Time Sensitive Online Learning Opportunities

There are many opportunities to learn from others on the interwebs. From teleseminars, webinars, podcasts, videos and the like. The items listed here occurred in the past, but many of them have recorded listening and viewing options. Click on through to any that interest you as there may be an archived recording. I'm sure you find some nuggets of wisdom that will help your small business.

Last Minute Gifts for the Small Business Geek on Your List

If you’re like me, you’ve probably got some last minute wrap up to do for the holidays and then you can rest (for a minute or two). We are pretty lucky to live in a time when we have technology at our finger tips. I don’t know if you have a small business owner on your holiday list, but I thought I’d share some my favorite tools you may want to consider gifting — or treat yourself!

Roboform — This is my favorite password manager. With everything requiring a password these days, who has the brain capacity to remember even one password much less 100? With Roboform you don’t have to. It’s like having a brain extension. You can get it here.

Carbonite — We all talk about needing a back up to our computers (our business lifeline!), but do you do it? I’ve been really lucky not to have ever had a real problem, but I know plenty of small business owners who have lost a ton of time, effort, and customer data due to a computer problem. I don’t take chances with it. You shouldn’t either. You can get it here.

Skype – One of the best ways to save money in your business is to use Skype when you need to talk with others around the world. I also have a phone number with my service so I can get direct calls. Very inexpensive and beats the “regular” phone company by a long shot. You can get it here.

Netflix — Ha! Not really a business tool, but handy to have none the less. I love taking my Netflix with me when I travel. And what’s really cool is that no matter what tech tool I have (pc, phone, ipad), I can still watch a movie. Great for just taking a bit of a brain break. You can get it here.

Happy Holidays!

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Small Business Expert Denise O’Berry Named a 2011 Small Business Influencer Champion

Small business expert Denise O’Berry has been named a top “2011 Small Business Influencer.” O’Berry was one of 520 small business leaders nominated for the award of which 100 Champions were chosen.

Small Business Influencer 2011 honors companies, organizations and people who have made a significant meaningful and lasting impact on the North American small business market by providing products widely used by significant numbers of small businesses, influencing significant numbers of small businesses by being a thought leader, or by providing information or services of note to significant numbers of small businesses.

O’Berry has been helping small businesses succeed since 1996. Author of Small Business Cash Flow: Strategies for Making Your Business a Financial Success, O’Berry is a successful consultant, speaker and writer on small business issues. Her tools, resources and to-the-point tips have provided thousands of small business owners the help they need to keep their businesses moving in the right direction.

“What an honor to be nominated as a Small Business Influencer. I’m thrilled to be part of such an esteemed group of small business leaders who help keep the small business engine running.” said O’Berry. “Small business is so important to our country. I see small business owners struggle every day and am amazed at their continued enthusiasm and ability to overcome huge obstacles.”

More than 125,000 votes from the small business community were submitted along with voting from an expert panel of judges to determine this year’s champions. Small Business Influencer 2011 is an initiative of Small Business Trends and Small Biz Technology. The awards were sponsored by BlackBerry, Infusionsoft, and Sage.

All “2011 Small Business Influencers” will be honored at a gala event in New York City on September 13. To learn more about the award, please click here.

 

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Free Webinar Series – Social Media Roadmap for Small Business From Des Walsh

If you are working on adding social media into the mix at your business or if you’ve already begun and just aren’t sure where to go next, this online seminar series will be just the ticket for you.

First, a little background. I’ve know my friend Des Walsh since the early 2000s. He’s a straight shooter and all around helpful person. He makes it a point to help others succeed. So I know these seminars will be well worth your time.

Here’s what Des has to say about it. [Read more...]

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