Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript CreativeSage: #Netsol chat Wed., 1/19, at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011"?not sure if I can chat Wed., but I recommend: http://bit.ly/gplw0x #netsol CathrynHrudicka: #Netsol chat Wed., 1/19, at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011"?not sure if I can chat Wed., but I recommend: http://bit.ly/gplw0x wgbiz: New at #wgbiz: Wanna Grow Biz? Join The #NetSol Twitterchat With Rieva Lesonsky http://ow.ly/1aVrG3 shellykramer: RT @wgbiz: New at #wgbiz: Wanna Grow Biz? Join The #NetSol Twitterchat With Rieva Lesonsky http://ow.ly/1aVrG3 susan_w: Today's the day! #Netsol Tweetchat at 1 p.m. ET w/ @Rieva, she'll be talking abt Smallbiz trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/fG7A3i Growsmartbiz: Today's the day! #Netsol Tweetchat at 1 p.m. ET w/ @Rieva, she'll be talking abt Smallbiz trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/fG7A3i netsolaffiliate: RT @susan_w Today's the day! #Netsol Tweetchat at 1 pm ET w/ @Rieva, she'll be talking abt Smallbiz trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/fG7A3i __contagious__: Netsol News: Shes an expert on #smallbiz ownership. Join #netsol today as @rieva reveals smallbiz trends for 201... http://bit.ly/gt2KMe bcvirgil: Hey @Smallbizlabs #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love if you can join! http://bit.ly/gplw0x Rieva: Join #netsol and me today to talk about #smallbiz trends for 2011 during Tweet chat: http://bit.ly/f3J8w4 burkesan: RT @netsolcares: Shes an expert on #smallbiz ownership. Join #netsol today as @rieva reveals smallbiz trends for 2011 during Tweet chat: http://bit.ly/f3J8w4 bcvirgil: Hey @DigitalTrends #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love if you can join! http://bit.ly/gplw0x bcvirgil: @AdamBroitman I hear that! Next time! If you follow
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Network Solutions® hosted a free tweet chat with small business and entrepreneur expert Rieva Lesonsky on Wednesday, Jan. 19 2011 Rieva Lesonsky is the CEO of GrowBiz Media, business blogger, and author of Get Smart and the best-selling Start Your Own Business. Lesonsky spent 26 years at Entrepreneur magazine. She is a nationally recognized speaker and expert on entrepreneurship and small business ownership, and is a regular on MSNBC's “Your Business” program. Read more http://www.networksolutions.com/blog/2011/rieva-discusses-the-3-b%E2%80%99s-babies-boomers-and-brides-in-small-business-tweetchat/
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Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
CreativeSage: #Netsol chat Wed., 1/19, at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011"?not sure if I can chat Wed., but I recommend: http://bit.ly/gplw0x #netsol
CathrynHrudicka: #Netsol chat Wed., 1/19, at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011"?not sure if I can chat Wed., but I recommend: http://bit.ly/gplw0x
wgbiz: New at #wgbiz: Wanna Grow Biz? Join The #NetSol Twitterchat With Rieva Lesonsky http://ow.ly/1aVrG3
shellykramer: RT @wgbiz: New at #wgbiz: Wanna Grow Biz? Join The #NetSol Twitterchat With Rieva Lesonsky http://ow.ly/1aVrG3
susan_w: Today's the day! #Netsol Tweetchat at 1 p.m. ET w/ @Rieva, she'll be talking abt Smallbiz trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/fG7A3i
Growsmartbiz: Today's the day! #Netsol Tweetchat at 1 p.m. ET w/ @Rieva, she'll be talking abt Smallbiz trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/fG7A3i
netsolaffiliate: RT @susan_w Today's the day! #Netsol Tweetchat at 1 pm ET w/ @Rieva, she'll be talking abt Smallbiz trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/fG7A3i
__contagious__: Netsol News: Shes an expert on #smallbiz ownership. Join #netsol today as @rieva reveals smallbiz trends for 201... http://bit.ly/gt2KMe
bcvirgil: Hey @Smallbizlabs #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love if you can join! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
Rieva: Join #netsol and me today to talk about #smallbiz trends for 2011 during Tweet chat: http://bit.ly/f3J8w4
burkesan: RT @netsolcares: Shes an expert on #smallbiz ownership. Join #netsol today as @rieva reveals smallbiz trends for 2011 during Tweet chat: http://bit.ly/f3J8w4
bcvirgil: Hey @DigitalTrends #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love if you can join! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
bcvirgil: @AdamBroitman I hear that! Next time! If you follow #netsol we will post the transcript this week..
bcvirgil: Hey @trendhunter #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love a shout out! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
susan_w: RT @Rieva: Join #netsol and me today to talk about #smallbiz trends for 2011 during Tweet chat: http://bit.ly/f3J8w4
Growsmartbiz: RT @Rieva: Join #netsol and me today to talk about #smallbiz trends for 2011 during Tweet chat: http://bit.ly/f3J8w4
rosaliemo: This is your year! Find out #smallbiz trends for 2011 and get ahead of the game at the #netsol tweet chat with @rieva TODAY at 1 pm EST
bcvirgil: Heyy @MikePaetzold #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love if you can join! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
colbcox: RT @rosaliemo: This is your year! Find out #smallbiz trends for 2011 and get ahead of the game at the #netsol tweet chat with @rievaTODAY at 1 pm EST
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bcvirgil: Hi @ArtOfTheSpa #netsol tweet chat today at 1 pm EST, "SmallBiz Trends for 2011", would love if you can join! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
DCeventjunkie: Grab your lunch and join #netsol tweetchat, today 1-2:30 EST ?Small Business Trends for 2011? w/ @rievahttp://bit.ly/gplw0x
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Grab lunch & join #netsol tweetchat, today 1-2:30 EST ?Small Business Trends for 2011? w/ @rievahttp://bit.ly/gplw0x
zenaweist: RT @shashib: Grab ur lunch and join #netsol tweetchat, today 1-2:30 ET ?Small Business Trends for 2011? w/ @rievahttp://bit.ly/gplw0x
windycitysocial: RT @shashib: Grab ur lunch and join #netsol tweetchat, today 1-2:30 ET ?Small Business Trends for 2011? w/ @rievahttp://bit.ly/gplw0x
heylovedesigns: @dceventjunkie @Rieva @shashib ooh! I may have to join in today. Seeing lots of things I can relate to on event page #netsol
heylovedesigns: RT @DCeventjunkie Grab lunch and join #netsol tweetchat, today 1-2:30 EST ?Small Business Trends for 2011? w/ @Rievahttp://bit.ly/gplw0x
NewPR: #Smallbiz starts with ONE good idea and good ideas come from @netsolcares tweetchats. Join #netsol today at 1PM ET w/ @rieva for new ideas.
Smallbizlabs: @bcvirgil I'm attending the 1:00pm EST #netsol tweet chat on 2011 trends. http://bit.ly/gplw0x
shashib: @CathyWebSavvyPR @Growsmartbiz @heylovedesigns Thanks for RTs of #netsol Tweetchat http://bit.ly/f3J8w4
shashib: @windycitysocial @zenaweist Thanks for RTs of #netsol Tweetchat http://bit.ly/f3J8w4
DCeventjunkie: Join me on Twitter for the #NetSol Small Business chat w/ @Rieva at 1pm! (@ Network Solutions) http://4sq.com/hP9T6H
rosaliemo: RT @shashib: Grab your lunch and join #netsol tweetchat, today1-2:30 EST ?Small Business Trends for 2011? w/ @rieva #netsol
shashib: Only a few minutes to go : Twitter for the #NetSol Small Business chat w/ @Rieva at 1pm!
NewPR: RT @netsolcares: Join us for a #NetSol tweet chat on KEY SMALL BIZ TRENDS FOR 2011in 30 min. with@rieva: http://bit.ly/he80Y1#trends
Growsmartbiz: "Join us for a #NetSol tweet chat on KEY SMALL BIZ TRENDS FOR 2011in 30 min. with@rieva: http://bit.ly/he80Y1#trends" -@netsolcares
wgbiz: Join us for a #NetSol tweet chat on KEY SMALL BIZ TRENDS FOR 2011in 20 min. with @rieva: http://bit.ly/he80Y1 #trends
nssmbinsights: RT @DCeventjunkie: Join me on Twitter for the #NetSol Small Business chat w/ @Rieva at 1pm! (@ Network Solutions) http://4sq.com/hP9T6H
bcvirgil: #NetSol tweet chat on small biz trends for 2011 in 20 min w/ @rieva!: http://bit.ly/he80Y1#trends
wgbiz: Lots of giveaways during 2day?s #netsol chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of
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Social Media Case Studies & Rieva?s new eBook on biz #trends! 1pm
DCeventjunkie: Lots of giveaways during 2day?s #netsol chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of Social Media Case Studies & Rieva?s new eBook on biz #trends! 1pm
ladiosapoderosa: RT @DCeventjunkie: Lots of giveaways during 2day?s #netsol chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of Social Media Case Studies & Rieva?s new eBook on biz #trends! 1pm
bcvirgil: RT @shashib: Only a few minutes to go : Twitter for the #NetSol Small Business chat w/ @Rieva at 1pm! Join us! #NETSOL
susan_w: RT @bcvirgil: RT @shashib: Only a few minutes to go : Twitter for the #NetSol Small Business chat w/ @Rieva at 1pm! Join us! #NETSOL
putitaway: RT @wgbiz: Lots of giveaways during 2day?s #netsol chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of Social Media Case Studies & Rieva?s new eBook on biz #trends! 1pm
susan_w: RT @DCeventjunkie: Lots of giveaways during 2day?s #netsol chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of Social Media Case Studies & Rieva?s new eBook on biz #trends! 1pm
rosaliemo: 10 minute countdown to the tweet chat with @Rieva. She's going to help us get ahead of the game with 2010 biz trends! #netsol
Growsmartbiz: Lots of giveaways during today?s #netsol tweet chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of Social Media Case Studies & Rieva?s new eBook on biz #tbos
bcvirgil: Lots of giveaways during today?s #netsol tweet chat. Hosting Pkg, Big Book of Social Media Case Studies! Participate to win! #tbos #NETSOL
dariasteigman: Combo of #netsol& #solopr (and a couple other things IN the office) is really going to challenge my ability to multitask for next 90 min.
rosaliemo: @dariasteigman Thanks for making time for us :-) We love it when you stop by! #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @dariasteigman You can do it!! #netsol #solopr
dariasteigman: @DCeventjunkie @rosaliemo Choices. Choices. I'm going to do this. #netsol #solopr
shashib: pssst ! Did you know @rieva new eBook "Hot Businesses and trends book " JUST came out: http://www.startupnation.com/hot-business #netsol
wgbiz: Welcome to #netsol tweet chat. We are discussing key #smallbiz trends for 2011 with @Rieva. Join us! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
DCeventjunkie: Welcome to #netsol tweet chat. We are discussing key #smallbiz trends for 2011 with @Rieva. Join us! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
wgbiz: Rules: 1) Stay ON TOPIC! 2) Send ?s for Rieva to @DCeventjunkie 3) Use #netsol in all tweets 4) Have fun!
DCeventjunkie: Rules: 1) Stay ON TOPIC! 2) Send ?s for Rieva to @DCeventjunkie 3) Use #netsol in all tweets 4) Have fun!
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Rieva: @DCeventjunkie Thanks I am happy to be here to anser your questions #netsol #smallbiz
susan_w: RT @wgbiz: Rules: 1) Stay ON TOPIC! 2) Send ?s for Rieva to @DCeventjunkie 3) Use #netsol in all tweets 4) Have fun!
bcvirgil: RT @DCeventjunkie: Welcome to #netsol tweet chat, discussing key #smallbiz trends for 2011 with @Rieva. Join us!http://bit.ly/gplw0x #netsol
shashib: So glad that @dceventjunkie new member of the #netsol team is moderating this tweetchat with @rieva Pls welcome her
rosaliemo: It's go time! Join us to chat about 2010 small biz trends: http://tweetchat.com/room/netsol #netsol
gnosisarts: Could the mod. for netsol pls ensure your chat is added/updated on the wiki? http://gnos.tk/tweetchatwiki #netsol
susan_w: We're on the #netsol tweetchat w/ @Rieva talking abt SMallbiz trends for 2011! Join us 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. happening now!
wgbiz: Start off w/an INTRO: 1) message about you and your business and whatever else we need to know #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Start off w/an INTRO: 1) message about you and your business and whatever else we need to know #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @dceventjunkie: Start off w/an INTRO: 1) message about you and your business and whatever else we need to know #netsol
shashib: @rosaliemo wake up ! it's 18 days into 2011 #netsol
wgbiz: Be sure to participate! Everyone who contributes will be entered to win one of our giveaways. #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Be sure to participate! Everyone who contributes will be entered to win one of our giveaways. #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @susan_w: We're on the #netsol tweetchat w/ @Rieva talking abt SMallbiz trends for 2011! Join us 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. happening now!
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shashib: So glad that @dceventjunkie new member of the #netsol team is moderating this tweetchat with @rieva Pls welcome her #netsol
rosaliemo: @shashib doh! #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Start off w/an INTRO: 1) message about you, yr business & whatever else we need to know #netsol
susan_w: @CathyWebSavvyPR great to have you join us! #netsol
nssmbinsights: RT @ClickWisdom: RT @susan_w: We're on the #netsol tweetchat w/ @Rieva talking abt SMallbiz trends for 2011! Join us 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. happening now!
CathyWebSavvyPR: @DCeventjunkie Glad to see you've found a great new "home." good to see you! #netsol
rosaliemo: RT @DCeventjunkie: Start off w/an INTRO: 1) message about you and
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your business and whatever else we need to know #netsol
ClickWisdom: @cathywebsavvypr Hi Cathy! Nice to see you on the chat. #netsol
ActiveIngreds: hi guys just joining for the first time! #netsol
EquipmentEngine: Equipment Engine - We provide a free marketplace for businesses to buy and sell equipment - http://bit.ly/eD6m8x - does that work? #netsol
MsSocSec: RT @DCeventjunkie: Welcome to #netsol tweet chat. We are discussing key #smallbiz trends for 2011 with @Rieva. Join us! http://bit.ly/gplw0x
shashib: Waving ! @putitaway great to see you here #netsol tweetchat. Is your motto I can organize you ;) #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: I'm a 20 year PR pro using my Inner Geek Girl to guide Small Biz through ins & outs of marketing/PR & social media #netsol
ActiveIngreds: what does #netsol stand for? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @ActiveIngreds hi there - good to see you on a different chat! #netsol
susan_w: Thinking abt starting a new biz this is gr8 tweetchat to join! we're talking smallbiz trends for 2011 now w/ @rieva use hashtag #netsol
dariasteigman: Biz owner (21+ yrs), blogger, entrepreneur, biz columnist, & comms pro. [And waving to @shashib.| #netsol
ActiveIngreds: @CathyWebSavvyPR absolutely! you too! #netsol
sallyalbright: Hi there. I'm a PR/New Media specialist in DC. Most recently I've been working on political projects. #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @ActiveIngreds Welcome! #netsol stands for Network Solutions, you can find out more about us at www.networksolutions.com
CathyWebSavvyPR: I think so! congrats #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Be sure 2 participate! Everyone who contributes will be entered to win one of our giveaways. #netsol
ClickWisdom: Blogger, entrepreneur, web content strategist, SEO #netsol More -->http://ow.ly/3GDb6
susan_w: @clickwisdom gr8 to see you! Thx for joining #netsol
ActiveIngreds: 20+ yrs mktng, strategy, innovation - immersed in social media & loving it. consultant, wannabe blogger, aiming for the big. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: chat tip: if you want a link 2 be clickable - make it http://networksolutions.com not www.websitename.com cc @DCeventjunkie #netsol
ActiveIngreds: @DCeventjunkie thanks so much #netsol
EquipmentEngine: Content generation is overloaded. Businesses need to create a leap in value for customers to make competition irrelevant #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @justingutwein: Hi. Owner/Producer for @shineonstories. Trying to create video content for biz, nonprofits.... #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @rosaliemo: Here we go! Q1:What are some top trends small biz owners should keep their eyes on in 2011? #netsol #netsol
dariasteigman: @ShellyKramer Agreed re video. It's huge, & it's high on my "to do" list for 2011. #netsol
TRethore: @susan_w @Rieva in what way? demographics have been on radar for several years; what's diff for 2011? #netsol #netsol
susan_w: @dariasteigman Is a mobile strategy important for a consultant solopreneur? #netsol
ClickWisdom: Q1: Mobile app development. This area is growing. #netsol
Rieva: A1 It's important to remember to keep an eye on the big cities since they break the trends & then u can bring them to your area #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @susan_w: Q1:What are some top trends small biz owners should keep their eyes on in 2011? #netsol #smallbiz #netsol
deniseshopkins: How do content marketing and demographic trends tie together? #netsol #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @CocoDivas topic: 2011 small biz trends guest @rieva see @DCeventjunkie: 4 Questions host @shasib from http://networksolutions.com #netsol
ActiveIngreds: Q1 - #India will be even bigger market/resource (for small and large biz both) #netsol
shellykramer: @EquipmentEngine That's why creating valuable/resourceful content is a good strategy. Esp since much of competition is not. #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @rieva: A 1 #netsol yes mobility is a hot trend too. for tech & food
shashib: RT @shellykramer: @EquipmentEngine That's why creating valuable/resourceful content is a good strategy. Esp since much of competition is not. #netsol
shellykramer: You know we're here for ya, woman!! @DCeventjunkie @Tinu @JustinGutwein @heylovedesigns #netsol #smallbiz
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A1 Keep an eye on the big cities since they break the trends & then u can bring them to your area #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @davidcarondc: Only 30% of the market has smartphones. mobile web growing as always. look for mobile video to be on the rise. #netsol
FranchiseKing: Good afternoon, my Small Business friends #netsol
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bcvirgil: In the food business? Or just hungry? Read Rieva?s top food industry trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/ihtrsZ #netsol
mgallizzi: @susan_w Yes, I think mobile can be a good differentiator/competitive edge. Specifically, SMS, mobile web, etc #netsol
davidcarondc: SEO will be huge for non establised, smaller companies. #netsol
EquipmentEngine: @shellykramer @EquipmentEngine: It is becoming challening to weed through all the content - how will you stand out? #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @bcvirgil: In the food business? Or just hungry? Read Rieva?s top food industry trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/ihtrsZ #netsol
Rieva: A1 #netsol baby boomers turn 65 this year. Up til now we've been just talking about it. Also the "echo boomers" are coming of age. (cont)
FranchiseKing: RT @bcvirgil: In the food business? Or just hungry? Read Rieva?s top food industry trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/ihtrsZ #netsol
heylovedesigns: @DCeventjunkie I'm liking the babies & brides trend I saw on the event page. Maybe it's my industry but seeing lots of requests #netsol
JustinGutwein: It's getting to the point where you are foolish not to have a some form of mobile app. ?@ClickWisdom: Q1: Mobile app development. #netsol?
CathyWebSavvyPR: A1: in addition to mobile, a big trend will be seeing more small biz consumers use social media 2 connect w brands #netsol
shellykramer: Agreed! @ClickWisdom Mobile web performance, BEFORE app dev is probably key, but both important to consider #netsol
ClickWisdom: @franchiseking Hi Long time, no see. #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @cathywebsavvypr: RT @Rieva: A1 Keep an eye on the big cities since they break the trends & then u can bring them to your area #netsol
shellykramer: RT @davidcarondc: SEO will be huge for non establised, smaller companies. #netsol<-- and attention devoted to LOCAL SEO is key, as well
shashib: WOW ! The king is here @FranchiseKing #netsol
jasonkintzler: A1: Don't jump at every wiz-bang. Groupon for example, is only relevant to a few - especially outside of metro areas. #netsol
Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them
shellykramer: RT @bcvirgil: In the food business? Or just hungry? Read Rieva?s top food industry trends for 2011 http://bit.ly/ihtrsZ #netsol
mgallizzi: Very costly. I don't recommend an app. See http://ntx.tc/hYf6a2 RT @ClickWisdom: Q1: Mobile app development. This area is growing. #netsol
TRethore: @mgallizzi specifically, how? What shd #smallbiz do differently as a result of increase in apps, SMS, mobile, etc? #netsol
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nssmbinsights: RT @ClickWisdom: RT @cathywebsavvypr: RT @Rieva: A1 Keep an eye on the big cities since they break the trends & then u can bring them to your area #netsol
davidcarondc: People ask friends what they bought and talk about it on #SM Social Media - Twitter Facebook Etc... #netsol
dariasteigman: @susan_w Good Q. At a minimum, mobile optimization. B/c people are looking for you online. #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @shashib: WOW ! The king is here @FranchiseKing #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol baby boomers turn 65 this year. Up til now we've been just talking about it. Also the "echo boomers" are coming of age. (cont)
ClickWisdom: RT @davidcarondc: SEO will be huge for non establised, smaller companies. #netsol
ShineOnStories: ?@shellykramer: Q1 My thoughts on trends to pay for 2011 attention to/integrate: Video, Content Marketing, Improved Web Presence #netsol?
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them
davidcarondc: @shellykramer @davidcarondc Very true! Local SEO is ESSENTIAL for a local business owner. #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @shashib: WOW ! The king is here @FranchiseKing Thanks, Shashi! #netsol
ActiveIngreds: absolutely RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them #netsol
Rieva: A1 #netsol THis year is also one where many Americans are tired of recessionary thinking. I call it frugality fatigue. They're ready 2 spend
DCeventjunkie: @heylovedesigns Lots of requests? Always a good thing! #netsol
susan_w: RT @mgallizzi: @susan_w it's a Q consultants ask that dont have brick-n-mortar & wonder how mobile applies their marketing #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @davidcarondc: SEO will be huge for non establised, smaller companies. #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @ShellyKramer Good woman ;) #netsol #smallbiz
mgallizzi: @ClickWisdom Agreed on mobile video. That, and QR codes (both can work together) (QR codes at http://ntx.tc/fxFiNn if not sure) #netsol
agentmagnetic: Hi, Jason here. Global Marketing director for a DC area software company. #netsol
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ClickWisdom: @mgallizzi Depends on the app... #netsol If it makes money, initial cost is not bad.
mgallizzi: @CathyWebSavvyPR Agreed on social media connecting to brands. Social media is fueling mobile. #netsol
bcvirgil: RT@Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them #netsol
mgallizzi: YES RT @shellykramer: Agreed! @ClickWisdom Mobile web performance, BEFORE app dev is probably key, but both important to consider #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @mgallizzi: @ClickWisdom Agreed on mobile video. &QR codes (both can work togeth) (QR codes at http://ntx.tc/fxFiNn if not sure) #netsol
ShannonRenee: I'm here, I'm here #netsol
wgbiz: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: A1: Need to do this myself - get my blog ready 4 mobile via mobile plugins - for cell/mobile 2011 trend #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
ClickWisdom: @shellykramer You mean mobile website optimization? If so, yes. Agree. #netsol
Rieva: A1 #netsol pick your niche & sell
FranchiseKing: Please join us, Small Business friends. Go to Twitterchat.com enter #netsol good discussion going on now -Trends
TRethore: #netsol Good new prod ideas. How do these trends impact existing #smallbiz - especially professional service companies? #netsol
mgallizzi: @netsolcares Thank you :) Looking forward to helping and contributing my expertise. #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
jasonkintzler: A1: First, use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not to market to them. That's different. #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @davidcarondc So true! #SM #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: A1 Also - let's not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
Rieva: A2 #netsol the recession is over. THat will change thinking and spending habits
agentmagnetic: Mobile Video was mentioned as a trend to watch in 2011. Any thoughts on which platform? #netsol @davidcarondc
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol THis year is also one where many Americans are tired of recessionary thinking. I call it frugality fatigue. They're ready 2 spend
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
mgallizzi: @TRethore Apps last, mobile friendly website-first. SMS list if applicable. SMS is the new e-mail list. #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
shellykramer: RT @ActiveIngreds: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
FranchiseKing: @ShannonRenee Hello, Doc! #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
jonmikelbailey: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A1 Also - lets not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
shashib: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: First, use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not to market to them. That's different. #netsol
EquipmentEngine: Marketing automation will be big - the ability to attack mid-funnel inefficiencies with tools like Marketo, Eloqua, etc. #netsol
wgbiz: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: First, use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not to market to them. That's different. #netsol
DCeventjunkie: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: First, use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not to market to them. That's different. #netsol
mgallizzi: @susan_w Interesting. 10 years ago, people were asking if they need a website. Now, we will question if we need a mobile website #netsol
Rieva: A2 #netsol But it's a slow recovery, so be patient. DOn't expect customers to FLOOD into your doors. They're still looking for value...
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: A2 #netsol the recession is over. THat will change thinking and spending habits #netsol
shellykramer: @ActiveIngreds Less focus on "social media is magic" and more on "how does this equate to ROI" + more listening, better strategy #netsol
Rieva: A2 #netsol...so think about what you can offer them to make them come to your biz & stay
wgbiz: RT @jonmikelbailey: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A1 Also - lets not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
DCeventjunkie: RT @jonmikelbailey: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A1 Also - lets not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
mgallizzi: @clickwisdom With 300k+ apps on Apple store, and 200k+ apps in Android, making money with an app is harder than it sounds #netsol
JustinGutwein: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: First, use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not to market to them. That's different. #netsol
wgbiz: RT @susan_w: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up,
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them
DCeventjunkie: RT @susan_w: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses can sell to them
TRethore: Hmmm. How does that work? what makes it 'applicable'? RT @mgallizzi: @TRethore SMS list if applicable. SMS is the new e-mail list. #netsol
shellykramer: @EquipmentEngine I'm not sure I agree re marketing "automation" - esp not as it relates to #smallbiz owners #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi: With 300k+ apps on Apple store, and 200k+ apps in Android, making money with an app is harder than it sounds #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: But its a slow recovery, so be patient. DOnt expect customers to FLOOD into your doors. Theyre still looking for value... #netsol
Rieva: A2 #netsol Be on the lookout for changes in spending habits among your customers. How can you give them a boost?
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A1 #netsol Many Americans are tired of recessionary thinking. I call it frugality fatigue. They're ready 2 spend #smallbiz
FranchiseKing: "Listening" seems to be a trending topic in social media. You know; the @chrisbrogan "listening posts" types.. #netsol
shashib: RT @EquipmentEngine: Marketing automation will be big - the ability to attack mid-funnel inefficiencies tools like Marketo, Eloqua #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shellykramer: Less focus on "social media is magic" and more on "how does this equate to ROI" + more listening, better strategy #netsol
davidcarondc: @agentmagnetic @davidcarondc All mobile devices - iphone, ipad, android, blackberry. #netsol
mgallizzi: @ShellyKramer Agreed. Do-It-Yourself solutions for apps are cheaper, but most apps are $10k+ from my research/discussions #netsol
maslipka: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shellykramer: Less focus on "social media is magic" and more on "how does this equate to ROI" + more listening, better strategy #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: First, use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not 2 market to them. That's different [yes] #netsol
jasonkintzler: A2: In 2011, businesses become their own publishers - bypassing traditional media outlets. We can reach r own cust. now. (& keep em) #netsol
shellykramer: Email is still VERY powerful. Important not to overlook that in your marketing efforts #netsol
susan_w: RT @FranchiseKing: RT @Rieva: A1 As the echo boomers grow up, they will need stuff/products that small businesses cn sell 2 them #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: A2 #netsol Be on the lookout for changes in spending habits among your customers. How can you give them a boost? #netsol
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ActiveIngreds: RT @shellykramer @ActiveIngreds Less focus on "social media is magic";more on "how does it equate 2 ROI" +more listen'g,better strat #netsol
simplyleapcoach: RT @Rieva: A2 #netsol Be on the lookout for changes in spending habits among your customers. How can you give them a boost?
FranchiseKing: RT @mgallizzi: @susan_w Interesting. 10 years ago, people were asking if they need website. Now, question do we need a mobile site #netsol
elijahmay: RT @shellykramer: Email is still VERY powerful. Important not to overlook that in your marketing efforts #netsol
ShannonRenee: A2: more apps and the new thing...1st FB, then Twitter, then LBS...??? to come in 2011 #netsol
TRethore: How differentiate? Many in 'connecting' game RT @jasonkintzler: A1social =tool to connect, thank cust, not market to them Thats diff #netsol
susan_w: @FranchiseKing Hi there! So glad you joined today! #netsol
deniseshopkins: RT @jasonkintzler: Use social as a tool to connect and thank your customers, not to market to them. That's different. #netsol
coachlaura: RT @cathywebsavvypr: A1 Also - let's not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
Rieva: A2 #netsol. Social media is popular. But make sure you're using it & getting ROI back. People think it's free--nothing is free Time is $
FranchiseKing: @Rieva And, if they ARE spending, are they using their charge cards? #netsol
agentmagnetic: @davidcarondc In terms of video platform such as Flash. #netsol
wgbiz: Q3: What key struggles do you think small biz will face in 2011? #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q3: What key struggles do you think small biz will face in 2011? #netsol
Pr1ncessRose: RT @shellykramer: Email is still VERY powerful. Important not to overlook that in your marketing efforts #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @shannonrenee: A2: more apps and the new thing...1st FB, then Twitter, then LBS...??? to come in 2011 #netsol
shellykramer: @jasonkintzler Agreed re content mktg. But not all #smallbiz owners get this. Or have any idea what to do. Big challenge for them. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @TRethore I think @jasonkintzler - may have been reacting ot @rieva's "pick yr niche & sell" #netsol
susan_w: @ShannonRenee Welcome!! gr8 to see you! #netsol
shashib: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q3: What key struggles do you think small biz will face in 2011? #netsol
ShannonRenee: A2: new ways to use what is out there, such as using LBS to drive traffic to non-place businesses #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
mgallizzi: @TRethore Good question on SMS and if it's applicable. Depends on the business. I'd say most often it is - a lot of applications #netsol
davidcarondc: Look for coupons to drive traffic to brands #Facebook Pages. #Nabisco is king of offers! http://on.fb.me/gw3Esc #netsol
susan_w: RT @wgbiz: Q2: What key shifts will make 2011 different from 2010? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q3: What key struggles do you think small biz will face in 2011? #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @coachlaura: RT @cathywebsavvypr: A1 Also - let's not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
mgallizzi: @TRethore I think I might write a blog topic on that, actually. Good question :) *makes note* #netsol
DanMorrisVPS: What is LBS? #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q3: What key struggles do you think small biz will face in 2011? #netsol
TRethore: YES! What's ur metric? RT @Rieva: A2 #netsol. Social media is popular. But make sure using it & getting ROI. Not free--Time is $ #netsol
Rieva: A3 #netsol the key struglles are about $. It's still a bit hard to come by. Start by establishing a financial relationship...
jasonkintzler: @TRethore don't try to sell them anything. let your product/service do that on its own. #netsol
Rieva: A3 #netsol Get to know your banker. Go to a credit union.
simplyleapcoach: A2 Shifts from 2010 to 2011? People are waking up and want more again. They are tired of talking about the economy & what's wrong. #netsol
mgallizzi: RT @Rieva A2 #netsol. Social media is popular. But make sure you're getting ROI back. People think it's free--nothing is free Time is $
TRethore: @mgallizzi RE: blog - send me the link then; I'd love the answer! #netsol
shashib: @bryanrhoads Thanks @rohitbhargava wrote a great article. Join us at the #netsol #smalliz tweetchat happening now
mgallizzi: Location Based Service RT @DanMorrisVPS: What is LBS? #netsol
ShannonRenee: A3: small biz will have same struggles, not enough time to RUN biz and DO biz, tech cuts both ways, a help & hindrance #netsol
rosaliemo: RT @Rieva: A2 Social media is popular. Make sure youre using it & getting ROI. People think its free.nothing is free Time is $ #netsol
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Rieva: A3 #netsol Another challenge is, as I said, customers want to spend, but spend cuatiously
EquipmentEngine: E-mail, social, apps - these are simply distribution tools. Small biz should use all. DaVinci used paint because that was the medium #netsol
mgallizzi: @CathyWebSavvyPR I'm thinking lead generation will be a struggle for business in 2011 A3 #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: A3 key 2011 smallbiz struggles - balancing adapting 2 news trends - while not leaving other customers out #netsol
davidcarondc: @agentmagnetic @davidcarondc HTML5 is key. Safari = quicktime, Firefox = ogg, Chrome = h264, IE = flash. a web developers nightmare! #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q3: What key struggles do you think small biz will face in 2011? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol Another challenge is, as I said, customers want to spend, but spend cuatiously
mgallizzi: Interesting RT @ShannonRenee: A2: new ways to use what is out there, such as using LBS to drive traffic to non-place businesses #netsol
shashib: RT @ShannonRenee: A3: small biz will have same struggles, not enough time to RUN biz and DO biz, tech cuts both ways, a help & hindrance #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol Another challenge is, as I said, customers want to spend, but spend cuatiously #netsol
susan_w: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: 1st, use social as a tool 2 connect & thank yr customers, not 2 market 2 them. That's difft. #netsol #smallbiz
Growsmartbiz: RT @jasonkintzler: A1: 1st, use social as a tool 2 connect & thank yr customers, not 2 market 2 them. That's difft. #netsol #smallbiz
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi: Location Based Service RT @DanMorrisVPS: What is LBS? #netsol
Rieva: A3 #netsol It is important to balance. YOu have to do the basics, but take time to learn new things. Go to events. Read blogs
mgallizzi: Agreed RT @Pr1ncessRose: RT @shellykramer: Email is still VERY powerful. Important not to overlook that in your marketing efforts #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi: I'm thinking lead generation will be a struggle for business in 2011 A3 [it's a perrenial problem] #netsol
Robert_Rose: Agreed! RT @shellykramer: Email is still VERY powerful. Important not to overlook that in your marketing efforts #netsol
JustinGutwein: A3: Your business isn't special just by using Social Media anymore. You now have to define your voice and stand out. #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
TrainingVOD: RT @ShellyKramer Join in to today's #netsol #smallbiz chat - happening right now!
susan_w: so true! RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A1 Also - let's not forget IPads, tablets & hybrid tablet/e-readers as subset of mobile trend #netsol
ActiveIngreds: Q3 going to sound crazy but i think larger cos will start thinking more like small cos- organic,granular,entrepreneurial, imble,etc #netsol
EquipmentEngine: Customer experience is critical in 2011 - find ways to delight your customers - stop spending so much on acquisition #netsol
TRethore: @jasonkintzler RE: service sell self - agreed. But be proactive too. That suggests highlight client wins from my work w/out bragging #netsol
dariasteigman: Q3: Spending money. As econ picks up, impt to invest in your business. But also hard to pull the levers in this environment. #netsol
simplyleapcoach: I agree @shannonrenee - SMBs will have the same struggles, like not enough time, in 2011. My hope is that there are more solutions! #netsol
jonmikelbailey: A3 I think they will face coming to terms with the fact that social media is not an easy button #netsol
ShannonRenee: A3: so many sm biznesses have trouble balancing everything #netsol
bcvirgil: I agree RT @mgallizzi: Im thinking lead generation will be a struggle for business in 2011 A3 [its a perrenial problem] #netsol
shellykramer: #netsol Q3 Struggles for #smb - Time. Understanding importance of shift in mktg tools available, learning to integrate them into biz
Rieva: A3 #netsol. DOn't forget your brand. You need to understand what your brand stands for and use that in your marketing materials
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A3 It's important 2 balance. U have 2 do the basics, but take time 2 learn new things. Go 2 events. Read blogs #netsol
shellykramer: RT @JustinGutwein: A3: Your business isn't special just by using Social Media anymore. You now have to define ur voice/stand out. #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @franchiseking: RT @mgallizzi: @susan_w 10 yrs ago, ppl were asking if they need website. Now, ques do we need mobile site #netsol
Rieva: A3 #netsol. YOu're right. Balance is a BIG issue. I'm working on an aritlce about sleep. #smallbiz owners don't usually get enough. I don't
FranchiseKing: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol. DOnt forget your brand. You need to understand what your brand stands for/use that in marketing materials #netsol
shashib: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol. DOnt forget your brand. You need to understand what your brand stands for & use that in marketing materials #netsol
ClickWisdom: @mgallizzi Why do you think lead gen will be struggle in 2011? #netsol
ShannonRenee: A3 sm biz can stand out b/c they have opps to bld customer relationships & loyalty, this is how tech can push them over the top #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
TRethore: @CathyWebSavvyPR RE: lead generation problem...Alternative = focus on referral. Define what = gd referral rather than pursung leads. #netsol
susan_w: RT @jasonkintzler: A2: In 2011, businesses become their own publishers bypassing traditional media outlets. #netsol #smallbiz
ActiveIngreds: RT @simplyleapcoach: I agree @shannonrenee -SMBs will have same struggles, not enough time, in 2011. hope there are more solutions! #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @jonmikelbailey: A3 I think they will face coming to terms with the fact that social media is not an easy button #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi: 10 yrs ago, ppl were asking if they need website. Now, ques do we need mobile site [& will it wrk on tablets] #netsol
mgallizzi: @CathyWebSavvyPR Ah, good point on it being a perennial problem. How about small businesses telling a story in 2011? Stories sell #netsol
sallyalbright: RT @JustinGutwein Your business isn't special just by using Social Media anymore. You now have to define your voice and stand out. #netsol
wgbiz: RT @shellykramer: RT @JustinGutwein: A3: Your business isn't special just by using Social Media anymore. You now have to define ur voice/stand out. #netsol
jonmikelbailey: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol. DOnt forget ur brand. You need to understand what your brand stands for & use it in your marketing materials #netsol
DCeventjunkie: RT @shellykramer: RT @JustinGutwein: A3: Your business isn't special just by using Social Media anymore. You now have to define ur voice/stand out. #netsol
FranchiseKing: @Rieva 5 hours sleep is all I get. More would be better? #netsol
shellykramer: @Rieva Agree with your answer, but MANY #smbiz owners don't read ANY blogs. As such, they have no idea the info that's available #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @jasonkintzler: A2: In 2011, businesses become their own publishers bypassing traditional media outlets. #netsol
TRethore: #netsol Q3: how get in front of 'right people' via social media? #netsol
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol the key struglles are about $. It's still a bit hard to come by. Start by establishing a financial relationship...
davidcarondc: Proper client relationship training is essential to getting new clients & maintaining existing ones! #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @TRethore: RE: lead generation problem...Alternative = focus on referral. Define what = gd referral rather than pursung leads #netsol
Rieva: A3 #netsol % is a good night's sleep for me. Sad
sallyalbright: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @jasonkintzler: A2: In 2011, businesses become their own publishers bypassing traditional media outlets. #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @justingutwein: A3: Your business isn't special just by using Social
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Media ... You now have to define your voice and stand out. #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @sallyalbright: RT @JustinGutwein Your business isnt special just by using Social Media You have to define your voice/stand out. #netsol
Rieva: A# #netsol I meant 5 hours is a god night's sleep.
rosaliemo: RT @davidcarondc: Proper client relationship training is essential to getting new clients & maintaining existing ones! #netsol
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol Get to know your banker. Go to a credit union. #smallbiz
simplyleapcoach: Ditto to 'Balance is big' as a challenge for small bizs @rieva @shannonrenee - here's to more sleep and #naps in 2011! #netsol
shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @TRethore that's a Great idea - not just focus on leads, but shift to referrals (paraphrased) #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @jasonkintzler: A2: In 2011, businesses become their own publishers bypassing traditional media outlets. #netsol
shashib: "Giving away the first Big Book of Social Media Case Studies now! Congrats @activeingreds! DM us your information! #netsol" -@netsolcares
ClickWisdom: Q#: Getting referrals. They cost less than seeking new biz. #netsol
mikehalston: You should follow those who follow you so they can DM. RT @netsolcares: Giving away.. DM us your information! #netsol
shellykramer: RT @TRethore: #netsol Q3: how get in front of 'right people' via social media? #netsol<-- quit thinking there's such a thing
susan_w: RT @ShannonRenee: A3: small biz will have same struggles, not enough time 2 RUN biz & DO biz, tech cuts both ways, help & hindrance #netsol
deniseshopkins: RT @shashib: You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use #netsol
ShannonRenee: A3 "everybody" is using SM, it's not unique...what can be unique is HOW it is used #netsol
wgbiz: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
Rieva: You're so right. @ShellyKramer #smbiz #netsol Read blogs people. There's so much useful info there
jonmikelbailey: RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) (BRILLIANT!) #netsol
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CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol. YOu're right. Balance is a BIG issue. I'm working on an aritlce about sleep. #smallbiz owners don't usually get enough. I don't
JustinGutwein: RT @shashib A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
agentmagnetic: With Google dropping H.264 it will be more xpensive for SMB's to build Video on the [Mobile] Web. #netsol @davidcarondc
BRADYCOMPANY: RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @ShannonRenee: A3 "everybody" is using SM, its not unique...what can be unique is HOW it is used #netsol
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A3 #netsol Another challenge is, as I said, customers want to spend, but spend cautiously #smallbiz #trends
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
mgallizzi: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR RE: lead generation problem, Alternative=focus on referral. Define what = gd referral rather than pursung leads #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
simplyleapcoach: RT @wgbiz: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
Rieva: A4 #netsol You need to read what your target market reads. Watch swhat they watch. Go tot he sotre they shop in 2 see what they like
lacorbeau: MT @ShellyKramer #netsol Q3 Struggles for #smb - Time. Understand imp.of shift in mktg tools available, learning 2 integrate them into biz
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mgallizzi: Like RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
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wgbiz: "Giving away the first Big Book of Social Media Case Studies now! Congrats @activeingreds! DM us your information! #netsol" -@netsolcares
DCeventjunkie: "Giving away the first Big Book of Social Media Case Studies now! Congrats @activeingreds! DM us your information! #netsol" -@netsolcares
TRethore: True. But avoid hubris. RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business
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owner are more important than any tools you use ;) #netsol
heylovedesigns: @Rieva sleep? What is that? Looking forward to your article! #netsol
ShannonRenee: A4: identifying key mkts for sm biz? stay in your lane, monitor who's coming into it & go after them #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @BRADYCOMPANY: RT @shashib: A3 : You as a Small Business owner are more important than any tools you use ;) Well said! #netsol
FranchiseKing: Don't become enamored by a "tool." Do some business, instead! #netsol
Rieva: A4 #netsol Ask yourself what your concerns are and see if you can build a business or a marketing idea from that
rosaliemo: RT @FranchiseKing: Dont become enamored by a "tool." Do some business, instead! #netsol
mgallizzi: Youtube? RT @agentmagnetic Google dropping H.264 it will be more xpensive for SMB's to build Video on the [Mobile] Web #netsol @davidcarondc
susan_w: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol #smallbiz
Growsmartbiz: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol #smallbiz
bcvirgil: RT @DCeventjunkie: "Giving away the first Big Book of Social Media Case Studies now! Congrats @activeingreds! #netsol" #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @ClickWisdom: Q#: Getting referrals. They cost less than seeking new biz. #netsol
Rieva: A4 #netsol Sometime the obvious is right in front of us and we don't see it.
shashib: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Ask yourself what your concerns are and see if you can build a business or a marketing idea from that #netsol
shashib: RT @rosaliemo: RT @FranchiseKing: Dont become enamored by a "tool." Do some business, instead! #netsol
ShannonRenee: A4 so oft sm biz tries to be big fish in big pond...know your niche, be big fish in sm pond, folks want what you have #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Ask yourself what your concerns are and see if you can build a business or a marketing idea from that #netsol
susan_w: good point! RT @ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
davidcarondc: @ClickWisdom @DCeventjunkie define your "perfect client" list and target them 85% of your effort! the other 15% everyone else #netsol
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol You need to read what yr target market reads. Watch what they watch. Go tot he sotre they shop in 2 see what they like
Rieva: A4 #netsol big concerns coming up is caring fro an again America. Older people need products. Shirts with bigger buttons. Zippers. Velcro.
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
TRethore: Best part? referral = implicit recommendation. No tools, marketing, SMS, etc. required. #netsol
ShannonRenee: A4 key is to let folks know you have what they need...SEO, key words, anayltics, research, networking, referrals...tried & true #netsol
simplyleapcoach: True about life not just business: @rieva A4 #netsol Sometimes the obvious is right in front of us and we don't see it.
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A4 Read what yr target market reads. Watch what they watch. Go 2 the store they shop in 2 see what they like #netsol
ActiveIngreds: yeehaw!! I won I won I won!!! Thanks so much guys!! @netsolcares #netsol
rosaliemo: RT @Rieva: A4 You need to read what your target mkt reads. Watch what they watch. Go 2 the store they shop in 2 see what they like #netsol
JustinGutwein: A4: I find that by sticking to my guns of the type and quality of work that I do, my markets find me. #netsol
loisgeller: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A4 Read what yr target market reads. Watch what they watch. Go 2 the store they shop in 2 see what they like #netsol
Rieva: A4 #netsol can you supply those. Expand what you're doing and provide to a peripheral market
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
TRethore: RT @JustinGutwein: A4: I find that by sticking to my guns of the type and quality of work that I do, my markets find me. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Ask yourself what your concerns are and see if you can build a business or a marketing idea from that
Tinu: rt @JustinGutwein I find that by sticking to my guns of the type and quality of work that I do, my markets find me. #netsol #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q4: What are some tips for identifying key markets in 2011? #netsol
ShannonRenee: A4 referrals are low hanging fruit than most ppl overlook...remember, birds of a feather hand together #netsol
bonniemorris: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A4 Read what yr target market reads. Watch what they watch. Go 2 the store they shop in 2 see what they like #netsol
BeckyMcCray: A4 Identifying key markets for 2011: look for intersections, between your knowledge, industries, and problems. You = solution. #netsol
BeckyMcCray: @shashib hi, Shashi! #netsol
simplyleapcoach: A4 #netsol - Key Market: look at what your current customers have in common w/each other, then look at what you have in common w/them
ShannonRenee: I seem to be on some sort of adage kick...I'll get over it in a minute
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#netsol
Rieva: A4 #netsol. You also need to distinguish between a trend and a fad. My new ebook help you do that: Special price here: http://bit.ly/f8VP5S
wgbiz: RT @davidcarondc: @ClickWisdom @DCeventjunkie define your "perfect client" list and target them 85% of your effort! the other 15% everyone else #netsol
DCeventjunkie: RT @davidcarondc: @ClickWisdom @DCeventjunkie define your "perfect client" list and target them 85% of your effort! the other 15% everyone else #netsol
jasonkintzler: So many familiar faces here. Nice to see everyone's smiley mugs. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @BeckyMcCray: A4 Identifying key markets for 2011: lk 4 intersections, betwn yr knowledge, industries, & probl. You = solution #netsol
susan_w: Awesome #netsol is trending in DC!
shashib: Folks ! Please welcome @BeckyMcCray editor of Smallbizsurvival.com and helper of small business #netsol
mgallizzi: #netsol Q4 Read trend blogs, listen, watch & observe where and how customers are interacting with business.
ActiveIngreds: RT @BeckyMcCray: A4 Identifying key markets for 2011: look 4 intersections, betw your knowledge,industries,problems. You = solution. #netsol
DreamsChanced: RT @BeckyMcCray: A4 Identifying key markets for 2011: look for intersections, between your knowledge, industries, and problems. You = solution. #netsol
mgallizzi: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Sometime the obvious is right in front of us and we don't see it.
Rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships are key. They make your customers want to do biz with you & bring new customers in thru referrals
ShineOnStories: RT @davidcarondc: @ClickWisdom @DCeventjunkie define UR "perfect client" target them 85% of your effort! the other 15% everyone else #netsol
shashib: RT @susan_w: Awesome #netsol is trending in DC!
CASUDI: @CathyWebSavvyPR what is #netsol?
Tinu: Sometimes "build it & they will come" works. If so, marketing, advertising, website promotion is for when you want to grow faster. #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol. You need to distinguish between trend/fad. New ebook help you do that: Special $ here: http://bit.ly/f8VP5S #netsol
kstaxman: RT @trethore: RT @JustinGutwein: A4: I find that by sticking 2 my guns of the type & quality of work that I do, my markets find me. #netsol
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susan_w: RT @BeckyMcCray: A4 Identifying key markets 4 2011: look 4 intersections, between yr knowledge, industries, & problems. U=solution. #netsol
simplyleapcoach: Hi @BeckyMcCray and welcome! cc @shashib #netsol
Tinu: Hi @BeckyMcCray! #netsol
mgallizzi: @simplyleapcoach Ohh, I like it (about life) @rieva A4 #netsol Sometimes the obvious is right in front of us and we don't see it.
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi: Q4 Read trend blogs, listen, watch & observe where & how customers are interacting w biz #netsol
ShannonRenee: A4: identifying key mkts for sm biz? check out your competitors, see what is and isn't working for them #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Tinu: Hi @BeckyMcCray! #netsol
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships R key. They make yr customers wnt 2 do biz w/ U & bring new customers in thru referrals #smallbiz
Growsmartbiz: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships R key. They make yr customers wnt 2 do biz w/ U & bring new customers in thru referrals #smallbiz
ActiveIngreds: RT @simplyleapcoach: Hi @BeckyMcCray and welcome! cc @shashib #netsol
shashib: I should probably announce to the whole world that @Tinu actually took a day off ;) #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @mgallizzi: @simplyleapcoach @rieva A4 Sometimes the obvious is right in front of us and we dont see it. #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @shashib: Folks ! Please welcome @BeckyMcCray editor of Smallbizsurvival.com and helper of small business #netsol
mgallizzi: @jasonkintzler Nice to see you, and "meet" you here :) #netsol
mgallizzi: Woohoo! RT @susan_w: Awesome #netsol is trending in DC!
wgbiz: RT @netsolcares: Thanks for participating, giving away a copy of Rieva's ebook to @mgallizzi Congrats!: http://bit.ly/f8VP5S.. DM us your info #netsol
susan_w: RT @Tinu: Sometimes "build it & they will come" works. If so, marketing, advertising, website promo is 4 when U wnt 2 grow faster. #netsol
DCeventjunkie: RT @netsolcares: Thanks for participating, giving away a copy of Rieva's ebook to @mgallizzi Congrats!: http://bit.ly/f8VP5S.. DM us your info #netsol
mgallizzi: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships are key. They make your customers want to do biz with you & bring new customers in thru referrals
wgbiz: Q5:What are the ?3B?s? and what do they mean for small biz? #netsol #smallbiz
DCeventjunkie: Q5:What are the ?3B?s? and what do they mean for small biz? #netsol
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thefloormaven: Hello everyone glad to be here #netsol
Tinu: @shashib That was SUPPOSED to be a secret! LOL! #netsol
shashib: RT @davidcarondc: @ClickWisdom @DCeventjunkie define your "perfect client" list and target them 85% of your effort! the other 15% everyone else #netsol
susan_w: @Tinu Hi there, so glad you joined! #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q5:What are the ?3B?s? and what do they mean for small biz? #netsol #smallbiz
ColinStorm: RT @shashib: RT @rosaliemo: RT @FranchiseKing: Dont become enamored by a "tool." Do some business, instead! #netsol
murray_tracy: #netsol hi all. Popping in during lunch.
JessBayerDC: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q5:What are the ?3B?s? and what do they mean for small biz? #netsol #smallbiz
LucidoBizCoach: @shashib @Rieva: A3 #netsol RE importance of brand, I always say: Pay attention to every single customer touch point--it's your brand total.
Rieva: A5 #netsol Love the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. THey're hot now and will be hot for years to come
susan_w: RT @Rieva: A5 #netsol luv the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. THey're hot now & will B hot 4 years 2 come #smallbiz
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q5:What are the ?3B?s? and what do they mean for small biz? #netsol #smallbiz
Growsmartbiz: RT @Rieva: A5 #netsol luv the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. THey're hot now & will B hot 4 years 2 come #smallbiz
shashib: Hi @SimplyLeapCoach Nice to see you here ;) #netsol
rosaliemo: RT @Tinu: Sometimes "build it & they will come" works. If so, mktg, advrtsing, website promo is for when you want to grow faster. #netsol
Tinu: @susan_w Great to see you here. I have to come to whatever the next in-person meet is. Miss you guys. #netsol
Rieva: A5 #netsol Babies for instance. Since 1987 almost ot more than 4 million kids born a yr in US. That's an "official" boom year
FranchiseKing: @susan_w Do that Number thing again in a Tweet. For the King #netsol
susan_w: @murray_tracy Thx for joining! jump in the convo #netsol
shashib: Great point @LucidoBizCoach A3 RE importance of brand, Pay attention to every single customer touch point--its your brand total. #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: A5 #netsol Love the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. THeyre hot now and will be hot 4 years to come #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @murray_tracy Hi Lady! Jump in! #netsol
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Rieva: A5 #netsol Babies continually need stuff. Products & services. There's STILL not enought day-car ctrs in US. Kids furniture is really hot
NewPR: RT @Rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships are key. They make your customers want to do biz with you & bring new customers thru referrals #netsol
FranchiseKing: Billy, Bobby, and Bunny? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @CASUDI it's @networksolutions run by @shashib - host @dceventjunkie - guest @rieva 1/month topic 2011 small biz tends - til 2:30 #netsol
murray_tracy: @susan_w thanks! #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A5 #netsol Love the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. THey're hot now and will be hot for years to come
Tinu: We're talking about "Babies, Boomers & Brides" - if you're having trouble picking a niche, pay attention to the #netsol chat.
ShannonRenee: A4 the 3 B's are valuable if UR prods/svcs are for those demos #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Rieva: A5 Love the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. Theyre hot now and will be hot for years to come #netsol
EquipmentEngine: Every small business should read "Delivering Happiness" by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh in 2011 - Game changer on building relationships #netsol
susan_w: @FranchiseKing gr8! only 4 U! LOL!! #netsol
Rieva: A5 #netsol #2 B Brides. those once bac=bies born in 1987 are turning 24 this year. Avg age women get married=26. Lots of weddings come
davidcarondc: RT @rosaliemo: RT @Tinu: Sometimes "build it & they will come" works. this is a passive approach -people advertise because it works #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @Rieva I would think that brides are spending less in the last few years - for babies - their's no choice #netsol
simplyleapcoach: @rieva not to mention Education. At some point, hopefully soon, we'll be investing more there. Great opportunity. #netsol A5
Rieva: A5 #netsol In my new ebook: http://bit.ly/f8VP5S I talked about the many ways you can make $ in wedding industry
FranchiseKing: @susan_w Thank you! #netsol
mgallizzi: #netsol #Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz: Balance between social media/marketing, Belief in yourself, and giving Back to community
rosaliemo: RT @EquipmentEngine: Every #smallbiz should read "Delivering Happiness" by @Zappos in 2011 - Game chngr on building relationships #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @EquipmentEngine: Every small biz shld read "Delivering Happiness" by @Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh - Game changer on building relshps #netsol
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bcvirgil: RT @simplyleapcoach: @rieva not to mention Education. At some point, hopefully soon, well be investing more there. Great opportunity #netsol
shashib: I could not have said it better @CathyWebSavvyPR Welcome @CASUDI #netsol
davidcarondc: Lookout for HTML5 to replace flash elements accross the web. #netsol
JustinGutwein: A5: Be honest. Be Direct. Be good at what you do. (Yea, I kind of cheated) #netsol
deniseshopkins: RT @Rieva: #netsol The 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. Hot now and will be hot for years to come #smallbiz
Rieva: a5 #netsol And after those echo boomers get married, they're going to start having babies of their own, leading to yet ANOTHER baby boom
Tinu: rt @EquipmentEngine Every small biz sld read "Delivering Happiness" by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh- Game changer on building relationships #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi: Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz: Balance between social media/marketing, Belief in yourself, and giving Back to community #netsol
ActiveIngreds: I get the babies and boomers but why brides (feels like a small contingent and short timeline but I guess they spend) #netsol
ShannonRenee: @Rieva agreed, the wedding industry is hot, hot, hot & will be #netsol
FranchiseKing: @Rieva Another way to make money in the wedding industry is to get married. #netsol
shashib: RT @Rieva: A5 Babies continually need stuff. Products & servcs. Theres STILL not enoughtday-car ctrs in US. Kids furniture relly hot #netsol
JustinGutwein: Let's hope so! RT @davidcarondc: Lookout for HTML5 to replace flash elements accross the web. #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @JustinGutwein: A5: Be honest. Be Direct. Be good at what you do. [I like your 3 Bs] #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @ShannonRenee: @Rieva agreed, the wedding industry is hot, hot, hot & will be #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @shashib& @CASUDI - if you two haven't met on twitter - both a good small biz connectors & peeps #netsol
murray_tracy: @EquipmentEngine on my to be read list. Maybe I'll bump it up. Relationships are soo imp #netsol
Rieva: A5 #netsol And of course boomers. Need products & services, but today's older boomer do NOT think of themselves as seniors
ClickWisdom: RT @rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships are key. They make your customers want to do biz with you & bring new customers in thru referrals
bcvirgil: RT @JustinGutwein: A5: Be honest. Be Direct. Be good at what you do.
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(Yea, I kind of cheated) Amen! #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A5 #netsol #2 B Brides. those once bac=bies born in 1987 are turning 24 this year. Avg age women get married=26. Lots of weddings come
Rieva: A5 #netsol do NOT make the mistake of marketing to them as 65 year olds used to be marketed to
Tinu: @davidcarondc @rosaliemo True, but sometimes people focus too much on word spreading and not enough on doing business. #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @EquipmentEngine: small biz should read "Delivering Happiness" by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh in 2011-Game changer on bldg relatships #netsol
kstaxman: RT @cathywebsavvypr: @shashib& @CASUDI - if you two haven't met on twitter - both a good small biz connectors & peeps #netsol< I agree
FranchiseKing: RT @ShannonRenee: RT @JustinGutwein: A5: Be honest. Be Direct. Be good at what you do. [I like your 3 Bs] #netsol
ShannonRenee: @ActiveIngreds brides spend A LOT of money for one day, there are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of ppl can make money #netsol
EquipmentEngine: How do small business owners feel about Paid Search? Are you testing Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing etc? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: Q5:What are the ?3B?s? and what do they mean for small biz? #netsol #smallbiz
ClickWisdom: RT @tinu: We're talking about "Babies, Boomers & Brides" - if you're having trouble picking a niche, pay attention to the #netsol chat.
davidcarondc: @ClickWisdom: RT @rieva: A4 #netsol Relationships are key. Market the bahjeses out of your existing clients. it cost 6x less capital #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @EquipmentEngine: small biz should read "Delivering Happiness" by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh in 2011-Great read! #netsol
ClickWisdom: Hi @casudi Are you joining the #netsol chat?
shashib: Keep this link for ltr http://goo.gl/ruh8C @Rieva 's talk on Babies Boomers & brides at the #growsmartbiz conf in Nov in DC #netsol
mgallizzi: RT @bcvirgil: RT @JustinGutwein: A5: Be honest. Be Direct. Be good at what you do. (Yea, I kind of cheated) Amen! #netsol
ClickWisdom: @equipmentengine I love paid search. #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @bcvirgil: RT @EquipmentEngine: small biz should read "Delivering Happiness" by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh in 2011-Great read! #netsol
kstaxman: RT @trethore: YES What's ur metric? RT @Rieva: A2 #netsol. Social media popular But make sure using it getting ROI Not freeTime is $ #netsol
Rieva: A5 #netsol @ActiveIngreds Not a short time line for brides at all. The new boomers started in 87. in 09 4.1 million born...
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ActiveIngreds: @ShannonRenee so it's not jsut the bride but all the other folks surrounding her too? #netsol
davidcarondc: RT @ShannonRenee: @ActiveIngreds brides spend A LOT of money for one day -Market the companies that provide those services #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @shashib: Keep this link for ltr http://goo.gl/ruh8C @Rieva s talk on Babies Boomers & brides at #growsmartbiz conf in Nov in DC #netsol
susan_w: Check out Rieva's new book! "26 Hot Businesses to Start Right Now!" http://bit.ly/cvAVNQ #netsol #smallbiz
Tinu: @EquipmentEngine Testing it all. If you don't advertise/market you don't grow. Question for me was, am I ready to grow? #netsol
Rieva: A5 #netsol @ActiveIngreds THat's at least 22 years of brides...and likely more
wgbiz: Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol
kstaxman: RT @cathywebsavvypr: Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz: Balance between social media/marketing, Belief in yourself, and giving Back to community #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Woot!! RT @TrendsDC: 'hardy' & #netsol are now trending in #DChttp://trendsmap.com/us/washington
dariasteigman: Glad there's a market for babies & brides. I'll stick to other sectors. This market make my eyes glaze over. (Sorry.) #netsol
Tinu: RT @shashib: Keep this link for ltr http://goo.gl/ruh8C @Rieva's talk on Babies Boomers & brides at #growsmartbiz conf #netsol #netsol
ActiveIngreds: @Rieva sorry I meant being a bride has a short timeline (typically about a year of prep), hence my Q #netsol
davidcarondc: @tinu very true. That's why you need a good team/staff and a strategic plan! #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol
shashib: That is smart thinking @rieva and all of these are cyclical from generation to generation ref to 3Bs #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: A5: my "3 B's" Be aware of yr customer's needs, Be willing 2 create/curate content 2 answer needs, Be yourself! #netsol
ShannonRenee: @ActiveIngreds you got it...begin w/ engagement thru honeymoon...almost everything is bought #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol
Tinu: rt @susan_w Rieva's new book! "26 Hot Businesses to Start Right Now!" http://bit.ly/cvAVNQ #smb #netsol
davidcarondc: Don't put all your eggs into one batch. Test the waters then dive in! #SM #SEO #netsol
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Rieva: Q6 #netsol Tech this days.: apps, everyone wants an app. To use and offer for their biz. Mobility big tech trend too. Computing in the cloud
ActiveIngreds: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A5: my "3 B's" Be aware of yr customer's needs, Be willing 2 create/curate content 2 answer needs, Be yourself! #netsol
dariasteigman: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A5: my "3 B's" Be aware of yr customer's needs, Be willing 2 create/curate content 2 answer needs, Be yourself! #netsol
leah_jean25: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: A5: my "3 B's" Be aware of yr customer's needs, Be willing 2 create/curate content 2 answer needs, Be yourself! #netsol
bcvirgil: Let?s take it to the cloud! Read more from Rieva about the advantages of cloud computing http://bit.ly/gJgsfU #tech #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @kstaxman @cathywebsavvypr Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz Balance betw social media/marketing,Belief in yourself,& giving Back to community #netsol
Tinu: @davidcarondc Yes! I learned that team/staff lesson the HARD way. #netsol. Still re-building, one year later.
CathyWebSavvyPR: @kstaxman that one was good - but was not mine - please rt & credit it to @mgallizzi (I was Rting them) #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @cathywebsavvypr: Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz: Balance betw SM/mktg, Belief in URself & giving Back to community [like UR 3 Bs too] #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol
Rieva: Q6 #netsol Research chos not enough retailers have mobile commerce sites. And conusmers want them
murray_tracy: @DCeventjunkie more geolocation services? #netsol
dariasteigman: Boomers, on the other hand ... more interesting. B/c it spills over into multiple areas (e.g. workforce, health care) #netsol
JustinGutwein: Q6: Video is the most sharable, engaging content on the web. The key is to create videos that people actually want to watch! #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol
davidcarondc: A4: mobile credit card processors, PFD document signatures on iPads. #netsol
thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol
mgallizzi: #netsol Q6 Tech trends for 2011: Increased mobile web usage, mobile payments, QR codes, printing from smartphones, LBS
CathyWebSavvyPR: Q6 - new tech trends in 2011 - we kinda coverd that: Mobile; tablets/ereaders/hybrids; #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Rieva: Q6 Tech this days apps,everyone wants an app.To use & offer for their biz. Mobility big tech trend too.Computing in cloud #netsol
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EquipmentEngine: Invent solutions if you want to make your competition irrelevant - or you can sit back and wait for Google to do it before you #netsol
murray_tracy: I agree! RT @Rieva: Q6 #netsol Research chos not enough retailers have mobile commerce sites. And conusmers want them
mgallizzi: thanks Cathy! :D RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: @kstaxman that one was good - but was not mine - please rt & credit it to @mgallizzi #netsol
ShannonRenee: A6 tech trends for 2011, my crystal ball says LBS, video & mobile #netsol
mgallizzi: nice and simple. :) RT @thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol
JustinGutwein: Where's my 'Like' button? RT @thefloormaven 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol
davidcarondc: RT @thefloormaven: 3bs - be agile, be smart- be kind. - YES! Vitally important! #netsol
shashib: RT @thefloormaven: 3bs - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol
Rieva: A5 @thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol ~ I would add BE flexible
mgallizzi: RT @Rieva: Q6 #netsol Research chos not enough retailers have mobile commerce sites. And conusmers want them
heylovedesigns: Q5: The "3 B's" 4 me means baby showers, 1st bdays, bridal showers, engagement parties, announcements, invites, anniversary parties #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Rieva: Q6 #netsol Research chos not enough retailers have mobile commerce sites. And conusmers want them
rosaliemo: RT @mgallizzi: nice and simple. :) RT @thefloormaven: 3bs - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol
ShannonRenee: A6 tech trend: I'm curious to see if QR codes will really take off & become mainstream, these could be great sm biz if used right #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @ShannonRenee: A6 tech trend: Curious 2 see if QR codes will take off & become mainstream, could be great sm biz if used right #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @ShannonRenee Yes, interested to see where they go also #netsol
netsolaffiliate: RT @netsolcares Giving away another Big Book of Social Media Case Studies now! Congrats @davidcarondc! DM us your information plz! #netsol
Rieva: Q6 #netsol The point is U need to stay abreat of the tech trends so you can keep up.
shashib: Mainstream yet or not @ShannonRenee I am a fan and have them as my email signature as well #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Smallbizlabs: Q6 : Mobile payments taking off. [ read articel on dangers of mobile payments - double edged sword] #netsol
shashib: RT @netsolaffiliate: RT @netsolcares Giving away another Big Book of Social Media Case Studies now! Congrats @davidcarondc #netsol
heylovedesigns: A6: tech trends - just signed up for @square so I can accept payments on the go. Convenient for those who want more payment options #netsol
Rieva: Q6 #netsol Hope you're reading @Growsmartbiz every day. We talk trends, tips and strategies
murray_tracy: RT @Rieva: Q6 #netsol The point is U need to stay abreat of the tech trends so you can keep up.
CathyWebSavvyPR: @ActiveIngreds that tweet was @mgallizzi's not mine... #netsol
mgallizzi: Starbucks just introduced mobile initiatives today http://ntx.tc/f9QvBS RT @shashib RT @Smallbizlabs Q6 : Mobile payments taking off #netsol
ActiveIngreds: have to cut out shortly guys - when is the next #netsol ? #netsol
ShannonRenee: A6 tech trend: backing off from joining every community & focusing on
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those that serve your bizness, your customers #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @mgallizzi Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz Balance betw social media/marketing,Belief in yourself,& giving Back to community #netsol
shellykramer: RT @DCeventjunkie: RT @ShannonRenee: A6 tech trends for 2011, my crystal ball says LBS, video & mobile #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @ActiveIngreds: have to cut out shortly guys - when is the next #netsol ? cc: @dceventsjunkie @shashib?
CathyWebSavvyPR: Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz Balance betw social media/marketing,Belief in yourself,& giving Back to community #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A5 @thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol ~ I would add BE flexible
ShannonRenee: @shashib I like QR codes as well, some non-tech conf places have started adopting them for event check-ins #GWU #netsol
ShineOnStories: RT @ShannonRenee: A6 tech trends for 2011, my crystal ball says LBS, video & mobile #netsol
Rieva: A6 #netsol Many consumers go out without a purse--pays for everything fr phones. If you don't offer mobile solutions, U don't get the biz
mgallizzi: Fascinating to watch mobile shake up industries: GPS devices, cameras, video cameras, health, etc. #netsol
heylovedesigns: @ShannonRenee agreed! There are so many social networks out there, I can't keep up and most likely don't need to use most of them #netsol
shellykramer: RT @Rieva: A5 @thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol ~ I say Be Agile, Be Listening, Be Strategic
rosaliemo: @ActiveIngreds Thanks for joining! We haven't scheduled the next tweet chat yet, but follow @netsolcares for updates! #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: Q6 #netsol Tech this days.: apps, everyone wants an app. To use and offer for their biz. Mobility big tech trend too. Computing in the cloud
mgallizzi: RT @ShannonRenee A6 tech trend: backing off from joining every community & focusing on those that serve your bizness, your customers #netsol
icanewfriend: RT @shellykramer: RT @Rieva: A5 @thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol ~ I say Be Agile, Be Listening, Be Strategic
shashib: RT @Rieva: A6 #netsol Many consumers go out without a purse--pays for everything fr phones. If you don't offer mobile solutions, U don't get the biz
wgbiz: Q7:What are some tips on how to trend spot to become better aware of our audience?s needs? #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q7:What are some tips on how to trend spot to become better aware of our audience?s needs? #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
Tinu: A great tech trend would be if sm biz realizes our power to shape the world. Just the minds here could create a shift. #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @Rieva: A5 @thefloormaven: 3bs - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol ~ I would add BE flexible #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @Rieva Agreed - mobile phone payments are great - until you lose yr phone or hackers figure out how 2 hack in #netsol
FranchiseKing: RT @ShannonRenee: A6 tech trend: backing off from joining every community & focusing on those that serve your biz, your customers #netsol
richfishcares: RT @Rieva:#netsol Many consumers go out without a purse--pays for everything fr phones. If u dont offer mobile solutions, U dont get the biz
mgallizzi: RT @Rieva #netsol Consumers go out without a purse--pays for everything fr phones. If you don't offer mobile solutions, U don't get the biz
rosaliemo: RT @Rieva: A6 Many consumers go out sans purse--pays for everything w phones. If you dont offer mobile solutions, U dont get the biz #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Tinu: A great tech trend would be if sm biz realizes our power to shape the world. Just the minds here could create a shift. [!] #netsol
Rieva: Q7 #netsol Being a trendspotter=paying attention. Read. Watch. Listen. Trade magazines are great places to get industry info b4 hits wide
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A6 #netsol Many consumers go out without a purse--pays for everything fr phones. If you don't offer mobile solutions, U don't get the biz
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q7:What are some tips on how to trend spot to become better aware of our audience?s needs? #netsol
shellykramer: Q7 Start with LOOKING at the analytics on your website. Also monitor the so med space - how else will u know what aud wants/needs #netsol
Tinu: RT @wgbiz: Q7:What are some tips on how to trend spot to become better aware of our audience?s needs? #netsol
FranchiseKing: I'd like to propose a one-week halt on ALL new apps, new tech-products and all new communities. Then we can all breathe a bit. #netsol
Rieva: Q7 #netsol Ask your customers what they want. Survey them. Online surveys are easy & iunespensive to do. We use @Zoomerang at our company
Tinu: @CathyWebSavvyPR I submit as evidence - how many people here told our clients how big FB/Twitter/blogging could be before it was? #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @sharonmostyn why thank you very much - sorry to miss your chat - once a month conflict with #netsol
bcvirgil: A7: Great tips from Rieva on how to spot trends for your business http://bit.ly/aEm8Hq #netsol
shashib: Stay tuned we will announce the next #netsol tweetchat on
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DIVAStyleCoach: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Tinu: A great trend: if sm biz realizes power 2 shape world. Just the minds here could create a shift. [!] #netsol
Rieva: Q7 #netsol If you're in the fashion biz, look to the tweens and Teens. Lots of trends starting there
DCeventjunkie: RT @FranchiseKing: I'd like to propose a 1wk halt on ALL new apps, tech-products and new communities. Then we can all breathe a bit #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Tinu: @CathyWebSavvyPR I submit as evidence - how many people here told our clients how big FB/Twitter/blogging could be before it was? #netsol
Tinu: RT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol Being a trendspotter=paying attention. Read. Watch. Listen. Trade magazines - get industry info b4 hits wide #netsol
ShannonRenee: A7 trend spot for UR audience: listen, what they're asking for, what they say they wish your sm biz or UR competition offered #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @shashib Stay tuned we will announce the next #netsol tweetchat on http://networksolutions.com/blog
Rieva: Q7 #netsol YOu can subscribe FREE to my new TrendCast. Starts Feb 1: http://bit.ly/aBKvOR
shashib: We are so lucky to have @rieva as editor of #netsol Small Business blog http://networksolutions.com/smallbusiness
netsolaffiliate: RT @shashib Stay tuned we will announce the next #netsol tweetchat on http://networksolutions.com/blog @CathyWebSavvyPR @ActiveIngreds
bcvirgil: RT @ShannonRenee: A7 trend spot for UR audience: listen, what theyre asking for, what they say they wish your sm biz #netsol
pixelthatphotos: RT @Rieva: A5 #netsol Love the 3 "Bs" Babies, Boomers & Brides. 3 ver hot demo areas. THey're hot now and will be hot for years to come
shashib: RT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol YOu can subscribe FREE to my new TrendCast. Starts Feb 1: http://bit.ly/aBKvOR
wgbiz: Q8: First it frozen yogurt then it was cupcakes. Is it worth getting involved in the next biggest fad? #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q8: First it frozen yogurt then it was cupcakes. Is it worth getting involved in the next biggest fad? #netsol
mgallizzi: #netsol A7 Re: Spotting trends - Indulge in blogs/news. Observe. Listen. Attend events. Talk with people and customers.
Tinu: RT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol YOu can subscribe FREE to my new TrendCast. Starts Feb 1: http://bit.ly/aBKvOR #netsol
ShannonRenee: A7 trend spot: watch your industry sector via trade mags/blogs, association news, industry influencers #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
bcvirgil: Agreed! RT@shashib:We are so lucky to have @rieva as editor of #netsol Small Business blog http://networksolutions.com/smallbusiness #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Rieva: A6 #netsol Many consumers go out without a purse--pays for everything fr phones. If you don't offer mobile solutions, U don't get the biz
ColinStorm: A7 #netsol: ask. talk to folks about what they are doing/using, find out what they perceive to be missing. Find tools that plug those holes
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol YOu can subscribe FREE to my new TrendCast. Starts Feb 1: http://bit.ly/aBKvOR
Tinu: RT @shashib Stay tuned we'll announce the next #netsol tweetchat on http://networksolutions.com/blog #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol People have declared cupcakes dead. I don't think they're dead and still lots of room for growth mobilely (cupcake trucks) & ...
ricktillery: @DCeventjunkie even if frozen yogurt is no longer a "fad" I still love it... #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol Ask your customers what they want. Survey them. Online surveys are easy & iunespensive to do. We use @Zoomerang at our company
kstaxman: RT @mgallizzi Q5 3 Bs 4 #Smallbiz Balance betw social media/marketing,Belief in yourself,& giving Back to community #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol in smaller cities and towns. THis week LA TImes declared pies are the nex cupcakes.
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q7:What are some tips on how to trend spot to become better aware of our audience?s needs? #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q8: First it frozen yogurt then it was cupcakes. Is it worth getting involved in the next biggest fad? #netsol
heylovedesigns: RT @Rieva: trendspotter=paying attention. Read. Watch. Listen. Trade magazines are great places to get industry info b4 hits wide #netsol
thefloormaven: mobile is the tech trend for '11 but big hurdles -capabilty is there but the industry has to put consumer trust before capabilities. #netsol
ActiveIngreds: @shashib how do you have a QR code as your email sig?! #netsol
patlovenhart: MT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol Ask yr customers wht they wnt...nline surveys R easy & iunespensive 2 do. We use @Zoomerang at R company
karlboehm: @DCeventjunkie re:Q6: What are new #tech #trends in 2011? #netsol you should check out http://bit.ly/g9WHIf @DCfutad @Ad2DC @dcadclub
davidcarondc: Q8: Tickle me elmo is classic. Don't you wish you had stock in Toys R us? #netsol
Smallbizlabs: Q7: Biggest trend spotting mistake is overestimating the rate of change and near term impacts. Easy to get ahead of trends #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
ShannonRenee: Q8 fads are great for the early adopters, late comers often miss the boom...if UR sm biz can get in, stake claim, then go for it #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol In my new eBook: http://bit.ly/f8VP5S I say "adult" ice cream is really trending.
murray_tracy: @DCeventjunkie Q8: good question. Methinks not, tho cupcakes are yummy. #netsol
pixelthatphotos: Or you can adapt your offering to address those demos @ShannonRenee A4 the 3 B's are valuable if UR prods/svcs are for those demos #netsol
davidcarondc: People talk about what they love - and they talk even more about what they don't! keep your image spotless. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: Q7: stay ahead of trned by reading online, chatting w/ ppl at events #netsol
heylovedesigns: Q8: yes, and that fad shall be mini doughnuts! Seriously though, even if froyo and cupcakes are "dead," they're still in demand #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Smallbizlabs: Q7 Biggest trend spotting mistake is overestimating rate of change & near term impacts.Easy to get ahead of trends #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Smallbizlabs: Q7: Biggest trend spotting mistake is overestimating the rate of change and near term impacts.... #netsol
mgallizzi: @thefloormaven What do you mean consumer trust before capabilities? Interesting. #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC. 1 biz went from 1 turcdk to many trucks to new retail location
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q8: First it frozen yogurt then it was cupcakes. Is it worth getting involved in the next biggest fad? #netsol
heylovedesigns: Q8: With fads, to stay hot you have to take something that is trendy, but making it your own so you can stand out. #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream is exotic flavors. Some have liqor in them.
ShannonRenee: @pixelthatphotos adapt if the sm biz can still be true to its mission & core competencies #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC. 1 biz went from 1 to many trucks to new location #netsol
rosaliemo: RT @Rieva: Q8 Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC 1 biz went from 1 trk to many trucks to new retail location #netsol
pixelthatphotos: RT @rieva A5 #netsol #2 B Brides. babies born in 1987 are turning 24 this year. Avg age women get married=26. Lots of weddings to come
CathyWebSavvyPR: Q8 - If I hadn't gotten onvolved in Twitter/FB/LI/Blogs in 2007 - where would my biz be today? I'd be astruggling old chool PR type #netsol
DCeventjunkie: A #DC #trend this Summer? #dcfoodies RT @Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC.
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
ShineOnStories: Q8: The fad is worth it if it's something you are passionate about. Why not create a fad by doing what you are passionate about? #netsol
ilabelu: its only a fad if it fizzles out too soon. what good is that...where's the sustainability? #netsol
KimBrame: RT @shellykramer: Q7 Start with LOOKING at the analytics on your website. Also monitor the so med space - how else will u know what aud wants/needs #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream is exotic flavors. Some have liqor in them.
shashib: Just thought of something I learnt at @Pattee270inc panel : To spot tech trends form a biz advisory board to help you spot trends #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream will be BIG this summer. @shashib says not healthy. He's right. So here's a healthy trend: more vegetarians
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @heylovedesigns: Q8: W/ fads, 2 stay hot you have 2 take something that is trendy, but making it your own so you can stand out #netsol
ShannonRenee: A8 fads are tough, you never know how long it last, if it become mainstream & they're usually boom & bust cycles #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @DCeventjunkie: A #DC #trend this Summer? RT @Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC. #netsol
mgallizzi: @ShannonRenee Love QR codes. Wrote about 27 uses here for whatever it's worth http://ntx.tc/fq9npp mainstream in Japan #netsol
Rieva: Q8 #netsol More Americans wasnt vegetarian options. SO if you own a retaurant, make sure you have plenty of veggie cchoices for them as well
CathyWebSavvyPR: @heylovedesigns love your answer to Q8 - am following #netsol
murray_tracy: RT @ShineOnStories: Q8: The fad is worth it if it's something you are passionate about. Why not create a fad by doing what you are passionate about? #netsol
Tinu: RT @shashib: Just thought of something I learnt at @Pattee270inc panel : To spot tech trends form a biz advisory board to help #netsol
Tinu: RT @mgallizzi: @ShannonRenee Love QR codes. Wrote about 27 uses here for whatever its worth http://ntx.tc/fq9npp mainstream in Japan #netsol
wgbiz: Q9:The age-old question: What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
DCeventjunkie: Q9:The age-old question: What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
ShannonRenee: A8 remember, a lot of our grands & parents though TV would be a fad, even some mainstays have passed away like walkmen #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @mgallizzi: @ShannonRenee Love QR codes. Wrote about 27 uses
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
here for whatever its worth http://ntx.tc/fq9npp mainstream in Japan #netsol
JustinGutwein: RT @ShineOnStories --> Q8: Why not create a fad by doing what you are passionate about? #netsol
patlovenhart: Yes but low-tech custmrs too MT @thefloormaven: mobile is the tech trend 4 '11 but big hurdles..consumer trust before capabilities. #netsol
bcvirgil: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q9:The age-old question: What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
mgallizzi: @ShannonRenee There is barcode fragmentation between MS Tag, JagTag, and QR codes. Not helping QR code momentum #netsol
ilabelu: adult ice cream sound like it should be novelty shapes #netsol
ActiveIngreds: Fads are great man. just have to plan for short term economics with them. #netsol
Rieva: A9 #netsol Want to grwo biz in 2011? talk to your customers. Many haven't spent in 2 years. Reward their loyalty. Ask for referrals.
ActiveIngreds: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q9:The age-old question: What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
davidcarondc: PR is essential. all companies should have a department or staff member working on PR materials. it's "free" publicity #netsol
FranchiseKing: @Smallbizlabs Steve #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @JustinGutwein: RT @ShineOnStories --> Q8: Why not create a fad by doing what you are passionate about? #netsol
Rieva: Q9 #netsol Expand organically. Sell women's clothes? Can you add a younger line and sell to teens?
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q9:The age-old question: What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
Rieva: Q9 #netsol If you don't SELL online start TODAY. There's now excuse if you own a retail store, not to sell online as weel
kstaxman: RT @thefloormaven: 3'b's - be agile, be smart- be kind. #netsol< how true & what SB's can do best act quickly & respond to market
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol Expand organically. Sell womens clothes? Can you add a younger line and sell to teens? #netsol
heylovedesigns: @DCeventjunkie DC should totally have an ice cream truck! I read about one in an article last year and have wanted one ever since #netsol
Rieva: Q9 #netsol Market wisely. Do a marketing plan. It's differenct from a biz plan. I explain the difference on @businessonmain.
mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
ActiveIngreds: RT @Rieva: Q9 If you dont SELL online start TODAY. Theres no excuse if you own a retail store, not to sell online as well #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
ShannonRenee: A9 KNOW what you do, tell folks you do it and do it with excellence #netsol
FranchiseKing: Another mobile trend and the winner of a cool contest; A DC truck- http://bit.ly/i8Q5cA #netsol
shashib: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol If you don't SELL online start TODAY. There's now excuse if you own a retail store, not to sell online as weel
shashib: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol Expand organically. Sell women's clothes? Can you add a younger line and sell to teens?
bcvirgil: Great blog post from Rieva on how to increase business in 2011: http://bit.ly/g9jmvh #netsol #netsol
shashib: RT @davidcarondc: PR is essential. all companies should have a department or staff member working on PR materials. it's "free" publicity #netsol
ColinStorm: A9: know who you are and hit that market with laser focus. #netsol
ilabelu: RT @DCeventjunkie: Q9:The age-old question: What can small biz do to increase business in 2011? that is the million $ question. #netsol
lafauce: RT @davidcarondc: PR is essential. all companies should have a department or staff member working on PR materials. it's "free" publicity #netsol
shashib: RT @Rieva: Q9 Market wisely. Do a marketing plan. Its differenct from a biz plan. I explain the difference on @businessonmain. #netsol
Rieva: Q9 #netsol I am a fervent beleiver that EVERY business needs a website. EVERY one. If you don't have a site BUIULD ONE NOW!!!
wgbiz: A question came in earlier @Rieva, from @ilabelu: "as a printer, how can i take advantage of social media to gain more customers?" #netsol
DCeventjunkie: A question came in earlier @Rieva, from @ilabelu: "as a printer, how can i take advantage of social media to gain more customers?" #netsol
ladiosapoderosa: Really enjoying this trend. RT @DCeventjunkie Q9:The age-old question: What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
ilabelu: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol If you dont SELL online start TODAY. Theres now excuse if you own a retail store, not to sell online #netsol
ShannonRenee: A9 set a growth goal & do incremental steps to reach it...keeping UR current customers satisfied, while reaching for new ones #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: A9 #netsol Want to grwo biz in 2011? talk to your customers. Many haven't spent in 2 years. Reward their loyalty. Ask for referrals.
FranchiseKing: RT @bcvirgil: Great blog post from Rieva on how to increase business in 2011: http://bit.ly/g9jmvh #netsol #netsol
kstaxman: .@mgallizzi& I found that Tweet on #netsol great tag you & @CathyWebSavvyPR are now on my follow list too G8 Tweets
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
bcvirgil: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol I am a fervent beleiver that EVERY business needs a website. EVERY one. If you dont have BUILD ONE NOW!!! #netsol
thefloormaven: @mgallizzi mobile is high tech, but indsty needs to show it takes data security seriously. Right now it's all abt. more app capbty #netsol
shellykramer: @lafauce @davidcarondc Smart blogging + social strategy also compliments smart PR. PR alone, today, isn't enough, IMHO. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol Market wisely. Do a marketing plan. It's differenct from a biz plan. I explain the difference on @businessonmain.
FranchiseKing: @shashib Like @newpr #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @Rieva: Q9 I'm fervent beleiver EVERY business needs a site. EVERY one. If you don't have a site BUILD ONE NOW!!! #netsol
shellykramer: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol If you dont SELL online start TODAY. Theres now excuse if you own a retail store, not to sell online #netsol
wgbiz: @Rieva, from @EquipmentEngine "How do small business owners feel about Paid Search? Are you testing Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing etc?" #netsol
DCeventjunkie: @Rieva, from @EquipmentEngine "How do small business owners feel about Paid Search? Are you testing Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing etc?" #netsol
ilabelu: what is the investment in $ and time to sell online. ROI? #netsol
patlovenhart: early bird too RT @heylovedesigns: Q8: ...2 stay hot U have 2 take something that is trendy, but making it yr own so U cn stand out. #netsol
Rieva: For @ilabelu #netsol. Find out which social media sites your current customers are using. Build a presence there. I
jonmikelbailey: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol I am a fervent believer that EVERY business needs a website. If you dont have a site BUILD ONE NOW!!! #netsol
JessSolomon: A9: Partner and collaborate on time-bound initiatives/campaigns. RT @wgbiz Q9:What can small bizzes do to increase business in 2011? #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @Rieva: Q9 If you dont SELL online start TODAY. Theres now excuse if you own a retail store, not to sell online #netsol
shellykramer: @DCeventjunkie @Rieva @ilabelu Ask yourself "What ELSE can I be doing for my customers? What other svcs + solutions can I offer" #netsol
ejfass: YES! RT @DCeventjunkie: A #DC trend this Summer? #dcfoodies RT @Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC
mgallizzi: @thefloormaven ah, I see. I think you might be talking about spying apps/apps sharing information unsecurely. Agreed #notgood #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shellykramer: Smart blogging + social strategy also compliments smart PR. PR alone, today, isn't enough, IMHO [yes!] #netsol
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
Rieva: If you have a physical location , put signs up about following you on Twitter or becoming a fan of your biz on FB @ilabelu #netsol
wgbiz: RT @mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
DCeventjunkie: RT @mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
ladiosapoderosa: RT @thefloormaven: @mgallizzi mobile is high tech, but indsty needs to show it takes data security seriously. Right now it's all abt. more app capbty #netsol
Rieva: All businesses should put their colcial media handles on invoices, biz cards, email sigs, etc. #netsol @ilabelu
murray_tracy: Be where they r. RT @Rieva: For @ilabelu #netsol. Find out which social media sites ur current customers are using. Build a presence there.
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @DCeventjunkie: Qufrom @EquipmentEngine "How do small biz owners feel re: Paid Search? Are U testing Facebook, LinkedIn/Bing etc? #netsol
Smallbizlabs: Met with Bahn Tech yesterday. They are #1 paid iPhone barcode scanner app. Stunning growth curve #netsol
ShannonRenee: @Rieva and if you have a physical location...claim your bizness on LBS sites, passive marketing when folks check in #netsol
patlovenhart: RT @mgallizzi: @ShannonRenee luv QR codes. Wrote abt 27 uses hre 4 whatever it's worth http://ntx.tc/fq9npp mainstream in Japan #netsol
ladiosapoderosa: RT @jesssolomon @wgbiz A9: Partner/collab on time-bound initiatives/campaigns. Q9:What can small biz do to increase bus in 2011? #netsol
Rieva: RT @ShannonRenee: @Rieva if you have a physical location...claim your bizness on LBS sites, passive marketing when folks check in #netsol
bcvirgil: Starting February 1st, visit http://bit.ly/aBKvOR and sign up for a weekly TrendCast from Rieva #netsol #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
ColinStorm: RT @mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011:GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
FranchiseKing: @pixelthatphotos The ones getting married make money! #netsol
Jillfoster: Great tech trend: if #smbiz realized power to shape the world. Just the minds here could create a shift #netsol via @CathyWebSavvyPR @Tinu
shashib: RT @DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT.
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
susan_w: RT @ShannonRenee: RT @DCeventjunkie 2 increase biz in '11: GENERATE CONTENT Blog Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of yr niche! #netsol
thefloormaven: RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @shellykramer: Smart blogging + social strategy also compliments smart PR. PR alone, today, isnt enough #netsol
dave_bentley: RT @mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
JustinGutwein: RT @mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011:GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
davidcarondc: for effective SEO content is king! make sure your keywords are in your content! #netsol
shashib: RT @Jillfoster: Great tech trend: if #smbiz realized power to shape the world. Just the minds here could create a shift #netsol via @CathyWebSavvyPR @Tinu
zoomerang: RT @Rieva: Q7 #netsol Ask your customers what they want. Survey them. Online surveys are easy & iunespensive to do. We use @Zoomerang at our company
Rieva: Fads can make you a lot of $ in the short term, but you have to know when to get out & that is very tricky #netsol
susan_w: RT @bcvirgil: Starting February 1st, visit http://bit.ly/aBKvOR and sign up for a weekly TrendCast from Rieva #netsol #smallbiz
Jillfoster: ?@ClickWisdom: RT @tinu: We're talking about "Babies, Boomers & Brides" - for picking a niche, pay attention to the #netsol chat.?
CASUDI: @CathyWebSavvyPR I dont do FB but suggest it to small biz ~ we have started a FB for our non profit http://on.fb.me/dOiyaI #netsol
ladiosapoderosa: RT @davidcarondc: for effective SEO content is king! make sure your keywords are in your content! #netsol
sandramp: RT @shashib: RT @DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
JustinGutwein: Video boosts SEO! RT @davidcarondc for effective SEO content is king! make sure your keywords are in your content! #netsol
ladiosapoderosa: RT @JustinGutwein: RT @mgallizzi: .@DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011:GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
susan_w: RT @DCeventjunkie: A #DC trend this Summer? #dcfoodies RT @Rieva: Q8 #netsol Adult ice cream trucks successfully hit the streets of NYC
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Jillfoster: (...tardy but earnest) RT @shellykramer: We're here for ya, woman!! @DCeventjunkie @Tinu @JustinGutwein @heylovedesigns #netsol #smallbiz?
Rieva: You're right. @CASUDI #netsol Even if you don't want a personal Facebook page, your business should have a "fan" page
shashib: Here is a resource A Quick Start Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing http://ow.ly/3GGrv #netsol
ShannonRenee: RT @Rieva: You're right. @CASUDI Even if you don't want a personal Facebook page, your business should have a "fan" page #netsol
Tinu: @Jillfoster Hi Jill! #netsol
ShannonRenee: @Jillfoster welcome to the party ;) #netsol
zoomerang: RT @shashib: RT @DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011: GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
Tinu: RT @shashib: Here is a resource A Quick Start Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing http://ow.ly/3GGrv #netsol
ShannonRenee: @susan_w I haven't seen one food truck in DC...did they take the winter off? #netsol
zoomerang: RT @Rieva: All businesses should put their colcial media handles on invoices, biz cards, email sigs, etc. #netsol @ilabelu
ahoffman50: RT @Tinu: RT @shashib: Here is a resource A Quick Start Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing http://ow.ly/3GGrv #netsol
mgallizzi: .@ColinStorm :) So many good strategies/tips in Content Rules book. It talks about the HOW http://ntx.tc/gnUJQM #netsol
JessSolomon: Love this. RT @DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011:GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
murray_tracy: @Jillfoster hiya! #netsol
thefloormaven: RT @shashib: Here is a resource A Quick Start Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing http://ow.ly/3GGrv ahh Shashib the resource man! #netsol
ShannonRenee: A9 to increase biz in '11: let folks know you have a bizness...talk it up, if you don't, no one else will #netsol
bcvirgil: Thanks for joining #NetSol! For more small business tips, check out the NetSol Blog: http://bit.ly/TV7Op #netsol
Jillfoster: Hello @Tinu! Thx for sharing time and know-how in this chat. ...apologies to be late to ball game cc @shashib @DCeventjunkie #netsol?
meetusinghal: RT @shashib: Here is a resource A Quick Start Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing http://ow.ly/3GGrv #netsol
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CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: Fads can make you a lot of $ in the short term, but you have to know when to get out & that is very tricky #netsol
murray_tracy: Gr8 bk! RT @mgallizzi: .@ColinStorm :) So many good strategies/tips in Content Rules book. It talks re the HOW http://ntx.tc/gnUJQM #netsol
pixelthatphotos: Q6: Mobile payments - HOT. I'm able to take payments through my #Ipad while in a meeting with clients talking about their #wedding #netsol
shashib: RT @netsolcares Congrats to @kstaxman! You are the winner of a free hosting package today! Thanks for the great discussion. #netsol
ShannonRenee: A9 increase biz in '11: follow #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: For @ilabelu #netsol. Find out which social media sites your current customers are using. Build a presence there. I
Rieva: This has been the fastest 1.5 hours . Thanks for coming. Thanks #netsol. You can find me every day at @Growsmartbiz& smallbizdaily.com
ColinStorm: RT @shashib: Here is a resource A Quick Start Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing http://ow.ly/3GGrv #netsol
CASUDI: @Rieva @ShannonRenee where I come from EVERYTHING is custom/ one of a kind :-) FB for ...U name it #netsol
pixelthatphotos: RT @Smallbizlabs: Q6 : Mobile payments taking off. #netsol
Smallbizlabs: RT @bcvirgil Thanks for joining #NetSol! For more smallbiz tips, check out the NetSol Blog: http://bit.ly/TV7Op #netsol
bcvirgil: Thanks to everyone for all the great discussion! We'll get the tweet chat transcript posted on the site soon at http://bit.ly/TV7Op #netsol
patlovenhart: Besides getting to know your customers, do research to make sure you're not missing any target audiences. #netsol THANKS! This was
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
great
pixelthatphotos: @heylovedesigns @square That's what I use for my IPAD, it works great for people who want to pay with Credit Cards #netsol
PrettySL: RT @davidcarondc: PR is essential. all companies should have a department or staff member working on PR materials. it's "free" publicity #netsol
greenurbanism: RT @JessSolomon: Love this. RT @DCeventjunkie To increase biz in 2011:GENERATE CONTENT. Blog. Tweet. Share. Curate. Become the voice of your niche! #netsol
murray_tracy: @ShannonRenee @Jillfoster lol! A lil of each? #netsol
startupjrny: You must stay insightful for the future present to predict future trends and react accordingly. #innovate #quote #netsol
murray_tracy: RT @shashib: Thank you for joining us on the #netsol tweetchat for smallBiz . Watch for recap blog post on http://networksolutions.com/blog #netsol
Rieva: @DCeventjunkie How cool I LOVE that I'm trending in DC. #netsol #DC
mgallizzi: Really enjoyed the Twitter chat with #netsol folk. Look forward to the next one! Speaking of which, when is the next one? :)
davidcarondc: @pixelthatphotos @Square is am excellent tool. I use it 2; along with #Google #Checkout, @Paypal and @Volusion. The more the better. #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @Rieva: This has been the fastest 1.5 hours . Thanks for coming. Thanks #netsol. You can find me every day at @Growsmartbiz& smallbizdaily.com
ColinStorm: @mgallizzi sounds great, I've heard of it, but not read it. Def hoping 2011 takes us from "ooo, tools!" and more into the how. #netsol
heylovedesigns: Enjoyed my first tweet chat. Sorry to anyone in my twitter feed who didn't
Small Business Trends for 2011 – Tweet Chat Transcript
want to read, but hopefully you found something useful :) #netsol
JustinGutwein: Thanks to everyone involved in the #netsol chat!
CathyWebSavvyPR: Great #netsol chat w @Rieva 2011 small biz trends. Great chat moderating by @DCEventJunkie. Thx 2 host @ShashiBhttp://networksolutions.com
ladiosapoderosa: @mgallizzi My Klout is about the same. But I surmised it's because my tweet number is off by about twenty thousand+. App. ur #netsol tweets.
thefloormaven: RT @Rieva: Youre so right. @ShellyKramer #smbiz #netsol Read blogs people. Theres so much useful info there. Amen to that Rieva #smbiz
BridgetAyers: RT @shellykramer: RT @Rieva: Q9 #netsol If you dont SELL online start TODAY. Theres now excuse if u own a retail store, not to sell online
davidcarondc: I had a lot of fun and learned a ton! thanks @netsolcares for the chat! #netsol
zoomerang: RT @Rieva: A2 #netsol. Social media is popular. But make sure you're using it & getting ROI back. People think it's free--nothing is free Time is $
davidcarondc: RT @Rieva A2 Social media is popular. But make sure youre using it & getting ROI back. People think its free nothing is free Time=$ #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @davidcarondc: I had a lot of fun & learned a ton! thanks @netsolcares for the chat! [ditto] #netsol
CathyWebSavvyPR: @heylovedesigns you are no longer a chat virgin #netsol
ClickWisdom: RT @shannonrenee: A9 to increase biz in '11: let folks know you have a bizness...talk it up, if you don't, no one else will #netsol
ClickWisdom: @mgallizzi I enjoyed your tweets in #netsol chat -- thanks.
ClickWisdom: RT @rieva: Q6 #netsol Research chos not enough retailers have mobile commerce sites. And conusmers want them
ShannonRenee: If you missed today's #brandchat& #netsol, do searches & read the tweets, great info shared by ppl living it, not just theorizing
DVStrategies: Great cross-learning this week for #consultants, #communications folks working to change the world from #NPCons #netsol chats.