To many of us seeking to increase productivity and morale, all this tweet and twitter stuff seems ridiculous. On more than one occasion, I’ve heard people (myself included) say, “How do they have time for that?!” Well – take a look at this.
Regarding Twitter, Ken Atkins, Executive Director of Wake County Economnic Development was quoted as saying, “I can’t afford not to spend my time doing this.”
Read more in:
“Chk it out: Triangle execs use Twitter to conduct business.
Social media site matures overnight from teen gossip to executive suite”
by John Murawski (The News & Observer, June 7, 2009).
The article includes stories of four executives who are currently using Twitter and how it has helped them. Also included – some helpful definitions. Click here to read complete article .
Another very helpful article:
“Tweet a little, tweet a lot? Businesses haven’t decided.
Social media pioneers say microblogging site attracts customers with free advertising”
by Andrew Dunn (The Charlotte Observer, May 30, 2009).
This article also includes examples of how businesses are using Twitter and it gives some quick success tips. Click here to read complete article.
After reading these articles, I feel pumped up about the potential of Twitter as a time saving and morale building tool. So I’m gonna give it a try. C’mon. Wanna follow me?
And if you’re already using Twitter for business – will you let me know? So we can all follow you?
copyright 2009 – Jan Bolick, Business Class Inc
