Social media

Twitter announces IPO in a tweet

Twitter wants to go public and has filed an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company announced yesterday.

September 13, 2013

1 min read

Planning and Advice

Get new clients by tweeting

You’re stuck in a prospecting rut. One of your colleagues mentions she uses Twitter to get her name before the public, and credits her tweets with bringing her two new clients in the last month. You’ve been wary about entering the Twitterverse because you’ve little experience with social media. What should you talk about to gain clients and prove you’re an influencer? And what shouldn’t you tweet?

By Rosemary Smyth |September 4, 2013

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Industry

5 tips when adding colleagues to Facebook

Many people wouldn’t think twice about adding colleagues to their social media networks. But new research by OfficeTeam suggests that might not be such a good idea.

By Staff |August 27, 2013

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Industry

Traditional media offers best financial tips, say investors

Investors still look for traditional, reliable news sources.

By Staff |August 23, 2013

1 min read

What if you share a name with a criminal?

Financial services consultant Jeff Thompson* was crossing the U.S. border a few years ago when his vehicle was surrounded by armed border guards and his entire family ordered to step out. They told him his youngest son shared a name with a fugitive.

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