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The Wells Fargo Debacle.how to get around it

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As a business person, was frustrated to be in the industry being used as a scapegoat for the larger problems for an industry and economic woes. After all, sponsoring and hosting events is an industry too, and it employs a lot of people. This will not kill the event or incentive industry.

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The Case for Active Users as Social Media Community Managers

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While this seems like a no-brainer, you’d be surprised by how often companies who want to utilize social media choose someone to head the effort who never uses social media, or who use it rarely. . Here’s an example: let’s say there is breaking news relevant to your brand or company. But why is this important? .

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Successful Blogging for Small and Medium Businesses

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What people expect from a blog is the ability to get to know the insides of a company, to hear a single voice, to get information or insight that they wouldn’t normally get. Be disciplined: develop an editorial calendar, leave room for newsy items that your company should be commenting on. Give them what they want: Education.