-partner.com/2011/03/business-is-like-a-gusty-windy-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The other day I realized I was in need of a much-deserved break after what had been two weeks of non-stop client work.  An appointment fell through at the last minute and it suddenly seemed as if I could (and need to) use that time revitalizing my brain… somehow. <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/03/business-is-like-a-gusty-windy-day/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are Your Customers &#8220;Big Mouths&#8221;?</title>
		<link>http://va-partner.com/2011/03/are-your-customers-big-mouths/</link>
		<comments>http://va-partner.com/2011/03/are-your-customers-big-mouths/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Productivity Articles]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Are your customers big mouths?]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We need to go forward with our business endeavors believing that every single thing we do has the potential to reach a multitude of people and be talked about for years to come -- behave accordingly. <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/03/are-your-customers-big-mouths/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Better Customer Service</title>
		<link>http://va-partner.com/2011/02/better-customer-service/</link>
		<comments>http://va-partner.com/2011/02/better-customer-service/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customer service is oh so important! Yes, we have to deliver excellent products and services to our clients and customers, but just because they hire us or buy from us, doesn't mean they will come back! It's not a guarantee for loyalty. <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/02/better-customer-service/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Issues &#8211; Is it me?</title>
		<link>http://va-partner.com/2011/02/communication-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://va-partner.com/2011/02/communication-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly McCloskey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once again I am having an &#8220;issue&#8221; with communication. I wish… oh, how I wish… people would just communicate. It doesn&#8217;t take much to do, really. And it&#8217;s common courtesy to do so, I think. But it&#8217;s like a splinter &#8230; <a href="http://va-partner.com/2011/02/communication-issues/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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