The Small Business Blog

JUNE 4, 2013

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 12, 2016

Included in the site for VAs, a new blog--well, a different version of this blog, really. And if you'd like to be certain to hear when we launch, come join us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram. Today, a happy note. We're heading toward the end of a long rebrand, including the creation of not one, but two new sites!

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Anyone who reads this blog knows I’m a big fan of Twitter. And although I myself sort of dragged my heels at first, I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to social media for business, a Facebook Page is a necessity. Facebook is the devil.” First, your profile is what you get when you sign up for Facebook.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

By AndreaKalli For those that live in Facebook -land, you know the pain of their platform changes when they affect Facebook Pages. I was so impressed with her “take the bull by the horns&# approach on this very common issue I asked her to write something up for me explaining what it’s all about to share with my readers.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

You can join: Facebook Facebook Messenger Instagram YouTube TikTok LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest Snapchat Clubhouse Reddit Discord Podcast networks (e.g., Tristan’s top five apps are Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn. It’s like New York City: loud, crowded and up all night. The options are overwhelming.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

Then, Ingram herself became influenced by a personal trainer who created a subscription service for clients with a weekly workout plan and an accompanying Facebook group to further build community. I grew up with social, so I can really explain how it works and help agents of all ages feel more confident using it,” she says. “We

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post.

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Productivityist

MARCH 2, 2022

Connect with Brittany: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Brittany’s Book: Next Chance You: Tools, Tips, and Tough Love for Bringing Your A-Game to Life Watch Last Chance U: Right here on Netflix Related Conversation: Episode 408: Thomas Anderson talks about Vulnerability Related Blog Post: The Potential of a Fresh Start.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 1, 2011

I'm a bit behind on my reading (we've been swamped this quarter) and just got caught up on the  Enterprise Council on Small Business (ECSB) blog. The blog post I found most interesting shows that Facebook is the preferred social media network small businesses want their suppliers to use to communicate with them. 

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 31, 2012

500 companies blogging declined in 2011. 500 blogged.   While blogging is down, social media usage is up.  Facebook is used by by 74% of Inc. So why are fewer small businesses blogging?  Based on our research the reasons are: Blogging is hard and takes a lot of time. 500 companies.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Karen Akpan, known as @themomtrotter across social media, started her blog in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. The consistent income made it hard to see how their monthly payments were beginning to add up. She recalls waking up one day and thinking, I can’t live like this.

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MAY 1, 2023

Carefully curated’ narratives to show to future employers Many employers don’t want to come up empty when they search social media for their future candidates, wondering why they hid their accounts behind privacy walls, according to Christy Pruitt-Haynes, global head of talent and performance practice at NeuroLeadership Institute.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 27, 2015

Typically, when we read about new businesses and entrepreneurs it’s all ‘this is the new Facebook’ or ‘how this business has really taken off in the last year’ and all too often, the media focus entirely on the glamour and success of entrepreneurism.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2011

As the chart below (chart 14 from the report) shows, Facebook is used by 27% of small businesses for business purposes.    That's up from 17% just last June.          This is stunning growth and another data point suggesting Facebook is taking over the web. 

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

Thankfully Facebook has taken pains to offer it to you: Facebook Mobile. Facebook takes advantage of this by allowing you to upload status updates or photos from any email account. Of course, if your mobile device has web access, you can access Facebook Mobile directly from your device’s web browser.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Karen Akpan, known as @themomtrotter across social media, started her blog in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. The consistent income made it hard to see how their monthly payments were beginning to add up. She recalls waking up one day and thinking, I can’t live like this.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. Submitted by Stephanie on November 02, 2009 at 01:27 PM Trying to get Ethan to dress up for Halloween is NEVER an easy task but when I suggested that we go a Mr. Don Draper from Mad Men (one of our favorite shows BTW) , he was up for it!

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 14, 2016

Today, however, technology has advanced significantly with a ton of different ways to distribute your content: Post to your blog. Submit to social media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. But before we wrap up this article, let me share with you why you need to have a Content Marketing System in place: It builds your list.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 28, 2010

Blogs were monetized with Adsense and affiliate products, and what mattered was not the quality or relevancy of the content, but the amount of space which was available to plaster with Adsense advertisements and sponsor information. Blogging frequently is not the goal. Hustle and quick sales will only take your blog so far.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 27, 2023

Use platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to showcase your services and connect with potential clients. Be sure to follow up with clients after the trial to gather feedback and address any concerns they may have. It’s just enough to whet your appetite, not enough to fill you up.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Your company may have a blog, and it’s worth seeing if you can contribute to that. Responses to industry news or a write up of a recent event are good starting points. Join the conversation on Twitter , Linkedin , or Facebook. . Express yourself through the written word. Are you a woman in flex?

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

that I had the idea for a new blog. Or that I contribute to Love Lavishly 4-7 times/week, I needed ANOTHER blog. The issue that sparked the blog? So I would occasionally share whatever I was dancing to on Facebook and Twitter, and others would share it with their friends. Apparently so, because it was screaming at me.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 15, 2010

By AndreaKalli Every once in awhile we all get the urge to freshen things up on our sites. While preparing to help an associate add some social buttons to her website, I came upon these sites that gave me more options than I expected in style and design: ButtonShut – Facebook Buttons (thanks to comment by Tom!) Rating 3.00

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

I cleaned up trails at Addison State Park in central Vermont just for her,” Drew Johnson wrote. “I And all the good deeds you’ve shared),” stated an update on the Joannie from Pringle Facebook page from Oct. The stories we tell create the people we become,” says Jacqueline Lewis, who blogged about resilience at GlobalResilience.net.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It can show up as overperforming in one area and underperforming in another. ” “Will my results hold up under scrutiny? The anxiety of not knowing whether you're living up to expectations and even the inability to say “thank you” to compliments. If you have ever asked yourself: “Am I doing enough?”

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

With a reasonable amount of blog traffic and a proactive audience, it is possible to put your business in front of thousands, sometimes even tens-of-thousands of eyes, all with a simple special offer or potential prize. Of course, running a blog competition is not as simple as posting what you want people to do.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 25, 2010

Of course, the hardest part of blogging is promotion. From technology to self-improvement, every part of the blogging world is packed with insular, difficult groups that can prove a difficult promotional target. Still, there are some blogging techniques that have been proven to be effective.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might also consider contributing to the company blog and/or linking to your personal Linkedin profile or Medium profile as well as a vehicle for posting content relevant to your point of view and the industry. What shows up first? Is it your personal Facebook profile or Linkedin page?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 10, 2020

  Instead, they've mostly treated digital nomadism as a spectator sport, following the exploits of real digital nomads via Facebook, Instagram, blogs, and other forms of social media. .   We call them armchair digital nomads because in the past the vast majority who say this have not followed through. 

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Background info: Our new CEO says yes via meeting requests via email, text, LinkedIn, Facebook and many other social media channels and then in an email or other post tags me asking me to set up a meeting. We apologize for this but this is the best way we can keep YOUR blog clean! Thank you, everyone!

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Productivityist

MARCH 20, 2024

To wrap up, this episode serves as a powerful reminder of the strength we all possess to face adversity head-on and come out stronger on the other side. The importance of reframing negative thoughts and embracing vulnerability for personal growth. The role of vulnerability in creating supportive environments and living in the moment.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Whether you are an executive or an assistant reading this Monday Motivator, here are ideas on what you can discuss when you have face-to-face time or catch up by telephone, Facetime, or Skype on a regular basis. Special Projects Discuss any special projects that are happening or coming up in the next few weeks.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 24, 2012

  Everywhere I turn, my brain turns that experience into a blog post, podcast or video idea.    Since my blog is on their Kindle subscription service , I had committed to writing consistently.    Since my blog is on their Kindle subscription service , I had committed to writing consistently. 

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

With a reasonable amount of blog traffic and a proactive audience, it is possible to put your business in front of thousands, sometimes even tens-of-thousands of eyes, all with a simple special offer or potential prize. Of course, running a blog competition is not as simple as posting what you want people to do.

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Tips From T. Marie

MARCH 26, 2020

It’s kind of crazy how just a month ago I was writing these blog posts for a relatively small group of home business owners. Keeping it real when working from home is as easy as choosing a video call over an email or picking up the phone instead of texting. Follow My Facebook Page.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 17, 2021

So why is it when you go looking for information to help you start, operate and grow a home-based business, everything that pops up is marked for ‘small businesses’ not ‘micro- business’. Most of the information shared here on the Tips from T.Marie blog is micro-business friendly. Let’s talk small vs micro-business.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Jamie: I was in charge of security management at a law firm, and I had a blog on the side related to food and fitness—just what my interests were. And that just required us to invest a lot more later to clean up everything that we had not done initially. We’ve had a Facebook Live series with Tan France. We’ve gone on The View.

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