Jeff Esposito

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Crowdsourcing help for Small Business at SXSW

Jeff Esposito

I also wanted to see if I could crowdsource a project, aeBook that will be free to benefit a community that is in dire need of advice and assistance – small businesses. My plan is too learn, meet some cool folks, conduct a business meeting or two, and maybe engage in a shenanigan or two, but really who is counting?

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Picking a leader for your social media program

Jeff Esposito

For example, if the product team wanted to crowdsource improvements for six products in a given quarter, but is stuck looking at20 variations of an improvement to one product, the leader’s job is to help the team refocus on the larger task and prioritize work and time to reach their goals. Community Organizer.

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What BP could have done better – a counterpoint

Jeff Esposito

Forget the commercials and spend the advertising budget organizing community events in the Gulf. Crowdsource. Provide the citizens an opportunity to network, tell their stories and help each other. Bring in counselors, educators and entrepreneurs who can share advice on how to rebound your business when you have to start from scratch.