Bar Gamification A few weekends ago I was in Seattle visiting some friends. We stumbled into a bar called Von’s on Pine St. Immediately I noticed a giant wheel mounted on the wall in the back of the restaurant. It Continue reading
Social Media Showdown Facebook VS Twitter VS Pinterest VS Google+ Short History Facebook Facebook was initially conceptualized for Harvard University students as a way for them to connect online. The service was later expanded to include colleges in the Boston Continue reading
You start with an idea. After countless hours of brainstorming with friends, your once simple idea has morphed into pages of notes and possibilities. It might seem like a good idea to incorporate as much as possible to score the Continue reading
Networking Over the years networking has been cloaked with a negative connotation. Social media (esp. Linkedin and Facebook) has cheapened relationships from lifelong to one-click wonders. The most powerful networkers I know focus on helping others connect, not themselves. It’s Continue reading
Other Stats Particulars McDonalds Starbucks Year Established In 1940 In 1971 Where First Established San Bernardino, California Seattle Original Business Type Barbeque Restaurant Local coffee bean roaster and retailer. Original Founders Brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald Jerry Baldwin, Zev Continue reading
“If at first you don’t succeed… try, try, try again.” – W.E. Hickson Let’s face it; doing things perfectly from the beginning is nothing short of a miracle. If you feel that your business is heading south, you have a Continue reading
The Advertising Business Model Traditionally, newspapers and other print media earned money through advertisements. Publishers believed that the Internet was a golden opportunity with scalable reach and minimal distribution costs. What publishers didn’t count on was the limitless amount of Continue reading
Raymond Albert Kroc was born on October 5, 1902 in Oak Park, Chicago. His parents were of Czech descent. He was brought up in the sales industry starting with selling lemonade as a kid in front of his home and Continue reading
1.) Content Rules How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business (New Rules Social Media Series) Author Ann Handley & C.C. Chapman Summary: Social media platforms like YouTube, Twitter, Google+, Continue reading
Social Media has changed the game for business marketing. No longer are advertisements and promotions strictly for TV, radio and print, the Internet is now an essential media platform for companies to reach their target market. If you’re interested in Continue reading