Hmmm...there's nothing groundbreaking here, but some good ideas for those who aren't measuring engagement.
3 New Ways to Measure the Social Web
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Thursday, November 12, 2009
"Do what you love until you go broke and can't do it any more."
Quite often, you'll get excited about an idea. Think it's super cool, and can't wait to get started! I find this is particularly true with new business startups. Stop and breath for a moment. It's worthwhile thinking things through.
Scott Allen's article for About.com walks encourages a balanced approach. Check out "Choosing a Business to Start: Two opposite approaches? Or the best of both?"
Allen writes: "So you've decided to start a business. Maybe you have a brilliant idea, and you're trying to figure out if it's viable or not. Or maybe you're out of work, or just fed up with your current job, and looking for an alternative.
Whatever the circumstances that have brought you to this point, the first question you need to ask yourself is, "Is owning a business right for me?" Are you cut out for entrepreneurship? Not everybody is. The rewards can be great, but so are the risks. And it will change your lifestyle in ways that you may not be prepared for."
Read the full article here.
Scott Allen's article for About.com walks encourages a balanced approach. Check out "Choosing a Business to Start: Two opposite approaches? Or the best of both?"
Allen writes: "So you've decided to start a business. Maybe you have a brilliant idea, and you're trying to figure out if it's viable or not. Or maybe you're out of work, or just fed up with your current job, and looking for an alternative.
Whatever the circumstances that have brought you to this point, the first question you need to ask yourself is, "Is owning a business right for me?" Are you cut out for entrepreneurship? Not everybody is. The rewards can be great, but so are the risks. And it will change your lifestyle in ways that you may not be prepared for."
Read the full article here.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Offprint.ca
Offprint.ca provides advice to small business owners in the Tri-Cities and Greater Vancouver area and helps create online strategies to connect businesses with their customers in new and creative ways.
Services include:
* Social media marketing strategy
* Market research
* Strategic planning
* Practical business advice
Linda Young spent the past year as a business advisor, working with new entrepreneurs to help them become successfully self employed. She understands the unique challenges small business owners face and is able to provide practical advice.
A former entrepreneur herself, she honed her marketing and small business owner skills as the proprietor of a brick-and-mortar and online bookstore for over four years.
Linda developed her expertise in online and social media marketing while implementing social media marketing strategies for a number of businesses, including a large post secondary institution and a luxury car dealership.
Linda has also completed (with honours!) the professional E-Marketing Certificate program offered by the Canadian Marketing Association.
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Services include:
* Social media marketing strategy
* Market research
* Strategic planning
* Practical business advice
Linda Young spent the past year as a business advisor, working with new entrepreneurs to help them become successfully self employed. She understands the unique challenges small business owners face and is able to provide practical advice.
A former entrepreneur herself, she honed her marketing and small business owner skills as the proprietor of a brick-and-mortar and online bookstore for over four years.
Linda developed her expertise in online and social media marketing while implementing social media marketing strategies for a number of businesses, including a large post secondary institution and a luxury car dealership.
Linda has also completed (with honours!) the professional E-Marketing Certificate program offered by the Canadian Marketing Association.
Check out our website.
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Hello!
My name is Linda Young. I'm an entrepreneur, business advisor, social media marketer, technophile, bibliophile and online junky.
There's a saying that goes "The first year of business is about survival; the second is about efficiency."
My purpose for this blog is to create an online resource for small business owners in their first year of business since this is quite often the toughest!
This will also be a place to share and exchange ideas.
My name is Linda Young. I'm an entrepreneur, business advisor, social media marketer, technophile, bibliophile and online junky.
There's a saying that goes "The first year of business is about survival; the second is about efficiency."
My purpose for this blog is to create an online resource for small business owners in their first year of business since this is quite often the toughest!
This will also be a place to share and exchange ideas.
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