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I've read a lot of articles lately about using LinkedIn this one is different in that it takes on the topic of specific tools and why to use them. Do you have any favorites to add to the list? Read More

6 categories, 26 reasons. And your company still isn't on Twitter? Read More

If you have not taken the time to really understand you customers then you are left with assuming you know what they expect. For example if you have ever been asked to quote on a job do you tell the customer when they will receive the quote or do you leave it up in the air by saying...I will get back to you with the quote soon. Here are a few tips Read More

If you want to get more readers you need to create killer headlines. Here is a downloadable PDF that contains 102 fill-in-the-blanks, tried and tested headline formulas. Read More

Image a highly visible executive at a large private firm announcing she will stop using irony and parody in her blog posts. Her intention was to use wit to further her point although some readers misunderstood her humor. As a gesture to her readers she writes that going forward she will focus her tone on clarity of message with the goal of forging Read More

White papers are not longer a 'geeky' technical communications medium reserved for men in white lab coats. Today every company from Agriculture to Zone Planning has discovered the power of the white paper medium to educate, inform, convince, and generate new opportunities with both business and technical professionals. But as waves of new white Read More

In continuing with my series of quick social media tips (check out 5 tips for LinkedIn) I'm covering some tips for business use of Facebook here. I've actually written about some of these tips in great detail before, but this can act as a quick primer for folks who like their info snack sized like this. Read More

One of the most important keys to getting good placement in search engines is to get other websites to link to your site. Some of the techniques being used by online marketers and unscrupulous link-building "businesses" will build nothing but animosity for your business. Whether you do your own link-building, have one of your employees do it, or Read More

Regardless of whether it is in a relationship, a conversation or a business meeting, focusing is a skill that all entrepreneurs must have to be successful. This applies whether you run a face to face business or whether you are working on line. This applies whether you are listening to your significant other or closing a big deal before the clos Read More

Does your job search plan include using Social Media? If not, you should take a closer look. Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Myspace are great for socializing but can be a very powerful tool for your job search. Read More