That’s a Wrap! Week Ending Dec. 31
This is our final weekly wrap up of 2010. We hope you have found our blog posts both informative and entertaining. There will be much more to come in 2011. In the meantime, we at Roundpeg wish you a Happy and Successful New Year! Saturday – Social Media – Is it Time to Unplug? With all the hype about social media, it is easy to focus too much time, energy and money on something that doesn’t pay off. Lorraine discusses an article from Entrepreneur.com, exploring the balance between having a social media presence and using one’s time effectively. Sunday...
read moreIndy Social Media Summit: A Word from The Nominees
Roundpeg will be well-represented at the Indiana Social Media Summit. Lorraine is nominated in the Most Influential Dame category, Jay, Allison and Taylor are all up for the Social Media Up and Comer award. Check out the fun videos interviews with master of ceremonies, and court Jester BGKahuna below, and we hope to see you at the...
read moreEveryone Needs a Good Secretary
When I was President of Rainmakers, I developed a habit of using stories to introduce a concept. This is one of my favorites, because it is a great example of persistence and a successful launch through relationships. It is the story of the scientists at the 3M Company who found a use for an adhesive which didn’t stick. Despite discouraging feedback from the marketing department and his peers, Arthur Fry believed in the potential of this unique product. So he bypassed traditional channels, made a batch of the pads using the adhesive and distributed them to the secretaries of all...
read moreMoment of Clarity: Social Media Stew
I have been the new intern at Roundpeg for about a month now. At the beginning of week three, my brain hit a wall! Trying to keep all of these new-to-me technologies straight, while keeping the big picture view just sent me over the edge. And then there is the infectious high energy and frenetic activity level to contend with. When you are in this office, you feel like you are participating in the pulse of small business development. It is fantastic. Thankfully, I had a clarifying moment today while attending Roundpeg’s Social Media Stew. The melding of all I have learned over the last few...
read moreThe End of the Beginning: Jay’s Year-End Review
Recently, I was invited by my alma mater’s placement office to attend an career connections fair. Being back on campus for the first time since graduation gave me a chance to reflect on just how far I’ve come in the last 12 months; what I had learned about myself and my industry. The event provided students with an opportunity to talk to alumni about their careers and respective industry. I enjoyed sharing my experiences with students who were where I was just a year ago. The most surprising thing about the experience was how easy it was for me to answer most of the questions...
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