As business women, technology often acts as our second-in-command. It simplifies, speeds up, and socializes our lives in ways that women a generation ago wouldn’t have dreamed possible. We now crave the latest and greatest tools to increase productivity, facilitate scheduling, promote our products, and so much more! This month we are unleashing CRAVE’s inner geek on the world and exploring all the amazing ways that technology can boost our businesses and make our lives that much easier. From mobile apps to social media to online advertising – we’re sharing our secrets and inviting you to listen, learn, and share as well!
A few years ago only 30% of Twitter users were still tweeting a month after sign-up. Last statistics I saw said that number was at 60%. That’s a large number of people who jump in, can’t figure out what all the fuss is about, and give-up.
Read the full post...Chances are if you run a business you’re constantly scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences throughout your week. You of course want to make sure you’re maximizing productivity and making the most of each and everyday.
Read the full post...Videos are a great tool in business and marketing. A video allows others to get a real life view in real time to see what you and your business are all about. A video is personal and can in turn lead to increased website traffic and sales.
Read the full post...We girl geeks just see the world differently. Whether we geek out over art & design or the latest iSomethingorOther, vampires or video games, our daily activities are colored with the paint of our geeky desires. It’s no wonder glasses have become a staple of girl-geekdom.
Read the full post...As Christina Aguilera’s song goes: “what a girl wants, what a girl needs…” is her technology! The women of our times are no longer perceived as too frail but independent individuals. We are the SUPERWOMEN of this generation and rightfully so!
Read the full post...A confession: I really like paper and pens. I track my billable hours in a pretty notebook and I hang a hand-written to-do list by my desk at the beginning of each week. I write notes on a calendar in the kitchen. So if I have favorite, paper-replacing, time-saving technology, it’s because it worked hard to win my heart.
Read the full post...Chances are if you have a business you have social media to go along with it. Twitter and Facebook are great tools in helping you promote your business and brand in the digital world. These tools now allow you endless possibilities; you can converse with anyone anywhere.
Read the full post...Women want to feel secure. They want to know that they have a solid group of friends, a great career and a special person to make them feel appreciated, loved and adored. How can a woman have it all? It can be challenging to reach both personal and professional goals without a clear sense of what you want and how to achieve it.
Read the full post...One of my favorite tools to help brainstorm a new idea or flush out a business model, is mind-mapping. I started mind-mapping over 25 years ago with color sharpies and a big pad of paper. I used to love to make each branch a different color and draw a picture instead of putting in words.
Read the full post...I have a confession to make. I am a green geek! I admit, nothing tingles my toes quit like walking rather than driving, shopping at the farmer’s market, and waiting to use my air conditioning until the very last second.
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