Are we actually friends?

The Grow Blog just wrote an interesting post about the lack of real relationships in social media.  He talks about how to form seemingly substantive professional relationships with people online.  You feel like you know them. They are your friends.  Your circle. Your people.  Then you learn … [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...]

New Twitter: No More Custom Backgrounds

If you follow the hash tag #newtwitter you will see many people complaining about their backgrounds. The release of the new Twitter had an interesting result.  Instead of people talking about the new Open API, or the javascript integrations and adjustments, they are talking about their custom … [Read more...]

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...]

Project Junkie Pt. 3: Brilliant! now what?

Once I get through first four questions on the Project Junkie Checklist I move on to the next phase of the check list: 5. Is it worth my time? meaning, will it turn into something useful and productive? 6. Is it really as brilliant as I think?  I come up with some GREAT ideas that often are … [Read more...]

Project Junkie pt. 2: Productivity Checklist

Matt Mansfield wrote a great post about being a project junkie. He admitted his project addiction and bravely took credit for it and all the professional chaos it can cause. It is my turn. I too am a project junkie. I get excited about things and then just dive in feet first. But as a … [Read more...]

Project Junkie Detox – Adding Focus Without a Lobotomy

I gotta' admit, I'm a project Junkie. I love thinking up new ideas. I love starting things. I seem to be wired to follow each new opportunity like a magpie spotting a sparkly new thing and each time it happens, I am filled with renewed energy and excitement. Being a project junkie is … [Read more...]

My Business Plant

Mike Davenport (@stickfiguresimp) recently illustrated my business plan using stick figures. It was brilliant! Creative! Succinct! and most important captured what I have felt was a complex idea into something very easy to grasp. My business is my greenhouse. Each of my plants are my … [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...]