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		<title>What does a collection agency do?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When an individual has an outstanding debt, the owner of the debt (also known as the creditor) will typically hire a 3rd party collection agency to collect and settle what is owed to them. The goal of a collection agency is to recover money (owed to the creditor) that is not paid back in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How is a trade secret different from a patent?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 15:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the US, a trade secret is considered any type confidential business information (formulas, processes, and practices) that provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace for one company. To be considered a trade secret, the information, must not be known by the public and be treated in a manner that protects it from being improperly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the numbers on the bottom of a check?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 16:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The row of numbers located on the bottom of a check serve a few distinct purposes for both the individual account holder and the bank. These numbers typically designate, in order, the banks routing number (also known as the ABA number), the individual/business checking account number, and the check number. It is a good idea [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Fannie Mae?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fannie Mae is the short name for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA). It is a government sponsored enterprise (GSE) and was chartered by Congress in 1968 to provide liquidity and stability to the U.S. housing and mortgage markets. It is now a private shareholder-owned company. Fannie Mae functions in the U.S. secondary mortgage market [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is drop shipping?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drop shipping is a technique whereby retailers sell products to the public using distribution channels that are setup by the wholesaler or manufacturer. It essentially eliminates much of the risk that a retailer is often susceptible to with a traditional supply chain. When a product is sold using a drop shipper, the retailer passes along [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a certified check?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A certified check is a type check that is typically offered by a financial institution or bank. By issuing a certified check the bank is essentially guaranteeing that the underlying funds will be available until the check is cashed. It is considered a liquid payment method, similar to cash, but more secure since it can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is logistics?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Logistics is a business term used to describe the management of inventory from the point of origin to the point of use, to meet the demands of the consumer. Administering the fulfillment of products and services (inventory) will allow a company to create an efficient supply chain. The planning and control over the flow of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the six parts of a business letter?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A business letter is a formal letter that isn’t limited to business affairs but is often used for business purposes. Business letters should include a margin of 1 inch on all sides and will always be typed on 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. paper. A business letter will typically have six parts. Their alignment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a savings and loan?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[loans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A savings and loan (also called a thrift) is a type of financial institution with traditional holdings of savings accounts, mortgages, and other types of loans. The difference between a savings and loan and a bank is that the borrowers and depositors of an S&#38;L have the unique ability to have a say in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are capital gains?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Capital gains are defined as profits derived from the sale of certain assets. So if an asset is purchased and then sold at a higher price, it is considered a capital gain. Capital gains are often taxed at a lower rate depending on the type of asset and the timing of the sale.]]></description>
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