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Learn how research on the Web can gain you information about your firm's competitors.

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Learn how research on the Web can gain you information about your firm's competitors.

So You Want to Launch an Online Forum

If you're thinking of creating an online forum for your business, don't make a move until you read these start-up tips from expert online community manager Patrick O'Keefe's new book Managing Online Forums. Surprisingly, technical knowledge is one thing you don't need....

Skills for Effectively Coaching a Virtual Team

As with in-person teams, successful virtual teams are all about effective working relationships, clear communication, interpersonal dynamics, compatible skills and other factors. But when team members are geographically separated by hundreds or even thousands of miles, how can you be sure goals and

Social Capital: Why It Really Is "Who You Know"

Social capital is the wealth you possess because of your relationships; the value created by fostering connections between individuals. Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., explains how knowing the "go-to" people within your organization-those who hold the...

10 "Social Media Made Easy" Steps

Ten easy ways to get started using social media to promote your business.

Social Media Go to Work

Why should organizations become more focused on leveraging social media tools? There are two main reasons: 1. Millenials love them; #2. They work. Unfortunately, according to a new study by i4cp and ASTD, many companies are afraid to jump into the world of Facebook, Twitter, wikis, blogs, and podcas

Social Media Pitfalls for Employers

Managers: is it OK to “friend” a subordinate on Facebook? Are you responsible for an employee’s harassing tweets? Labor and employment attorney David L. Barron answers these and other tricky social media questions

How Social Media Can Impact your Brand | AMA

How to ensure social media work for, not against, your organization's branding efforts.