Ditch that pile of biz cards, and use Hashable to exchange contact information instead. Type in a person's email address or Twitter handle to exchange contact info. Hashable automatically tags these contacts with location and date so you can find them later – and Hashable will send you an email with a list of everyone you met at the end of each week to make follow-up easier.
Track your meetings, calls and other events. For your private use, or coordinate with your friends, coworkers, teammates.
And for those of you Hashing it up from Twitter – they've created a whole slate of event tags to make things even easier. Any time you Tweet with someone using any of the event tags – Hashable will pick it up. By using these tags from Twitter, you can sort your contacts in Hashable to find the people you met at each event.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Security on Facebook, app to scan and protect your account
Recently a number of people found malicious and offensive posts on their profiles and pages. Unfortunately these posts were not from the persons indicated. Some form of hacking had taken place.
An excellent article was written in March on PCMag.com on two apps that can protect your Facebook account.
One app, Norton Safe Web for Facebook is bundled with the Norton products, but anybody can use it for free. It scans your Facebook page's links and reports any bad ones.
If you're concerned about dangerous links (and you should be), there is also another app recommended and more info in this article at PCMAG.com .
Happy and safe networking
An excellent article was written in March on PCMag.com on two apps that can protect your Facebook account.
One app, Norton Safe Web for Facebook is bundled with the Norton products, but anybody can use it for free. It scans your Facebook page's links and reports any bad ones.
If you're concerned about dangerous links (and you should be), there is also another app recommended and more info in this article at PCMAG.com .
Happy and safe networking
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Let your challenges spur your creativity
Walt Disney had a passionate desire to pursue a career in commercial art, which is how he began his original experiments in animation. He started by producing short animated films for local businesses in Kansas City. By the time Walt had started to create The Alice Comedies, which was about a real girl and her adventures in an animated world, he ran out of money. His company at the time, Laugh-O-Grams went bankrupt.
Instead of giving up, Walt packed his suitcase and with his unfinished print of The Alice Comedies in hand, headed for Hollywood to start a new business. It was Walt Disney’s enthusiasm and faith in himself and others that took him straight to the top of Hollywood society. Walt Disney's dream of a clean and organized amusement park also came true when Disneyland Park in Anaheim opened in 1955.
Wally Amos opened his first Famous Amos store, with cookies based on his aunt's recipe which he baked himself. Within 10 years his sales had grown to more than $10 million. Due to financial troubles, Amos was forced to sell the Famous Amos Company, and trademarked name "Famous Amos".
Turning adversity into opportunity, Amos launched a new cookie venture, The Uncle Noname's Cookie Company. With America's tastes shifting towards healthier foods, the company focused on fat-free, nutritious muffins at that time. Uncle Noname ultimately became Uncle Wally's Muffin Company in 1999. The muffins are sold in more than 3,500 stores nationwide.
Dr. Seuss’ first book was rejected by over 27 publishers. He had a fleeting thought to burn the manuscript. Instead he sent it out one more time.”
"As you begin to move forward in the direction of your vision, you may encounter delays. Every delay is not a denial. It simply means that you are getting something that you're gonna need to go forward" ~ Michael Bernard Beckwith
Instead of giving up, Walt packed his suitcase and with his unfinished print of The Alice Comedies in hand, headed for Hollywood to start a new business. It was Walt Disney’s enthusiasm and faith in himself and others that took him straight to the top of Hollywood society. Walt Disney's dream of a clean and organized amusement park also came true when Disneyland Park in Anaheim opened in 1955.
Wally Amos opened his first Famous Amos store, with cookies based on his aunt's recipe which he baked himself. Within 10 years his sales had grown to more than $10 million. Due to financial troubles, Amos was forced to sell the Famous Amos Company, and trademarked name "Famous Amos".
Turning adversity into opportunity, Amos launched a new cookie venture, The Uncle Noname's Cookie Company. With America's tastes shifting towards healthier foods, the company focused on fat-free, nutritious muffins at that time. Uncle Noname ultimately became Uncle Wally's Muffin Company in 1999. The muffins are sold in more than 3,500 stores nationwide.
Dr. Seuss’ first book was rejected by over 27 publishers. He had a fleeting thought to burn the manuscript. Instead he sent it out one more time.”
"As you begin to move forward in the direction of your vision, you may encounter delays. Every delay is not a denial. It simply means that you are getting something that you're gonna need to go forward" ~ Michael Bernard Beckwith
Friday, April 15, 2011
Google Branding With Charlie Chaplin
Have you visited Google today? Google is known, among other things, for their branding strategy of consistently updating their Google logo on their home page. Colorful images, clever layouts and even animation.
Today they celebrate English comic actor and director, Charlie Chaplin's 122nd birthday with a short Chaplin style video doodle; which amuses you and cleverly places Google's logo into the era. From the first frame to Charlie reading a Google newspaper, to the more obvious Google logo set up by the painter. At the end of the video you are forwarded to a Google search results page with everything Charlie Chaplin.
Other businesses can learn from this branding approach. It takes creativity and planning. Although the majority of searches are made from Google, one might think they don't need to continually market themselves. Google is smart enough to know that marketing your brand should never stop.
Using creativity to bring people to your website, could increase your consistent traffic. Let people ask" "I wonder what they have on their website today that will educate me, amuse me, motivate me, etc." and "what will I miss, if I don't visit?"
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Today they celebrate English comic actor and director, Charlie Chaplin's 122nd birthday with a short Chaplin style video doodle; which amuses you and cleverly places Google's logo into the era. From the first frame to Charlie reading a Google newspaper, to the more obvious Google logo set up by the painter. At the end of the video you are forwarded to a Google search results page with everything Charlie Chaplin.
Other businesses can learn from this branding approach. It takes creativity and planning. Although the majority of searches are made from Google, one might think they don't need to continually market themselves. Google is smart enough to know that marketing your brand should never stop.
Using creativity to bring people to your website, could increase your consistent traffic. Let people ask" "I wonder what they have on their website today that will educate me, amuse me, motivate me, etc." and "what will I miss, if I don't visit?"
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Seeking Small Business Case Study Profiles
For a new television show that will air in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Susan Solovic is looking for small businesses who are facing a particular business challenge and would be willing to be profiled.
You must be comfortable talking about your business challenge. The profile segments will be shot at your business location and then business experts will discuss your challenge and offer advice during the time the show airs.
Please submit the name of your business, location, years in business, your name
and title and the nature of the business challenge with which you are dealing.
Email your submission to: query-9ub@helpareporter.com
You must be comfortable talking about your business challenge. The profile segments will be shot at your business location and then business experts will discuss your challenge and offer advice during the time the show airs.
Please submit the name of your business, location, years in business, your name
and title and the nature of the business challenge with which you are dealing.
Email your submission to: query-9ub@helpareporter.com
Deadline: 07:00 PM EST - 6 April
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Seeking Entrepreneur Success Stories
Seeking Entrepreneurs who are willing to share their entrepreneur success stories as well as their thoughts on Gen Y and entrepreneurship for an online Entrepreneur Publication.
Email: query-139i@helpareporter.com
Deadline: 07:00 PM EST - 5 April
Email: query-139i@helpareporter.com
Deadline: 07:00 PM EST - 5 April
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Been verified or privacy danger?
You may have heard the TV ads offering yo the chance to do a background search on someone, a friend, a potential date, etc.
We looked into BeenVerifed and became more alarmed than excited.
1. An associate ran the free background check on herself and found that the criminal record of her ex-husbands daughter was tagged as her.
2. My information was 12 years out of date and reported me as listed on several social sites, I've never visited.
3. They post two different versions of their Terms & Conditions. The T&C from their home page link, has different wording than the one posted through their sitemap link.
4. Their privacy policy states they now have permission to telemarket you, even if you are on the do-not-call list.
5. Their privacy policy states " even where a Member unsubscribes from all of our lists, we cannot guarantee that such Member will never receive another mailing from us".
6. Their privacy policy states that "we must gather personal information from Members through our Registration Form. The Registration Form may or may not require submission of the following information: (a) e-mail address; (b) full name; (c) company name; (d) date of birth; (e) a Member-specified password; (f) mailing address; (g) credit card information; and (h) any and all information associated with the Searched Subject (such as name, address, social security number)"
They did not clarify if this social security number requirement is necessary when you search yourself. They would then have all your financial and identifying information for potential identity theft.
7. More from the Privacy Policy: "Any personal information that you submit at the Site remains your property. However, by submitting that information to us, you grant to us the right to use your personal information" . The even reference sharing your mobile phone number and email address with their partners.
8. They have a long paragraph as to whom they are going to share your personal data with and take no responsibility for how those people then use your data.
9. They state: "You may not use any of our information as a factor in establishing an individual's eligibility for personal credit, insurance or assessing risks associated with existing consumer credit obligations."
You know people will.
10. The offer a free trial with a $2 authorization on your credit card, a state:"Authorizations are immediately voided and canceled upon signup." What if you don't sign up? $2 may seen like a so-what charge, however, $2 from hundreds of thousands of people sure adds up. You wouldn't take the time to challenge them for the refund, and they have added a protection clause for themselves in (one of) their T&C, stating you cannot support a class action lawsuit which might have the potential clout to stop the pilfering.
note: On another blog a user posted: You can have a 7 day "trial" period if you join with a $50 membership fee!"
11. They now have a i-Phone app so you can conduct background check on the go. On another blog, one posted commented that this is great for the busy stalker.
The bottom line:
You can't prevent these type of companies from scraping the internet to gather public records on people, and then selling it.
You can be aware of what part you play in the picture when you sign up for these services.
Privacy is a constant and growing concern. Online privacy even more so.
Simply, take time to read the T&C and Privacy policies of the websites you sign up for. Be aware enough to make every effort to stay away from supporting those sites that could be a problem for you in the future.
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We looked into BeenVerifed and became more alarmed than excited.
1. An associate ran the free background check on herself and found that the criminal record of her ex-husbands daughter was tagged as her.
2. My information was 12 years out of date and reported me as listed on several social sites, I've never visited.
3. They post two different versions of their Terms & Conditions. The T&C from their home page link, has different wording than the one posted through their sitemap link.
4. Their privacy policy states they now have permission to telemarket you, even if you are on the do-not-call list.
5. Their privacy policy states " even where a Member unsubscribes from all of our lists, we cannot guarantee that such Member will never receive another mailing from us".
6. Their privacy policy states that "we must gather personal information from Members through our Registration Form. The Registration Form may or may not require submission of the following information: (a) e-mail address; (b) full name; (c) company name; (d) date of birth; (e) a Member-specified password; (f) mailing address; (g) credit card information; and (h) any and all information associated with the Searched Subject (such as name, address, social security number)"
They did not clarify if this social security number requirement is necessary when you search yourself. They would then have all your financial and identifying information for potential identity theft.
7. More from the Privacy Policy: "Any personal information that you submit at the Site remains your property. However, by submitting that information to us, you grant to us the right to use your personal information" . The even reference sharing your mobile phone number and email address with their partners.
8. They have a long paragraph as to whom they are going to share your personal data with and take no responsibility for how those people then use your data.
9. They state: "You may not use any of our information as a factor in establishing an individual's eligibility for personal credit, insurance or assessing risks associated with existing consumer credit obligations."
You know people will.
10. The offer a free trial with a $2 authorization on your credit card, a state:"Authorizations are immediately voided and canceled upon signup." What if you don't sign up? $2 may seen like a so-what charge, however, $2 from hundreds of thousands of people sure adds up. You wouldn't take the time to challenge them for the refund, and they have added a protection clause for themselves in (one of) their T&C, stating you cannot support a class action lawsuit which might have the potential clout to stop the pilfering.
note: On another blog a user posted: You can have a 7 day "trial" period if you join with a $50 membership fee!"
11. They now have a i-Phone app so you can conduct background check on the go. On another blog, one posted commented that this is great for the busy stalker.
The bottom line:
You can't prevent these type of companies from scraping the internet to gather public records on people, and then selling it.
You can be aware of what part you play in the picture when you sign up for these services.
Privacy is a constant and growing concern. Online privacy even more so.
Simply, take time to read the T&C and Privacy policies of the websites you sign up for. Be aware enough to make every effort to stay away from supporting those sites that could be a problem for you in the future.
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