A Little Business Know-How from the Chick in the Skirt…
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Mar 3rd, 2009
Do you know who’s talking about you online? Has someone mentioned your company on their Facebook page or passed along your name to a connection on LinkedIn? Don’t know? Don’t worry. Austin, Texas-based Clatterhead solves this dilemma and more. With roots in the music industry, Clatterhead is all about creating, defining [...]
Posted in Business Extras, Expert Q&A on Feb 23rd, 2009
A research assistant at Boston University asked this question on LinkedIn: “If you were to start a Website, how would you go about increasing traffic? And furthermore, what statistics are required in order to catch the eye of other companies?” There was a well rounded panel of responses.
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Posted in Business Basics on Feb 2nd, 2009
Spending some time on LinkedIn this weekend, I came across an interesting question. Someone asked, “Do you know what the three things are that will create the business breakthrough you’re looking for?” It went on to state that every business has needle movers that can propel forward and encouraged others to share their thoughts. [...]
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Jan 27th, 2009
Myths and rumors abound when it comes having dispersed teams working together from multiple locations or small businesses utilizing the help of freelancers from all over the world. Some people like to call these work environments unproductive, challenging, complicated, opaque, costly and countless other adjectives that basically spell F-A-I-L-U-R-E. DeskAway, our featured start-up, dispels [...]
Posted in Business Basics, What's Hot in Business on Jan 11th, 2009
On LinkedIn this week, an entrepreneur asked if it was always necessary to follow a business plan. She was asking on behalf of her friend who had just opened a daycare – without a plan. I have always had deep feelings on this issue, so I was naturally drawn to the topic. [...]
Posted in What's Hot in Business on Dec 4th, 2008
Entrepreneurs are everywhere. You probably even have one or two on your holiday shopping list. So why buy them fuzzy wool socks and cheese balls when what they really need are things for their active, on-the-go, need to stay organized lifestyles? Stumped for ideas? Here are a few guaranteed to make them [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Nov 23rd, 2008
This past week I had a great conversation with a business executive I recently ‘met’ on LinkedIn. Specifically, we discussed sites that we often use for networking, career opportunities and staying connected - what works and what sites are a complete waste of time. Our discussions brought about an obvious fact: some sites [...]
Posted in Business Basics, What's Hot in Business on Nov 15th, 2008
Business networks come in all shapes in sizes. Some networks meet once a week for the sole purpose of sharing referrals, while others are like ships in the night – occasionally passing by one another - sharing leads, ideas and marketing opportunities once in a blue moon. If your business networks are lacking [...]
Posted in Business Basics on Oct 28th, 2008
Working from home is a dream come true for most individuals. For entrepreneurs, it can be a double-edged sword. While efficient, low-cost and free from hardcore office politics, a home office can turn out to be a challenging environment. Below are some of the top home office woes and specific ways to [...]
Posted in Business Basics on Jul 6th, 2008
One of the best ways to boost your exposure and create awareness of your services or products is to get social on the Web. By social, I am referring primarily to networking – as this approach works quickly and effectively (and costs next to nothing). If you’re sitting back waiting for business to [...]
