Social Media Examiner | | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/hello-2/feed/ - Forum Topic in the Group Small Business Thu, 23 May 2013 06:41:00 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54174<![CDATA[Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54174 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:36:19 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business @rajkumar Absolutely. For me, social media is all about quality, not numbers. It is very much essential to drive strategy that revolves around quality, than just quantity. Reaching desired and precise target […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/perfect-audience/#post-54170<![CDATA[Mitch Rezman replied to the forum topic Perfect Audience in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/perfect-audience/#post-54170 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:05:59 +0000 Mitch Rezman replied to the forum topic Perfect Audience in the club Small Business @Robin Carlisle @E N Brown I canceled at the end of the trial of Perfect Audience they were leveraging my ad dollars at a ratio of 1 to 2 - I'm already 1 to 6 on Facebook. This is my third and last test of any […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves/?topic_page=10#post-54169<![CDATA[Leanne Peard replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves/?topic_page=10#post-54169 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:36:19 +0000 Leanne Peard replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Small Business Hello Everyone, I am a social media specialist and mobile app developer. I have my own mobile app now in the market, which I am extremely proud of. I run workshops and training, just putting together another […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54164<![CDATA[Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54164 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:42 +0000 Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Business i think for every  person who goes to  blogs there are  50 who  enjoy  facebook....i blogged  for a few yrs and  hardly do any now....few to no result.... where facebook  gets daily results and is  so much more […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves/?topic_page=10#post-54162<![CDATA[Greg Jaffa replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves/?topic_page=10#post-54162 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:03:49 +0000 Greg Jaffa replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Small Business Hi Everyone,My name is Greg and I am the President of Renegade Table Games. We are a manufacturer of proprietary casino table games. You can check us out at http://www.renegadetablegames.com and on facebook under […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54152<![CDATA[Chris Kindred replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54152 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59:36 +0000 Chris Kindred replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business I spend a lot of time thinking out what I am going to say.  I am a firm believer in "Why say something with 10 words when it can be said with 5".  You wouldn't believe how many times I edit my posts before they […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54151<![CDATA[Christy Kiltz replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54151 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:27:45 +0000 Christy Kiltz replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business @deborahng As others have said, it's a term way overused, but to me it means:Honesty & Integrity in all things at all timesProviding 110% Customer ServiceListening to your customers (using 2 ears more than 1 […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54148<![CDATA[Raj replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54148 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:19:51 +0000 Raj replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business For me Fans matter but not numbers. I calculate quality according to the reach i am getting for every update. Though am very disappointed by the latest algorithm change which has reduced my reach upto 5%. Anyone […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54146<![CDATA[E N Brown replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54146 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:46 +0000 E N Brown replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business HIya @chris-kindred ---  
Exactly right  -  what I was trying to say.  Your economy with words is nice. :)
I tend to type my thoughts and not necessarily what I know to be 'the correct way." Heh.
Eileen :D
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54144<![CDATA[Chris Kindred replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54144 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:53:34 +0000 Chris Kindred replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business I have found that most of the time the client is wrong.  That doesn't necessarily mean that I am right.  In many cases I have been hired because they are ignorant and need to be educated about (in my case) using […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves/?topic_page=10#post-54136<![CDATA[mara replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/introduce-yourselves/?topic_page=10#post-54136 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:14 +0000 mara replied to the forum topic Introduce Yourselves! in the club Small Business Hi all, 
I just joined. I'm trying to set up a little business activity and looking fwd to read information that experienced business owners can share. 
I'm sure it will be interesting and very useful.
regards
hf
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/new-google-layout/#post-54110<![CDATA[Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic New Google+ Layout in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/new-google-layout/#post-54110 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:11 +0000 Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic New Google+ Layout in the club Small Business I like the new design myself.
The cover photo I think is a bit too large though.
But overall, it is a nice upgrade to the design.
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54103<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54103 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:36 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business @deborahng

Sometimes if you want to keep the client you need to find a solution that protects their ego. Of course, the same could be said about any relationship.

Now, if the client is belligerent or […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-use-virtual-assistants/#post-54101<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-use-virtual-assistants/#post-54101 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:41 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Business @andrea-vahl

I feel the same way. One big reason I haven't moved forward is because I have employees, so I always feel that I should be utilizing them first.

However, I need to take the plunge.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54100<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54100 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:45 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business @deborahng

Well, there's a difference between being professional. And being a professional.

Being professional is contextual. It means delivering on expectations, whether you're a concierge or a tattoo […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54096<![CDATA[Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54096 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:20:18 +0000 Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business over used and   not  much meaning  ...imho....anyone  can put it in their ad.... doesnt it mainly   mean you  get paid for your  work? 

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/lead-generation-for-my-business/#post-54095<![CDATA[Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic lead generation for my business in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/lead-generation-for-my-business/#post-54095 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:59 +0000 Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic lead generation for my business in the club Small Business Jennifer, you need a different approach overall. 
Forget about Facebook ads. First, you need a reliable system---a means to exploit the attention ads will generate for you. The better approach: Using social […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54088<![CDATA[Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54088 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:11:17 +0000 Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Business Did you know you can endorse colleagues for Zombies and Pole Dancing?What is LinkedIn smoking lately?They've added the equivalent of Facebook 'Likes' with Endorsements. Worse...LinkedIn is making the same […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54086<![CDATA[Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54086 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:40:34 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business Quality is more important than quantity in social media marketing. I would rate fans and followers on the basis of merit. Why they follow me, what they share with me, etc...Hence, for me, quality is of utmost […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54084<![CDATA[Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54084 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:15:04 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Business @rich-brooks Very true. Generating a good quality content should of utmost priority on any platform. I always feel that "what you share" is more important than "how you share".
@kristi-hines Yeah. I would say […]
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