Recent content by malster

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    Social Networking for Business

    Yes, I predict google plus to be as big as Facebook within 2-3 years.
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    Social Networking for Business

    Agree with many of the points made above, Mickey is right to say you shouldn't necessarily try to 'sell' directly on social networks, thats not what they are about. But you can definitely use them to get traffic to your site and more importantly, build relationships. Social networks allow you to...
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    Social Networking for Business

    Agree with many of the points made above,
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    Twitter and social networking

    I agree with Andrew. There are many ways businesses can use new social platforms and channels. Many people think it's just a case of setting up profiles and see what happens. Saying that, to an extent, It doesn't worry me that ROI and actual sales are wooly areas with social media, its about...
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    CRM

    I definitely recommend using a cloud/SaaS (software as a service) solution as suggested above. (can be) Cheap, customisable, integrateable and accessible when on the road. I work in this area so I'd be interested to hear people thoughts on new cloud technologies, good/bad experiences...
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    Please Help!

    Hi Graeme I think the problem with my profile is because I'm currently using the free membership option? I get a permissions message when I try to edit it, and I'm unable to view the profiles of others. In response to your other question, I suppose the way in which I have written the...
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    Please Help!

    Hi All, I'm doing some research. My new business is essentially a virtual assistant service/administrative consultancy. The business provides a solution to employing full time admin staff, by offering admin services on an ad hoc basis, chargable at an hourly rate. The cost of employment is...
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    Why so many ebay idiots?

    eBay is a great market place and I have used it since it started. I do think it's become much more of a buyers market... I think the casual seller, such as myself, gets hit with far too many charges when selling products; whislt the buyer gets a treat because he/she can buy his/her products made...
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    Naming a fish & Chip shop, quick poll.

    You make some good points here! Agreed
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    Why vehicle insurance is so expensive

    Good point! I'm still getting random text messages telling me I might be entitled to £5,000 for an accident I had a few years back. Grrr
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    Twitter - Business name taken

    Good Idea!
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    Admin Outsourcing

    Hi All, I'm currently establishing a virtual admin outsourcing business, services will include Social Media Assistance, General Administrative support and also (admin) process implementation/project support/consulting. I'm keen to hear from people who have used these services (Virtual...
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    Twitter - Business name taken

    I had a nightmare when setting up my business' twitter account. The company name is The AdminHub, but you arent allowed the word 'admin' in your username...doh! At the moment I am using 'theadmnhub' and supporting with a picture of the company logo which should set people straight...
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    The 'Facebook Page' thread

    In terms of Brand image (to outsiders), I think the more likes the better. In terms of using facebook as a platform to sell - it's obvious that you want potential customers 'liking' you as opposed to randomers. As people have already said on this thread, its more of a brand awareness...
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    Looking For a Google AdWords Consultant With Good Track Record

    Have a look on the website 'Odesk' dot com