Twitter For Business

February 3rd, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Webinars | 1 Comment

Have you taken a class on Twitter somewhere and still don’t understand how to use it, let alone how to set it up?
Let Debra Simpson, Syndicating Your Content, help you. This “hands on” workshop is just for you. You will actually be working on your Twitter account. Don’t wait any longer, get the “hands on” [...]

Twitter For Business Webinar, January 13, 2010

January 7th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Webinars | 1 Comment

Have you taken a class on Twitter and you’re still as confused about it as you were before you took the class? I know the feeling.
On Wednesday, January 13, 2010 that changes!
This webinar is different! First, I’m limiting the number of attendees to five (5). Why? Because I’ve found that many people need [...]

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 [...]

Sales Skills, Social Networking Q & A

October 16th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | No Comments

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: October 16, 2009

On today’s episode of North San Diego Business At Large, Dan Boe, Inner Fire Presentations, shared some of the 6 most common mistakes small business owners make in their sales process and how to avoid them.  Dan made a very generous offer at the end of [...]

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 [...]

TwitTip Offers 20 Must Read Beginner Twitter Tips for Small Business

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

I hear it all the time….”I don’t want to know what someone is eating for breakfast.” I say, “they may be having a conversation with someone and you don’t realize it.”
TwitTip came up with 20 Must Reads for small business owners. I suggest you take a look at the tips and how Twitter can benefit [...]

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 [...]

Interview with Bridget Ayers, GSW Consulting

July 11th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Podcasts | 6 Comments

On Friday’s episode of North San Diego Business @Large I interviewed Bridget Ayers of GSW Consulting. Bridget was very gracious with her time, and knowledge.
Much of the hour we spent together we discussed Twitter and it’s place in our overall marketing strategy. Right now, Twitter is experiencing a leveling out after the dramatic growth in [...]

July 10th Espisode of North San Diego Business At Large

July 10th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 2 Comments

It’s Friday and that means North San Diego Business @Large, 3pm PT. Today I’ll be interviewing Bridget Ayers, GSW Consulting, about her business and how she uses social networking to market her business online.
I’ve been teaching small business owners how to create a blog in 90 minutes and I wanted to share some of that [...]

North San Diego Business @Large Podcast

June 20th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Podcasts | 1 Comment

On Friday, June 19, 2009 Lisa Bentson, Leads Club Inc., and I discussed low cost marketing strategies and networking tips.

We talked about the different types of business networking opportunities various organizations provide. We also discussed follow up strategies. One strategy Lisa and I agree on is the use of handwritten notes.  Here’s a shameless plug [...]

Women In Business Symposium Conference Tips

May 13th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Marketing | No Comments

The Women In Business Symposium is tomorrow, May 14th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. In preparation for the event, I saw this link come across my Twitter stream and wanted to share it with you.
Chris Brogan has written a blog post about 27 Things To Do Before A Conference. This post contains some really great [...]

Twitter Tools Help You Leverage Your Business Online

April 14th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Twitter | 3 Comments

It’s hard to miss all the national conversation about Twitter. I even saw Twitter mentioned in a television ad. It’s a powerful tool for any business, you just need to know how to maximize it’s potential.
Here are just a few sites that will help you gain the most from using Twitter. Try them out and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]