Business Relationships

Public Relations Expanded: Eight Social Roles Assigned

Posted by on April 25, 2013 at 5:00 am

Here’s the good news…if your organization is participating in social media, the public relations function has been expanded. The responsibilities of the PR professional continue to increase, with new roles assigned. As you take on these new challenges, you’re seen as an even more valuable asset to your company. Continue reading

Influence is NOT…

Posted by on April 18, 2013 at 5:00 am

Today’s topic is influence. Because influence is often difficult to define, it is a good idea to determine what influence is not as well as what influence is. Understanding influence will help you to surround yourself with influencers who can help to make you a greater success. Continue reading

Social CRM: How Companies Can Evolve

Posted by on April 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

Social CRM is traditional Customer Relationship Management evolved. The addition of social media has taken PR, customer service, and customer experience to the next level. Businesses must heed the new dynamic when it comes to Social CRM; the customer is at the center of the relationship and engaging with your business through many different channels. Continue reading

Converting Your Clients and Followers to Evangelists

Posted by on March 30, 2013 at 5:00 am

Evangelists, by definition, are thought leaders who pave the way with their writing and their way of thinking. This not only applies to religious situations. It can also apply to business in a very profound manner. Continue reading

Thanking Your Social Media Connections

Posted by on March 23, 2013 at 5:00 am

When it comes to social media, you must have followers so that you can succeed in business. If you don’t have followers, you won’t be able to engage and nobody will share your content with their connections. You need followers. Continue reading

Using LinkedIn for 30 Minutes a Day

Posted by on March 21, 2013 at 5:00 am

An issue that comes up regularly is about time. Everyone wonders how much time on LinkedIn (and on social media in general) is enough time to devote to make it work and to produce successful results for your business. Continue reading

Acquiring a Deep Understanding of Your Clients

Posted by on March 19, 2013 at 5:00 am

If you have been in business for a while, you probably understand that it isn’t enough to have a few (or many) clients. You need to cultivate relationships with and continue to grow within the relationships with your clients constantly. Continue reading

Converting Your Content Into Discussions

Posted by on March 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

If you have a business, you must have an online content marketing plan. Whether your business is large or small, you still need to have a plan that’s organized and efficient. Your content needs to turn into discussions with clients. Continue reading

The Necessity of a Welcome Email

Posted by on March 2, 2013 at 5:00 am

You may understand the power of a welcome Email for your business. They help you build your brand and make a connection with your target audience. Surprisingly, some people don’t realize how important they actually are for your business’s success. Continue reading

How to Host a Successful Facebook Event

Posted by on February 19, 2013 at 5:00 am

At the heart of social media’s success is the relationship. If you don’t connect to others on a human level and find what you have in common on an emotional level, you won’t be able to get anywhere at all. Make sure that your communications are short and to the point. Let people understand how dedicated you are to making the event the best that it can be for everyone. Continue reading