Awesome post! But I don’t know, the home ownership stuff thrown in with everything else we’re dealing with right now (debt, terrible job market) seems kind of crazy. What young person can actually afford a home right now? I like the idea for the making connections series, it seems like a really cool idea. Looking forward to future posts. and thanks for the link!
@Nisha
I own a bungalow that I bought early last year. However, I fixed my house up from scratch – talk about developing project management skills. The current value diminished somewhat with the downturn, but if I were to sell today, I’d still make a tidy profit.
@Monica
As usual, your posts are always full of great info. I always thought volunteering was a great way to make connections as well. For example, I’ll be going to DC to lobby with an organization that I’m working with on behalf of human rights abuses. Primarily, I am there to support a cause I believe in, but it will also widen my net (as you say
One big question I have about social networking, is that everything I read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) dont use it enough, but I cant find ANY information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, facebook, linkedin and flikr help a small business that sells management software? I dont get it. Please help.
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
I don’t know. Prices are pretty low right now. It’s kind of like investing – sure, not many of us have the extra money lying around, but then again, we didn’t have extra money when the economy was going great either. Like buying a house, investing right now is a really good idea if you can scrounge the extra money because prices are rock bottom.
Personally, I saved money by buying my house and getting rid of a ridiculously expensive rent bill. Then I made money on my house because it’s appreciated so quickly… you have to pick the right house in the right neighborhood though. (I watched a LOT of HGTV and TLC to figure out what the “right house in the right neighborhood” was. But it was worth it!)
I guess young professionals have to really evaluate what they want, what their goals are, how they can afford to live, and probably a million other things before making a house purchasing decision like that! Thanks for the comment.
My husband and I bought a fixer-upper as well. We’ve put some sweat equity into our condo and we live in a neighborhood with tons of gangs – but we’re pretty happy with our decision. To each his own!
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
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Awesome post! But I don’t know, the home ownership stuff thrown in with everything else we’re dealing with right now (debt, terrible job market) seems kind of crazy. What young person can actually afford a home right now? I like the idea for the making connections series, it seems like a really cool idea. Looking forward to future posts. and thanks for the link!
@Nisha
I own a bungalow that I bought early last year. However, I fixed my house up from scratch – talk about developing project management skills. The current value diminished somewhat with the downturn, but if I were to sell today, I’d still make a tidy profit.
@Monica
As usual, your posts are always full of great info. I always thought volunteering was a great way to make connections as well. For example, I’ll be going to DC to lobby with an organization that I’m working with on behalf of human rights abuses. Primarily, I am there to support a cause I believe in, but it will also widen my net (as you say
One big question I have about social networking, is that everything I read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) dont use it enough, but I cant find ANY information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, facebook, linkedin and flikr help a small business that sells management software? I dont get it. Please help.
Monica – How on earth do you read so much and remember so many relevant links? Teach me your ways….
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
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smith
career hunting uk
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
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smith
career hunting uk
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
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smith
career hunting uk
One big question , I have about social networking. Is that everything i read about it is from the point of view of freelancers and consultants. Everyone says businesses (especially small) don’t use it enough, but i cant find any information out there on how to! We have a blog, we are looking at forums, but how would twitter, face book, linkedin and flicker help a small business that sells management software? I don’t get it. Please help.
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smith
career hunting uk
Nisha,
I don’t know. Prices are pretty low right now. It’s kind of like investing – sure, not many of us have the extra money lying around, but then again, we didn’t have extra money when the economy was going great either. Like buying a house, investing right now is a really good idea if you can scrounge the extra money because prices are rock bottom.
Personally, I saved money by buying my house and getting rid of a ridiculously expensive rent bill. Then I made money on my house because it’s appreciated so quickly… you have to pick the right house in the right neighborhood though. (I watched a LOT of HGTV and TLC to figure out what the “right house in the right neighborhood” was. But it was worth it!)
I guess young professionals have to really evaluate what they want, what their goals are, how they can afford to live, and probably a million other things before making a house purchasing decision like that! Thanks for the comment.
Raven,
My husband and I bought a fixer-upper as well. We’ve put some sweat equity into our condo and we live in a neighborhood with tons of gangs – but we’re pretty happy with our decision. To each his own!
Victoria, I emailed you to connect so we can talk more about your company’s issues.
Andy,
I wrote about how I set up my twitter account and Google reader in these two articles:
http://twentyset.com/6-personal-branding-lessons-i-learned-from-observing-dan-schawbel/
http://personalbrandingblog.com/30-minute-brand-building-for-twitter/
Hope that helps!