Read 25 of the Most Popular Business Books in About 60 seconds

Read 25 of the Most Popular Business Books in About 60 seconds

 - Popular business books distilled into one sentence summaries each.

#xl   #businesstips   #books  
http://www.businessinsider.com/famous-business-book-summaries-2014-5

The Super Secret of Persuasion

The Super Secret of Persuasion

Have you ever wanted to get someone to agree to do something for you (or to buy something from you)?

The "Foot In the Door Effect" demonstrates that a person who agrees to a small request is much more likely to then agree to a much bigger request.

So, start small before going big.

#persuasion   #jedimindtricks   #xl  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydchCy5WF_I

Microsoft Unveils Skype Translator

Microsoft Unveils Skype Translator

"Doing business with companies abroad could soon become a lot easier and more efficient thanks to Microsoft’s new Skype Translator.

The new feature combines Skype’s voice and instant messaging technologies with Microsoft Translator and “neural network-based speech recognition.” In a recent demonstration, the technology was able to translate English to German and vice-versa in near real-time."

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/234272 

#officeless   #xl   #language    
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/234272

Digital Forensics: A Billion-Dollar Market in the Making

Digital Forensics: A Billion-Dollar Market in the Making

While the article primarily addresses LE's use of digital forensics, it is important to note that the market for civilian forensic investigators will absolutely GO THROUGH THE ROOF as well!

Why will D.F. become a billion dollar business?

"[Digital Forensics] is going to expand dramatically over the next few years because we are entering a new age of computing shaped by the Internet of Things. In the coming years, everything will be smart, including our cars, thermostats, and refrigerators. But this means we will generate and leave a visible trail at every place we visit, on everything we touch, and with everything we do. Therefore, in the next few years, we will be in a position in which every activity, including any law enforcement investigation, will have a digital forensics component."

http://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/digital-forensics-billion-dollar-market.html

#xl   #digitalforensics   #futureofwork   #investigation  
http://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/digital-forensics-billion-dollar-market.html

All Businesses Benefit from Situational Awareness. Proper SWOT Analysis = Survival.

All Businesses Benefit from Situational Awareness. Proper SWOT Analysis = Survival. 

"In Encyclopedia of Management Theory Eric Kessler wrote 'companies that keep analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats on a regular basis have 60 percent more chances to survive than the companies that don’t'."

At a minimum, SWOT is definitely worth your time; If your organization is not staying ahead, your competition is getting ahead.

#xl   #competitiveintelligence
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/perform-swot-analysis-digital-brand/100491

*WTF??? Google Will Use ODP Metadata Instead of Your Post Title *

*WTF??? Google Will Use ODP Metadata Instead of Your Post Title *

Using Open Directory Project (DMOZ) information to populate your search engine results? How '90s of you, Google.

Y'all have lost your way.

#xl   #googlesearch   #SEO    
http://searchengineland.com/googles-matt-cutts-look-title-match-query-190039

Stopping Terrorism Using Social Data

Stopping Terrorism Using Social Data 

"As consumers spend more time using social media, it should not be surprising that extremist organizations are as well. They see social media as a primary tool for bringing together communities of interest, regardless of geographic location, and for discussing ideas in a seemingly anonymous manner."

Rebecca Garcia, Director of SAS Federal, on how social media analytics can be used by counterterrorism specialists and other federal agencies involved in crime investigation and prevention.

#xl   #socialdata   #antiterrorism  
http://www.sas.com/news/feature/stopping-bad-guys-with-social-data.html

Being a Great Conversationalist Opens Many, Many Doors

Being a Great Conversationalist Opens Many, Many Doors

OK. Being a bit manipulative helps, too.

Building rapport with someone is ESSENTIAL in order to engage him or her in the conversation through which you can then elicit specific information, alter behavior, make a friend, influence a potential customer or to get them to give you something you want. Without establishing rapport first, you will go nowhere. 

In this blog post I cover the essentials from the head of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Unit, Robin Dreeke's latest book, information from Dr. Charles Dwyer as well as my own insights into establishing rapport and getting whatever you want.

Check it out and don't forget to +1, share, like, retweet and leave me your comments on the blog.

http://lscottharrell.com/building-rapport-get-want-secrets-elite-fbi-boss/ 

#spycraft   #influence   #xl  
http://lscottharrell.com/building-rapport-get-want-secrets-elite-fbi-boss

Getting More Followers for Your Google+ Business Page

Getting More Followers for Your Google+ Business Page

For those of you using FB to build or market a business I've said it before: Facebook for business right now is DEAD. Free organic reach to the fans you worked hard to earn sucks at less than 5% and seems to be in a downward spiral. I'm not going to pay FB to build a following and be "social" then potentially have a business page be arbitrarily shut down.

It's happened to several of my friends. They lost a lot of time and money. (In hindsight they all admit that they had too many eggs in one basket.)

Google Plus has been shown to dramatically improve search engine rankings, which, in itself, is a sufficient reason to join the platform. By building your brand through this social media channel, you will be able to boost your SEO efforts and increase your business’s online exposure at the same time.

Build your website, get it ranked and develop an opt-in mailing list.

#googleplus   #facebookmarketing   #xl  
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233063

13 Tips for Getting a Business Blog Up and Keeping it Going

13 Tips for Getting a Business Blog Up and Keeping it Going

1. Work in WordPress.
2. Include an “about me” or “about us” page.
3. Brainstorm.
4. Concentrate on high-quality content.
5. Use photos.

But do you agree with tip #10 and #11? 

#businessblogging   #90secondsorless   #xl  
http://lscottharrell.com/13-great-tips-for-starting-a-blog-and-keeping-it-going

11 Easy but Effective Negotiation Tips in 90 Seconds

11 Easy but Effective Negotiation Tips in 90 Seconds 

Negotiating cannot be avoided, you might as well do it well.

#businesstips   #xl  
http://lscottharrell.com/90-second-reads-11-easy-effective-negotiating-tips

You CANNOT Make Money Online with A Simple Anything!

You CANNOT Make Money Online with A Simple Anything! 

#blogging

A dear friend from high school asked me this morning what I thought about an advertisement disguised on Facebook to look like an article titled “Learn How to Make 6-Figures In Any Online Business Using a Simple 3-Part Blog Formula.”

I go into detail about the process of making money online in the article below. In short, you absolutely can make money online with a blog, but:

* not just any ol’ blog
* it won’t be simple and it won’t be easy,
* Oprah isn’t coming to help
* and it won’t happen magically overnight while you sleep.  

For ANY business, online or offline, to succeed you have to follow a well-worn and time-tested formula:

Have a product, have a plan, build a system, be flexible, measure results, adjust to get better results and WORK YOUR ASS OFF!

It’s as simple, or difficult, as that.

#xl   #bloggingforbusiness   #makingmoneyonline  
http://lscottharrell.com/can-make-money-online-business-using-simple

This is one of those messages that I, as a parent to two young daughters who are very, very different from the rest...

This is one of those messages that I, as a parent to two young daughters who are very, very different from the rest of the children they go to school with, definitely need to remember and be able to relate to them when they need to hear it most.

This is not just an important parenting lesson, but it's an important lesson in humanity that we need to accept into our lives.

Being different is OK. Being being bullied or singled out as different is only in the hearts of those who are being overwhelmed by their own struggles.

No matter how bad it feels, young ones, you really are not all that different from so many others... and IT WILL GET BETTER as you get older.

#xl  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04WJEEb33CY

Knoxville / Loudin TN friends, do you know this burglar??? Let's help get him caught!!!

Knoxville / Loudin TN friends, do you know this burglar??? Let's help get him caught!!!

Please send any info to robbed@nathanblevins.com

PLEASE SHARE this post!

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Originally shared by Nathan Blevins

Our house was robbed today - no one was hurt!

For those who live in the Knoxville / Loudon, TN area:  Today @ 11:30AM, the guy pictured below broke into our home, tossed the place around, & robbed us.  This is actually the 2nd time our home has been robbed.  The good news is that, this time, we had added security cameras.  :)

The police have been super helpful in working with us and making sure that we are secure.  However, I would like to help them find out who broke into the house.  Have you seen this guy before?  Do you know his name?  If so, send me an email at robbed@nathanblevins.com.  

If you live in the area, please help me spread the word & share this post!  I want to have my peace of mind back (in some portion, at least).    Thanks! #Knoxville   #LenoirCity   #Tennessee  

If you own a business, you can write off your vacations and reap the tax benefits! Here's how...

If you own a business, you can write off your vacations and reap the tax benefits! Here's how...

#taxes   #entrepreneurship   #businesstips   #xl  
http://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2014/03/03/how-to-write-off-your-next-vacation

The Drone Boom: Why UAVs Aren't Just for Dropping Bomb Any Longer.

The Drone Boom: Why UAVs Aren't Just for Dropping Bomb Any Longer. Unmanned aircraft are going to change the world we live in and I am ready to put myself into the middle of that revolution.

#uavdrones   #suas   #changingtheworld   #xl   
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgrHiosdDDY&feature=share

Brand ambassadors are those that love your business so much that they spread the word on your behalf.

Brand ambassadors are those that love your business so much that they spread the word on your behalf.

Here's how to find and cultivate them...

#marketing   #socialmedia   #branding   #xl  

Originally shared by State of Digital

Brand ambassadors are those customers that love your company so much they will spread your message for you.

http://www.stateofdigital.com/brand-ambassadors-build-online-credibility/

In her latest post, Stephanie Frasco explains how to tap in to the power of brand ambassadors to build your credibility online.
http://www.stateofdigital.com/brand-ambassadors-build-online-credibility

"Facebook FRAUD" or "Why I Will NEVER Pay for Facebook Advertising Again!"

"Facebook FRAUD" or "Why I Will NEVER Pay for Facebook Advertising Again!"

Quite frankly, I've been saying MOST of this for the last year and a half; I touched on it briefly in a blog post back in November 2012:

http://elscottharrell.com/facebook-now-charging-users-to-promote-personal-posts/

And have been cautioning others in my various Private Investigator Marketing social accounts, too.

Then the mind-fuck came at about 7:15 in this video and all of the blanks were immediately filled in.

If there has ever been a moment where I was so whole-heartedly serious about closing my FB account I cannot remember it. 

I imagine there will be a class-action lawsuit coming soon and if you have stock in FB, I'd be blowing that out the door; advertisers will have lost all amount of trust in no time.

#facebookmarketing   #fraud   #clickandcollect   #xl  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVfHeWTKjag

What Makes Job Searchers Lie on Their Resumes?

What Makes Job Searchers Lie on Their Resumes?

"Resume fakers are also worth catching, because the researchers found that those who are comfortable exaggerating their skills also are more comfortable being immoral in other ways."

#xl

Originally shared by ****

What Makes Job Searchers Lie on Their Resumes?

"Resume fakers are also worth catching, because the researchers found that those who are comfortable exaggerating their skills also are more comfortable being immoral in other ways."
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/231352#ixzz2sjySH7in

Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) has Released a Lionfish Reporting Mobile App

Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) has Released a Lionfish Reporting Mobile App

#lionfish   #florida   #mobileapps   #xl  
http://lionfish.co/florida-fwcc-develops-free-lionfish-reporting-app-ios-android-devices/