Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

According to a study of 1700 CEOs last year, only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively. A business profile starts with a business account using your company logo as your picture (avatar), rather than your photo or a picture of your cat.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

According to a recent Harvard Business Review article , only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively. A business profile starts with a business account using your company logo as your picture (avatar), rather than your photo or a picture of your cat.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2013

Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances. Set up group meetings, sales presentations, and special promotions using webinars, webcasts, and podcasts, rather than travel and personal meetings. Maximize cash flow. Make everyone a salesperson.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2012

Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances. Set up group meetings, sales presentations, and special promotions using webinars, webcasts, and podcasts, rather than travel and personal meetings. Maximize cash flow. Make everyone a salesperson.

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Startup Outsource Development Sales Social Media 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2011

Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances. Set up group meetings, sales presentations, and special promotions using webinars, webcasts, and podcasts, rather than travel and personal meetings. Maximize cash flow. Make everyone a salesperson.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

A business profile starts with a business account using your company logo as your picture (avatar), rather than your photo or a picture of your cat. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Read everything you can about viral marketing.

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