Five Ways to Respond to Social Media Challenges and Criticism
Andrea Kalli
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Bonnie Low-Krayman
AUGUST 11, 2021
In 2004, I gave Olympia the final draft of my book “Be the Ultimate Assistant” to review and offered her free rein to take out anything she did not like. Olympia Dukakis & Personal Asst. Bonnie Low-Kramen on the set of “Over the Hill” in Australia, 1991.
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The Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2013
Granted, Linkedin was launched in 2003 and then Facebook in 2004, but I hadn’t heard of them. When I started freelancing ten years ago, I had to do my marketing the old fashioned way. I was too busy trudging my local neighbourhood with freshly designed flyers, pinning them in every library and appropriately placed shop… Read the full article here: Why I think you need to get offline to find new clients on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Ever since it was released back in January 2004, Squarespace has helped thousands of people and their websites thrive. This platform can also help you get your feet off the ground, but if this is your first time, you may not know how to design your website.
All Things Admin
JUNE 15, 2022
Corporate Law Paralegal 2: February 2004 – April 2006 . Corporate Law Paralegal 1: March 1998 – February 2004. For all the good the internet does us, it’s no secret that there are more than a few less-than-savory people lurking in its depths.
Small Business CEO
APRIL 7, 2021
That’s an increase of about 24% over 2019, and it marks the largest number of new business applications submitted in a year dating back to 2004. Since March 2020, hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United States have closed permanently.
Small Business Labs
APRIL 26, 2018
million more than in 2004. Nearly 43 million U.S. households rented their homes in 2016, which is about 9.3 And according to the Pew Research study American Families Face a Growing Rent Burden , 38% of these households are "rent burdened" Pew defines rent burdened as any renter household that spends more than 30% of their income on rent. Being rent burdened means having less money for other expenses or savings.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
As the Pew chart below shows, over the 10 year period from 2004 to 2013 the number of reporters fell by 17%. Interesting data from Pew Research's The Growing Pay Gap Between Journalism and Public Relations shows that the PR field is booming even while the total number of reporters in declining. Over the same time period, the number of PR professionals increased by 22%.
Virtual Moxie
MAY 1, 2012
That is, in all respects, the business version of the quickie Vegas wedding (a la Britney Spears—who needed an annulment just a bit more than two days after her wedding in 2004!). Slow waaaaaaaaay down in your interview process. Because one of the worst things you can have happen in your practice is to leap into a new relationship with a client, only to realize in fairly short order that you made a huge mistake and need to get out of the relationship.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
In 2004 just 31% of Americans reported they accepted gay marriage. The New Strategist Press has an interesting list of the Top 10 Emerging Trends of the 2000s. But even more interesting is their summary of the 10 trends: "Most are stories of decline–which is a trend of significance in itself." " In fact, 7 of their 10 trends are about decline. These are: The Income Decline. The Wealth Decline. The Home Ownership Decline. The Marriage Decline.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 31, 2014
started blogging in 2004. It’s not 2004 anymore. Back then if there was a picture included with your post you were ahead of the curve. While the actual content of your posts is still the most important thing, it’s not the only thing. Visuals are becoming more and more important when it comes to blogging. In fact, I’ve seen an increase in the use of a visual aid that some people were declaring would be killed off by video. What visual aid is that? The slideshow.
Eco-Office Gals
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
manufacturing plants haven’t sent any waste to landfills since May 2004 — a mission that began with a good-faith accounting of the company’s waste stream.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
goods exports in in 2004 to 34% percent in 2014. Globalization and international trade was once driven almost exclusively by large multinational corporations. No longer. Propelled by global online markets and platforms and a growing global middle class, small businesses and even freelancers and individuals are exporting goods and services in growing numbers. In fact, according to the U.S. SBA small business goods exports have grown from 29% of total U.S.
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 3, 2017
" As the chart below shows (click to enlarge), there were about 350,000 manufacturing firms with no employees other than the owner in 2014, up almost 17% from 2004. The Wall Street Journal's Big Growth in Tiny Businesses nicely covers a trend we'e been following for years - the growth of solopreneur, non-employer manufacturing businesses.
The Marq
JUNE 16, 2022
I've been incredibly lucky in my career and I wish the same for everyone. Having thought much about my personal life and career ove the last two years, I realized I've had some great successes and misses too.
Small Business CEO
APRIL 11, 2019
For a long time, China has been associated with counterfeit products, but this has changed since this company joined the e-commerce platform in 2004. JD.com is the largest retailer in China that has transformed e-commerce business in the country. Under the leadership of Richard Liu, the founder and company CEO of this company, consumers in China and other parts of the world now enjoy superior products that epitomize high quality and which delivered with great care to the customer.
Success
JUNE 16, 2022
We rolled it out to the public in 2004. What’s in a name? When it comes to your business, the answer is… a whole heck of a lot, according to experts.
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 6, 2014
shows that since 2004 Americans have owned fewer cars and light trucks, driven each of those vehicles less and consumed less fuel each year. An interesting series of studies out of the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute found that Americans are driving less and using less fuel than in the past. The most recent study, Has Motorization in the U.S. Peaked?
Business Management Daily
APRIL 25, 2022
For example, BakerWrite is a speed writing system that was created by Heather Baker in 2004. Taking notes by hand is a great way to keep track of information. Writing things down can help you remember them better.
Success
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Morales was released after 17 days, given a second chance through the DACA policy ( Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ) as well as a green card petition filed by her mother, who gained legal status in 2004 after marrying a U.S.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
million who were self-employed in 2004 leaving by 2009." The UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS) released a report showing that self-employment in the UK is the highest its been since they started tracking it 40 years ago. Their data shows the UK has 4.6 million people working for themselves, with 15% of workforce self-employed. This is up from 13% in 2008, and 8.7% in 1975.
Karen Vivarelli
AUGUST 4, 2020
I worked for a tech start up back in 2004 after university and had the pleasure of working with a wonderful lady who provided freelance office services (set ups, systems & admin) to the new start up companies within the incubator. How Kate went from corporate PA to VA life.
On The Job
JULY 21, 2016
LEGO executives – who had been told countless times by experts that they were in trouble because future generations would lose interest in the building blocks – decided to pay an 11-year-old boy a visit in 2004. What do dirty, worn sneakers have to do with turning around a business? If you’re LEGOs, it means everything.
Success
MAY 9, 2022
People wanted to buy homes in 2004 to 2008 because of their unrealistic expectations about price appreciation,” says Palim. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, chances are you’d like to become a homeowner someday. Surveys show that most Americans want to own a home.
Small Business CEO
APRIL 19, 2016
Since Yelp was founded in 2004 it has grown to see over 95 million reviews in just 11 years, that’s over 8 million reviews a year and over 23,000 reviews a day—quite a bit of activity!… Consider these facts: 98% of Yelpers have made a purchase from a business they found on Yelp, 89% of consumers make a purchase within a week of visiting reviews sites and 29% will visit a business within a day. photo credit: Yelp Inc. Flickr.
Success
AUGUST 18, 2021
Kim and Mauborgne published their ideas in their 2004 book, Blue Ocean Strategy. Blue Ocean Strategy is a marketing approach developed by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne, professors at INSEAD, a private university with locations around the world.
Success
JULY 27, 2021
Gymnast Carly Patterson was just 16 when her dazzling performance at the 2004 Athens Olympics made her the second American woman ever to win the all-around competition.
Eco-Office Gals
JANUARY 22, 2013
Blogging in many niches since 2004. Believe it or not, building an eco-friendly house from renewable materials isn’t the only way to go green. That’s right, even the smallest changes like arranging boiler maintenance or fixing leaking taps can save you money and protect the environment, so there’s no need to shop for wind turbines or solar panels just yet. Use energy-saving light bulbs. If you didn’t already know, most incandescent light bulbs have now been banned.
Success
JULY 13, 2021
The number of people who say they have no one with whom to discuss important matters has more than doubled between 1985 and 2004, according to a 2006 study by researchers at Duke University and the University of Arizona.
Loosely Speaking
JANUARY 15, 2010
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs What’s the status of one-way communication? Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:09 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives With social media in its apparent heyday, what happens to your print or enewsletter campaign? Or, for that matter, your blog and website? Are those still viable markeing and branding tools?
A Great Day's Work
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
What’s so unusual about my job is that I was hired in 2004 as employee No. We are meeting up today with our very own Stacy Leitner, Blogger for A Great Day’s Work. She’s ready to give you a sneak peek into her world. Why did you start the blog, A Great Day’s Work ?
Loosely Speaking
DECEMBER 15, 2008
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Put a smile on that face Monday, December 15, 2008 at 9:42 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Family Life Feeling too busy? Not busy enough? Maybe all you need is a little gingerbread house. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Get Loosely Speaking Products.
Loosely Speaking
OCTOBER 12, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Your blog’s role in your professional visibility Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:11 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging Ever wonder where blogging is headed now that social media web sites have become mainstream tools? If you’ve decided that blogs are so 2008, think again.
Loosely Speaking
OCTOBER 9, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Whoops! What now? Friday, October 9, 2009 at 5:08 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives , Life of the Virtual Assistant There are many scenarios that can derail your well-oiled SOHO operation. These’ll getcha, just like a change up in baseball. And next thing you know, you’re out. Kids home for the summer or holidays. New baby.
Loosely Speaking
JUNE 18, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs 11 Halos – Part 2 (signing day) Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 8:46 pm // By: // Category: Baseball Just back from meeting with Angels scout, John Gracio. Contract and rookie league explained. He heads to Tempe in the morning for physical and workout. Then gets his uniform and a plane ticket to head up to Orem, Utah on Sunday.
Loosely Speaking
JUNE 15, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Do you resumé or not? Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:45 am // By: // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives Independent contractors typically let their credentials, satisfied clients, brochures and web sites speak for them.
Success
JULY 17, 2021
between 1985 and 2004. Friends represent the least clear-cut relationships in our lives; they don’t wear our wedding bands or share our DNA. But much clinical evidence shows the strength of these relationships can increase positive emotions and improve our health and well-being.
Loosely Speaking
JUNE 7, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Regional Virtual Assistant Retreat? Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 10:40 am // By: // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant Entrepreneurs who work from home often report a sense of isolation, caused by, well, working in isolation much of the time.
Loosely Speaking
APRIL 2, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Congratulations to Ryan Perry! Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9:36 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Baseball What a thrill for Ryan Perry, who was throwing for the University of Arizona Wildcats this time last year! The 22-year-old has made the Detroit Tigers opening day roster after having been selected by the Tigers in the first round in the MLB Amateur Draft last June.
Loosely Speaking
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs College Baseball Season 2009 Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 2:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Baseball No, I’m not a sports writer, just a big fan. Division I College baseball starts today, February 19, 2009, which happens to be my birthday. I love February. To commemorate the beginning of the season, Tom Check gave me permission to display this great photo.
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