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We opened the meeting with some real-time analytics, asking new faces to introduce themselves and tell us how they found us.  90%  said word of mouth.  It was either a friend, a direct experience, direct invite or event  listing – in that order. In other words, it was personal. Just like the writing of this [...]

Between social media, digital media, blogging, twitter, Linked In and networking, a small business could go crazy in the acid rain of information and options.  Just doing a task takes you to a browser that lures you into reading a story you could care less about.  Sure you’re more informed, which might come in handy,  [...]

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Image via Wikipedia Have you noticed an increase in your mental activity? Do you feel less alone while being more alone? Are you meeting new people and getting familiar with their lives through Facebook?  Is it either waking you up in the morning or keeping you up at night? This is your lab. Your research [...]

Image via Wikipedia When the internet first became a goldmine of information I thought, “Wow, this is incredible!” As it kept expanding in all directions I thought, “Yikes, this is getting to be way too much!” There is a constant pressure to keep pace with technology so consistent learning has become the norm.   A tip [...]