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		<title>SMEs Struggle to Get Good Banking Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New survey shows the smaller the business, the lower the overall banking score]]></description>
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		<title>Canadians&#8217; Confidence in the Economy at Its Highest Point All Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers are hopeful about the next six months]]></description>
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		<title>Break Into U.S. and Global Markets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Expanded resources for Canadian tech SMEs looking to grow]]></description>
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		<title>Major Jump in Confidence Among Canadian Execs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian businesses believe the economy is improving and capital will become available, according to a new report]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Retailers Should Be &#8220;Shaking In Their Boots,&#8221; Says Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 14:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new report shows that consumers see few downsides to buying from a U.S.-based e-tailer rather than a domestic Canadian retailer ]]></description>
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		<title>Pay Raises for Employees Who Get Tattoos</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 14:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How far would you go to promote your brand?]]></description>
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		<title>Canada Needs U.S. Help to Drive Innovation, Says Goodyear</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 13:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lack of R&#038;D is holding Canadian entrepreneurs back]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Startups Look for New Exit Strategies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding a buyer is no longer the top route]]></description>
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		<title>A Game Changer for Canadian Entrepreneurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 12:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Connecting 15 cities across the country and revolutionizing the way entrepreneurship is advanced ]]></description>
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		<title>Disaster Prompts Stricter Industry Guidelines</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current measures don't address building construction or integrity in manufacturing plants]]></description>
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		<title>The Battle Is on As Cash-Rich Buyers Prepare to Spend</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian companies are poised to invest billions—are you prepared to capitalize on it?]]></description>
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		<title>Job Fears Erode Consumer Confidence</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadians are not expecting to spend a lot of money this spring]]></description>
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		<title>Banning Mobile Devices in the Workplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mira.shenker@profit.rogers.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The one reason you should take your employees' smartphones away now]]></description>
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		<title>Google Data Could Optimize Online Ads</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could a new analytics tool replace marketing consultants for those who can use it effectively?]]></description>
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		<title>SME Confidence Down This Month, Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CFIB finds confidence flagging in the retail and manufacturing sectors this spring]]></description>
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		<title>Major Growth for Canada&#8217;s Export Markets, Says Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumer spending and business investment is up, with strong growth projected for Canada's export markets]]></description>
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		<title>Innovation Keeps Canadian Agriculture Sector Strong</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mira.shenker@profit.rogers.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite higher U.S. yields, Canada's agricultural exports are growing]]></description>
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		<title>Small Companies #1 Cybercrime Target, Says New Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim McElgunn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cybercriminals are aiming at small businesses. How to protect your your company ]]></description>
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		<title>Canada&#8217;s Missed Trade Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mira.shenker@profit.rogers.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why expanding into international markets can help bring better workers to Canada]]></description>
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		<title>Is “Buy Local” B.S.?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mira.shenker@profit.rogers.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even ardent locavores won’t always pay for products made in their backyards. Here’s how to effectively tout your local cred]]></description>
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