I recently welcomed back Henry Mason, Managing Partner and Global Head of Research and Analysis, from global trend leader Trendwatching.com. I have been following this company for over 5 years and consider them one of the, if not the authority on consumer, media and business trends worldwide. With a network of hundreds of trendspotters, as well [...]
MSNBC’s JJ Ramberg Launches New Book-It’s Your Business 183 Essential Tips
by Deborah Shane on October 24th
I went to a media event in New York City last year hosted by small business champion and media host Tory Johnson, to learn about how to get more media coverage and attention. She gathered some of the best journalists, writers, TV hosts and consultants including JJ Ramberg, host for the past 6 years of [...]
Celebrating Small Business!
by Deborah Shane on October 8th
Small business is the engine of this country. Small business is responsible for economic growth, jobs and offering people the American dream! It’s often difficult to see clearly through tough times, but a new year encourages reflection and rethinking. The 2012 outlooks provide insights from some of Deloitte’s most experienced and innovative minds. Find your [...]
LinkedIn is The Professional Playground for Professional Connections
by Deborah Shane on October 5th
There are so many tangible examples of how online networking, especially LinkedIn can, has and does open doors and connections, not only for me but many others I know who are using it with very good results. Very good results come from not only understanding how it works technically, but why it works. LinkedIn is a [...]
7 Ways To Educate Prospects Into Making The Sale
by Deborah Shane on September 24th
Why does selling continue to get such a bad rap? “Sometimes our audience is so ingrained to think selling is bad that they’ve already said no before we get a chance to sell them anything”. He goes on to say, “a crackerjack salesperson knows educating prospects on the ins and outs of products and services is [...]
4 Must Watch Blogher Moments from 2012
by Deborah Shane on September 17th
August 20, 2012 President Obama – Thursday Martha Stewart – Friday Katie Couric – Saturday BlogHer’s Fashion Show – Saturday President Obama – Thursday “What could be better thank a sitting President talking to BlogHer about the importance of Blogging?” On Thursday afternoon, Lisa Stone and Elisa Camahort Page opened the 8th annual BlogHer Conference [...]




















