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How to Get Local TV to Cover Your Event | poconobusinessjournal.com
I read this article by Marsha Friedman of EMSI Public Realtions in our local Pocono Business Journal (www.pbjonline.com) and it really spoke to me. I do a lot of my own media coverage, especially in this economic climate. Getting the word out in this sluggish economy is all important. And we know that marketing and ...
Facebook Is the Largest News Organization Ever | LinkedIn
Here’s another good reason to use Facebook in some capacity in order to share your business news, promotions, etc. Facebook is the new water cooler, the new corner news stand, the new virtual neighborhood that could (and most probably does) become a part of the family dinner discussion after the traditional work day ends.. Interesting ...
Five Ways to Show Customers You Care
Show them love year-round, and they’ll return the favor. By Gail Goodman www.entrepreneur.com Everyone wants to feel valued–particularly when people are making hard choices regarding their wallets. We can’t take their patronage and support for granted. Regularly communicating that you care about your customers’ success strengthens your connection to them–and differentiates you from competitors who ...
Career Workshop Coming up soon!
Considering a Career Change? I’m Graduating from College–Now What? How Can I Find Fulfilling Work? If any of these are questions on your mind, you will not want to miss this evening event at the Shawnee Inn! Do What You Are Workshop Learn how to use your Myers-Briggs profile to identify work that leverages your ...
What Your Office Photocopier Knows About You
Did you know that most office photocopiers are built to save digital images of documents? It’s true. When CBS News recently purchased some used photocopiers that were destined for new customers, their computer technician was able to easily retrieve thousands of pages of sensitive documents from their hard drives: perfect images of personal medical records, ...
Getting to Know You: Icebreaker Ideas and YOUR Intros Here!!
I am often complimented on my unusual icebreakers and introductions. I think the point of networking is to get people past the initial discomfort and to really interact. Here are some interesting icebreakers to start off your next meeting or teambuilding session. THEN, please respond to ONE of the options with YOUR answers (tell us ...
Five Career Tips Women Should RUN from!
There’s a huge market for telling women how to be happier. Maybe it’s because women read more than men. Or maybe it’s the discrepancy that women know when they are overweight and men don’t. Or the discrepancy that most men think they are good parents and most women think they need to be better parents. The list goes on and on, in a glass-half-empty kind of way.
Meeting Facilitation: Tips from Women Leaders
“Meetings are like cocktail parties. You don’t want to go, but you’re cross not to be asked.” Today, at conference tables lined with laptops and glitzed with multimedia, those sentiments still prevail.
Entrepreneur Mom; Once Upon a Franchise
I began my career back when working moms were snagging lots of “first” titles. I was the “first” woman sales representative for Gerber baby food—a not-so-glamorous gig that involved driving from store to store to make sure our products were properly stocked and displayed.
Planning an Event? 17 Ways to Bring Your Event to Life
The following seventeen tips will help you shape and enhance the atmosphere with the entertainment, decorations, and food you choose.
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Being a female business owner comes with its own set of challenges and joys. Interacting and meeting with the members of PoconoWomen always leaves me with a fresh perspective, and a sense of belonging. The topics for Lunch and Learns are informative and interactive, and the evening events are always light and fun. Overall, the vibe is both friendly and welcoming. I am so thankful for the connections I have made while a member and always recommend!
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