How do you make social media more geospecific? How about we come up with a system for users to tag where they are at any specific time, using the built in GPS of their smartphone. As a consumer, we can find instant data on the best place to grab a coffee – the place with the friendliest servers or the place that we should avoid at all costs. As business owners, we can see who checks in to our business as well as where else they like to shop. All in real time. Oops – looks like it’s already available. … Continue reading
A really quick post today to share some love for a new iPhone app – Jetsetter for iPhone from the fine folks at Jetsetter Magazine and Jetsetter.com . You’ve heard of flashmobs – well the folks at Jetsetter have some fantastic flashdeals. It’s kind of like Groupon for travel – limited time special at deep discounts. I like the amount of info they give you about each of the trips – What we love, What to know, Why to go, What to do, and How to get there. Real info for folks who really travel, topped off with the Jetsetter … Continue reading
Here are some fantastic links I’ve found this week: From @RickBakas The History of Restaurants & Dining Out - http://bit.ly/dGhqkc – nice quick read to give you some trivia to share the next time you’re waiting for your breadsticks to arrive. Check out “Rick’s Picks” for some great info on good wines. Five Great Free iPad Apps for Sales Pros http://ow.ly/4iOb0 – Free isn’t always great, but these apps (and podcast) are worth much more than you pay for them. Thrive Blog: Find Greater Capacity in Teams http://ow.ly/4hhEn Five great points to help you create or improve a team. 4 Real Reasons … Continue reading
The other day I wrote a quick post to help one of my good friends win an iPad. I shared the post, put it on Facebook, and tweeted it. And then you (my followers, my friends) took it from there. You. Were. Amazing. I am blown away by the response that this request got. Alyssa has won the iPad, but I feel like I am the real winner. The post was liked by 55 facebook friends. It was retweeted by another 32: @iggypintado @mmangen @schneby @a_greenwood @joycecherrier @IamPramit @purplehayz @SEOcopy @medlinksolution @arkarthick @JohnLusher @bkmacdaddy @michelledh @VAinParadise @CarlaYoung @ErinMargolin @tvorse @PrimoAssistance … Continue reading
Include Software – Now Hiring There’s another big announcement today – and it’s not about the new iPad2! One of my clients, Include Software, is now looking for a new Software Trainer – and it could be you. I’ve posted their expectations, and here’s a PDF if you’d like to have a copy. Include Software is an outstanding company. I’ve been working with them for a while, and they continue to demonstrate the forward thinking and active engagement that makes a company successful. Here’s your chance to get on board with them – good luck! Before you submit your application, … Continue reading