Pat Ripley, presenter from e-commerce VT
Recently, I attended an advanced social media workshop presented by Pat Ripley, State Broadband Adviser and e-commerce liason to the VtSBDC. He provides workshops like this around the state to large and small communities helping Vermont businesses with their web presence, social media and media marketing efforts.
Pat shared both basics and best [...]

 
It is very rare when a piece of technology is developed that builds on existing systems, but changes it in such a fundamental way that it affects the very way those systems are used. It is nearly unheard of when just such a new development is so absolutely simple that it defies the “normal” difficulties that [...]

Several months ago, I wrote a blog on how women were no different than men. It was sort of tongue-in-cheek, and it caused quite a stir which is always fun. I’m always on the alert for gender related commercials. There’s a fine line between funny and insulting, and it’s not always obvious. I recently read there are [...]

Based on my conversation with Rebecca Marion Flach, Vice President of Membership and Communication for the Retail Council of New York State, here are some ideas to explore for implementation in your business in 2012.

Have an open mind. Start thinking, what are others doing that are bringing in customers? Are these good ideas for my [...]

By now you’ve seen - and heard - the feel-good story of the New Year. A homeless man named Ted earns a break with his wonderful radio voice.

The story for this blog post is HOW you came to hear the story. Doral Chenoweth III is the man behind the camera phone rolling up to [...]

I have recently finished reading The Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick. This is a much more detailed and less salacious account of the story behind Facebook than the book used for the movie, The Social Network (horrible movie - Don’t waste your money). It is a great book that tells the story of how Facebook evolved and the decisions (and [...]

Yes, it could be true. The creative minds behind the CastOven are seeking a way to make that concept true. What a clever idea, although myself I don’t stand around the microwave waiting for the task to complete…but maybe now I would?

Whether this appliance comes to our real life kitchens or not, it’s a fun [...]