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Women In Business Networking

Earlier this year Leigh Mitchell, Founder and President of the Women in Biz Network, invited me to join her and Wendy Morelli build their 2nd annual conference. The answer was an easy yes. As president of a women’s leadership organization in the home and furnishings industries …

What makes a good leader?

And while we’re asking, are you one? Whether anointed or self-appointed, leaders bring commitment, integrity and mission to make a difference. But what makes a truly great leader? Is it charisma? Is it the ability to stimulate change? Or is it something more? When I took the presidency of WithIt I had a lot of […]

How to Write Great Content

Whether you call it content marketing or blogging, reaching out with stories humanizes companies. It makes big companies feel more approachable and small companies stronger. Free, easily shareable content attracts prospects …

Networking Lessons at High Point Market

Being online is my business but the networks I use are just tools to help me connect with people. A conversation that takes place in 140 characters or less will never replace a face-to-face conversation.

How Much is too Much to Share on Social Media?

When over-sharing becomes deadly To share or not to share has become the new, ultimate dilemma of the human experience – online at least. Equally important (and often overlooked), however, is knowing what not to do on social media – especially when other people are involved. I normally write about social media from a business […]

SEO Copywriting & Blogging Best Practices

Get your blog on with these tips & tricks Confession: I’m a word junkie. The choice of one word over another can change our perception of issues, products and other people. As a former journalist and communications director and now professional blogger and social media strategist, words – and how I use them – are […]

2012 Bedding Forecast from Furniture Today

At the annual Winter Las Vegas Marketplace (#LVMkt – twitter), SocialNorth was present as Furniture Today released their 2012 Consensus Bedding Forecast. Using data from their polling of 30 vendors and CEO’s, ISPA (International Sleep Products Association) forecasts and balancing with economic conditions, Furniture Today delivered their take

Building Your Site’s Popularity & Relevance

You’ve invested money, resources and creativity into building your great idea of a site, yet no one’s coming. You need to be found. The concept of FINDABILITY needs a strategy as part of your company’s SEO (Search Engine Optimization) program …

Social Media Coaching & Consulting

Ready to dip your toes into the waters of social media but don’t want to hand over your brand to a consultant or agency to do it for you? I can help you get what you want out of social media by teaching you to do it yourself …

Twitter Blocking ~ Smart or Drama Queen Move?

Friends & Frenemies on social media Like a family vacation to the zoo, Twitter should be exciting and educational. But not too exciting. You can do without your toddler feeding the lions his leftover donut just like you can do without the high school drama that sometimes comes with social media. It’s called social media […]

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