I’ve heard it time and again; in the past I’ve even said it myself. “How on earth can Twitter help you with networking and marketing? It’s only 140 characters!” I’m here to tell you, yes, it is possible to build relationships with people 140 characters at a time. And, yes you can build these relationships […]
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According to Search Engine Optimization expert Gem Webb, Google had added geography to its search algorithms. What does that mean? If you’re searching for a company that makes widgets, Google will try to include companies that are close to your location, even if you don’t include a geographic term in your search. For small business,
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In November 2008 LinkedIn added an Events Feature. This feature allows members to add events they are organizing or merely attending. Since this feature is fairly new and not yet widely used, it does have some nice potential as a networking and marketing tool. When you go to the events home, it lists upcoming events.
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At some point in your business career, you will likely end up at a networking meeting. For many businesses, networking is a key marketing strategy. It becomes their main source of new business. But for too many entrepreneurs, attending networking meetings never really pays off. They attend regularly, talk to people, but never see any
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As always, the Blogging Boomers Carnival includes a wide array of topics for baby boomer readers. This edition is no different. From 401(k)s to folk art to fashion, this edition has something for everyone. If you’re a new reader you may be asking, what is the Blogging Boomers Carnival? A blog carnival is a collection
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Twitter is the hottest new social media trend and it seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Small business and marketing experts are on Twitter in droves. In spite of this, there is a small number of people who are taking the time to ask, “does it work?” Yes you can reach a large
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This week’s edition of the Blogging Boomers Carnival is being hosted by Fabulous After 40. Deborah and JoJami give fashion and beauty advice to women who want to look “Fabulous After 40.” Now I confess I’m not much of a fashion plate. Working from home means I’m often happy in jeans, a t-shirt and my
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Recently I was reading a blog post by social media and communications expert Dave Fleet – Getting Started: Social Media Policies For Your Company where he discusses what corporations need to consider when it comes to employees using social media – both at work and at home. It got me thinking. What if you’re a
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By Dennis J. Hocker, Ph.D. Success and achieving goals are two topics that have universal appeal. You would think that something that commands the interest of so many people would be understood and used by nearly everyone. However, what I have discovered is that most people make the same mistakes again and again. They never
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When I first struck out on my own almost four years ago, one of the decisions I struggled with most is how much to spend on books, training, and development. In fact, looking back I can safely say that I made a big mistake in spending too little. My biggest problem was mindset. I say
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