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A real Social Media CHALLANGE has become apparent in the past couple of days, evidenced by a certain management company that’s taking a lot of heat in the media, both on- and off-line. So how does a company respond adeptly, in real time, to controversy in this new world? Managing your reputation effectively in the […]

July 30, 2009

MproMarketing

Tech, Trend

Employment Odds Favor Social Media Addicts Beverly Hills, CA – It pays to be a regular user of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Employers are searching for people who are “addicted” to these sites, because social media is the cheapest and most effective way for brands to build their reputations. Your odds of getting a job […]

July 29, 2009

MproMarketing

Economy, People, Tech

On July 24, 2009, the current Federal Minimum Wage rate of $6.55 per hour will increase to $7.25 per hour. All covered employers, regardless of size, are required to post the most recent Minimum Wage poster, even if your state’s minimum wage differs. This is a good time to make sure you’re also displaying the […]

A recent nationwide study of rents and occupancy, conducted by RealFacts for 2Q09, reveal that renters are showing resistance to paying a premium to rent an apartment in a high-end market. Rents were in decline in every market nationwide in the current quarter except for a few modest increases in Tampa-St Petersburg, FL at 1.2%; […]

How to Turn Dull into Dynamic! By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE The executive gets up to speak. Everyone there needs to hear what he has to say about the company but within ten minutes; they are either hopelessly confused or falling asleep. What is he doing wrong? Whenever you open your mouth, whether your audience […]