Archive for 'Social networking' Category
#ConnectingHR – Networking, Beer and Red Knickers
Last night saw the second ever ConnectingHR “Tweetup” or networking event in Central London. The event was again organised by @joningham and @garelaos and like the first was a great success – both in terms of numbers and atmosphere. The event was sponsored by @courtenayhr
Networking or not working? – The value of social networking
For those of us that use the net during work time, there are two types of networking sites, those that can aid learning, productivity and build business relationships and those that can slow or even stop work in its tracks. In this article, I explore the risks to individuals and businesses in the growing [...]
What is a business blog? A marketing tool?
Why have a business blog? You may or may not have a website – but which is best or do you need both? Lots of business have them – but why? Should you have one? How will it help grow your business? This short outline is part of a mini series we have written
Why blog? Is it a Marketing tool?
Why blog and what is the value to small businesses and freelance consultants and trainers. This article explores the value to the provider and reader. This article is suitable for people new to Blogging or those thinking about Blogging for business.
Twitter as a marketing tool for training courses & events
Twitter Marketing. As the training market changes, more trainers are looking to promote their on-line & open courses events, How do you get people to attend?
Twitter as a marketing & CRM tool
Tips to help those involved in using twitter for their business. Some current thinking about using twitter as a tool for building relationships for future business. Twitter for learning and marketing – a win/ win strategy
You reap WHAT you sow – what does this mean in marketing?
Social media marketing – tips for success in 2010
Read my 9 top tips for social media marketing below.
As entrepreneurs and smaller businesses marketing is a vital yet difficult concept for many of us. Many of us hate it and want to find the “quick fix”.
What prompted me to write this article was receipt this morning of [...]
6 ways for social media (twitter) to work for marketing
As more people go freelance or run small firms, marketing is increasingly important. Few seem to get the importance of a serious approach to marketing. Low cost
Twitter as a marketing tool for SMEs
Low cost marketing for smaller businesses on Twitter
Budgets are tight, time is short and the emphasis for many businesses is sales, sales, sales. And this is correct – for today… but what about the sales next week, month, year?
Gaining sales from existing customers is by far the most effective cost per sale according to much [...]
10 tips for engaging people
Managers engage, so do we as ‘community’ champions
Having a community or network (intranet or social network) is one thing, growing it and building trust is quite another. Engagement of users, be they employees or customers is vital for the strategy to be sustainable and successful. Remember the 90:9:1 rule, our goal must be to beat this.
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