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  • Archive for February, 2009

    It’s Tech Day at North San Diego Business

    February 27th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 1 Comment

    It’s Tech Day today at North San Diego Business @Large. Join me and my guest co-host, Nathan McBride, CEO of YammerYak.com and fellow geek, so to speak!!
    We are starting at 3pm PT with interviewing Minoshia Humphrey, a local North County Business owner. She’s a Professional and Personal Energy Coach. We’ll be discussing "Your Instant Millionaire [...]

    San Diego Media on Twitter

    February 26th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | 1 Comment

    Here is a list of San Diego Media using Twitter courtesy of San Diego Metablogs.

    var addthis_brand = ‘NSDB’;var addthis_language = ‘en’;var addthis_options = ‘email, favorites, digg, delicious, myspace, google, facebook, reddit, live, more’;

    Why Your Business Needs To Blog

    February 23rd, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Blogs and Blogging | No Comments

    I’ve been waiting for many years for the small business community to see the benefits of blogging. One of the first reactions to any suggestion of blogging was met with “isn’t that something kids do?”
    No, it’s not. I spoke last week to the Association of Bridal Consultants in San Diego about using social networking, especially [...]

    Skype For Solopreneurs

    February 23rd, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Tools | 1 Comment

    Skype is a great tool for any solopreneur, or small business owner. Skype is what they call a "voice over internet protocol", or voip. So, what does that mean to you as a solopreneurs?
    It means that you can call skype to skype members free of charge, using your computer. There is also an instant message [...]

    VDAY 2009, The Vagina Monologues Comes to San Diego

    February 19th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events, Strategic Planning | 1 Comment

    I recently had the opportunity to interview Dana Bristol-Smith, Speak For Success, about the Women’s Leadership Institute and the fundraiser she’s holding for the Institute on Monday, February 23rd.
    The Vagina Monologues, directed by Liv Kellgren, featuring Denise Yamada and extraordinary San Diego Women plays at the Lyceum Theatre on Monday, Febuary 23rd.
    The Vagina Monologues celebrates [...]

    Twitter For Business

    February 17th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | 1 Comment

    Wow, all I’ve heard in the past week is Twitter. I’ve been on Twitter for several months now and am finding it a great marketing tool for my business. Tap on the image to the left to follow me!
    What’s Twitter you ask? It’s a microblogging platform, meaning you can “instant message” only 140 characters. It’s [...]

    Twitter Updates for 2009-02-17

    February 17th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | No Comments

    Article on: 8 Useful Tips to Become Successful With Twitter http://ow.ly/iL1 #
    is getting packed up for the Assoc. of Bridal Consultant meeting where I’ll share social networking tips with them. #
    Article on: How To Build Relationships on Twitter http://ow.ly/iL4 #
    Article on: Get Your Money: Best Invoicing Practices for Freelancers http://ow.ly/iLb #
    Article on: How To Sync [...]

    Networking Event Finders Holds a Global Elevator Speech Challenge

    February 17th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Marketing, Video | 1 Comment

    Mindy Selinger, Networking Event Finders, is holding a global Elevator Speech Challenge. I helped her out by creating a video on how to upload your elevator speech challenge video to YouTube. This is that video, however, I would suggest you visit her site and be part of the contest. I’ll get my own video up [...]

    Twitter Updates for 2009-02-16

    February 16th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | No Comments

    is upgrading http://www.heartbookseries.com to wordpress 2.7.1. #
    is finishing up a how to video for Mindy Selinger’s Elevator Speech Challenge http://tinyurl.com/bgf9a7. #
    is back from a great Toastmaster’s meeting. It’s so nice to watch others grow in their speaking abilities. #
    is ready my morning blogs and sharing blog posts. #
    Article on: 6 Strategies Freelancers Can Learn From [...]

    Twitter Updates This Week

    February 15th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | No Comments

    is checking out wordpress plugins for a client who wants to put before/after images in the sidebar. #
    is going to pay some attention to hubby now. They need love too. #
    Updated my blog with Twitter Updates This Week http://tinyurl.com/bqkpu4 #
    is off to my Monday morning marketing group, Friends In Business Network. #
    Using 404 Errors to [...]

    Mind Mapping Helps Productivity

    February 9th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Productivity | 2 Comments

    I found this great article at Geekpreneur about Mind Mapping to become more productive. I’ve found that Mind Mapping really helps me, as I’m a visual learner. For my own mind mapping I use Free Mind mind mapping software.
    Mind Mapping offers me a blank canvas that I can use to let my creativity run wild. [...]

    Twitter Updates This Week

    February 8th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | No Comments

    is checking in after spending time with hubby watching his team lose the game, but what a game! #
    is getting ready for my Monday morning networking event. Looks like a lovely day in North San Diego county! #
    @salonmaire I love working at Starbucks. Added bonus is that I have ATT internet, so Starbucks is perfect. [...]

    Carlsbad Chamber First Friday Breakfast Presents Jana Barnhill, President of Toastmasters International

    February 3rd, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Podcasts | 1 Comment

    On Friday, February 6th the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Breakfast will host Jana Barnhill, President of Toastmasters International. Jana will be presenting "Effectively Communicate To Give Your Business An Edge."
    Jana graciously accepted my offer to interview her on Toastmasters International and how speaking skills enhance your business success. Here is the audio [...]

    Twitter Updates This Week

    February 1st, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | No Comments

    says good morning from lovely, overcast, maybe we’ll get some showers today, Carlsbad, CA http://plurk.com/p/e4d2c. #
    @klaus2go I just finished Outliners – what a great book _ highly recommend it in reply to klaus2go #
    @ayschucks I most certainly do – what day works for you? in reply to ayschucks #
    @pitch79 oh we had special purple passes [...]