Chatterbox

Chatterbox

In recognition of this issue’s salute to small business, Atlantic Business Magazine asked our Facebook Fans for their thoughts on entrepreneurship, business management and economies of scale. Here’s what they had to say: What advice would you give people who dream of having their own business? You don’t own a business, the business will own you. So be prepared to …Continue Reading

Leadership and the Power of Social Media

Leadership and the Power of Social Media

I must admit that when it comes to using social media, I have been pretty much of a luddite. I have LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter accounts but I neither knew how to use them very well nor spent very much time using them. However a recent experience has changed my perspective. Let me explain. Halifax will host the Canada Winter …Continue Reading

Social Media Community Management 2010

Social Media Community Management 2010

If you are thinking about building community, either in your business or as a practitioner, I came across a report you’ll want to read.  Cover to cover. The Community Roundtable, a self-described “peer network of community managers and social media practitioners” released a report last week based on research and member input regarding the “State of Community Management”.  While the …Continue Reading

Social Media: Towards A Better Mouse Trap

Social Media: Towards A Better Mouse Trap

eBuddy, Technorati, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Topix, Flickr, MedHead, PollGenius……

The list of weird and misspelt names never seems to end, continually changes, and you think you’ll never keep up. Is this all just Greasy Kid Stuff, or is there something about Social Media that means something to you?