AngelBiz commented on the following stories on BizSugar
13 Ways to Ignite Your Brand By Integrating Your Culture
"Couldn't agree more. Majority of marketers and business owners have misconception about brand. It is not what you show in advertising and marketing literature that build your brand. It is how each and every one of your employees interact with customers that can make or break the brand. Make sure they all represent what your company stands for and provides appropriate support. "The BIG Con Of Social Media
"While I agree with you on the value of email marketing, I am not sure social media effort is all wasted even if you don't get significant traffic from it. In addition to traffic social media helps you build long-term relationship with you customers, which may translate into higher traffic and sales down the road. The difference is short-term vs. long-term payback in my mind."Is Your Business Leveraging Customer Reviews?
"Absolutely agree that customer reviews are the best ways to understand what customers think about your business. Positive reviews promote your business to other customers, while negative ones give you an opportunity to improve. Just be prepared to receive both types of reviews and don't forget to use the tips mentioned in the post."How to Get More Out of Social Media Using the Whole Systems View
"Shelly - Interesting concept of whole systems view regarding social media. Agree with all 5 approaches you described above. Businesses cannot jump into social media without taking a comprehensive view of their approach and expectations. "Is Putting Your Employees on Social Media a Good Idea?
"Putting employees on social media is a double edge sword. Done properly it can help your business establish relationship with customers at all levels, however if not managed well it can backfire and hurt your business. The steps you have outlined are very useful to follow to ensure employees on social media do not end up hurting your business."5 Steps For Building A Community That Rallies Around Your Brand
"I agree with all the points you made particularly 2, 3 and 5. Any company that can create a strong community around its brand stands to succeed for the long-term. Apple is an excellent example of such company that has die hard fans and a strong community that promotes the brand without the company having to make effort itself."Sorry, Miss. I was sick. Can your business survive sudden illness?
"Belinda - Excellent topic of discussion. Every entrepreneur and small business owners needs to be prepared to meet emergency such as this. Planing ahead helps, so is having some of the key employees behind you ready to take over on a moment's notice. "Subscribe
Startup tips from today\\\'s business legends
"Interesting advice. The one from Ingvar about keeping focus is so true. Although it contradicts with the one given by Richard Branson on diversifying. Obviously, it depends on the circumstances, but having a sharp focus is key for any entrepreneurs wanting to succeed. "