Posts tagged with "business bytes"
Blogging for Your Business
Posted by juliekittredge on 04/10/13
Find out what makes blogging important for your business, how you can gain followers and what kind of content to consider. Use it to build your brand, your relationships and over time, build your business.
Creating QR Codes for Your Business
Posted by on 12/12/11
QR codes are a fast and easy way to direct customers and clients to a website, advertisement, coupon, video, directions to your business and more. QR code is the abbreviation for Quick Response code, a small square that looks like a bar code. URL links, phone numbers, music and maps can be embedded into the QR code and read with a QR Code scanner on smartphones and tablets with a built in camera.
To learn more about QR codes, how they can be used in your business and tools to generate the codes you can view the presentation below or contact Shannon Scanlan, the Business Services Librarian to set up an appointment.
Creating QR Codes For Your Business
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Creating Videos for Your Business
Posted by on 02/14/12
Creating professional and creative videos for your business does not have to involve large budgets or high-tech tools. There are a variety of innovative and affordable tools to help create videos you can share online and through social media. The Library's Digital Media Lab is an excellent resource for the business owner who is looking to create audio and visual projects to spotlight their business.
To learn tips and tools to create videos for your business, view the PowerPoint below or schedule an appointment with Shannon Scanlan the Business Services Librarian.
Creating Videos for Your Business
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Google Docs for Business
Posted by on 07/13/11
The topic for the July session of our Business Bytes series was Google Docs for Business. Google Docs is a free, web based application that allows users to create, edit, store and share documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms and other data online. You can access your files from any computer with Internet access and create and collaborate on files in real time. Documents can be private, shared or uploaded to a URL address accessible to anyone on the Internet.
Interested in learning more about using Google Docs for your business? You can view the slideshow below, or to schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian contact the Answer Center at the Library or set up an appointment.
Google Docs for Business
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Google Tools for Business
Posted by on 03/13/12
Google offers a variety of tools to make organizing, communicating and managing your business easier than ever. Collaboration, document sharing, scheduling and training can be more efficient and accessible when using Google tools. To learn about Google gmail, docs, alerts, offers, calendar, voice, translate and more view the presentation below.
For further information request an appointment with Shannon Scanlan the Business Services Librarian.
Google Tools for Business
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iPad Apps for Business
Posted by on 01/10/12
The iPad is a popular and useful tool for business that will change the way you work. With a variety of financial, productivity and business apps available the options for increasing the functionality of your business are endless.
To learn more about apps for your business, view the slideshow or schedule an appointment with Shannon Scanlan, the Business Services Librarian.
iPad Apps for Business
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Managing Your Social Media Presence
Posted by on 10/11/11
Is your business on more than one social networking website? Are you using Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Linkedin and other sites to connect with your clients, customers, community and competitors? If you are utilizing social media there are tools to make it easier to checkin, update and share.
Hootsuite and Tweetdeck are applications which allow users to connect with their social media accounts to publish and monitor updates and information. Users can choose to update one or all of their social networking sites with status updates, messages, photos and links. One of the most useful features for businesses is the ability to schedule status updates in advance such as during a busy time of day or during a meeting.
For information on Hootsuite and Tweetdeck, check out the Powerpoint below. To speak with Shannon Scanlan, the Business Services Librarian contact the Answer Center or schedule an appointment.
Programs Designed with Your Business in Mind
Posted by juliekittredge on 04/03/13
Don’t miss these programs that can provide valuable tools for your small business in April!
Business Bytes: Blogging for Business
Find out what makes blogging important for your business, how you can gain followers and what kind of content to consider. Use it to build your brand, your relationships and over time, build your business.
Find out what makes blogging important for your business, how you can gain followers and what kind of content to consider. Use it to build your brand, your relationships and over time, build your business.
LinkedIn B2B: Leveraging Social Media Engagement
Digital Marketing Strategist Matthew Jonas will show you how your business can use LinkedIn to connect with others and improve growth in the process.
Digital Marketing Strategist Matthew Jonas will show you how your business can use LinkedIn to connect with others and improve growth in the process.
Tue, 04/16/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register here
Check out the calendar for more business programs this month!
If you can’t make it to a program of interest, your Business Services Specialists are always available for free one-on-one appointments to help you utilize social media, blogging, and additional resources as marketing tools for your business. Click here to make your appointment today!
Starting a Simple Website for Your Business with Wordpress and Blogger
Posted by on 11/15/11
Creating a blog or website doesn't need to be difficult or intimidating when using Wordpress and Blogger. Whether you are interested in promoting your business, selling your products or services or connecting with your customers and clients, website design no longer requires a webmaster. Learn the basics to get your business online by viewing the presentation below or contact Shannon Scanlan, the Business Services Librarian for an appointment.
Starting a Simple Website For Your Business
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For business owners who would like to submit their website or blog to search engines, the links are below.
Technology Tools for Maintaining a Mobile Business
Posted by on 05/02/12
Technology has made the ability to work from almost anywhere easier than ever. The April session of Business Bytes focused on tools for maintaining a mobile business including apps for mobile payments, cloud computing, tablets and more. For more information view the presentation below or schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian.
Mobile Tools for Your Business
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