Business Practices

Being Mindful of Appropriateness of Online Content

Posted by on January 5, 2012 at 5:00 am

You post content on a regular basis and you are sensitive to what you can and cannot appropriately post online. With that in mind, you should share your knowledge with others who are not as aware of what to do.

Earning Attention Rather Than Demanding it

Posted by on December 24, 2011 at 5:00 am

You have a great deal of information to share with others. You don’t want to force it on others. You want to earn their attention instead of demanding it. Earned attention is a building block of a sustainable relationship.

The Necessity of Elevator Pitches

Posted by on December 3, 2011 at 5:00 am

Since 2008, when the US economy seemed to hit rock bottom, many people were forced to consider new ways of earning a living. Many opened their own businesses and introduced themselves to other business owners.

Globalizing Your Business Using Social Media

Posted by on September 29, 2011 at 12:00 am

For all businesses that have an online presence, the two critical elements to address when it comes to going global are money and chance of success. If the answer to either is “no,” you might want to think twice.

How to Get Quicker and More Relevant Email Responses

Posted by on September 17, 2011 at 5:00 am

Everyone has Email. People use Email many times throughout their work day. Email gives people important information and enables everyone to progress in their work. What do you do when you send an Email and then you wait and wait.

How to Play Nice Online

Posted by on September 1, 2011 at 5:00 am

In your frequent and regular interactions with customers online, there are ways to behave and ways not to behave. The relationships that you share with customers are critical to the success of your business. No matter what, be nice.

The Power of Testimonials to Draw New Clients

Posted by on July 28, 2011 at 5:00 am

You have a web presence but you don’t have testimonials from satisfied clients. Without testimonials, which are a great part of your credibility, people will be reluctant to interact with you and will certainly be reluctant to buy from you.

The Comfort Level of Employees and Employers with Social Media

Posted by on June 14, 2011 at 5:00 am

One of the issues that company executives are concerned about in this age of social media is how their employees are using it and whether it is potentially damaging to the business’s reputation. The approach should be cautious.

How to Work Out a Gratitude Philosophy

Posted by on February 15, 2011 at 6:00 am

To Thank or Not to Thank Online
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Marcus T. Cicero

“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” – Unknown

Organizing Your Social Media Strategy

Posted by on February 1, 2011 at 6:00 am

Social media has made a tremendous impact on your business and now you need to come up with ways that you can improve your strategy to make social media even more effective for you. A checklist can help tremendously.