You can accurately identify and locate anything when you clearly define it with two parameters: time and place. This is how I have named and easily located my computer files for years, and it is a system that resonates with two trends on the social web: real-time search and geo-location. Having recently acquired my first […]
Merging Your Social Media Communities
One reason associations and other organizations hire speakers and consultants like me is for our unique perspective – one that presumably will help to create new perspectives for their members. An association is a community, just like those that you interact with on the social networks. So, my question is this: Why is it that […]
A Social Networking Theory
Today I attended a local networking event with my son Zak for incoming freshman from the Chicago area attending The Ohio State University this fall. It occurred to me that networking is much more effortless these days, and my theory is we can thank social media for this. Instant Engagement We have been trained […]
Social Media Is Not A Business Fantasyland
What is true in your life and day-to-day business activities also holds true for your social media environment. Yet, for some reason some people have expectations that border on fantasy, and they encourage you to come along for the ride. There is no question that social media can be a lot of fun. I certainly […]
How Social Media is Revolutionizing the College Textbook Market
In every industry, including the one that your small business inhabits, there are very likely antiquated practices that market forces will eventually address as more information is shared throughout the social Web. The College Textbook Market Considering the college textbook market, I'll admit to having only an average understanding of what it takes to produce […]
Getting Started with Social Media – A Small Business Checklist
One thing I've learned from my work with clients and my presentations to thousands of audience members in dozens of industries, is that most small business are just getting started with social media. And their concerns with using it cover a range of challenges, with an equal number of associated emotions. Mostly, they want to […]
Illuminate the Unknown with Social Media
One of the challenges with many buying decisions is the fear of making a poor choice. This was especially true prior to the Internet. However, even today you can search the Web and still not find the honest information you need to make your best decision. This is an opportunity for any small business. […]
Lighten Up Your Social Media Life
There is an emerging trend on the social networks to lighten up or simplify your approach, methods, and even your content. One very plausible reason for this is to be consitent with the times. This economy is teaching us to be efficient. This means developing more sustainable methods in all that you do, including social […]
Beta Your Small Business Innovations
One of the trends that has emerged in recent years is the concept of beta testing new product and service developments before they are ready for prime time. Software and technology companies in particular focus on intensive development efforts in order to release their latest technologies on a timely basis. You can do the same. […]
High School Reunions – The Ultimate Social Meet-Up
This past weekend I attended my high school reunion. Naturally, the conversation often drifted to Facebook – who is using it and those that still refuse to embrace this social platform. I walked away from this experience realizing that high school reunions may well be the model for social community meet-ups. Social Meet-Ups If you […]
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