The New Twitter is the center of a lot of discussion across the internet right now. It seems that whether you have or, don't have the New Twitter, is being internalized as a popularity commentary. Those who don't have the New Twitter are crying out to twitter asking why? why? why? Though we … [Read more...]
Are you New Twitter worthy?
New Twitter and the Death of Custom Backgrounds
The new Twitter is rolling out across the web. People are tweeting the change on their profile as we each, individually, and selectively get chosen to transition. Honestly, functionally, it is not that different. I understand that there are a lot of technical differences on the back end when … [Read more...]
Is your consultant working for you?
Hiring a consultant can be a really good idea. They can help you refocus your priorities, taking care of mundane tasks while allowing you to focus on your business development and strategy. However, just because you hire a consultant does not mean that you are getting what you really need. How … [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!

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...]
How badly do you want to succeed?
How badly do you want to succeed? Many of us are entrepreneurs, self starters, business owners, self-employed, freelancers, independent contract, enterprisers, linchpins, and go getters. Some of us have business degrees. Some have MBA’s. Some of us have worked in an industry for 20 years … [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

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...]
How to use Tweetdeck: Video Tutorial
How do I use Tweetdeck? What do I use it for? Why should I use it? Tweetdeck is an excellent tool for organizing your Twitter feeds. It allows you to have your Twitter lists divided into columns, which can be all monitored simultaneously. You can see your direct messages, your mentions and … [Read more...]




