As many of you know, I got my start in the landscape industry 25 years ago (wow!) and many of my consulting clients and audiences that I speak to are landscape industry oriented. A few months ago, my long-time friend Gregg Wartgow called and wanted my thoughts on his feature on Marketing to Millennials – and then the conversation jumped into using an iPad for a sales presentation – one of my most popular talks in 2011 and 2012… Here is the article on using a tablet for your sales strategy. Thanks, Gregg! How To Sell With Your Tablet Computer … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I was speaking to a crowd about the impact of Social Media on today’s business, economy and culture… Someone in my audience suggested I watch the video “Is Social Media a Fad?” – compelling…! Although the content and metrics are a bit dated, the idea is still relevant. Your thoughts?
As I mentioned earlier this week, I really do enjoy reading the USA Today on my iPad and I stumbled upon this article last week as I was traveling that I 100% agreed with. Steve Strauss outlines some trends he sees that could be very relevant in 2012, and I think he is spot on. If you’d like the direct link to the article, click here. Ask an Expert: The top 5 small business trends for 2012 By Steve Strauss, for USA TODAY In my column last week I started looking at the top 10 trends, factors, and events that will shape … Continue reading
I love reading awesome business stories in the newspaper and in magazines. Of course, other topics interest me as well. When I was traveling last week, I read this on the USA Today iPad App and had to email it to myself. If you’re in small business, like so many of you are, take a gander. Ms. Abrams gives some incredible tips for 2012 that I think are more than relevant to all business owners and managers. If you’d like the direct link to the article, click here. Small Business Strategies: Twelve tips for 2012 By Rhonda Abrams, USA … Continue reading
As you might know, I’m in the Team Building Business… I was talking to a friend of mine the other night and he shared with me the website www.graphjam.com and I saw this, and had to laugh…. It’s somewhat *true*…