Available now for your listening pleasure is Episode #5 of Solutions Out Loud, the Network Solutions podcast that covers news, business trends, tips for small businesses and anything else that is relevant to you our faithful listeners.
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In this episode we talk about the latest tweet up we had with fellow DC Social Media people at Indique Heights, an amazing Indian Restaurant here in the area. The executive chef and owner, Vinod, has his own blog as well for the restaurant.
We also have some great business tips and we are going to continue this segment on a weekly basis. Liner notes are below:
In this episode we are all about tips and tricks for small businesses during the recession. We talk about our recent posts and our new tips for small business segment.
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Joe Loong
1) Last week’s recap:
The Tweetup at Indique Heights; restaurant Web sites; and tips for business bloggers (things to avoid, and ways you can be a good “next”)
2) Biz tip:
Don’t be afraid to share your knowledge. The old Sym’s clothing store slogan applies: “An educated consumer is our best customer.” Sharing good information and being a resource builds trust.
Jill Foster
1) Last week recap:
It’s been a great year for events catering to small business and social tech in general. And a recent Tech Agenda program by Google proved a resourceful addition to all the programs out there. Strategists from YouTube & the presidential campaigns shared failures, regrets, and successes on relating to community — with plenty takeaways for small business.
2) Biz tip:
In the spirit of word of mouth marketing, whenever possible ask for the help of your most supportive customers and invite them to review your online presence, new product, service, or promotion. It’s a great way to acknowledge value for your customer ‘fans’ and get keen opinion that sometimes generic polling or even internal reviews may not produce.
Steve Fisher
1) Last week’s recap:
Kicking off the business plan, marketing plan, Rules for Entrepreneurs and Year with GTD series.
2) Biz tip:
From my post: “5 Things to do with your small business to survive the recession” – What ever else you do, don’t stop marketing. Most companies that are cutting the budget sacrifice marketing first. WRONG MOVE. You should never stop marketing. In fact in quiet times like these when people are afraid to spend money you SHOULD BE LOUDER. And for those out there that think sales and marketing are the same thing – they aren’t. Low cost but effective things you can do to market and have conversations with people are to attend networking functions, spruce up your Web site and leverage social media effectively. You can also go the traditional route by sending out post cards or put out a new sign in front of your office if that applies to you.
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