30 social media myths busted

Did you ever fall asleep while someone was talking?

If so, let me tell you a story about my college classmate Christie who kept falling asleep in our computer programming classes.

Our professor had the most boring, monotone delivery style you can imagine.

Falling asleep in class didn’t exactly impress the professor.

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Are you blocking your business from loving you?

car in snow Are you blocking your business from loving you?One of the tragic stories during the historic snowstorm here in Boston last weekend was the story of the 11 year old boy who died because he got into the car to stay warm while his father shoveled the snow.

With the engine running and the exhaust blocked by the snowbank, the carbon monoxide went into the car. Since he had the windows closed, the flow of fresh air was blocked. Sadly this led to his death.

The tragic thing is that he had no idea he blocked himself from receiving the air he needed to live. Even though the fresh air was available, by the time the blockage was discovered he had died.

There’s a lesson here for your business on Valentine’s Day.

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Do Creativity and Learning matter in your business?

The icy winter wind is blasting through the carefully insulated thermal windowpanes here in Boston! Not to worry – as 2013 has started, I’ve been like a hibernating bear, hunkered under a blanket. Instead of sleeping the winter away, however, I’ve been at the computer a lot working intensively on some special projects in my [...]

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Treasures in the murky waters of joint ventures

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Imagine that due to soil erosion what was once the extravagant royal palace of an ancient wealthy King and Queen has become … … a slimy, messy swamp. Malaria-ridden mosquitoes now bite anything that moves near what was once the elegant home to the wealthiest monarch this imaginary country has known. We don’t know if [...]

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To get more clients, avoid naked promotion

The ROI for blogging is clear and as marketing stretegies go it’s not very complicated. Still, I hear regularly that it’s confusing and challenging for many small business owners and solopreneurs: How can I find the time? What should I write about? How much stuff should I give away? How will people find my blog? [...]

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Don’t defy this marketing law (just like gravity)

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When you’re busy in your business and trying to get new clients, it can be easy to overlook making sure your activities follow the laws of marketing. Just like gravity this ‘marketing law’ is a ‘law’ you’d best not defy. Assuming you’re selling something that people consider important enough to pay for … The most [...]

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