by: Ken Sundheim Business moves at supersonic speed. While technology has facilitated easier communication and information gathering, it has also ushered in a new economy in which the common worker can be more readily replaced by technological advancements than ever before. The option to utilize advanced algorithms, data visualization and robotics as opposed to human […]

by Carrie Greene Networking doesn’t come naturally to everyone. If you find it awkward, try these seven strategies to make networking more enjoyable and profitable.  We’ve all heard that going to events and networking is very important. Meeting someone in person is generally a much faster and effective way to get to know him or […]

by Sue Clement Networking is one marketing idea that is well worth the time and effort. If it’s not working well for you, you could be making one of these five networking mistakes. Are you networking to grow your business? Are you constantly looking for more prospects? If you’re wearing yourself out attending scores of […]

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. June’s birthstone is the pearl, the Moonstone and the Alexandrite. The June birth flower is the Rose (Rosa) and the Honeysuckle (Lonicera). In 2009 June was the 662 most popular name for girls in the USA. Anglo-Saxons gave the […]

Before the event Set personal goals / Know what you need Prepare business cards Polish your online media presence –TEAM website profile page, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Decide on attire Refine/practice your One-Minute business commercial Download apps (CardMunch) Develop a game plan Bring a networking buddy During the event Display your TEAM name badge Get […]

♦ 87 percent of a Facebook page’s interactions happen on photo & video posts. No other content type receives more than 4 percent of interactions. ♦ Facebook is the most addicting of the social networks ♦ 23% of Facebook’s users check their account five or more times EVERY DAY. The mean number of daily look-ins […]

I recently read an article where 40 successful businesses owners were asked, “what’s your best piece of advice for success”?  Below are some of their responses: Clearly define your goals.  If you don’t, you ‘ll never be able to tick them off and measure how you’ve performed. Use KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) as a way […]

1. Don’t take yourself too seriously. – It should be obvious, but social marketing is about being social, and that means you need a good personality to make your brand likable. 2. Inbound is not enough. – Never underestimate what a bit of paid promotion can do for your business. 3. You must have good […]