Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2013

Workers who tweet, chat, like, and Skype on the job are among the most productive, according to new academic research from Warwick University in the U.K. Professor Nandhakumar found that employees who used various types of social media and digital modes of communication were more creative and collaborative at work, and thus more productive.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are growing in popularity for not only those that want to get in touch with family and lost friends, but also for business professionals. Here are my public Twitter lists. 

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 26, 2011

Social media sites are not longer just the realm of individuals, and those who regularly read my blog know I’m a huge advocate of the power of social media for small businesses. Here are a few ways to take advantage of social media for your business.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2013

Social media has the power to connect professionals and consumers, making it a valuable tool in everyday business operations. For administrative and clerical professionals, social media can streamline communication and increase discourse. For a more informal, personal social media presence, use Facebook or Twitter.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I was on the phone the other day with one of my private clients and we were talking about her social media strategy.    Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , Quora and the list goes on and on!  Content creation for your various social media platforms does not have to be hard. It doesn't.

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Success

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The Good: Mentions your product or service and describes how it will help your prospect: “In less than two minutes, I will tell you how the use of [me, my company, my service] will grow your development department 115%.”

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

In today’s technology-centric workplace, many employers want employees to be savvy with social networking … especially in tech fields, marketing, public relations and media. It’s ironic that although many companies once worried about lost employee productivity because of time spent on Facebook, now these skills are desirable!

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 11, 2011

Here are a few ways to systematize and simplify your Social Media efforts. Social media ‘gurus’ have invested thousands of hours in their online brands, often losing track of more important metrics in the process. Social media marketing is as much about opportunity cost as it is real results.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

I have been talking with people about social media a lot lately.    There is a lot of confusion and frustration about what to do and what not to do when it comes to social media. Recently, I participated in Michele Price's #SpeakChat on Twitter.  Have a Social Media Plan.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Want Help Making Lists on Twitter? Check out this great tool | Main | Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds » Can You Define Social Media Clutter?   Hmmm. 

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 18, 2010

In addition, take note of how frequently they ‘@’ and direct message their customers, how frequently they communicate with influential twitterers (5000+ followers) and whether they use their account for customer service or some kind of direct sales service. AirAsia is on Twitter and it uses the service effectively.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business.   Only 22% of small businesses who use social media believe it has been profitable. 

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. It is brilliant!

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Earlier this week I wrote a piece on Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for assistants so I thought I would carry on with that theme and try to convince you all to join Twitter! Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. The club offers great networking opportunities.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? They Twitter. Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. They comment on blogs. Thats just reality.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Build your own network! Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Entrepreneur, Shama Kabani (formerly Hyder) also believes in social media marketing. You ask a question, I answer!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

You have got to be on social media sites!!! Maybe you have created the Facebook page and the Twitter profile.  Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. I have to tell you. 

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 28, 2010

With such a wide divide in opinion, it is important that you base your social media spending (of time, of course) on campaigns that actually work. But how can you test your social media campaign for effectiveness? Social media is not a great platform for the traditional “buy now!&#

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 28, 2010

With such a wide divide in opinion, it is important that you base your social media spending (of time, of course) on campaigns that actually work. But how can you test your social media campaign for effectiveness? Social media is not a great platform for the traditional “buy now!&#

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Build your own network! Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? With the growth of Social Media it is easier than ever for a bootstrap business to effectively market their small business start-up.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Twitter – I am amazed by the famous people I have had the opportunity to tweet with and the connections I’ve made in just 140 characters or less. So what are your favorite things about social media? Staying tuned in – to what my network members are doing, professionally and socially. The immediacy.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2010

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter? » Want Help Making Lists on Twitter? A Twitter tool that does not take forever to run.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Over the course of just three years, once powerful newspapers were reduced to specks on their former image, and social media services took over as the most frequent and powerful platform for internet users to find out just what was going on. Social media attracts strong opinions, some politically charged and others personal.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 25, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, it is something that can really happen for small, efficient, and ultra-effective internet businesses. Social media gives small businesses the power to outshine their large opponents, outmaneuver major corporations, and with a bit of dedication and work, eventually beat their more powerful opponents.

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Catch Friday

JANUARY 7, 2011

Generations of today have been so familiar with social sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and blog sites. In the corporate world, social media can affect the productivity level of the employees in a positive or negative way. In what way does social media help employees to become more effective?

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

They achieve productivity more quickly; they cost less in total, and they’re a more flexible cost; they require less emotional investment from their employers; and they take less time and effort to replace. Search Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or countless freelancer marketplaces — it’s hard not to find freelancers.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 22, 2010

By AndreaKalli A client of mine has recently experienced an inability to upload a custom Twitter background they had designed, so I decided to do a little digging around the ‘net for similar experiences. Having Trouble Uploading a New Twitter Background Lately? Want To Link To This Article? Feel free to grab the code below.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 6, 2010

By AndreaKalli As soon as your first product or service is ready to hit the market, you have a very important task ahead of you. You’ll need to find your customers; marketing is key to success in almost any sort of business and Twitter can be a helpful marketing tool to make your business grow.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 23, 2016

Are you using social platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to promote your business? Are you integrating visual media into your brand building efforts to increase click-through rates and boost engagement? Social media posts with images receive more interaction than text posts. GIF Quotes.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It becomes a necessity to ask for their Facebook pages and viewing their Twitter accounts. Social media has invaded modern life and anyone not on any of the big three platform is practically unknown. Although long overdue, businesses are finally embracing social media as the new platform to make them known.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 21, 2010

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. creating revolution in the social market as days are rolling on.

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