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Recommended reading

I highly recommend this book if you are in business, and especially if you own a business. If neither of these is you, well I still recommend it, I just don't think you'll get as much as from it as the others mentioned.

Anyway here it is, Ready, Fire, Aim, the book is written by Michael Masterson and is a great read. Just about any book store will carry it or you can shop at my favorite store. Amazon.com!

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David

Smartphones for business

This article is about business owners use of smart phones. I have an Iphone, and while the cost is a fairly hefty $300 it keeps me in contact with my customers, gives me map directions when I need them, carry's music, contacts a flashlight and will even act as a remote control for my power point presentations. The saying "there's an app for that" is right on target. If you are in business the time saved from having a Iphone far exceeds the price tag.

It's no wonder it is the favorite.
http://www.gaebler.com/News/Small-Business-Technology/Smartphones-for-businesses-getting-cheaper,-iPhone-is-still-the-favorite-19435748.htm

Social networks post mixed results when it comes to business people - Deseret News

Interesting reading. Social networks are more important than most business owners realize

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Social networks post mixed results when it comes to business people - Deseret News


Social networks post mixed results when it comes to business people
Deseret News
A new survey of 500 small businesses by Citibank showed 76 percent of small-business owners in this country do not find social-networking sites to be useful ...

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David Hawke

Social Media for SEO is Not Just About Links Anymore

Disclaimer: This article was originally written before Google made its announcement, and has been updated to reflect that.

Google and Microsoft have both inked deals with Twitter, and Microsoft has also inked one with Facebook to integrate Twitter and Facebook updates into Bing search results. Google will be adding tweets to search results.

Google's Marissa Mayer says, "We believe that our search results and user experience will greatly benefit from the inclusion of this up-to-the-minute data, and we look forward to having a product that showcases how tweets can make search better in the coming months. That way, the next time you search for something that can be aided by a real-time observation, say, snow conditions at your favorite ski resort, you'll find tweets from other users who are there and sharing the latest and greatest information."

I found this article on WebProNews, the time to start usine social media like twitter and facebook for your business is now.

5 Small Businesses Successfully Using Social Media - Mashable (blog)

Not many businesses on board yet. If you get control now soon you'll dominate. 

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5 Small Businesses Successfully Using Social Media - Mashable (blog)


PR.com (press release)
5 Small Businesses Successfully Using Social Media
Mashable (blog)
New research by Citibank reveals that social media has yet to penetrate the small business world, finding that 76% of the 500 organizations surveyed have ...
A Small Business Guide to Social MediaBNET UK

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David Hawke

Google Approaches 65% Market Share In Latest ComScore Survey - Search Engine...

Interesting info. Google is 3 times larger than its closest competitor Yahoo and six times larger than Bing. This is why optimizing your website for Google is so important.



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Google Approaches 65% Market Share In Latest ComScore Survey
Search Engine Land (blog)
... and offers search marketing consulting and training to businesses of all sizes. He blogs at Small Business Search Marketing and HyperlocalBlogger.com.
Google Search Beats Back Bing, Facebook Users SoarSmall Business News from Gaebler.com
Do Bing and Nexplore Pose a Threat To Google Supremacy?PR Web (press release)
The holiday season looks bright for search, Bing, and a few othersEconsultancy (blog)

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Upcoming Small Business Events

Looking for a small business event? You may find it here. 

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Upcoming Small Business Events

Every two weeks, we list interesting small business events, both real-world and online.  This listing is brought to you by Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com.


business matchmaking

Business Matchmaking Workshop: Federal Stimulus Selling


October 13, 2009.  Westin Waltham.  Waltham, Massachusetts


This one-day, no-cost, educational workshop will include presentations by key buyers from federal, state and local government agencies along with their peers from major corporations. All who attend will be enrolled into the Business Matchmaking Online Network providing ongoing procurement opportunities.


Verizon

10 Productivity Tips To Get The Most From Your Team and Organization

Verizon Small Business Center. Online Webinar


October 14, 2009, 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -04:00, New York)


Small Business Trends founder Anita Campbell will offer 45 minutes of the best tips for making your team and organization more productive. It will be followed by a 15 minute Q and A.


She will be sharing practical tips, including:

* Personal productivity, including time management systems such as David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD)

* Taming the email beast, with techniques such as email chunking and email-free time periods in your company.

* Financial ratios and key indicators to measure productivity.

* And much more.


This event is free, but you must register to attend.  Sponsored by Verizon.


Blogworld 2009

BlogWorld and New Media Expo


October 15-17, 2009.   Las Vegas Convention Center


BlogWorld features the largest new media conference in the world including more than 50 seminars, pan...

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David Hawke