Featured Report:Facebook plots first steps into healthcare

Reuters

Exclusive: Facebook plots first steps into healthcare

Oct,03,2014

by: CHRISTINA FARR AND ALEXEI ORESKOVIC

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) already knows who your friends are and the kind of things that grab your attention. Soon, it could also know the state of your health.

On the heels of fellow Silicon Valley technology companies Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Google Inc (GOOGL.O), Facebook is plotting its first steps into the fertile field of healthcare, said three people familiar with the matter. The people requested anonymity as the plans are still in development.

The company is exploring creating online "support communities" that would connect Facebook users suffering from various ailments. A small team is also considering new "preventative care" applications that would help people improve their lifestyles. Read More

Clinical Innovation and Technology

ATA works Capitol Hill to increase telemedicine coverage

Oct,01,2014

by: Laura Pedulli

The American Telemedicine Association is actively pursuing reforms on Capitol Hill to expand Medicare coverage of telemedicine.  In partnership with 12 other organizations, the association recently sent a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee rallying legislators to increase telehealth coverage, said Gary Capistrant, senior director of public policy at the ATA, during the association’s monthly webcast on Sept. 30.  Read More

Fierce Health IT

Geisinger finds telemedicine cuts readmissions, costs for heart failure patients

Oct,03,2014

by: Susan D. Hall

Heart failure patients participating in a Geisinger Health Plan telemonitoring program were significantly less likely to be readmitted to the hospital, according to a study to be published in the December issue of Population Health Management. The researchers calculated the program saved $3.30 for each dollar spent to implement the program. There were 541 participants in the study, which incorporated Bluetooth scales with an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution to assess weight changes and ask specific questions about their symptoms. The questions, including about shortness of breath, swelling, appetite and prescription medication management, were designed to detect indicators of worsening conditions.  Read More

Med City News

Twitter debate: Which is better – patient portals or calling the nurse?

Oct,02,2014

by: Veronica Combs 

During the Reaching the Unreachables panel Tuesday at ENGAGE, Dr. Steve North described thechallenges of working in a rural setting – specifically Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Spruce Pine is in western tip of the state squeezed between the Pisgah National Forest and the Cherokee National Forest in the Great Smoky Mountains. “I have an Internet connection that doesn’t meet FCC requirements, so I can’t stream Netflix at my house but my kids can play Minecraft, so that’s good,” he said. “I can get four bars on my phone if I walk to the end of my driveway.”  Read More

KaratBars International

Attention Fund-raisers

Have you tried to raise funds for your church, school, or volunteer group using the traditional fundraising methods like, bake sales, car washes, or selling products like healthcare supplements that requires you to sign up more and more members just to selling products that many of them don't want. 

If the answer to this question is YES! Then what if I told you 
that Your group can now raise funds for your group while creating 
a saving plan that will help all of your members. Best of all you 
don't have to selling anything. I know that this might sound like 
other plans but this one is truly different WHY? In one word GOLD. 
that's right gold. We will show your Non-profit group how to 
acquire gold at a price that all of your members can afford. 

How? By becoming a members of KaratBars the only gold saving system that allows their members to by gold in grams not ounces making acquiring gold affordable to all your members. Best of all gold is the one currency that never goes down and that can be used all over the world. This makes Karatbars one of the ways for your 
Non-profit group raise funds without having to buy another 
product again. To learn more about how Karatbars can help your 
Non-profit group please watch this video then visit our website 
and get back to the person who send you this information to get 
your group started raising funds with KaratBars
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Featured Report: The One Question Successful Business Owners Always Ask Themselves

The Future of Commerce

Brands need to stop advertising and start storytelling
Sept,29,2014
by: Rich Taylor
Advertising has helped many brands become category leaders. Brands such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, General Motors, Microsoft and more have produced ad campaigns that have made their products household favorites.So what could be wrong with following proven advertising techniques such as theirs? Plenty.More than ever before, people are tuning out advertising campaigns. The traditional approach to “telling is selling” and using creative techniques to grab consumer attention really don’t work anymore.  Read More

Small Biz Club

Social Customer Service Equals Positive Experiences

Sept,30,2014
by: Shep Hyken
I recently had the privilege of working with an amazing, customer-focused operation. Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery store chain, impressed me, as I'm sure they impress their customers, with their amazing service delivered by dedicated employees I met one of Hy-Vee's executive vice presidents after my speech to the store directors, and he proudly told me a story about how the company uses social media to take care of its customers. Their ideas and experience with social media are a good example of how any company can use technology to deliver customer service.  Read More

Smart Blog on Social Media

How to become a thought leader in your industry

Sept, 30,2014
by: Lee Frederiksen 
Have you ever sat through a keynote address or read a book from a thought leader in your industry and wondered how they achieved their status? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, we found ourselves asking this question so frequently that we decided to conduct extensive research on the topic. We wondered: What makes these experts so appealing to buyers? How did they rise to their level of fame? What types of benefits are they bringing to their firm?  Read More

Entrepreneur 

The One Question Successful Business Owners Always Ask Themselves

Sept,30,2014
by: Gene Marks

I run a 10-person company and it’s profitable. Don’t get the wrong impression. I'm not making millions, but the company does well enough to provide for my people and my family. It wasn’t always this way, though.For the first five or six years of my business, I barely made a living. It wasn’t for lack of work. I was really busy. But my business wasn’t growing. It wasn’t successful. I looked at some of my clients who were successful and I asked myself why. I asked them questions. The answer, most of them told me, was that I was asking the wrong questions.  Read More

KaratBars International

Attention Fund-raisers

Have you tried to raise funds for your church, school, or volunteer group using the traditional fundraising methods like, bake sales, car washes, or selling products like healthcare supplements that requires you to sign up more and more members just to selling products that many of them don't want. 

If the answer to this question is YES! Then what if I told you 
that Your group can now raise funds for your group while creating 
a saving plan that will help all of your members. Best of all you 
don't have to selling anything. I know that this might sound like 
other plans but this one is truly different WHY? In one word GOLD. 
that's right gold. We will show your Non-profit group how to 
acquire gold at a price that all of your members can afford. 

How? By becoming a members of KaratBars the only gold saving system that allows their members to by gold in grams not ounces making acquiring gold affordable to all your members. Best of all gold is the one currency that never goes down and that can be used all over the world. This makes Karatbars one of the ways for your 
Non-profit group raise funds without having to buy another 
product again. To learn more about how Karatbars can help your 
Non-profit group please watch this video then visit our website 
and get back to the person who send you this information to get 
your group started raising funds with KaratBars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qElDnNw5eLQ

http://keithberggren.wix.com/karatbars#!fund-raising-with-karatbars/c1vwy

Featured Report: Social Media Holiday Marketing Trends for 2014

Marketing Sherpa Blog

Lead Generation: How to build your own list

Sept,26,2014

by: David Kirkpatrick

Last week’s MarketingSherpa B2B Newsletter case study — “Lead Generation: Content and email combine for high-quality list building” — covered an effort by cloud replication and disaster recovery startup company, CloudEndure. The overall basis of the campaign was a process created by CloudEndure’s Vice President of Marketing, Ramel Levin, before he joined the startup. This process Ramel called BYOL, or “build your own list.”The case study features some of the steps involved in Ramel’s lead gen idea, but since he developed it for a company he worked for before joining CloudEndure, the exact steps he took in putting the process together were not part of the case study.  Read More

Dex Media

Social Media Holiday Marketing Trends for 2014 [Infographic]

Sept,24,2014

by: Danielle Celmer 

It’s true, the 2014 holiday marketing season is already here! The majority of businesses are probably already in full swing planning out holiday campaigns and sales. And social media has become an important tool for businesses and brands for driving sales and extending reach. Our friends at Offerpop put together this great infographic that details the social media aspect of holiday marketing, here are some standout stats Read More

ProBlogger

5 Unique Ways to Increase Your Blog Traffic

Sept,22,2014

by: Zach Radford.

Today, you don’t gain blog traffic by paying for backlinks or by swapping them like the old days. Instead, you need to focus on creating quality content that is beneficial to your visitors. We know that. But how do you do it? And do it consistently? The content should solve main problems faced by your reader. It should be actionable, specific and relevant to the audience. If you do this, your audience will come to trust your site, and visit it regularly looking for new content. They will also engage with you, which helps you to improve your blog. To that end, here are five new ways of looking at increasing your blog traffic. Read More

Socialmediolopis

Understanding the Life Cycle of Social Media

Sept,24,2014

by: Michael Cohn

Just like anything else in life, social media has a definite life cycle. That life cycle has several critical elements and one feeds off of the other. It goes around and when the life cycle has reached its end, it starts all over again. Your responsibility is to understand how it works and to maintain the momentum indefinitely. Read More  

KaratBars International

Attention Fund-raisers

Have you tried to raise funds for your church, school, or volunteer group using the traditional fundraising methods like, bake sales, car washes, or selling products like healthcare supplements that requires you to sign up more and more members just to selling products that many of them don't want. 

If the answer to this question is YES! Then what if I told you 
that Your group can now raise funds for your group while creating 
a saving plan that will help all of your members. Best of all you 
don't have to selling anything. I know that this might sound like 
other plans but this one is truly different WHY? In one word GOLD. 
that's right gold. We will show your Non-profit group how to 
acquire gold at a price that all of your members can afford. 

How? By becoming a members of KaratBars the only gold saving system that allows their members to by gold in grams not ounces making acquiring gold affordable to all your members. Best of all gold is the one currency that never goes down and that can be used all over the world. This makes Karatbars one of the ways for your 
Non-profit group raise funds without having to buy another 
product again. To learn more about how Karatbars can help your 
Non-profit group please watch this video then visit our website 
and get back to the person who send you this information to get 
your group started raising funds with KaratBars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qElDnNw5eLQ

http://keithberggren.wix.com/karatbars#!fund-raising-with-karatbars/c1vwy

Featured Report: How to Make Social Commerce More Appealing

e-Marketer

How to Make Social Commerce More Appealing

Sept,26,2014
by: Staff
Social commerce isn’t new, and Twitter’s recent announcement of an in-tweet “buy” button is yet another effort to fuel customer purchases via social. But how many digital buyers in the US actually take the final leap on a social platform? Not too many, according to August 2014 polling by Harris Poll for DigitasLBi, which found that just 5% of US adult internet users had made a purchase on a social network such as Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. Based on the research, better security measures could motivate social networkers to buy through a social platform. Fully 42% of users said they would be more likely to make a purchase via social if they knew their credit information was secure, while 38% said knowing their purchase wouldn’t be shared would increase their likelihood of completing such a transaction.  Read More

Inc.com

Getting The Work Done When You're Small

Sept,26,2014

by: THOMAS GOETZ 

Almost by definition, startups start small. It's a classic formula for success: a small team with a big idea and everyone working hard to make something great. But in practice, a small team has its limits. Deciding what to do, and who does what, is harder than it sounds. The upside of a small team is that it creates a useful constraint. Limited manpower gives your team focus, forcing you to concentrate on must-haves rather than nice-to-haves. Amazon's Jeff Bezos calls this his two-pizza rule: Any team that needs more than two pizzas for dinner is too big. Bezos fears the groupthink inherent in large teams. Small teams not only avoid it but also make decisions more quickly, respond faster, and have tighter feedback loops. Read More

Forbes.com

4 Best Practices For Generating More Leads On LinkedIn

Sept,25,2014

by: Charles Gaudet

LinkedIn is expanding fast. The networking site recently submitted a proposal to city officials in California for the development of several new buildings. This newly proposed space could hold up to 4,000 employees, which is a significant jump considering that LinkedIn currently employs about 5,000 people. The company has grown so quickly because they’ve revolutionized the way employees find jobs and the way businesses network online. At the same time, they have cleverly monetized user data by giving recruiters access — for a price. Read More

Social Media Examiner

Advanced Blogging: How to Go Big With Your Blog

Sept,26,2014

by: Michael Stelzner

Do you have a blog for your business? Are you ready to take your blogging to the next level? To explore how to build your blog readership, I interview Darren Rowse for this episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast  Listen to podcast.

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!Karatbars AdvantagesKaratbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week! You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard! No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here

Featured Report: 6 Tools You Could Be Using To Make Your Business Better

HubSpot

The Difference Between Content Marketing and Inbound Marketing (and Why It Matters)

Sept,22,2014
by: Joe Chernov

During a 1967 post-fight interview with Muhammad Ali, legendary sports broadcaster Howard Cosell said to the fiery champ, “You’re being extremely truculent.” Without pausing to catch his breath, Ali replied, “Whatever ‘truculent’ means, if that’s good, I’m that.”

I’ve always thought Ali’s response was the coolest quip in sports history. Yet somehow I’d forgotten all about it until a couple years ago, when someone asked me to explain the difference between “content marketing” and “inbound marketing.”  I suggested she let others fret about terminology and instead focus on creating awesome stuff that doesn’t even feel like marketing in the first place. In other words, if it’s good, be that.  Read More

Small Business Trends

6 Tools You Could Be Using To Make Your Business Better

Sept,23,2014

by: Sujan Patel

We all know the standard tools that make a business run like it should. An accountant and bookkeeping system, inventory or project management software along with phones and computers to get things done. However, there are a few lesser known types of tools that, when implemented, can make a major impact on your business and its bottom line. Read More

The Telegraph

The real story behind Facebook 'likes'

Sept,24,2014

by:  Lauren Davidson

If Facebook likes are anything to go by, Shakira is the world’s favourite person (closely followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Eminem), Coca-Cola is the world’s top brand, Vin Diesel is more loved than Harry Potter and the Yes campaign won in the Scottish independence referendum. At least one of those things is not true. In fact, when it comes to Facebook likes, quantity is no indication of quality - or even reality - according to new research from University College London and other institutions.  Read More

Small Biz Club

5 Processes Every Small Business Owner Should Automate Today

Sept,23,2014

by: Staff

As a small business owner, you know that there are tools out there to help you maximize your efforts. Automation is a forceful way to win the attention game and ensure that you are spending your time growing your business rather than using your time to complete repetitive tasks. If you have not automated any of these tasks, it is now time to liberate yourself and do the work to automate these processes.   Read More

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!Karatbars AdvantagesKaratbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week! You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard! No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here

Featured Report: How to Shape Up Your Small Business Finances This Fall

DEX Media

Study Finds Personal Relationships Affect Small Business Operations

Sept,17,2014

by: Jim Shannon 

A joint study commissioned by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Ink from Chase, found that personal and peer relationships have a significant impact on how owners run their businesses. Conducted by the research firm Braun Research, they surveyed 580 women and 481 men who are owners of U.S. small businesses (having fewer than 100 employees).  Read More

Social Media Examiner

How to Increase Your Facebook Conversions Using Google Analytics

Sept,22,2014

by: Antonio Calero

Do you want to improve your Facebook conversions? Have you considered combining the power of Google Analytics with your Facebook Insights? Comparing this data can help you find Facebook fans who are most likely to convert.  Read More

All Business Experts

How to Shape Up Your Small Business Finances This Fall

Sept,15,2014

by:  Nellie Akalp

When you are running a small business, things like balance sheets and long-term planning often take a back seat to the daily needs of your customers. As an entrepreneur myself, I know how it feels when you either have more work than you can handle or you’ve got to spend your days figuring out how to drum up more business. As a result, many small business owners do not have a firm grasp on their financials. Some businesses simply don’t keep records throughout the year and instead tally everything up come tax time. Others are disciplined about keeping good records, but then never actually look at the numbers to learn about their business.Read More

e-Marketer

Mothers Get Social on Smartphones
Sept,22,2014
by: Staff

What are today’s mobile mothers doing when they’re tapping and scrolling on their smartphones? According to July 2014 polling by BabyCenter, they’re likely texting or logging on to social media.

Nine in 10 US mother smartphone users surveyed said they used their phones at least daily to send texts, while 79% said they accessed social media via such a device once a day or more. No other activity came close, with third-place games drawing in 42% of expectant females or mothers with children under age 9.  Read More

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!Karatbars AdvantagesKaratbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week! You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard! No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here