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Twitter etiquette for small business

Lia Belle — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:33:13 +0000

I have heard a lot from my fellow independents and other (small) business owners that they have no idea where to start with Twitter. “I just don’t know if or how to use Twitter for my business” has become a very familiar phrase.

Twitter has become a MUST HAVE when it comes to business nowadays but only having a Twitter account is simply not enough.

Twitter should be considered as one of your social media marketing instruments. There are some Do & Don’t and etiquette that you should know and learn.

1. Separate your professional and private Twitter account

If (Read more...)

How to choose a web host

Lia Belle — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:30:23 +0000

If you want to start a website and/or blog, it is better to go with your own web hosting because you would be in total control of your website/blog. But before you choose a web host, always keep in mind to review the web hosting company that meets all of your requirements and needs.

The question is: How to choose a web host? Keep in mind that a web host must meet your requirements. These are some important requirements that you should look for in a web host:

1. Know What You Want

Figure out what you want in a (Read more...)

Mastering the art of influence

Lia Belle — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:19 +0000

Influence is the art of winning people’s cooperation when you do not have, or do not want to use, the authority to make them do what you want them to do. It involves shaping the way people feel and think. These are seven tips and tricks to master the art of influence that might be usefull for you and your business.

1. Make people feel understood

Spend less time trying to make people understand what you want, and more time making them feel understood. In an ideal world people might make decisions, commitments, and judgments based on logic and sound reasoning. (Read more...)

Establishing rapport

Lia Belle — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:07:25 +0000

Establish rapport with your audience, and they become your partners in a dialog, allies in your presentation. They’ll want you to succeed. They’ll overlook your nervousness and lack of polish. They’ll laugh at jokes they’ve heard before. And they’ll give you the benefit of the doubt even if they lose the thread of your logic.

1. Talk to people before your presentation begins

Introduce yourself as people gather. Ask them about themselves, what they do, and why they are there. Smile.

2. Have your audience’s best interests at heart

Treat your presentation as an opportunity to serve your audience, (Read more...)

Planning oral proposal

Lia Belle — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:59:38 +0000

The Request for Proposal (RFP) spells out in detail much of what you need to know as you plan your oral presentation. If the RFP is unclear, vague, and/or contradictory, you may submit questions for clarification to the contracting officer. (Your questions and the answers you receive will be passed on to other bidders; their questions and the answers they receive will be sent on to you.)

Choose your presenters

1. Select people who

Have the knowledge, experience, and expertise relevant to this job Will be assigned to the job when the award is granted, and Have the time (Read more...)

Improve your communication skills

Lia Belle — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:52:00 +0000

We all have people with whom we have to work to get things done. Our ability to communicate with clients, customers, subordinates, peers, and superiors can enhance our effectiveness or sabotage us. Many times, our verbal skills make the difference. Here are 10 ways to increase your verbal efficacy at work:

1. Develop your voice

A high whiney voice is not perceived to be one of authority. In fact, a high soft voice can make you sound like prey to an aggressive co-worker who is out to make his/her career at the expense of anyone else. Begin doing exercises (Read more...)