The “Twitter Stream,” as they call it, is now sadly polluted with pitchmen, yahoos and gangsters. That means it’s tougher these days to get out the ole fishing pole and land some interesting and important people. Tougher, but not impossible, if you know where to look.
Entries Tagged 'Competitive Intelligence' ↓
Searching Twitter Gets Tougher, but Still Pays Off
January 8th, 2010 — Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Information Literacy, Sales Strategies, Search, Social Networking, Twitter
Talkin’ About You
August 20th, 2009 — Blogging, Business Intelligence, Business Services, Competitive Intelligence, Internet Research, Sales Lead Generation, Sales Strategies, Social Networking, Web 2.0
All your worst high school fears have now been realized. Yes, people ARE talking about you behind your back. Now, however, there’s a way to keep your ears pealed, never miss a single snarky comment and even fight back.
What Google Doesn’t Know Will Surprise You
March 16th, 2009 — Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Google, Information Literacy, Internet Research
What would you say if we told you that your own preconceptions about Google and the Internet are holding you back, costing you money and keeping you in the dark? You might say that we’re nuts. We’re not.
Putting Your Face On
January 17th, 2009 — Business Intelligence, Business Services, Cold Call, Competitive Intelligence, Information Literacy, Sales Strategies, Search, Social Networking
My mother always said, “I have to put my face on before I go out” (in public). Perhaps the single most important thing you can do for your social networking success is to put your face on ZoomInfo.com. Why? Let’s take Ian Griffin as a for instance.
Instant Reliable Research: Why the Special Issues Index is So Special
November 13th, 2007 — Business Intelligence, Cold Call, Competitive Intelligence, Financial Backgrounding, Information Literacy, Internet Research, Sales Lead Generation, Sales Strategies
You say you need up-to-date, trusted information right away? You say you need recent studies, reliable statistics and dependable trend reports on a topic or industry? Read on – and watch this video:
Google Don’t Know Diddley About People
November 7th, 2007 — Business, Business Intelligence, Cold Call, Competitive Intelligence, Google, Internet Research, Sales Lead Generation, Sales Strategies
We’ve been using ZoomInfo.com almost as much as Google these days. Yup, it’s true. Sheryl has a saying that goes, “Don’t look in the sock drawer for ice cream.” In this case, don’t look for your sales leads and contact information in Google.
Battling Pirates, Protecting Content – by guest writer, Matt Lee
October 10th, 2007 — Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Google, Information Literacy, Internet Research
Matt Lee is a Business Information Specialist and librarian at theJames J. Hill Reference Library, specializing in digital libraries and other online initiatives.
This blog’s recent post called “Someone is Stealing Nicholas Boothman’s Stuff” highlighted an example of overt plagiarism in marketing copy. This isn’t the first reported instance of pirated content online, and in our cut-and-paste-friendly era, it probably won’t be the last. Continue reading →
Someone Out There is Swiping Nicholas Boothman’s Stuff
September 22nd, 2007 — Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Google
I recently received an email offer for a “Great Seminar Opportunity” that will build my business into a winner. The seminar is offered by a local business coach who is promising that I will learn to systemize and leverage my business – and even to increase my profits by a specific percentage. The coach didn’t promise that I will learn how to steal other people’s copyrighted materials. He should have.
How to Zero In on the Specific News You Need the Most
June 8th, 2007 — Competitive Intelligence, Google, Information Literacy, Search
If you are paying attention, you’re already using news alerts to stay up-to-date on your business, your competitors, your industry and your Parcheesi club. Want a trick that will make your news alerts more targeted and powerful?
Warning: the Business Advice You are About to Hear….
April 29th, 2007 — Business Intelligence, Cold Call, Competitive Intelligence, Information Literacy, Internet Research, Sales Strategies
It’s important to get good information and advice for your small business. But, while attending a speech last weekend it finally dawned on me that the most crucial advice is NEVER included. Continue reading →











