Posts Tagged ‘networking’
When was the last time your clients or followers heard from YOU?
Several weeks ago, I was talking to a client about planning her LinkedIn content calendar – the original messaging she wanted to organize and share with her thousands of followers. A bit flustered by the idea of having to craft original content, she replied flippantly, “Oh, I don’t know, just share something for me, that’ll…
Read More5 Platforms for Networking In the Digital Age
Guest Blog by Breanna Gunn Networking conjures up images of professionally awkward events with required name tags and forced small talk. Needless to say, it’s one of the few things we didn’t miss when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed us into quarantine. Working from home required us all to find new ways to build professional connections and get some…
Read MoreAirmeet vs Hopin vs Swapcard
Are you considering hosting an event, conference, or important meeting and are Zoom-fatigued? This past year has evolved technology as our society shifted from in-person to online. No wonder deciding what platform makes the most sense for a smooth event with the features and capabilities you need is a challenge. Here are three platforms that we think are noteworthy. Airmeet Airmeet allows you to host immersive online activities…
Read MoreLinkedIn Events & LinkedIn Live
In the age of social distancing, hosting events remotely is a must for many small businesses. There are many benefits to consider with virtual events: increased flexibility, decreased expenses, wider reach, and the ability to wear yoga pants. While many of these online event platforms existed, their visibility has risen since the start of the pandemic. Facebook has had Facebook Live for some time, and last year began putting…
Read MoreLinkedIn: 690 Million Users and Growing
Did you know that LinkedIn has 690 MILLION active users? This was announced by parent company, Microsoft at the end of April in their quarterly earnings news. How is LinkedIn gaining so many users? For this, we need to look at some of the newest features and how that drives users to this business-oriented platform. Live Streaming – This…
Read MoreTo Outsource or Not to Outsource? That is the question…
A few years ago, DCA Virtual Business Support published an article about outsourcing for small business owners. The constantly evolving landscape of the business world means, at times, we may need to reevaluate and assess what worked then versus what may work better now. Not to mention digital platforms and capabilities make things that were…
Read MoreClient Series: Interview with The Car Chick
Every day, we at DCA Virtual Business Support are blessed to work with some of the most interesting, inspiring and motivated entrepreneurs. Our clients are truly one-of-a-kind! That’s why we’re so excited to begin a new interview series that features them and the amazing work they do. Our first interview is with LeeAnn Shattuck, also…
Read MoreAlignable: Is It Worth It?
Alignable is a new B2B social media network that promises to reinvent the small business economy. It claims to have millions of business owners within its web, all of whom collaborate to increase their customer base. Networking with other businesses or industry professionals is key to small business success. It leads to quality referrals and…
Read MoreInfluencer Marketing For Small Businesses
A recent Forbes article discussed why community matters so much for small business owners. By working together, we can create sustainable and thriving business communities that benefit everyone. “Influencer marketing” is another way of implementing this principle. While a lot of online resources about influencer marketing tend to be directed toward large, high-profile companies who are…
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