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		<title>By: royalsneakers</title>
		<link>http://www.leveragingideas.com/2009/02/17/do-business-plans-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-89573</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rumors have been circulating for a while now regarding a 2010 release of the Air Jordan X (10) “Chicago,” <a href="http://www.nikeairmaxshop.nl/nike-air-max-c51/" rel="nofollow">nike air max 1</a>  but we have not seen any sort of confirmation in the form of catalog images or words from Jordan Brand representatives. But today, we are extremely proud to present a SneakerFiles <a href="http://www.nikeairmaxshop.nl/nike-air-max-2010-c25/" rel="nofollow">nike air max 2010</a>  exclusive confirmation that the Air Jordan X (10) will drop this month as a quickstrike release. Not just any Air Jordan 10, but rather <a href="http://www.nikeairmaxshop.nl/nike-air-max-c24/" rel="nofollow">nike air max 95</a>  the Chicago colorway with 45—the number Michael Jordan wore when he came back from retirement—on the ankle. <a href="http://www.nikeairmaxshop.nl/nike-air-max-c23/" rel="nofollow">nike air max 90</a>  This colorway of the AJ 10 is one of the most popular <a href="http://www.nikeairmaxshop.nl/nike-air-max-2009-c31/" rel="nofollow">nike air max nl</a>  styles ever created, and will surely result in lines outside stores for days and may even cause riots. The Air Jordan X (10) “Chicago 45″ will release at only 150 sneaker stores across the United States with each retailer only receiving 23 pairs. Be sure to check out the additional photos and information after the jump!</p>
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		<title>By: eleazarentrepinoy</title>
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		<dc:creator>eleazarentrepinoy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think making a business plan is a great way to find out if my idea is really profitable business. And if I already started my business, this will become my roadmap in facing challenging tasks that lies ahead in order to become successful in my endeavor.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think making a business plan is a great way to find out if my idea is really profitable business. And if I already started my business, this will become my roadmap in facing challenging tasks that lies ahead in order to become successful in my endeavor.</p>
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		<title>By: Mary Ann</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mary Ann</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Business plan does matter. For if a business is not planned right, it might end up wasting the owner&#039;s money and lose those great opportunities to attract customers and make a good profit.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Business plan does matter. For if a business is not planned right, it might end up wasting the owner&#39;s money and lose those great opportunities to attract customers and make a good profit.</p>
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		<title>By: Mary Ann</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mary Ann</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Business plan does matter. For if a business is not planned right, it might end up wasting the owner&#039;s money and lose those great opportunities to attract customers and make a good profit.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Business plan does matter. For if a business is not planned right, it might end up wasting the owner&#39;s money and lose those great opportunities to attract customers and make a good profit.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Andren</title>
		<link>http://www.leveragingideas.com/2009/02/17/do-business-plans-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-77764</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Andren</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great post. Plans absolutely do matter to me and are a core component to business development whether in the nascent stages of an overall model or in product development. Begin with the end in mind!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great post. Plans absolutely do matter to me and are a core component to business development whether in the nascent stages of an overall model or in product development. Begin with the end in mind!</p>
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		<title>By: Sam Huleatt</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sam Huleatt</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey Joey! Thanks for your comments. I like you&#039;re analogy to a &quot;blueprint&quot; and I agree that business plans are an important factor. However they are not THE factor, especially in today&#039;s environment and specially for web-based businesses. Business plans have long been a way to acquire capital to then build a product. If you can simply cut out the middleman and move right into building the product you&#039;re a step ahead of the game. This doesn&#039;t mean you don&#039;t need a plan, but it means you can allow the product and customers (tangible) to drive direction more so than &#039;market research&#039;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Joey! Thanks for your comments. I like you&#39;re analogy to a &#8220;blueprint&#8221; and I agree that business plans are an important factor. However they are not THE factor, especially in today&#39;s environment and specially for web-based businesses. Business plans have long been a way to acquire capital to then build a product. If you can simply cut out the middleman and move right into building the product you&#39;re a step ahead of the game. This doesn&#39;t mean you don&#39;t need a plan, but it means you can allow the product and customers (tangible) to drive direction more so than &#39;market research&#39;</p>
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		<title>By: Joey Logano</title>
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		<dc:creator>Joey Logano</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>In my opinion, business plans matter, they are the core of the business. In many cases the business will fail or win, just by the business plan it self. :)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Offcourse you have to be open to changes in your business plan, and to adjust it, or tweak it along the way. Think about it... when they built buildings, they have model plans... imagine trying to build a house without a plan. The chances for success are certainly increased.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my opinion, business plans matter, they are the core of the business. In many cases the business will fail or win, just by the business plan it self. :)</p>
<p>Offcourse you have to be open to changes in your business plan, and to adjust it, or tweak it along the way. Think about it&#8230; when they built buildings, they have model plans&#8230; imagine trying to build a house without a plan. The chances for success are certainly increased.</p>
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