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Search engines are used by billions of people every day, helping them find products to buy, stores to buy them from, information on anything imaginable or the directions to their grandmother's house. Because search engines are such a huge part of consumers' lives, they have become a huge part of how … [Read more...]

I like you so I will like your Facebook Page

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By the time you get a few hundred friends on Facebook you will start getting TONS of Facebook page suggestions.  These are the little notifications that ask you to "like" a page.  I don't know about you, but I get more of these than I care to dwell on.  Honestly, I generally say "ignore".  It … [Read more...]

Spam May be good for Breakfast but Not for your Business

The different social networks fill various needs for its users. Linked In is better for B2B and professional networking. Facebook is your social circle online. Twitter is everything from friends to business to news. If you are trying to build your business, or your online reputation, then you are … [Read more...]

You have no control over your brand, embrace it!

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Every company wants to have complete control over their brand. You want to be able to control what is said about your brand, whether it is you or someone else saying it. This is precisely why some businesses are nervous about going into social media, because they do not have that control. … [Read more...]

Social Media: The Fundraising Powerhouse

Social media has changed the face of campaigning.  We are seeing more of our political candidates making their voices heard on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Besides being a great way to get your voice heard, build relationships with your constituents, communicate with people and promote your … [Read more...]

Talking in Tags: The Language of Status Updates

Tags are a current language in Twitter and Facebook status updates. People are no longer just writing in sentences or brief thoughts, they are now writing in tags and hashtags. We are all getting used to reading and ignoring the # sign, and making sense of  words strung together, like … [Read more...]

Hiring Consultants is Good for Your Sanity

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Most of us will feel overwhelmed with our business at some point. Balancing work, home, personal life, relationships, and finances can be too much to deal with.  Then add in to that being a business owner. Not only are you working, but you are strategic planning, financial planning, creating and … [Read more...]

Speaking of Nerves

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I recently spoke at Emerge NM.  It was to a class of women who are learning to become the next democratic leaders in New Mexico.  Overall I think the talk went well, but it was not great. I was nervous. Not over the top, hands shaking, voice quivering, paralyzed legs nervous.  But still … [Read more...]

Build Your Career with Passion

Listen to internet radio with Build Your Career With Passion on Blog Talk Radio I was just on the show and it was great! Dennis Charles has a wonderful show on a wonderful topic.  You should listen, subscribe and become and avid follower! I know I am. =) … [Read more...]

NFO is the new SEO

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NFO is the new SEO If you want your business to be successful, if you want your profile to grow, if you want your blogs to be read, they have to be seen.  It is fairly simple. If no one see’s your post, then you might as well have not made it. We all like to think that our friends will pay … [Read more...]