Planely Enhances Productivity for Business Travel and Events

Planely is the social app I would have created years ago if I had the technical capabilities to do so.  Extend Your Networking Beyond Events Every year I attend many conventions, expos, and events – sometimes to stay current in my profession, but more often because I am a speaker at the event. What’s the […]

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How to Stay Motivated

Motivation is one of those subjects that people tend to feel strongly about – almost like politics.  You may read or hear such declarations as this:  Nobody can motivate you – you have to motivate yourself. This may be true.  However, others definitely can inspire us take action.  In that sense, they indeed do motivate […]

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How To Tighten Up Your Business Model

Smart businesses understand that a tight description of how their business model will accomplish its objectives – in one or two sentences, is essential for their success. A Sprint or a Marathon? Tech start-ups especially need this high level of clarity because their business cycle is short, one that could be only a matter of […]

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Why I’m a Fan of Chase Bank

Chase Bank has earned my business because they understand that being successful in business today means you have to understand and adapt to the changes that technology and social media are having on the business environment.

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Go Back To School on the Internet With Grovo

Grovo is an educational site with over 600 training videos that will help you to quickly ramp up your technology capabilities – and keep you current. Grovo is more than a field guide to the Internet. It’s like a trusted friend that is always willing to take the time to share the latest tips and tricks with you and your team.

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Do the Work Now Free on Kindle at Amazon

If you aren’t familiar with the Domino Project you should be. This venture is the brainchild of uber-marketer Seth Godin, and it’s one that is gathering momentum just like a tumbling line of of dominoes. Today the Domino Project released Do the Work by Steven Pressfield free on Kindle.

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Introducing Facebook Studio – A Learning Lab for All Marketers

Facebook recently launched Facebook Studio, a community site that seeks to serve the mutual needs of Facebook, media agencies, and small business marketers like you and me. Facebook Studio is resource that will help you to do this on the most active website in the world – one where your future customers are hanging out.

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Your Small Business will Like Google +1

Despite Facebook’s potential for dominating social search, Google is once again proving that they are not only committed to holding their ground, but they also have a strategy for doing so. You can sit back and wait, or you can take a few simple actions now that may prove to be invaluable for bringing in new business.

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The Lessons of Falling in Love with Social Media Technology

Goodbye Flip. You taught us that social media is about engaging with people. The technology is just along for the ride – and probably a short one at that.

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Square Makes Credit Card Transactions Simple and Mobile

Square is a handy mobile app that allows anyone to use their iPhone, Android, or iPod to accept credit cards – either by swiping the card or keying in the data. Many purchases are impulsive. Using Square to take advantage of that behavior could mean making a sale that may not otherwise be possible.

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