Thank You Small Business Readers

Yesterday I received some very fine news that I feel compelled to share, for one thing, because there is a story behind it that can help your small business. Small Business Bloggers Justin from Technorati sent me an email with a request to get back to him, and we had a preliminary discussion today. Technorati […]

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Locate Your Friends with Facebook Places

The new Facebook Places location-tagging feature that is due to launch any day now is sure to reignite the privacy debate.  It appears to have the capabilities of location-based services such as Foursquare, Gowalla, and Loopt, and a whole lot more.  If you are unfamiliar Foursquare, this post will give you an overview of one […]

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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 […]

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How To Add The New Twitter Tweet Button to Your TypePad Blog

You have most likely seen the TweetMeme button on blogs that you have visited.  Twitter has now partnered with TweetMeme to create their own button, which you can easily add to your TypePad blog. My suggestion is to give this button a prominant location on your blog, just as I hope you have done with […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Jing is a Powerful Online Visual Communication Tool

If you have wondered how the tech bloggers create high resolution screenshots with descriptive annotations that convey a clear message, than look no further than Jing. What Exactly is Jing? Jing is a FREE software tool that helps you to add visuals to your online conversations – or to enhance your Powerpoint presentations. Just go […]

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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 […]

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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.  […]

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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. […]

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