How A Local Business, TLC Estate Jewelry, Is Using Social Media

January 31st, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 4 Comments

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: January 29, 2010

On this episode of North San Diego Business At Large TC Leary, TLC Estate Jewlery, and I discussed how she’s using social media to leverage her business online.
TLC Estate Jewelry buys and sells estate related jewelry, sterling silver items, collectables and more at her store front [...]

Facebook For Business, A Hands On Webinar

January 5th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Webinars | 3 Comments

Have you recently taken a social media class from your local chamber, business association, networking group or local library?
Did you walk away totally confused?
Don’t you wish someone was there to help you walk through your Facebook profile and help you get the job done?
Help is here!
On January 6th, 10am PT/1pm ET you can attend a [...]

Social Networking and the Year in Review

December 18th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 9 Comments

North San Diego Business @Large
Show Notes: December 17, 2009

Today we celebrated over a year of weekly episodes of North San Diego Business At Large. Out of all my guests, I had to celebrate this with Barbara Eldridge, Mind Masters. She has been sharing tips and information on strategic planning, marketing, leadership and so much more [...]

Social Media Q & A, Your Business Vision

November 23rd, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 2 Comments

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: November 20, 2009

For the first 30 minutes I shared some of the common questions I get about Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and Blogging, and syndicating your content.
Barbara Eldridge, Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association, joined me for the second half where we discussed creating a vision for your business. A vision [...]

How Ethical Are You In Your Business Relationships?

October 22nd, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Ethics | 7 Comments

I’m reading Seth Godin’s Tribes. It’s about how communities need leaders. He challenges his readers to find their voice and make it known. To that end, I’m going to voice my opinion about the ethical behavior I see in Multi-Level Marketing, or Network Marketing.
PrePaid Legal (PPL) has created a shopping site that they hope will [...]

Vista Business Expo, Facebook For Business

October 12th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 2 Comments

North San Diego Business @Large
Show Notes for Friday, October 9, 2009

Cliff Kaiser, Kaiser & Associates discussing the opportunities to market your business at the Vista Business Expo. I’ve interviewed sponsors and Vista Chamber Presidents over the past four years, and am continuing the tradition!
Second Segment, Facebook for Business. How to properly market your business on [...]

Is Social Networking REALLY A Viable Small Business Marketing Tool?

September 11th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Social Networking | No Comments

When I speak to small business groups about social networking, or using social media / web 2.0 tools to market their business, I usually get the same reaction…”where am I going to find time to do this too?” You know what, you may not have a choice. Your market may already be there….and if you [...]

Social Networking Made Easy

August 11th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events | 2 Comments

Are you too timid to tweet? Too bewildered to blog? Are you looking for a new job? Or looking to make contacts? Social Networking is here to stay!
I’ll be speaking at this free event, sponsored by  Tick Talk Toastmasters, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7pm about using these new and exciting tools to meet more [...]

Debra Simpson Speaks To The San Marcos Chamber About Facebook

June 14th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Facebook | 2 Comments

On Wednesday, June 17th, I’ll be sharing tips on using Facebook to market your business. The discussion begins at 8am at the San Marcos Chamber office, located at 939 Grand Avenue. RSVPs are required and there’s a $5 charge, continental breakfast included.
Make sure to bring business cards for networking. I hope to see you there!

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Why You Should Use Facebook and Twitter

March 12th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Social Networking | 1 Comment

Here is a great article I ran across in my daily online activities about CEOs using Facebook and Twitter to gain more visibility and brand awareness for their companies.
If you have any questions about Facebook or Twitter, join me for North San Diego Business @Large tomorrow, March 13th at 3pm PT where we’ll spend some [...]

Sparkplugging Shares Government Resources for Women Business Owners

November 11th, 2008 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Facebook | No Comments

I know you wonder why a solopreneur would want to use Facebook in business, but here’s a great reason to network online. (yes, it is worth the time to market your business online) One of my Facebook friends, Anita Campbell, Small Biz Trends, shared this resource for women solopreneurs.  Let me know if it helps.Technorati [...]

Cross The Digital Divide, Syndicating Your Content

October 3rd, 2008 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Audio, Blogs and Blogging, Info Technoloy, Podcasts, Syndicating Your Content | 1 Comment

I just finished my online radio show on syndicating your content.  Here is a list of the websites I refered to on the show.

Article Marketing
http://www.ezinearticles.com/

Directory of Articles
http://www.arcanaweb.com/resources/article-directories.html

Ultimate Article Directory
http://ultimatearticledirectory.com

 Submit Your Articles
http://www.submityourarticles.com

Blogging – posting regularly – use your articles, or [...]