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		<title>Will it Fly</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/09/24/will-it-fly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>This week’s book review is Will it Fly by Pat Flynn Flynn takes his readers through the process of business ideation, validation, incubation, and eventual start-up and rollout. His writing style and methodology are simple yet powerful and he provides many anecdotes and useful examples to drive home the concepts that he is teaching. My [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week’s book review is Will it Fly by Pat Flynn Flynn takes his readers through the process of business ideation, validation, incubation, and eventual start-up and rollout. His writing style and methodology are simple yet powerful and he provides many anecdotes and useful examples to drive home the concepts that he is teaching. My [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How to Boost Your Business with a Powerful Tool!</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/01/18/how-to-boost-your-business-with-a-powerful-tool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-760x507.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-518x345.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-82x55.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>Every now and then you come across tool or a process that provides a ton of value in a simple and effective package. This tool or process is easy to understand, easy to integrate into your existing systems, and it provides an extraordinary level of value to you and your business. The EAC &#8211; ITD [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/01/18/how-to-boost-your-business-with-a-powerful-tool/">How to Boost Your Business with a Powerful Tool!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com"></a>.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-760x507.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-518x345.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-82x55.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/graphicstock-back-view-of-man-analyzes-performance-on-laptop-and-sitting-on-sofa-in-office-side-view-coworking_HLFJnw7u2e-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>Every now and then you come across tool or a process that provides a ton of value in a simple and effective package. This tool or process is easy to understand, easy to integrate into your existing systems, and it provides an extraordinary level of value to you and your business. The EAC &#8211; ITD [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How To Build A Business Without A Perfect Product</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/07/12/how-to-build-a-business-without-a-perfect-product/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-760x507.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-518x345.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-82x55.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>Most business owners understand that they need to create a differentiated, high-quality product or service to be successful in today&#8217;s marketplace. However, many businesses derail because they are trying to create a &#8220;perfect&#8221; product. Perfectionism causes them to either never launch or launch too late to capture the market they are after. Worse yet, many companies [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/07/12/how-to-build-a-business-without-a-perfect-product/">How To Build A Business Without A Perfect Product</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com"></a>.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-760x507.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-518x345.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-82x55.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/perfect.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>Most business owners understand that they need to create a differentiated, high-quality product or service to be successful in today&#8217;s marketplace. However, many businesses derail because they are trying to create a &#8220;perfect&#8221; product. Perfectionism causes them to either never launch or launch too late to capture the market they are after. Worse yet, many companies [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How to Create the Ultimate Business Start Up Checklist</title>
		<link>https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/12/14/how-to-create-the-ultimate-business-start-up-checklist/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Taylor</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="199" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-300x199.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-768x508.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-1030x682.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-760x503.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-518x343.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-82x54.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-600x397.jpg 600w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>The question asked by all new entrepreneurs wanting to strike out and launch a business is &#8220;where do I start?&#8221; Starting a business can be a daunting and even overwhelming task. Fortunately, there have been millions of businesses that have gone before us and they have left a trail of &#8220;breadcrumbs!&#8221; I know quite a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/12/14/how-to-create-the-ultimate-business-start-up-checklist/">How to Create the Ultimate Business Start Up Checklist</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com"></a>.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="199" src="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-300x199.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-768x508.jpg 768w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-1030x682.jpg 1030w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-760x503.jpg 760w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-518x343.jpg 518w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-82x54.jpg 82w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up-600x397.jpg 600w, https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Start-up.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>The question asked by all new entrepreneurs wanting to strike out and launch a business is &#8220;where do I start?&#8221; Starting a business can be a daunting and even overwhelming task. Fortunately, there have been millions of businesses that have gone before us and they have left a trail of &#8220;breadcrumbs!&#8221; I know quite a [&#8230;]</p>
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