Thursday, February 7, 2013

27 Twitter Laws to Follow

by Renee Warren

"Twitter newbies often ask me “where do I start? How do I succeed on Twitter?”...Below is a list of the top laws I consider important to follow. Break your own laws and suffer your own consequences."

Read article here
http://socialfresh.com/27-twitter-laws-to-follow

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Bad Introductions – 5 Networking Mistakes To Avoid

by Amy Kinnaird

Recently I attended a local networking event. Several new members were given “2 to 3 minutes to introduce themselves.” Sadly, this did not happen as expected. Each person, in turn, talked for almost 10 minutes and just rambled on trying to convince us why we should buy from them.

The talk at my table turned to a discussion on what makes a great introduction and how this could have gone off better. The points below come from our ideas.

Read her tips here'
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/5-networking-mistakes-avoid/?utm_source=Bad+Introductions+-+5+Networking+Mistakes+To+Avoid&utm_campaign=Networking+Mistakes+to+Avoid&utm_medium=email

Thursday, January 24, 2013

What to Share, What to Share: Your Roadmap to Social Networking

by Emma Watson

Over the past couple of posts, we’ve been working on helping you understand your target audience and find your unique positioning when it comes to social media. These are crucial first steps to becoming a Social media success and once you have those items a bit clearer in your mind, you’re ready to start experimenting with how you’ll participate in social media.

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http://advantagemarketingforyou.com/what-to-share-what-to-share-your-roadmap-to-social-networking

Monday, January 14, 2013

Projecting a Professional Image on LinkedIn

by Ted Prodromou

"...Your LinkedIn profile represents your professional image on the Internet and can be found through searches on LinkedIn or search engines. When people search the Internet for your name, your LinkedIn profile will most likely be one of the top search results, so you want to make a great first impression."

Read post here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/224502?cam=Email&ctp=Newsletters&cnm=sales&cdt=October%20%209,%202012&cdn=224502

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

24 Networking Tips that Actually Work

by James Clear

"Unfortunately, most networking strategies come across as pushy, needy, or self-serving — even though the people using them rarely act that way in day-to-day life. Don’t worry, there are definitely genuine ways to self–promote. So, in the spirit of helping everyone become a better networker, here are 24 networking tips, which from my experience, actually work."

Read tips here
http://passivepanda.com/networking-tips

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Online Reputation: Tools and Tips to Manage Effectively

by Sylvia Browder

"Do you know what people are saying about you, your business or brand? Whether you are managing one or all, your online reputation is extremely important. According to a recent study at Forrester Customer Experience Forum, a single negative comment using a social media platform, can equate to a loss of 30 potential clients. Can your business afford such a loss? If the answer is NO, then read on for tools and tips."

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http://theceomamma.com/blog/online-reputation-tools-and-tips-to-manage-effectively/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theceomamma+%28TheCEOMamma%29&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

An 8-Step Guide to Managing Negative PR

by Dorothy Crenshaw

It's hard to predict, and even harder to handle appropriately. It may come in the form of a Google Alert, a phone call inviting comment, or an email from a customer or colleague. You, or your company, is being criticized in public...The way you handle a negative story can make all the difference. Here's how to respond without fanning the flames of a negative situation.

Read steps here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225059#

Saturday, December 15, 2012

8 Ways to Improve Your 'About Us' Page

by Jeff Haden

"...After your site gets potential customers interested in your products or services, they naturally head to your About Us page--often within three to four clicks--to make sure your company is the right choice to provide those products and services. That's why your About Us page is often your website's make or break page."

Continue reading article here
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/8-ways-to-dramatically-improve-your-about-us-page.html?cid=em01013week41

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tips on How to Grow a Business Through Business Networking

By Sandra Miles Bulac

There are many different ways to attract customers or clients to a business these days. There are just so many sources and technology that can be used for business which can actually improve the quality of sales and income...One of the fastest growing techniques for client attraction is business networking. This is proven to make a business grow much faster even when you advertise and market your business. Here are some tips on how to make use of business networking properly for your business.

Read tips here
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-How-to-Grow-a-Business-Through-Business-Networking&id=6893063

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Hurricane Sandy

We had been offline preparing since 10/27, due to hurricane Sandy. On 10/29 we had a mandatory evacuation from our area, that was subsequently hit hard and almost completely wiped out. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude and wishes to all who have survived this storm and send our prayers to those who are still in the recovery process. We were blessed in that we had a place to go to (my parents) and that our power was finally restored after 10 days. Although we are still going through some issues and are not 100% back in our home (as of 11/28) we are just grateful that we at least still have a home. Sincerely Patricia