January 31, 2012 - 12:48 pm
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Many of us love engaging with our customers, industry folks and like-minded individuals on Twitter. Some of us also believe that time spent on Twitter translates to more awareness for our brand, and thus more customers. But how do we measure if it’s working? Or how much time is too much time?
Here are some of [...]
December 1, 2011 - 12:52 am
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What if I told you the most important 140 characters you write on Twitter aren’t your actual tweets, but your Twitter bio? Well, it’s not far from the truth, especially if you consider that your Twitter bio is often the deciding factor in whether or not someone follows you. Unfortunately, we don’t think about that [...]
October 24, 2011 - 1:50 pm
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I have been on the ground floor of three startups, and the number-one position that I often suggest small business owners fill as soon as possible is a highly skilled assistant who is passionate about their business. You can’t do everything by yourself. And before you hire your entire family, consider death. If every position [...]
October 19, 2011 - 1:53 am
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On Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 8 PM Eastern time I’ll be on a Twitter chat hosted and sponsored by FedEx Office®. And I’d love to have you join us! Bring your questions, bring your expertise, bring your advice for others in the small biz community.
The topic is going to be branding – how to [...]
October 13, 2011 - 1:53 am
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If you’ve ever wondered whether government contracting is right for your business — or you’re already in government contacting and want to make networking connections and learn more about finding government opportunities — then next week’s Victory in Procurement event in Dallas, Texas is worth checking out.
It’s a free event. It will be on October [...]
October 7, 2011 - 1:51 am
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“Get up close and personal with some of Oklahoma’s most savvy, accomplished and successful business leaders for full day of discovery, engagement and fun in a learning module format.”
Sound like fun? Of course it does! Deborah Shane, a Small Business Trends expert, and a speaker, author and owner of Train with Shane, will be [...]