Business is all about relationships, and particularly the business of design. As design professionals we often have unprecedented access to our clients private lives and idiosyncrasies (whether we … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Inspired Ideas for Guaranteed Success in Business
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SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: How to Make Connections that Stick
One of the keys to social media success is not just making connections, but making connections that stick. It is fine if you just want idle chit chat, but you'll go much farther if you actually get to … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: How to Make Connections that Stick
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Will Wonders Never Cease?
Life is full of ironies! I just established a new profile on Facebook this week, and low and behold received an email one day later that they had reinstated my presence there. I can't combine the … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Will Wonders Never Cease?
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Don't Share Too Much!
I had a rude awakening last Thursday. I am active on Facebook and have a group there, or did. I was posting my feature in www.mydesignsecrets.com, sharing my good news and suggesting to fellow design … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Don't Share Too Much!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
As many people who are connecting to me online, I am making an effort to get to know them each, even just a little bit. What does that look like? It means that each time someone follows me on Twitter; … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Be Patient or Go Home!
I’ve noticed that there are a lot of folks on the networks that get quite bent out of shape if they are not followed back or friended in short order. Perhaps what they forget is that many of us are … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Be Patient or Go Home!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: When to Keep It to Yourself!
It has been really interesting on the so-called social networks lately. Personally I prefer to call them business strategic networks because most people are sharing more than “I walked the dog and … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: When to Keep It to Yourself!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
Since I am active on Linked In, Facebook, Ecademy, Plaxo, Twitter, and more, I often send and receive invites to connect and to follow. I base my acceptance on the invites on two things, is it a … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are Your Prospects Afraid of You?
I was listening to Karen Fisher of Designer Previews on the Interior Design Summit and she confirmed what I’ve always known; design prospects are often very intimidated no matter what level they are … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are Your Prospects Afraid of You?
