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		<title>By: Sue &#124; Design</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sue &#124; Design</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I just love this and is just fantastic that they have made a paint that can be painted directly onto the wall and vola there is a chalk board, one can never know how handy these are if you don&#039;t have one.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just love this and is just fantastic that they have made a paint that can be painted directly onto the wall and vola there is a chalk board, one can never know how handy these are if you don&#8217;t have one.</p>
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		<title>By: MilaDila</title>
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		<dc:creator>MilaDila</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Hence, ensure to choose the best one to meet all your business needs.

If you ave some questions, email me.
Regards, Mila</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To survive in the tough competitive corporate world, a business has to constantly maximize profits and reduce expenditures.<br />
Many businesses fail to know how easily they can save certain portion of their purchases with cash back business credit cards.<br />
Instead of allowing bank&#8217;s interest charges take away your profits,<br />
you can go for cash back business credit cards and support your business.</p>
<p>In earlier times, banks were known for charging a high rate of interest and consuming all profits of a business.<br />
Usually, businesspersons&#8217; hope that banks might offers some reasonable rates, <a href="http://www.bonnynetwork.com/en/en_about/business/office-2003-business.html" rel="nofollow">office 2003 business</a>  which is a bit impossible.<br />
However, time has changed and at present, the credit card market seems to be very competitive.<br />
Business organizations can now select cash back business credit cards from any bank or financial institution.<br />
Things to Know: As banks are contending against each other, you get the chance to get cash back rewards and benefits.<br />
If your business asks you to travel a lot, you may get airline reward points. <a href="http://www.bonnynetwork.com/en/en_about/business/ethical-business-practices.html" rel="nofollow">ethical business practices</a><br />
For a business, which involves driving, there are these gasoline station rebate cash back cards. </p>
<p>The main benefit of these cash back cards is that there are no heavy interest rates.<br />
Thus, you can save huge amount on your budget. To reap maximum benefits from your cash back credit card for business,<br />
you have to be disciplined. Next, only make purchases, when you are sure about paying off your bill each month regularly.<br />
Or else, or <a href="http://www.bonnynetwork.com/en/en_about/business/business-news-story.html" rel="nofollow">business news story</a>  , you will just accumulate more interest rates on your business credit card.<br />
For some businesses, cash back credit cards for business might be a big problem.<br />
For example, a business having high working capital may reach the annual limit of cash back in a short time.<br />
If that is the case with you, then it is better to avail different credit cards as soon as you reach the maximum limit on your cash back business credit card.<br />
A few lenders offer cash back business credit cards with no limit on the sum of cash back limit that you get.<br />
Before applying for such a cash back credit card, <a href="http://www.bonnynetwork.com/en/en_about/business/business-proposal-sample.html" rel="nofollow">business proposal sample</a>  , thoroughly read its terms and conditions.<br />
A few business credit cards of this kind use phrases such as &#8216;up to 5% cash back&#8217;.<br />
Beware of such offers, as here you may get only the cash back percentage for a single purchase only.<br />
Irrespective of several restrictions, <a href="http://www.bonnynetwork.com/en/en_about/business/world-bank-doing-business.html" rel="nofollow">world bank doing business</a>  , this business credit card is still a good choice to consider for your business.<br />
With this, you can save thousands on your business.<br />
Tips:Before applying, compare different business credit card offers.<br />
Most of these types of cash back credit cards have a highest yearly cash back limit, while some may have different terms depending on<br />
the type of credit card you purchase.</p>
<p>For instance, you may avail a different percentage of cash back at a gasoline station than at an office supply store or grocery store.<br />
A few of these business credit cards are available with certain minimum spending limits.<br />
Hence, ensure to choose the best one to meet all your business needs.</p>
<p>If you ave some questions, email me.<br />
Regards, Mila</p>
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		<title>By: Cara</title>
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		<dc:creator>Cara</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I was thinking about doing this last year, but opted against in fear of endless spots from the sink, stove and prep area.  
I&#039;d love to hear how it wears in a busy kitchen!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was thinking about doing this last year, but opted against in fear of endless spots from the sink, stove and prep area.<br />
I&#8217;d love to hear how it wears in a busy kitchen!!</p>
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		<title>By: SuzyRenovator</title>
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		<dc:creator>SuzyRenovator</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m a long-time fan of using chalkboard paint all over the house.  Coincidentally, I did a recent post on transforming plain slab doors into blackboards.  

My young son loves the blackboard door, but people of all ages love to draw and write on a blackboard.  

I&#039;ve always found it extremely useful having a blackboard near the phone for taking messages.

This is one of those ulta easy projects that I will continue to use in every home.

I like to use Benjamin Moore&#039;s Chalkboard paint and apply it with a sponge roller.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m a long-time fan of using chalkboard paint all over the house.  Coincidentally, I did a recent post on transforming plain slab doors into blackboards.  </p>
<p>My young son loves the blackboard door, but people of all ages love to draw and write on a blackboard.  </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve always found it extremely useful having a blackboard near the phone for taking messages.</p>
<p>This is one of those ulta easy projects that I will continue to use in every home.</p>
<p>I like to use Benjamin Moore&#8217;s Chalkboard paint and apply it with a sponge roller.</p>
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		<title>By: Andrea</title>
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		<dc:creator>Andrea</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is such a good idea!!!  For those of you with those ugly metal apartment front doors...I have painted the back of mine with black chalkboard paint which is perfect for leaving myself notes, grocery lists..etc &amp; it&#039;s magnetic so it is also the home to all my invitations and friend&#039;s baby pics!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is such a good idea!!!  For those of you with those ugly metal apartment front doors&#8230;I have painted the back of mine with black chalkboard paint which is perfect for leaving myself notes, grocery lists..etc &amp; it&#8217;s magnetic so it is also the home to all my invitations and friend&#8217;s baby pics!</p>
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		<title>By: katelyn</title>
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		<dc:creator>katelyn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;ve been tossing around ideas for my sewing room and just decided on doing part of a wall in chalk board. I can&#039;t wait until I move into my studio and then I&#039;ll have a whole huge wall for this!! So much fun and when I have kids, it will keep them entertained while I sew (:</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been tossing around ideas for my sewing room and just decided on doing part of a wall in chalk board. I can&#8217;t wait until I move into my studio and then I&#8217;ll have a whole huge wall for this!! So much fun and when I have kids, it will keep them entertained while I sew (:</p>
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		<title>By: Lindsay {Stetson} Thompson</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lindsay {Stetson} Thompson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am so pleased that you all enjoy the kitchen as much as I do! Thank you Grace for posting!

I painted a few coats of magnetic primer (mix well) and then 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint (both from Lowes) and have had no problems so far. The magnetic primer is not the strongest, which I expected, but it does hold a magnetic clip with paper in it (see second picture). 

I uploaded a little “how-to” if you are interested: http://www.mstetson.com/mstetson_chalkboard.pdf

Thanks again!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so pleased that you all enjoy the kitchen as much as I do! Thank you Grace for posting!</p>
<p>I painted a few coats of magnetic primer (mix well) and then 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint (both from Lowes) and have had no problems so far. The magnetic primer is not the strongest, which I expected, but it does hold a magnetic clip with paper in it (see second picture). </p>
<p>I uploaded a little “how-to” if you are interested: <a href="http://www.mstetson.com/mstetson_chalkboard.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.mstetson.com/mstetson_chalkboard.pdf</a></p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
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		<title>By: Lindsay {Stetson} Thompson</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lindsay {Stetson} Thompson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I’m so pleased that you all enjoy my kitchen too! It is my favorite room now, even if it is teenie! Thanks, Grace for posting on it!

I primed with a magnetic primer (make sure to mix up well) and then painted about 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint (both of which I purchased at Lowes). I have never tried the spray paint, but it seems like it would be great for a smaller item.

I uploaded a little “how-to” here: http://www.mstetson.com/mstetson_chalkboard.pdf if you are interested!

ps. happy almost birthday, Tiffany!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’m so pleased that you all enjoy my kitchen too! It is my favorite room now, even if it is teenie! Thanks, Grace for posting on it!</p>
<p>I primed with a magnetic primer (make sure to mix up well) and then painted about 2-3 coats of chalkboard paint (both of which I purchased at Lowes). I have never tried the spray paint, but it seems like it would be great for a smaller item.</p>
<p>I uploaded a little “how-to” here: <a href="http://www.mstetson.com/mstetson_chalkboard.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.mstetson.com/mstetson_chalkboard.pdf</a> if you are interested!</p>
<p>ps. happy almost birthday, Tiffany!</p>
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		<title>By: Katie</title>
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		<dc:creator>Katie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have painted the pantry door in my kitchen with chalkboard paint. This is really easy and every who visits loves it and laughs when they my plans for the week written up there.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have painted the pantry door in my kitchen with chalkboard paint. This is really easy and every who visits loves it and laughs when they my plans for the week written up there.</p>
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		<title>By: Tiffany S.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tiffany S.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>funny, my name is Tiffany and my birthday is March 5, too.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>funny, my name is Tiffany and my birthday is March 5, too.</p>
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