By John Foley, Jr.

If you are attending or exhibiting at an upcoming event, be sure to prepare an online marketing strategy and plan for it.  Whether it is a trade show or conference, events are a great opportunity to build brand awareness and promote your company online.   There are many online channels you can use for event promotion, but we would advise you to begin with social media.  Social media is a key resource for promotion and engagement, and by executing the following steps, you will set your business...


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Grow Socially
No. 200, Wilmington MA
(978) 674-8333 Visit Grow Socially

 

POSTED FROM THE DENNIS SULLIVAN & ASSOCIATES BLOG

What Is a Patient Advocate?

May 15, 2013

 

By Dennis Sullivan & Associates

Many caregivers of elderly parents feel lost in the maze of our healthcare system.

Trying to negotiate the maze of bureaucracy, medical/legal jargon, governmental agencies, expensive, and sometimes unnecessary, procedures, and pressed-for-time doctors and nurses is enough to exhaust anyone.

Medicine has seen some positive changes in recent years, among them the technology, medications, and treatment options for various diseases. The doctor-patient relationship, however, has declined and the main...


 

By Avenue 3 Real Estate

 

The condominium inventory in the Greater Boston Area is abundant, mortgage rates are good and you found a place that is just right for you….bedrooms, bathrooms, great kitchen, the works and you're ready to buy. Or are you?

Cambridge MA Condos,Somerville Condos, Lexington Mass Condos for saleWhen buying a condo, there is more to consider than just your unit. A condo is just one piece of a whole association.  Whether you are buying into a two unit association or a 200 unit association, there are things you should know before signing on the dotted line.

1. If there is...


 

By Daniel Fincham

Building a brand that is unique, consistent and powerful across all channels and at every point of engagement is imperative to your customer experience as well as your company strategy.

Delivering that brand representation online often requires a suite of web assets that provide the same look and feel online as if you are in store or interacting directly with the brand offline.

At Zmags, we recognize how powerful these web assets are. The release of our Commerce solution opens up the possibilities...


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Zmags
Boston, MA 02210
(866) 989-6247 Visit Zmags

 

POSTED FROM THE SKYWORD BLOG

How to Escape From the Worst Job in America

May 15, 2013

 

By Court Stroud

“Awful! I can’t make a living anymore,” Frances says as a curlicue of steam wafts from her cup of hot tea, blurring for an instant the dark circles around her pale blue eyes. “Gigs that used to pay $500 a few years ago now pay $50 — if you’re lucky.”

An accomplished reporter who was embedded with troops in Iraq and has written for some of Europe’s most prestigious periodicals, my friend was bemoaning the fact that writing pieces for newspapers and magazines has become the worst job — literally. Fra...


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Skyword
Boston, MA 02110
617-720-4000 Visit Skyword

 

By Michael Verani


152 O st #1 south Boston Condo for sale Asking $539,900
152 O St #1 1 Block from the Beach! East Side 2006 Condo Conversion. Large 3 bedroom 2 bath duplex residence. Enjoy entertaining in the open kitchen/living area with private walk out deck. 2 Queen beds, full bath and in unit laundry on the upper level and over-sized master with full bath plus storage on the lower level. Features cherry hardwood floors, new crown molding, plantation shutters, recessed lighting and gas fireplace. New deck in 2012. Could be delivered rented for $...


 

POSTED FROM THE PTC BLOG

Manufacturing Growth Holds Less Promise for Women

May 15, 2013

 

By Nancy Pardo

Today in the United States more women graduate college, they make up nearly half of the working population, and one-third of women out-earn their spouse. So why are women losing their footing in the manufacturing sector? A report released this week by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., vice chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) seeks to answer this ...


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PTC
Needham, MA 02494
7813705000 Visit PTC

 

Title: Feeling Stressed and Anxious? Must be sales compensation planning time!
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stressed about sales compensationWe know that the process of putting together your sales compensation plans is a stressful, anxiety provoking, dreadful ordeal.  Yes I said, you hate it, it’s the worst time of year for you, worse than facing a family reunion.  Yet, your sales compensation plans are a critical vehicle on your company’s road to success.  So what’s the problem?

1)     You are uncertain.  A crystal ball is not going to help you with your plans.  How much will...


 

By MMcDonough

The Chamber Tuesday hosted its latest Small Business Roundtable, designed to connect and engage small businesses throughout Greater Boston with the region’s top policy leaders and advocates.

This intimate session featured Senator Eileen Donoghue, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Donoghue outlined the wealth of resources available and customized for small businesses; a legislative update on recent bills aimed...


 

By Kayla Krause

In the past, important documents were historically sent in physical form. A contract would be mailed to the recipient, which allowed companies to preserve physical copies of all these important documents for their records. Later, files were sent over fax - again allowing businesses to hold on to contracts, invoices and other important papers.

In today's business environment, though, this is no longer the case. The vast majority of business documents are sent over email. In nearly every way, this

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Sonian
Dedham, MA 02026
(800) 275-8794 Visit Sonian