Social Media Examiner | Richard Masters | My Clubs - Public Activity http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/activity/#my-groups/ Richard Masters - My Clubs - Public Activity Wed, 22 May 2013 15:21:34 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/new-google-layout/#post-54110Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic New Google+ Layout in the club Small Businesshttp://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/how-do-you-get-better-response-to-emails-via-linkedin-or-otherwise/Jeff Molander started the forum topic How do you get better response to emails via LinkedIn? (or otherwise) in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/how-do-you-get-better-response-to-emails-via-linkedin-or-otherwise/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:01 +0000 Jeff Molander started the forum topic How do you get better response to emails via LinkedIn? (or otherwise) in the club Small Business
After banging my head on this for a while, I finally figured out how to get more response using LinkedIn InMail or plain
old text email... in 5 steps.
What do you think of these? I hope
they help you like they […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54103Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Businesshttp://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-54101Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Businesshttp://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-54100Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Businesshttp://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-54096Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Businesshttp://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-54095Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic lead generation for my business in the club Small Businesshttp://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/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/Deb Ng started the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/ Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:06 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business What does it mean to be professional? Is it the ability to meet deadlines and dress in the right clothes?
What attributes define one as a professional?
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54088Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Businesshttp://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-54086Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Businesshttp://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-54084Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Businesshttp://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 […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54083Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54083 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:45 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Business @deborahng I would say yes. For me, the idea is to have LinkedIn endorsements offers an extra layer of faith to an individual within this growing community. Business networking definitely makes things easier for […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-use-virtual-assistants/Andrea Vahl started the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-use-virtual-assistants/ Wed, 22 May 2013 03:44:30 +0000 Andrea Vahl started the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Business I definitely feel like I've been burning the candle at both ends and I think it's mostly because I don't have help.  But I've realized a lot of my tasks are unusual and not repeatable.  I was wondering what […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/tumblr-acquired-by-yahoo-whats-your-take/#post-54078Andrea Vahl replied to the forum topic Tumblr Acquired by Yahoo...what's your take? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/tumblr-acquired-by-yahoo-whats-your-take/#post-54078 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:40:20 +0000 Andrea Vahl replied to the forum topic Tumblr Acquired by Yahoo...what's your take? in the club Small Business @rich-brooks I have never understood Tumblr.  I've heard a lot of people who are mad but that seems to happen any time there is change.  
I agree with @kristi-hines that it seems like many of these corporate […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54073E N Brown replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54073 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:45:07 +0000 E N Brown replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business Hello @deborahng @kristi-hines ---   
Yes, the customer is always right, when I am the customer. ;)
No, my clients as the 'customer' are almost always wrong, that's why they hire me in the first place. They are […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54072Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54072 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:13 +0000 Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Business @s4socialmedia Totally agreed. Even down to the smallest of businesses. I chose my last acupuncturist because she was always posting easy to understand health-related articles. 

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/tumblr-acquired-by-yahoo-whats-your-take/#post-54070Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic Tumblr Acquired by Yahoo...what's your take? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/tumblr-acquired-by-yahoo-whats-your-take/#post-54070 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:25 +0000 Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic Tumblr Acquired by Yahoo...what's your take? in the club Small Business @rich-brooks I'm not too confident about any corporate buyouts. Mostly because if the said property doesn't make a profit for them, they will shut it down. Kind of like what they almost did with Delicious. And […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54069Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54069 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:14:51 +0000 Kristi Hines replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business @deborahng That's a tough one. On one hand, yes you want to deliver awesome customer service. On the other, if you keep letting your customer be wrong, they'll walk all over you. 
The touchiest issue I run into […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/Deb Ng started the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:07:35 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business Should customers be treated as if they're always right? Even if they're wrong?

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/using-photos-the-right-way-on-social-media/#post-54067Cassie Witt replied to the forum topic Using Photos the Right Way on Social Media in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/using-photos-the-right-way-on-social-media/#post-54067 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:48:31 +0000 Cassie Witt replied to the forum topic Using Photos the Right Way on Social Media in the club Small Business @chris-kindred Seeing that photo on Facebook was actually what promoted me to write a blog post and then ask about it.
@rich-brooks Those are some great resources! Did you know that 123rf.com now has a free image […]
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