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10 Timesaving Gmail Labs Addons

May 31, 2011

Are you using Gmail? Then you definitely need to check out some of these incredible time-saving addons from the Labs that will enhance your email experience. For those that don’t know, “Gmail Labs is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t quite ready for primetime.” Google goes on to say that they may change, break or disappear at any time, but so far they have all been very stable addons.…

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ROI Is Not Spelt M.O.N.E.Y.

May 30, 2011

Money, money, money.
When I hear about ROI it’s connected and described as money. But that’s not what ROI is all about. Return On Investment (ROI) is “A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiency of a number of different investments.” – according to Investopedia.…

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Is Theft Worth Focusing On?

May 25, 2011

Theft has risen dramatically since the invention of the internet. It has always been present before then, but with the online channels it’s much easier to get a hold of someones design, art, music or writing and recreate it as your own.…

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Why Are You Climbing The Social Media Ladder?

May 21, 2011

The intangible Social Media Ladder is a tall one, filled with people of all ages, geolocations and races. But a simple Tweet from a new Twitter friend got me thinking about the reasons behind climbing the ladder.…

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Pros and Cons Of Digital Business Cards

May 20, 2011

For as long as I have been networking, I have used traditional business cards. Sexy, custom designed rectangles that fit inside any wallet. But as my venture into the digital world began to flourish, so too did the thirst for streamlining and digitising every part of my world.…

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Humanising Social Media [SlideShare Download]

May 19, 2011

In this simple SlideShare presentation I cover the basics of Social Media for someone just getting into the scene. If you would like to use it for your presentation please download it at the link below.…

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Are You Paying Attention? @AirTran

May 19, 2011

To many, Twitter is a fantastic tool to communicate with other like-minded people, share great information and advertise the latest offers. Some even go one step further and connect with fans and friends alike.…

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Simple Answers For Confused Entrepreneurs

May 18, 2011

1. I have an amazing idea, how do I get started?
Just start building.
2. Is my idea awesome?
Yes. Otherwise don’t think about it.
3. How do I meet people?…

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Are You The Blue Sheep?

May 18, 2011

The Blue Sheep mingle with the rest, but also lead.
The Blue Sheep is easy to spot amongst the herd.
The Blue Sheep know when to step forward and back when sharing opinions.…

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The Role Of A Speaker

May 11, 2011

I have recently attended a few business meetings and events where like-minded entrepreneurs speak about their businesses, achievements and give tips. These events happen frequently, so it’s now even easier to be around inspiring people.…

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Keep It Real Aaaaaight!

May 10, 2011

With so many Social Tools to share updates it’s very easy to get lost. It’s even easier to get sucked into following the trends that gain you more followers, get you quick attention and more.…

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Avoid The Quick Rome

May 9, 2011

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither were the skilled workers taught the art of crafting a wall, or breaking apart rocks and hauling them to their destination. But Rome also wasn’t built by mass-marketing the message.…

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You Can’t Game Real Engagement

May 7, 2011

Games can be gamed. But your real engagements and connections cannot.
I wrote a post recently discussing Social Influence titled “How To Become Influential” which talks more about how networks will represent What You Do and Who You Are, not how much you can game the system.…

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How To Become Influential

May 5, 2011

In the past year I have been able to connect with some pretty influential people. It was as simple as leaving a thankyou on their page and getting a response, or receiving a follow from someone I had Retweeted earlier.…

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Look At Myspace, Now Back To Facebook

May 1, 2011

Hello techies, look at your Myspace. Now back to Facebook, now back at your Myspace, now back to Facebook. Sadly, it isn’t Facebook. But if it stopped using bloated code and switched to cleaner designs it could be like Facebook.…