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Free Screen Sharing Tools

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Want to create screencast videos or share your screen with others? If so, these are three free tools that I recommend.

Four Online Services Every Business Owner Should Know About

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Today I thought that I would share a few online services that every business owner should know about. These four increase my productivity while the first two additionally keep me safe from the angry postal workers at my neighborhood station.

No Audience? You May Be Marketing Hummus

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You may have a product or service that is needed, but not very glamorous. For instance, if you sell insurance or happen to be a speaker who speaks on conflict management, you sell hummus.

When Multicultural Marketing Goes O-So-Wrong

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Several years ago, as a college student, I attended a major hospitality industry convention. I’ll never forget Day Two, when I walked into a breakout entitled “Marketing to Minorities”.

How To Use Twitter To Network / Build In-Person Relationships

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Twitter is not just about creating online relationships. Check out how I used Twitter to build relationships prior to attending the National Speakers Association Conference.

Network Like a Pimp

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…or not. Actually, the title should be “Do NOT Network Like a Pimp”. I’ve been to many a conference and networking event in my day. It never fails to amaze me how some men, rather than putting on their networking hats, decide to go with their fuzzy pimp hats instead. What am I talking about? […]

Your Friends: The #1 Enemy of Small Business Marketing

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I cannot tell you how many business owners I have encountered who have been steered wrong because of their friends.

How to Get more Followers on Twitter and Fans on Facebook using Mobile

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Did you know that someone can “like” your Facebook Page or follow you on Twitter via a simple text message?

5 Ways To Keep Your Conference Attendees Engaged Between Meetings

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Putting on annual conventions can feel similar to a power cycling class. You’re moving at the speed of light during heavy registrations until your post convention meeting, then you have a lull for several months, then- you’re at it again.

Computers are Like Underwear- At Least for this Gen Y

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I never thought of myself as “different” or maybe even a bit extreme when it comes to technology until yesterday.