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Jan
2010

Getting It Right With Social Media

Posted by Gordon in Business Tips, Marketing, Technology, Tips

Social media is here to stay – at least that’s how it looks for now. As a business owner, you probably realize that you have to be able to adapt to change very quickly. Otherwise, you’d be left behind by your competitors. You may not be that comfortable with the idea of using social media for your business but give it a try and you’ll see just how beneficial it can be. How do you get it right? Think about social media as a way to ...

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28
Jan
2010

Nurturing Your Best Employees

Posted by Gordon in Business Tips, Employees

One thing about running your own business is that you have to take responsibility for everyone and everything. The buck stops with you, so to speak. And that includes making sure that the people under you are happy and content with their situation. You may only have a handful of employees in your small business but that does not discount the fact that you still have to ensure that they are being taken cared of. This is especially important for those employees who are performing excellently ...

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26
Jan
2010

Utilize Business Schools For Your Business

Posted by Gordon in Business Tips, Tips

Business school does not come cheap. How can you possibly make use of it when you may already be experiencing cash flow problems? And what use is it to you if you’ve already spent years in business school prior to starting your business up? Here are some ways you can utilize business schools to the advantage of everyone. Get interns! You may find yourself short on manpower during peak season. Instead of hiring temps, why don’t you find a business school that requires their students to spend ...

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12
Jan
2010

Mixing Business And Social Networks

Posted by Gordon in Business Tips, Tips

Social networks thrived last year. From a handful of people using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. that I used to know, my contacts have grown exponentially! I am sure that a lot of you have had the same experience in the past year. Here’s something to think about, though. How exactly do you use your social networks? Do you interact with people on these networks merely for personal purposes or do you have other agenda? Experts in this regard say: mix it up! One ...

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