Recent news of a massive data breach has made some Facebook users wonder: What does Facebook know about me, and how can I control it? In 2013, a third-party app developer named Aleksandr Kogan had access to 50 million Facebook users’ data for academic research, and without permission, he distributed it to a consulting firm… Continue reading Here’s How to Download and Delete Your Facebook Data
Month: March 2018
Ask These 3 Questions to Determine Where to Spend Your Marketing Dollars
As you grow your business, it’s important to be creative and efficient with your money. When it comes to marketing, there are a number of cost-effective ways to spend and save your money. So if you’re worried about marketing on a limited budget, here’s some helpful info to know. Q: We’re a startup with limited cash,… Continue reading Ask These 3 Questions to Determine Where to Spend Your Marketing Dollars
Cultivate Punctuality to Help You Stand Out Among Coworkers
We live in a busy world. We are inundated with information, appointments and tasks, which makes it easy to be tardy to events in your life. Some of you are pretty good at this. I have struggled at times to be punctual. So, how is it that other people manage to be on time consistently? Because they make it a… Continue reading Cultivate Punctuality to Help You Stand Out Among Coworkers
5 Proven Habits for Ultimate Success
We are the result of our repeated behavior. Or as Aristotle put it, “Success is not an action, but a habit.” Here, top entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles weigh in on the one mental habit that drove their success and how to cultivate it in yourself. 1. Visualize your goals. Since I was an athlete in… Continue reading 5 Proven Habits for Ultimate Success
Why Women-Only Coworking Spaces Are on the Rise
Picture a hip, energetic co-working space. Now erase the beer kegs and Ping-Pong table, and conjure, instead, pale pink walls, cozy reading nooks, oversize bathrooms with stocked showers and a library full of books by lady writers. Welcome to the world of women-only and women-centric workspaces. “Members say they’re so much more productive, and they feel like there’s less… Continue reading Why Women-Only Coworking Spaces Are on the Rise
How to Fix Social Media Mistakes That Can Harm Your Startup
In today’s digital era, social media is an indispensable tool that no single company can go without. If you own a business, you must have an online presence to succeed. But when it comes to startups, your actions must be thoughtful and strategic. Not every activity performed on your social media channels can be beneficial to… Continue reading How to Fix Social Media Mistakes That Can Harm Your Startup
4 Types of Social Media Content That Drive Engagement
It’s a big world out there. The amount of content being produced can be overwhelming. According to MarketingProfs, every single day over 2 million blogs are posted. Marketers are producing more content than ever before. With that much noise fighting for consumer attention, it only makes sense to invest in highly engaging, fun, and interactive content… Continue reading 4 Types of Social Media Content That Drive Engagement
Why You Need to Stop Worrying About Facebook ‘Likes’ in 2018
Engagement is the worst way to judge the success of your content. This may surprise you to hear, because most people base success on the amount of traffic you get, how many “likes” a Facebook posts has and how many shares an article creates. Look, these metrics matter to an extent. They help you judge the success of… Continue reading Why You Need to Stop Worrying About Facebook ‘Likes’ in 2018
10 Marketing Strategies to Fuel Your Business Growth
Growing a business isn’t easy. First, you need a viable idea. From there, you need to discover a profitable niche, define a target demographic and have something of value to sell them. Whether you’re peddling products, services or information, getting the word out has become increasingly burdensome. And without the right marketing strategies to fuel your growth,… Continue reading 10 Marketing Strategies to Fuel Your Business Growth
6 Digital Marketing Trends That Will Explode Your Brand Awareness in 2018
Online marketing has changed a lot over the last few years. The paradigm has shifted, and what worked for you last year won’t work for you this year. What got you to this point won’t get you to where you want to be, and your job as an entrepreneur is to keep up with this… Continue reading 6 Digital Marketing Trends That Will Explode Your Brand Awareness in 2018