Facebook for Business in Northern Ireland?

Posted by on Jul 31, 2009 in business, social media, social networking | 0 comments

Can Facebook be used for business purposes?  For spreading the word about your services?  For directing people to your website?  For showcasing your talent?  For displaying your product features?  For dealing with customer queries?  What about all your friends mixed in among your business contacts?  Won’t they get a little tired of your business stuff mixed up with your personal...

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Smart Recruitment Pays Off

Posted by on Jul 29, 2009 in gender, learning | 0 comments

I have to share with you a story that I think is one of the most innovative and optimistic I’ve heard in a while.  And I won’t take too long doing it.  Promise. It’s about a firm that wants staff  with autism.  Yes, you read me right.  “A computer company in Denmark… has made huge strides in employing workers with autism.  [It] is expecting to begin work in...

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Social Media Business Breakfast

Posted by on Jul 27, 2009 in blogging, business, customer service, news and events, social media, social networking | 0 comments

Twitter, Facebook, blogging, podcasts, social media, online marketing… Ever wanted to know just exactly what this is all about?  And, how it could possibly increase the visibility of your business brand?  Or, indeed, your sales? On Wednesday 23rd September, 07:45-10.30, we are holding a Social Media Business Breakfast at Belfast Activity Centre, Malone Road, Belfast. You’ve heard the hype....

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What Business Does Well In A Recession?

Posted by on Jul 24, 2009 in coaching | 0 comments

The stress business, that’s what!  Executives and senior managers are making liberal use of an off-shore retreat that is more usually the haunt of celebrities and rock-stars.   Causeway Retreat, situated on a private island off the Essex coast, promotes itself as an ‘Executive Addition Treatment and Mental Health Rehab Clinic’.  The fees are around £10,000 for a...

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