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10 Years on LinkedIn

Did you know today is the iPhone's tenth birthday? I'm celebrating my own ten-year milestone today too. 10 years on Linkedin! It's not much of a celebration really, it's not like LinkedIn noticed. I have all of my first dates on my calendar to remind me. I will celebrate my first post on Facebook on January 22, and my first tweet on Twitter on February 18th (both were...

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Tis the Season to Connect!

The holiday season is the best time to get out to local networking events to meet new people and see old friends. Get started by reviewing your inbox (and spam folders) for invites you might have missed. Follow this by checking Facebook facebook.com/events for invites and ideas. RSVP and get out there.8 Holiday Networking Tips 1. Smiles are contagious. Even if you are nervous, your smile will...

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Are You Missing The Second Most Important Step In Networking?

What is the second most important step in networking? In my book, New Business Networking, I remind my readers how showing up is the most important part of professional networking. When you don't take the...

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5 Must-Know Blog Post Ideas For Your Business

When it comes to building our businesses online a blog is an essential tool. Your company blog earns organic (unpaid) traffic from search engines. You can use it to network with your customers, potential customers, employees, and industry peers. Blogging for business helps to promote your products, services, and culture. Consider your site as your brochure and your blog as your business' heart...

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What You Need To Know About LinkedIn Recommendations

I recently received a LinkedIn message from a friend, who wanted to know how I have received 70 recommendations on LinkedIn. Recommendations are an essential part of your profile because would-be clients or employers want to learn more about you before working with you. The following is my strategy for growing the number of LinkedIn recommendations on your profile. When I complete a speaking...

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Psst, Blog Strategy Ahead...

Psst, want to hear a secret? I have come up with a blogging strategy for businesses who wish to connect with their local communities. This is a simple way you can use your blog to network with fellow small business owners. Using this technique will also promote your people, which is essential in employee retention and growing a sound company culture. How does this sound to you? Are you ready...

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5 Must Know Marketing Copy Writing Tips

How often do you stop and consider the content you are producing for your business? Whether you are writing a blog post, newsletter, proposal, advertising or marketing copy, you can often get so busy you don't consider the main outcome you wish to achieve. On September 16, the Tribe Conference will take place in Franklin, TN. It is a gathering of creative entrepreneurs who wish to get the...

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A Successful Kickstarter Campaign Starts With Your Tribe

I love improv comedy. I've written here several times about my own experiences performing improv over the years. In fact, my presentation at Hubspot's Inbound Conference was all about how you can improve your life with improv. Imagine how excited I was when I learned Nashville was getting a club dedicated to improv and other forms of comedy. Four years ago, Luke Watson, an Atlanta-born and raised...

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Facebook: Secrets To Unlocking Its Search Potential

When it comes to searching the web, most of us start with Google. Savvy networking professionals know to broaden their search to LinkedIn, where they can discover whom they should connect with at any particular company (like Futureforth, you're following, right?).  Did you know Facebook has it's own powerful search? The following are answers to popular questions on how to use Facebook's...

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Smart Marketers Listen To These 7 Podcasts

I am a big fan of podcasting, which explains why I have written about the medium so much over the years. I have hosted and produced multiple podcasts, and I have even co-hosted a workshop to teach people how to create a podcast from scratch. As a digital marketing consultant, I need to stay abreast of new trends and technologies to recommend to my clients. To stay up to date, I subscribe and...

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