Why you need to be nice to writers

The Wall Street Journal has a great story on what happens if you cross a television script writer. If you’re an actor, you get written out of the script. If you’re not famous, you become an unflattering character. Yes this sounds awfully passive-aggressive. But it gets explained beautifully in the last paragraph. This “We’re all […]

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August 20, 2010 Read the full post →

Is that a website in your pocket or you just making it look like an app?

There’s nothing wrong with developing a mobile website instead of a mobile app. You have to create the right tool for your audience. There may be some ways you can tweak your site so it acts more like an app: As smartphone sales continue to soar, more and more developers are focusing their efforts on […]

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August 18, 2010 Read the full post →

Three things you can do to become a better speaker

If you’re going to run a small business, you’re going to have to get comfortable speaking in front of people. I don’t care how you do it, you’re going to have to be in front of someone explaining your business. Some people rather would be eaten by piranhas. Too bad. They can overcome this. Start […]

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August 17, 2010 Read the full post →

This is your brain on an adventure

The New York Times has a fascinating story about the effect of multitasking, digital communication and nature on the brain. Here’s the premise: It was a primitive trip with a sophisticated goal: to understand how heavy use of digital devices and other technology changes how we think and behave, and how a retreat into nature […]

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August 16, 2010 Read the full post →

Why no one really wants a social media strategy

Before you pitch a Facebook page or social media strategy to a client, you need to read this on-target, succinct blog entry by Chris Brogan. Here’s the first paragraph that should be your guide: Here’s how I sell social media to companies: “I want to help you get more leads, and/or more sales.” When they […]

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August 16, 2010 Read the full post →

How to run a Tweet Chat

So I have this idea of using Twitter to host a “radio” talk show. Use it to “broadcast” and converse with your audience. Basically this would be a Tweet Chat. Here’s a fairly good collection of tips for chats: Be that as it may, Tweet Chats are another way to get the word out about […]

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August 16, 2010 Read the full post →

How to make your ideas successful

Nice breakdown from The Netsetter on the importance of market research when developing business ideas. Coming up with new business ideas is easy. But the hard work that follows can stop budding entrepreneurs in their tracks. You actually have to start taking action and get the ball rolling with your business idea – dreaming about […]

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August 13, 2010 Read the full post →

What’s good for tourism is for all of Maine

Maine Public Broadcasting Network has a story about a report that calls for some infrastructure improvements that can improve tourism throughout the state: The Maine Center for Economic Policy recommends investing $100 million over 5 years to beautify downtowns, expand high-speed internet access and improve roads. via Maine News Archive. I have to say that […]

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August 12, 2010 Read the full post →

E-mail is king of the smart phone apps

Let me get this straight. People are using Internet-enabled cell phones to primarily communicate with each other: For desktop Internet users, e-mail may be playing second-fiddle to the likes of Facebook and social games like FarmVille, but on mobile devices, e-mail is still number one. via How Mobile is Affecting the Way We E-mail. The […]

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August 12, 2010 Read the full post →

How free wifi is helping Starbucks achieve third place status

When Starbucks announced it would make wifi free in its cafes, the news was greeted with a lot of yawns. Free wifi at a coffee shop was nothing new. Starbucks merely was trying to catch up to local competitors. Here’s a bit of news that will cure the yawns better than one of their expensiccinos. […]

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August 12, 2010 Read the full post →

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