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TechAmerica HR Executive Strategy Monthly

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ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES BLOGGING YOU INTO BANKRUPTCY? Wednesday, February 16, 2011 -- TechAmerica HR Executive Strategy Monthly.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

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Too Busy for Social Media Marketing Could Be Fatal

Startup Professionals Musings

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” 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. What’s the problem?

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How To Begin Using Social Media In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

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Don’t Be Too Busy for Social Media Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Start social networking with peers.

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David S. Rose – Father of Angel Investing in New York

Startup Professionals Musings

The second company in which I invested, back in 2001, was a novel concept from the serial entrepreneur who invented social networking. The fifth one was a high-buzz, high-tech play with lots of big-name angels, and we eventually brought in a rock star CEO and a major VC followed us in with many millions.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

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aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. few years ago I also started following Alexander Osterwalder in his blog about his Business Model Generation -mantra. Keep the day job.