So, you think hashtags on Facebook are stupid? There has indeed been a lot of banter on the subject. Some have been in favor of them for a long time. But it is true, to date, many have thought of hashtags on Facebook annoying. Some have been loud in expressing they feel that hashtags on Facebook are [...]
Which CRM is Best for a Start-up?
June 14, 2013 by 5 Comments
I’ve had a surprising amount of questions from start-ups recently, especially from solopreuneurs and consultants, about what the best CRM would be for their start-up. I think it’s worth sharing my views on this question here, and my answer might surprise you. It Makes No Business Sense to Pay for CRM Software that you’re Not [...]
A Remarkable Guide To Innovation [Book Review]
June 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
Maybe you need to just take a shower and fade into sleep. I’m kind of serious. These are a couple of tips from a new book, Red Thread Thinking (RTT) by Debra Kaye & Karen Kelly, written to help you change your thinking. It’s wicked good. Innovation is no longer just about scheduling brainstorming sessions and [...]
Your Policies Need to Evolve With Your Market
June 11, 2013 by 2 Comments
I remember when I got my first Smartphone. It was an Ericsson P800. At the time it was absolutely cutting edge. I couldn’t wait to use it on a plane in flight mode just because I could. Then guess what? The airline staff didn’t believe that my device had such a function. They’d never heard [...]
My Encounter With A Deceitful Business Owner
June 7, 2013 by 6 Comments
What would you do if your business owner screwed you? We have all dealt with slimy sales people, but it can be a whole different story when it’s a business deal or partnership that goes bad. In today’s podcast, I share my recent encounter with a business owner that was deceitful with me. I also [...]
Digital Trends and You: The Big Picture
June 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In many areas of our lives there are certain annual events that are anxiously awaited and bring a reassurance that the rhythm of life continues. Holidays are celebrated. The swallows return to Capistrano. Farmers and traders anxiously await crop reports. And in the internet era, analysts and market participants alike anxiously await a presentation from [...]
Does Your Home Page Pass The Simplicity Test?
May 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently, I’ve had a number of discussions with prospective clients about web site design, and with growing frequency, home page design. If I were to sum up the essence of the feedback I’m getting it’s this – a lot of business owners aren’t happy with the way their home pages look. Take that thought process [...]
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