Adam_Gottlieb commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Have You Bought Fake Twitter Followers?
"This is so not the point of social media- especially for businesses. It's like playing air guitar and calling yourself a rock star... I find it a little disturbing, though, that one could buy fake followers for someone else's account. It seems like that could be easily abused."22 Simple Tips To Prevent Chargebacks
"Effectively handling customer disputes is a big chargeback preventer. Not only should you work on customer service when disputes arise but also try to minimize those disputes in the first place by presenting a clear, easily accessible description of your products, services, and policies. (And of course, offering *quality* desireable products and services makes a difference)"Removing Job Titles Promotes Better Team Culture
"I can understand why fostering communication and creating an openness among departments and between management levels would be a valuable setup for many companies. But why would you need to do away with titles? In a true team, the members acknowledge and embrace the differences of the members; they don't try to hide or minimize them."Every Small Business Has A Bad Week
"This is so true... except staying level-headed when business slows down "out of the blue" for a whole week is often easier said than done. It can be an even bigger problem when resources are tight. One method for easing the jitters is to either have a secondary source of income to fall back on or set up a business "emergency fund." Doing so will help take off the pressure and allow you to see what is happening more objectively. "The 5 Worst Employee Engagement Strategies Ever!
"This is brilliant because it's so true... The underlying theme in all these examples is that the company execs and decision makers don't really appreciate or understand the efforts and abilities of their employees. It's not about picking an awkward or inappropriate reward system, it's about all the steps that come before it."Frugal Business Travel Tips and Resources for The Thrifty Road Warrior
"Thanks Heather, These strategies can definitely benefit regular travelers as well. The only real difference is that business travelers tend to be less flexible than consumers, and that means they have to work harder to realize a savings."5 Reasons Why Blog Comments Don’t Matter
"Very interesting post... But I think a lot of this has to do with the motivation, personality, and quality of the blogger, not necessarily the topic. People can have a discussion about seemingly mundane, boring things if it is interesting to *them.* The take away here, is that comments shouldn't be forced. When they are, they look it and that defeats the purpose. But, when they are a natural extension of the content and a real reflection (albeit a sample) of the community of readers, then there is great value in not only having them, but encouraging them."Two Years In Business: The Search for Balance Continues
"One of the "problems" with running your own business (and even more so if you are a solopreneur) is that you put so much of yourself into it that it is sometimes very hard to see outside of it. It's your baby, and you're watching it grow and develop... But, if you don't take care of yourself, and have that balance you mentioned then it will be for naught because you'll be too exhausted and apathetic too appreciate what you've accomplished. One thing I've learned as a solopreneur is that it pays to bring in others to help with the business- this can be a virtual assistant, a freelancer, or a permanent hire. It also helps to get yourself involved with communities of like-minded entrepreneurs so they can help encourage you during those downs. Good luck with your business!"Subscribe
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"Hi Denise, First, thanks for the feedback and compliments; they are appreciated. And regarding the second point… first realize that the question you’re asking should be rephrased: it’s not about how do we encourage Europeans to socially share and comment like Americans. The better question is how can we become more aware, understanding, and sensitive to the way Europeans create, digest, and share content online? And then the question that follows immediately on its heels is: How do we take what we’ve learned and apply it our websites/online stores to accommodate those markets? I did a little research, and it looks like you are right; there is a cultural difference in the way Europeans use and view the Internet vs Americans- especially when it comes to social sharing online. Here’s an article I found that brings up three main differences: http://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/social-media-strategy/social-media-strategy-europe/"