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isPermaLink="false">http://www.klagroup.com/?p=5152</guid> <description><![CDATA[As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day in the United States, I hope you'll remember that this isn't just a time of the year for cookouts and fireworks. Smart sellers can use holidays as an occasion to reach out to their prospects via email &#8230;especially contacts that have been hard to reach in the past. What makes a holiday such a great time to check in? They're events that we all know, recognize, and celebrate for one thing, so you can start&#160;&#160; <a
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