Tag: Business

How can CRM plus software help your business?

For most companies, sales lead the way.  Unfortunately, most people forget that the money actually comes from the billing department, and the longer it takes to get your invoices from the sales team to the billing team, the longer it takes your company to get paid.  Most sales teams have experienced miscommunication and misplaced paperwork,… Continue reading How can CRM plus software help your business?

Your business social interactions DO mean an endorsement

I was going through the profiles of some businesses that I follow on social media when I noticed something that was highly discouraging. Some had statements on their Twitter pages that read something to the effect of “a retweet does not mean we endorse it.” On Facebook, there were disclaimers added to the about section… Continue reading Your business social interactions DO mean an endorsement

Online B2B companies start taking cues From B2Cs

When it comes to online marketing, B2C companies are often one step (or a few) ahead of their B2B counterparts. That makes sense. B2Bs and B2Cs are two entirely different animals, and B2Cs have needed to rely on the Internet as a major revenue source more than B2Bs. Now B2Bs are recognizing the need to… Continue reading Online B2B companies start taking cues From B2Cs

#Infographic: Facebook vs Twitter – the IPO battle

The first day went very differently when the two social networks went public. Facebook stayed steady, bolstered by some strategic investing. It eventually fell dramatically before finding its groove. Today, it is healthy. Twitter got off to a much better start but is already showing signs of weakening. Both may end up in the same… Continue reading #Infographic: Facebook vs Twitter – the IPO battle

#Video: Networking society can bring prosperity (in theory)

Money can’t buy you happiness. On the other hand, not having money can make it hard to find the prosperity that often does bring happiness. In this video from Ericsson, the premise is this: if you change the way that the world is networked and allow for ways that those in third world countries can… Continue reading #Video: Networking society can bring prosperity (in theory)

#Infographic: Microsoft’s history

They have a new CEO being chosen right now. This is an extremely important time for Microsoft because they’re huge, they have a ton of revenue, and they have decisions to make in the near future to keep them amongst the elite tech companies. This infographic by MicrosoftTraining.net takes us from the start all the… Continue reading #Infographic: Microsoft’s history

#Infographic: The History of the Hashtag

The hashtag symbol was rarely used in any application other than on a touch tone phone up until it was popularized through social media in the last five years. Now, people make jokes about hashtags, put them on T-shirts, and even try to name their children with hashtags. It’s become quite ridiculous, really. This infographic… Continue reading #Infographic: The History of the Hashtag

Facebook marketing without ads is like racecar driving without wheels

There was a time not too long ago when Facebook was a viable marketing tool for businesses who did not invest into Facebook ads. Over the last year, this has changed to the point that today, ads are a necessity for most businesses to be able to find success. Some have been very vocal about… Continue reading Facebook marketing without ads is like racecar driving without wheels

The wrong ways (and right way) to do contests or giveaways on Facebook

There’s a trend on Facebook that simply won’t die. Many business pages continue to offer giveaways, contests, and even “exclusive” games on Facebook in order to get more fans. It has been proven over and over again to be ineffective at getting targeted, high-quality fans but there seems to be an insistence on continuing it… Continue reading The wrong ways (and right way) to do contests or giveaways on Facebook