Author Archives: Jim Armstrong

Stay Productive And Stay Healthy: Don’t Work in a Silo

Career

How many of you have ignored loved ones or family members while you’re at work? Have you been guilty of working in a silo and neglecting all else but your work. Go no further, you have found your anecdote.

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Interview with Michael Stelzner, Founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com

Social Media

On Monday I was fortunate enough to speak with the Founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com, a top 5 small business marketing blog on the internet, about launching a successful blog.

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Social Media Policy: Think You’re A Social Media Expert? Think Again…

Marketing

You think you’re a social media expert? Get Busy Media deconstructs “social media” and how those who claim to be social media experts, in reality are mere enthusiasts…not experts.

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Why Everyone Should Blog (For People Who Don’t Blog)

Blogging

Blogging isn’t just for those looking to share their personal experiences. Here’s a top 10 list of the reasons why you should start blogging.

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Boston’s Startup Weekend: Our Idea

Career

Do you have an idea…an idea that, with elbow grease, you could turn into a business? Join us at Boston’s Startup Weekend on Saturday and Sunday and learn how we’re taking an idea and attempting to turn it into a business.

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The Social Media Download Part Deux: The Niche Platforms

Strategy

Last week we reviewed the major players in social media. Here we delve deeper into the niche players and how you can leverage these platforms to benefit your small business.

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The Social Media Download: The Big Four

Strategy

Having trouble navigating the social media landscape? Look no further, Get Busy Media provides you with a quick download on the “Big Four” social media platforms.

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What the Heck is Quora Anyway?

Social Media

Learn what Quora is and how you can leverage this social media platform to refine your personal brand.

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Don’t Be Afraid of Opportunity: Part II: One Student’s Journey Across the World

personal brand

For Patty Hodapp, her globetrotting ways started at a young age.

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Don’t Be Afraid of Opportunity

Career

Last Tuesday, I received a phone call from the CEO of a start-up I worked for in college…

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