Getting into Social Media
Starting out in social media…. the question on my mind is how? As I read and research I find that many people are trying to answer this very question and have created their name and online identity around their answers. So where does that leave the rest of us… and where does that leave me?
Everyday I find new articles that give “10 Tips on Twitter” or “5 mistakes to avoid when using Linked In”…. whether it comes in 5, 10, 15 or 20, lessons to be learned are every where… but the question remains… HOW (with all these tips and tricks) do I start my journey into social media? Well, over the course of reading all of these articles, I have come across one constant: ADD VALUE…. It’s as easy as that… (kidding) It’s true though… if you create value for someone, they will read/listen or watch, whatever you put out there.
I read an article today entitled, “7 Ways to Land Great Consulting Work While in Between Jobs” and one of these 7 points got me thinking.
The first point in the article was: “Figure out what you’re good at”
So, the question is: What am I good at?
This I sat on for a while and after thinking about it, I finally decided that I am good at finding useful information. Also, when I find something useful, I LOVE to share it with others… I know what you’re saying… Twitter… BUT… Twitter is sooo fast paced that my useful findings get lost in the crowd and really don’t get all the attention they deserve. Conclusion? Include things I find interesting and stuff I think is worth re-sharing with the world right on my blog… Hey, why not?!
Here are some great articles I found today about entrepreneurship worth taking a look at… even more so now, because so many people are convinced that in this economy entrepreneurship is completely out of the question. Here is to optimism:
- How to Quit Your Job and Start a Company
- 7 Ways to Land Great Consulting Work While in Between Jobs
- Teen Entrepreneurs Tell It Like It Is
- Entrepreneurship is Not That Risky, Even in a Recession
