What is social media, and why does any small business person care? Social media is a way to connect with other people. Fight small town isolation! Connect to the wider world. Connect with others in your industry for insight, networking and support. Connect with potential customers or suppliers for new business opportunities. Connect with inspirational…
By Owen Mead-Robins, Oprius Software Becky asked me if I would write an article about Oprius’ recent launch. I decided to concentrate on 3 of the biggest aspects of the launch. Probably the biggest lesson learned revolved around a decision about our booth. We are serving the Network Marketing industry, and typically vendors are pretty…
Once a week, I offer this post as a safe place to brag or promote yourself and your projects, because a little friendly recognition ROCKS! Last week, co-author OkieJ bragged about attending a great conference, and Owen bragged about the full launch of Oprius. Thanks and congrats, OkieJ and Owen! What ROCKED about this week?…
Friends on Twitter frequently share tools they have found. I’m sharing some of those that small business people might use. richhand is setting up SeeEyE2EyE as teleprompter for videos. Inexpensive and works great. http://tinyurl.com/2hoqoj Thanks Cali springnet Amplifier – Undependent™ Distribution: THE ELEVATOR PITCH Amplifier provides a direct distribution p.. http://amplifier.com/teli Online mind mapping. Pretty…
Networking with many new media folks, I realized that lots of people are starting businesses. Since helping people start a business is the full time job of my co-author “OkieJ” Jeanne Cole, we decided to present a live internet TV miniseries on small business startup issues. This is the footage from our first test. Now,…
In today’s world, it’s more not what you know, it’s who you know. I realize that is not news. What is different? You can know know people from all over, and use that to benefit your small town small biz. Here are some examples and ideas. Rob at Business Pundit contemplated how modern business requires…
I met Jeff recently at a workshop and he was such a dynamic presenter that I signed up for his email news. While I am not a Britney fan at all, Jeff’s PR lesson sure made sense to me. Oops…She Did It Again!The Britney Spears comeback on the MTV Awards was a disaster. She appeared…
Once a week, I offer this post as a safe place to brag or promote yourself and your projects, because a little friendly recognition ROCKS! Last week, Marti bragged on getting the tag for her new car, and Glenda bragged on her husband’s first short video! Thanks, Marti and Glenda! What ROCKED about this week?…
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