No one wants to think of themselves as a spammer. Because spamming is what other people do. People who are solely "out for themselves". But this list might surprise you. Are you more of a spammer than you thought? Take my quick assessment below.
Read MoreCan you imagine what happens to people when you call them cold? Well, no surprise, they stiffen up. They get uncomfortable. And they wish they hadn't answered the phone. So what options do you have. Uh . . . how about networking?
Read MoreIt's easy to assume that Twitter is for marketers and social media experts only. After all, social media is the touchy-feely stuff, right? Well, hold your horses on that because there are some very practical and productive ways to use social media for sales and business development.
Read MoreNo matter the state of the economy, one thing is forever true. You should never stop actively marketing your company as a future home for job candidates. Because people are an integral part of any organization. And here's how to do it . . .
Read MoreFor those of you ready to begin a blog (and wanting to do it right), you might be looking for some evidence that you are on the right path. Most bloggers struggle to get started. So here's a head start for you.
Read MoreThe hiring process is broken at many companies. And since people make your company great (or not great), the hiring process and its result can make or break your year as well as the delivery of the long-term plan.
Read MoreNew to the blog? Subscribe to Fix, Build and Drive™ by Email today. That way you won't miss anything important. Now that you've had a few days in the new year to breathe, isn't about time you got some real momentum started for 2012? A little business growth for the year?
Read MoreNew to the blog? Subscribe to Fix, Build and Drive™ by Email today. That way you won't miss anything important. Yes, believe it or not, there is still a huge crowd running over to join (or re-join) Twitter. Even in the glow of Google's Google Plus launch, Twitter represents a significant opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits.
Read MoreIt was social media day yesterday. And, in Orange County, the Mashable-driven event was held at the HQ for the Orange County Register. While there I was interviewed by Michelle Lecours of the Michelle Lecours Web Show.
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