09 Monday May 2016
Posted in Business
This summer, Main Point Books will move to Wayne, Pa., from its current location in Bryn Mawr. Owner Cathy Fiebach said the new space, formerly occupied by Reader’s Forum, is in the heart of Wayne, close to the movie theater, restaurants and the train station. (Read more)
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29 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Business, Sponsored Posts
14 Monday Apr 2014
Posted in Business
Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking. Sometimes it is the only step people do consistently. A while back I wrote “How to Waste Time and Lose Money Networking” where I shared that follow up is the most important step to networking. But, how do you make sure to organize all of those business cards so that you CAN do the right FOLLOW UP? (READ ARTICLE)
17 Tuesday Dec 2013
Entrepreneurs are independent by nature, but even the most self-sufficient among them can’t do it all on their own.
From the woman who keeps your hair looking awesome to the guy who takes your dog for a walk, there are plenty of people who deserve extra thanks for the holidays.
The guidelines below are a starting point for whom and how much you should tip, though the precise amount depends heavily on your relationship with the person, the quality of their work, the frequency with which you use their services, and most of all, your budget. (READ ARTICLE)
31 Saturday Aug 2013
Posted in Business, Community Building, Good Neighbor
Cathy Fiebach, Wynnewood Owner, Main Point Books, Bryn Mawr What’s so great about the Main Line: I like its convenience to Philadelphia and New York City. I’m amazed by the quality of the schools and their students, from pre-K through graduate school. Why Main Liners make the best neighbors: They have a lot of pride in their community. You know they always have the best interests of the Main Line at heart. (READ ARTICLE)
17 Saturday Aug 2013
Posted in Business
These days, it feels like no matter where you go, everyone is using a smartphone.It’s not just young “tech-savvy” people either. Today, more than half of all Americans are smartphone users and for the first time in history, more people in the US are using smartphones rather than their “land line” or other mobile devices.The good news: you can reach your customers via smartphone whenever they’re on the go.The better news: you can also reach them via smartphone when they’re standing right there in front of you at your place of business—using QR codes.
via 11 Reasons You SHOULD Be Using QR Codes at Your Place of Business | Constant Contact Blogs.
06 Tuesday Aug 2013
Posted in Business, Community Building, Entertaining
In the summer, guests want to be outdoors and be active. For a twist on familiar summertime games, here are 10 examples of games and activities that set a playful tone, engaged guests, and often featured sponsors and brands.
via 10 Summer Games and Activities to Entertain Guests | BizBash.
28 Sunday Apr 2013
Posted in Business, Inspiration, Networking
Branding: 5 Key Steps Towards Building Your Brand | RapRehab.
This information is relevant to no matter what industry you are in…
“In case you’re a little unsure, Branding has everything to do with how you are perceived by the public, whether it be online or offline. The last thing you want to do is portray a negative image of your brand. You want to make sure that at first glance, the image you put out represents YOU at your best.” (READ ARTICLE)
25 Thursday Apr 2013
Posted in Business, Social Media Tips
Creative Prompting for Easier Writing
Submitted by Maricel Rivera on Wed, 04/24/2013 – 8:30am
Writing is not an easy task, especially if you’re one of those bloggers who constantly need to be “inspired” in order to be able to write. This can work against your career if you’re near your deadline and there’s no time to wait for your “inspiration” to come to you on its own.
In this case, it might be better to do your own motivational steps to bring your muse to the fore – a process in writing loosely called “prompting.”
1. A picture paints a thousand words, remember?
If you’re planning on writing a biography, you can tape up various pictures of your subject that you find interesting onto a wall by your desk. These pictures don’t necessarily have to be familiar pictures of the person you’re (read article)
via Creative Prompting for Easier Writing | The Social Media Hat.
24 Wednesday Apr 2013
Posted in Business, Education, Social Media Tips
SHARING FROM A FRIEND: Before she started her business (while working full-time) she did tons of research before hand. She realized that an online business would allow her the ability to work and grow a business little by little. She passed this resource on because she believes it can help anyone in new to online business.
They are 4 week classes taken online. It’s a community of other people just starting out, just like you. (FIND OUT MORE)
Time to invest in yourself.
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