RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources - again! Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.His current one is the top 100 tweeters on human resources. And I am proud to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 100, but we are number 4! last month we were number 5.Looking at the list (only very quickly) I can see quite a few UK based tweeps here – keep flying the … [Read more...] about Second month running RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources #HR #CIPD
What makes a small business sink or swim
With an increasing percentage of the workforce now being employed in smaller businesses, SME’s and owner managed businesses are an increasingly important factor in any modern economy. Unfortunately not all start-ups or smaller business survive beyond 4 years of operation.So what is the difference between success & failure? … [Read more...] about What makes a small business sink or swim
ecademy or linkedin which is better for business
Ecademy or LinkedIn - which is better for business? I know that ecademy is loved by its members, unfortunately many of us/you dismiss LinkedIn as being for CV or recruitment, but not for doing business.Less than 2 weeks ago I simultaneously places an advert in marketplace and posted in LinkedIn about a webinar I was running.The content was almost identical with one exception - the link.On ecademy the view rate was listed as 372, however suffice to say we had over 300 registrations … [Read more...] about ecademy or linkedin which is better for business
February 2012 Top 100 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter
RapidBI in Evan Carmichael’s Top 100 Business Coaches Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.I am pleased to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 50, but we are number 16.We include only the top 50 here#1) @tonyrobbins - Tony Robbins (#1 last month)#2) @jack - Jack Dorsey#3) @StephenRCovey - Stephen R. Covey#4) … [Read more...] about February 2012 Top 100 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter
RapidBI in Evan Carmichael’s Top 100 Productivity Experts
RapidBI in Evan Carmichael's Top 100 Productivity Experts Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.I am pleased to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 50, but we are number 26. Looking at the list (only very quickly) I cannot see many other UK based people here. Where are you?We include only the top 50 here,OK so in this list we have "dropped" a few places - but … [Read more...] about RapidBI in Evan Carmichael’s Top 100 Productivity Experts
RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Management
RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Management Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.I am pleased to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 50, but we are number 26. Looking at the list (only very quickly) I cannot see any other UK based people here. Where are you?We include only the top 50 hereJanuary 2012 Top 100 Management Experts to Follow on … [Read more...] about RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Management
RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources
RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.His current one is the top 100 tweeters on human resources. And I am proud to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 100, but we are number 5! Looking at the list (only very quickly) I can see quite a few UK based tweeps here - keep flying the flag!We include only the top … [Read more...] about RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources
Top 100 Tweeters on Leadership
RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Leadership Many of you may know Evan Carmichael's site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.His current one is the top 100 tweeters on leadership. And I am proud to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 100, but we are number 25. Looking at the list (only very quickly) I cannot see any other UK based people here. Where are you?We include only the top 50January 2012 Top 100 … [Read more...] about Top 100 Tweeters on Leadership
Our blog posts on ecademy 5
Ecademy ranking top ten growthGetting into gear for 2012... It is interesting to see what has happened in the top ten recently.For the first time in the 5 weeks I have been looking at this I can see that only one person in the top 10 has not improved their score. position 10!I suspect that they will not be there tomorrow:It seems that it is becoming an increasingly competitive space. certainly just 5 weeks ago a score of 60 would put you easily in the top 10 - but not this … [Read more...] about Our blog posts on ecademy 5
Our blog posts on ecademy 3
And now the authorities of 2012 are trying to control...Social media... its banned for "games makers" according to the BBC What is wrong with these people?Do they not understand the impact that social media can have both on morale and additional promotion of the games.One can understand not talking about famous people, or security issues etc - but not to say that I am at xxx stadium is mad.. they does not give away any real security information.In a "what to do and what not to do" … [Read more...] about Our blog posts on ecademy 3
Today’s Links on ecademy 4
How to create high demand for your product It seems that in the US Nike have created such a buzz for their product - people are literally fighting to get the product Race for new trainers(co Sky News)What can the rest of us learn from their marketing to have customers banging on our doors?Mike Morrison RapidBI.com@rapidbiStock markets close for the year World stock markets end a tumultous year well down Stock markets have been rocked by international economic crises in … [Read more...] about Today’s Links on ecademy 4
247tweet
Twitme a wordpress plugin for publishing blog posts to twitter - 247tweet IntroductionThis plugin enables you to automatically post your new blog entries on the twitter website.Not only that but it recognises that most twitter users are on at varying times of the day and this plugin will help you to engage with more of your followers than any other plugin.A professional pluginTwitme-pro or 247tweet is not a tool that is suitable for all blogs and twitter users.It is aimed at … [Read more...] about 247tweet
Time for change in the world of seo
How do you get your site seen on the web? To enable your business web site to be found on the web – it heeds to be indexed. Over the years many have used Wikipedia and social networking sites for this purpose – some have done it very careffully – others may be considered just SPAM.Have you also found that you can never really find what you want on the web any more? Sure we have country filtering – but maybe now it is time for a radical change.For search engines to become reputable … [Read more...] about Time for change in the world of seo
Trainerbase-making-the-most-of-your-membership
Are you a member of TrainerBase? Are you making it work for you? In this article Mike Morrison describes how he as made it to be number 1 listing in TrainerBaseOk so you have ‘signed up’ but what is TB and how can you make it work for you? Note – if you are a not yet an enhanced member you will not be getting the most from your subscription! I looked at the options and realised that the membership option for the highest ‘price’ provided by far the best value… No such thing as a free … [Read more...] about Trainerbase-making-the-most-of-your-membership
HRD 2008
Have you visited? Mike has been on the TrainerBase standalong with Peter, Heather, Charlotte and others from the TBteam.The exhibition has its usual mix of training providers, venues, tests and assessments , e-learning providers and publishers.Along with Trainerbase, other membership based organisations including CIPD and BILD were also in attendance. © RapidBI.com 2008 https://rapidbi.com This material may be put on your Blog or website - however please keep this copyright statement … [Read more...] about HRD 2008
10 ways to lose twitter followers – or ways to encourage people to unfollow you
10 easy ways to lose Twitter followersIn this 'wild west' time of twitter, while businesses are exploring how to make the most from this excellent and powerful communication tool, and small businesses are looking to exploit this free (low cost) medium, many of us are looking for ways to increase our followers.In the hunt for new followers are we at risk of long term damage to our reputation?As an avid user of Twitter I have found it to be a powerful communication and marketing … [Read more...] about 10 ways to lose twitter followers – or ways to encourage people to unfollow you
New Twitter unfollow tool-people that don't engage with you
Twitter - unfollow people that don't engage with you Do you follow lots of people that don't add value to your network? Would you like to unfollow anyone that has not engaged with you?Twitter is more than just about collecting followers, it is about providing a 2 way communication and value add to the receiver of the tweets.Twitter is many things to many people, my main account @rapidbi is a business feed which is used for marketing our business. It is important to us that people find the … [Read more...] about New Twitter unfollow tool-people that don't engage with you
HRD-2009-are-you-off-to-excel-this-year
HRD 2009 is nearing, while this year I will not be able to attend the whole conference I will be attending the exhibition.What are you going for?What are you hoping to achieve? … [Read more...] about HRD-2009-are-you-off-to-excel-this-year
CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) courses compared
Looking for a CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) course? Which is the right CIPD CTP course for you? Over the last few weeks I have been looking for the CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) for one of my clients and put together a quick comparison chart for them to help them decide who to go with. As I've done the work thought I might as well share it with you. If you have any others to add please send them to me for addition. BPP Bradfield … [Read more...] about CIPD Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) courses compared
TPMA – Trainers & Assessors for the IITT train the trainer award
Are you involved in IT or technical training?The IITT in association with the BCS have launched a new training standard. Three of the leading companies to go through trainer or assessor accreditation are: Matrix42 Synergy Training Happy Computers Matrix42 were the first to have both their trainers and assessors accredited. Options include provision of training only, assessment only and training and assessing.The TPMA award of an Institute Certificate in Training Practice (ICTP) is … [Read more...] about TPMA – Trainers & Assessors for the IITT train the trainer award



















