Tag Archives: Before

The New Employee Onboarding Checklist to Use Before Hiring

Christine MarinoSeptember 1, 2015 Okay, so you have a great new hire and you’re excited about getting them to work at your company. You have a wonderful work culture, fantastic benefits and you can’t wait to get them onboarded. But what does that mean? What should you include in your new employee onboarding checklist? At … Continue reading The New Employee Onboarding Checklist to Use Before Hiring →

10 Things to Check Before Publishing Your Blog Post

Blogging SEO

Dennis ShiaoAugust 27, 2015 Wait! Before you hit “Publish” on your next blog post, consider using this ten point checklist. 1) ALT tags on your images The ALT tag is used to describe (for search engines) what your image is about. This is particularly useful on image search sites, such as Google Images. If someone … Continue reading 10 Things to Check Before Publishing Your Blog Post →

4 Easy Ways To Network On Twitter Before A Conference Or Event

Network Building

Alisa MeredithAugust 26, 2015 Twitter is a fantastic tool for interacting with fellow conference attendees, speakers, and even organizers. You don’t have to wait until you get TO the conference to start connecting, though. In fact, connecting on Twitter is a great way to introduce yourself and start an online conversation which you can then … Continue reading 4 Easy Ways To Network On Twitter Before A Conference Or Event →

What Comes Before Testimonials? Guess-timonials!

Business Development

Martha SpelmanAugust 26, 2015 Whether you’ve been in business for years or are just starting out, it’s good to know what customers are thinking and saying about your business. Understanding what your audience needs…and wants…is crucial to positioning your business. Positioning determines what your business offers, to whom, at what price and whether or not … Continue reading What Comes Before Testimonials? Guess-timonials! →

So You Want to Be Your Own Boss? What You Need to Know Before You Start

Entrepreneurship

Pejman GhadimiAugust 24, 2015 If you read my previous article on how to deal with getting fired, you would know that I lost a very high paying and high-level job during my younger years. At the time I actually had a side business, but was not interested in being self-employed; I actually enjoyed being the … Continue reading So You Want to Be Your Own Boss? What You Need to Know Before You Start →

5 Things You Really Need to Know Before You Create a Blog for Your Business

Business Blogging

Mary Ellen EllisJuly 29, 2015 Everyone has a blog. It seems like a requirement for every company’s website to have a blog with industry information, company updates, personal thoughts and whatever else seems to offer a chance to stuff keywords and get more page views. Before you create a blog for your business, there are … Continue reading 5 Things You Really Need to Know Before You Create a Blog for Your Business →

5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Corporate Blog

Corporate

Personal Branding BlogJuly 25, 2015 One of the most common things I hear from people is … Should I start a blog? There is no simple answer. However, over the years I have boiled down my thinking to 5 things to consider before starting a (corporate) blog. Note: I put the word “corporate” in parentheses. … Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Corporate Blog →

3 Things You Must Do Before You Hit ‘Post’ On Facebook

Facebook

Sahail AshrafJuly 9, 2015 Facebook is one of the true stars of business social media platforms. Sure, it can be argued that it works better for certain sectors and industries than it does for others, but on the whole, every business can gain mileage and traction out of the platform. It’s easy to get carried … Continue reading 3 Things You Must Do Before You Hit ‘Post’ On Facebook →

How KPIs Can Stop Community Fires Before They Start

KPI

Patrick GroomeJuly 9, 2015 Strategy is extremely important to a community manager. Communities move and change slowly, and the CM should always have their eye on the next six months, the next year, the next five years. I’ve seen a number of communities suffer due to a CM who is stuck in firefighter mode, always … Continue reading How KPIs Can Stop Community Fires Before They Start →

6 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Small Business Accounting Software

Business Software

BusinessVibesJune 9, 2015 If you’re not using the right accounting software, you could be wasting a lot of time and money. The right software will streamline your business processes, letting you easily invoice your customers and track your sales, billable hours, bank accounts, and expenses. A good accounting package will also give you feedback on … Continue reading 6 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Small Business Accounting Software →