I am a fan of using Gmail for all of my email needs, in particular, the Google Apps version. However, there is one thing that Gmail is missing that I find essential for increasing email productivity. How do you send an email at a specific time in the future? This blog post will show you how to do that using free tools. Enjoy!
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I had the great fortune of spending some time with Ann Convery, who taught me some great tools for maximizing my sales techniques from a public relations perspective. Following are some basic fundamentals followed by an exercise that you can apply to your business with great effect right now!
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If you want to supercharge your in person networking skills, then these twelve questions are the foundational keys and the tools you will need to expand your network rapidly. These pearls of wisdom were taught to me by Larry “The Connector” Benet. Larry teaches people how to turn contacts into relationships. Enjoy, and may your network flourish.

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At the METal meeting today, hosted by Ken Rutkowski. Stephen Meade introduced us to a great networking concept he called the Tornado Effect. Following is a brief overview of a simple but powerful concept.

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I had the great fortune of meeting Larry Benet, known as “the Connector” at Blog World, where he was the opening keynote. A few days later I heard Larry speak at Peak Potentials Training’s Master of Influence seminar. There, Larry shared some strategies which landed him a meeting with Larry King among many other high profile people of influence. I have summarized those strategies here.

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Linkedin.com has become the standard for online executive level networking. I have found that most networking events that I attend result in a flurry of Linkedin.com invitations afterwards. It is also being used a tool to do reconnaissance on you before meetings and business deals. Therefore, it is important that you have a strong presence there if you are in business. This guide will help make sure you take full advantage of your Linkedin.com profile.

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Generally, I insist that a business with a website also maintain a blog. In particular, a WordPress blog (see what Matt Cutts of Google has to say about it). Following are the reasons I believe a blog can be of spectacular benefit to your business.

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For many, the new year will be a time to launch new businesses. In this fast paced Web 2.0 digital world, we don’t have time to create big binder sized business plans before we get started. Instead, Guy Kawasaki offers a excellent method, in his book the The Art of the Start, to get your new business to market fast and furiously. Here is a summary, along with some specific action items you can take, and a link to a template you can use to get those new businesses launched in 2008.

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Every small business is faced with a host of legal challenges, from forming your business entity to defending yourself against lawsuits. Here I will present some of my favorite free or low cost resources to help you navigate the legal minefield.

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The day to day grind often leaves no time for strategic thinking. This is a habit you must correct in order to ensure long term success. Following are six keys that will help guide your strategic thinking.

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