I discovered a new tool that I already love -- TBUZZ. It makes it easy for you to Tweet about the Web pages you visit without having to go to Twitter or TweetDeck or similar tools. Here's how it works: Once installed, TBUZZ appears in your browser toolbar. When on a Web page that you Read more...

MarketingProfs, a Women in Consulting (WIC) partner, posted a useful article by Clay McDaniel that details 13 essential social-media "listening tools," separating them by free and paid-for. If you've ever wondered how you can "listen" to all the chatter about your brand or your clients' brands, check out this article. Read "13 Essential Social-Media 'Listening Read more...

Okay, I admitted in a previous post on Nine Twitter Tips for Business that I'm not someone who follows everyone who follows me because it's the polite thing to do. So of course, I would find this nice little post on the TerraFarm blog to my liking. Here are Tom's top 10, all of which are Read more...

Jason Snell of Macworld.com wrote a nice overview on nine ways to use Twitter for business. It's a great introduction for those who are unsure how Twitter can be used for business. I agree with everything he says for the most part, with the caveat that you should assess any recommendations in light of your own Read more...

For those of you managing a WordPress blog but aren't backing up your site, Christopher Penn posted a nice article on how to back up your WordPress blog in 60 seconds. When reading the article, make sure to read the couple of comments at the end that refer to also backing up database files (pasted Read more...

For those consultants who have launched a Facebook page or are considering doing so, this article on allfacebook.com reviews a new measurement tool released by Facebook called "Post Quality." According to Facebook, it measures "how engaging your content is to Facebook users. A higher Post Quality indicates material that better engages users." For those unfamiliar Read more...

Are you in the market for a great business read or a few? Here are the ones included in the bounteous basket of books one lucky bidder got at the April WIC Silent Auction. Check them out! The Ultimate Question: Driving Good Profits and True Growth by Fred Reichheld The Wisdom of Crowds by James Read more...

Originally scheduled to close today, we've decided to extend the deadline for participating through Friday, May 15, 2009, to ensure we collect the richest data possible. A few important reminders: Participation is completely confidential Everyone who participates receives the results of the survey, which includes trends in consultant compensation (current and historical), as well as Read more...

A logo is an important tool for a consultant because it gives your business an identity and a face of its’ own. This gives you four major benefits: 1.   Makes your business look established, stable and successful. People want to do business with businesses that have experience, who will be there for them in the Read more...

Women in Consulting Seminar: Creating Social Media Success for Consultants Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 8am - 12pm Early Online Registration Closes, Monday, June 1, 2009 Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn-almost everyone has heard of these social media tools. Millions are using them for personal enjoyment, and many business-to-consumer companies are capitalizing on this popularity. But do Read more...