The power of social media
Social media companies like Twitter and Facebook have taken a hit in the past few months. Facebook’s stock has been tumbling due to privacy concerns and its leaders are about to be brought before Congress here in the US and possibly Parliament in the UK. Throw in political censorship charges leading to a loss of […]
Cambridge Analytica and Facebook
There has been one major news story in the tech industry this week and that is the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook story. It has dominated the headlines this past week and could have far reaching implications for you and your business as some experts are forecasting that Facebook as we know it is finished. So today we […]
Backing the right startup can be extremely lucrative
Supporting any startup, whether it be by testing a product or with financial support can be risky. It can also be extremely lucrative. You could potentially be the first person to see the next great tech innovation getting yourself in on the ground floor before everyone else does. There is also the opportunity to invest […]
Keeping your kids safe on Social Media
As a parent you want to what is best for you child. You want to protect them from all of the evil in the world for as long as you can. One viewing of the local or national news is enough to motivate you after all. But there is going to come a time when […]
You’ve got a bad review on social media, now what
If you are in business long enough you are going to have an upset customer. It happens. This can happen for a variety of reasons, some of which are out of your control. With today’s online world many upset customers will take to social media to not only vent their frustration but to warn others […]
How young is too young to have a social media account?
For any child there are certain age thresholds that they pass as they grow. It can be becoming a teenage or being able to drive or being able to vote (among other things). One of the earliest that children will come to is when they can create a social media account and join the online […]
How important is responding to Facebook messages on business pages
A customer has come into your store to buy a sprocket that you sell. They are having trouble finding the specific sprocket that they need so they look for someone to help them but no one is around. After searching they give up and walk next door to your competitor and buy their sprocket from […]
Good Business = Happy Clients (and Referrals!)
Humans are social creatures and because of that we thrive on conversation. We talk about the weather, sports and the news and many people are always looking for a good conversation starter. When someone has something that is new or exciting to share, or something nice done to their property or body people will want […]
The advantages of using Social Media
Social media has changed the world that we live in. Our thoughts have become condensed into 140 characters and we now have an outlet to post any picture or video of ourselves (no matter how embarrassing) online. Social media has also opened up all kinds of new avenues for marketing and commerce and we hope […]