Naked Men at Noon

I’m reading the blog posts in my Google Reader.  Well, I’m not really reading them all.  I’m reading the ones that have interesting titles. Don’t assume because people subscribe to your blog they are going to read every post.  A few will.  Most won’t. If you blog like I do — all over the place…

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Why blog?

Consider these statistics: Over 12 million American adults currently maintain a blog. More than 147 million Americans use the Internet. Over 57 million Americans read blogs. 1.7 million American adults list making money as one of the reasons they blog. 89% of companies surveyed say they think blogs will be more important in the next…

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Sunday Musings

I’m a great aunt – again.  Natalie Anna was born yesterday at 11:55 p.m.  6 pounds 9 ounces and 18 inches long.  Little shit huh?  Life is precious. Have you seen what Amber Naslund is up to?  www.brasstackthinking.com Looking forward to pie and ice cream on June 27th.  Looking even more forward to my friends…

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Communicate with Glenda

I’m going on a 3 hour road trip next Sunday. With two friends.  Becky and I can talk for the 3 hour drive with no problem.  Glenda can’t.  She has cerebral palsy.  We’ll take apart her 150 pound chair and put it in the trunk.  We’ll get her in the car too (not in the…

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Social Media for Real Estate People

Image by John T Pilot via Flickr How do you help a real estate agent and broker use social media to improve her business  – and ultimately her bottom line? Facebook: Create a fan page. Build your fans from your local county – but reach out to other surrounding counties.  Start with Chamber of Commerces,…

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Mini blog posts

Image by niznoz via Flickr If you’re ignoring something that needs to be done, I can promise you it’s holding you from greatness. Because it never goes away, no matter how hard you try to bury.  You’ll wake up with the the thought “what about ___? Oh, I’ll think about it tomorrow.” You’ll be talking…

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What Ifs

Image by niclindh via Flickr What if we gave more than we get? Customer service would mean something then.  Where do I shop? At the stores that greet me when I walk in the door.  I shop where the staff offers me assistance, maybe points out something new – and then leaves me alone to…

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Alone again, unnaturally

Image by Beatnic via Flickr You can’t do it all alone. We need each other and we need the human interaction. Working from home – has many benefits.  You set your own schedule, wear what you want, work when you want.  Those are great benefits. Except I’ve found that if my life does not have…

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Blogging for the masses

BLOGGING – here are some great sites to learn more about blogging http://www.blogforprofit.com/30-days-to-kick-your-blog-in-the-butt/ http://debworks.com http://bloombergmarketing.blogs.com/bloomberg_marketing/2008/11/communities-for.html http://www.betterbusinessblogging.com/what-is-a-blog/ http://mark-hayward.com/2008/12/29/31-blog-post-ideas-for-small-businesses/ http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/12/20/18-lessons-ive-learnt-as-a-blogger/ http://www.chrisbrogan.com/my-best-advice-about-blogging/ http://www.themarketingspotblog.com/2008/07/customer-experience-map.html Thanks for visiting Debworks! Got a minute? Know anyone who is looking to workshift? I’m interviewing! Visit http://www.debrareneebrown.com

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Social Media Inside A Company

Innovating Employee Engagement meets Executing Social Media. This conference is the 16th and 17th in Chicago and there will be around 50 attendees. I’ve been asked to represent bloggers and twitterers and small media. I will attend all the sessions and follow in this blog and on twitter (hashtag #commtell09). Conference details are here. There…

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