This is a MUST-READ for everyone who wants to know more about social media including Facebook and Twitter. My good friend Mari does a fabulous job of laying out the “ABC”s of social media in the article she just posted on her blog.

According to Mari, the ABC’s are:

• Automate
• Broadcast
• Connect
• Delegate
• Evaluate

She also provides a slew of options for simplifying the whole process. I have taught most of these to my clients as well!

Make sure you read her article and let me know what you think! Does this remove some of the “mystery” of social media for you? Article - The ABC’s of Social Media

As a good friend and raving fan of Mari Smith, I make sure to read all of her blog posts (and much of her other social media activities). Earlier this week, she posted an interesting article about someone who “hijacked” her tweet that included a link to a company she was endorsing. The person changed out her link with his own company’s link so that it looked like she was endorsing HIS company and then retweeted.

I am sure this has happened before, but I hadn’t heard of it. In fact, it had never occurred to me that people would do that. I am sharing this story and a link to her newest blog post that updates the story as I think it is a must-read for anyone participating in social media including Twitter.

Read the story here.

Let me know your thoughts!

MaryPat

PS. Thanks Mari, for sharing this incident and for keep us in the loop on the most positive ending!

We all know how beneficial networking can be for our business, but as a busy solo-professional it’s not always convenient or possible to spend precious time attending networking functions. Plus how many of those events are filled with entrepreneurs just like us who understand the challenges and thrills of being a H0me-based business mom?

Not many, I know!

I am excited to announce that I’ve been invited to be on the Advisory Expert Panel for the brand new National Association of H0me-Based Business Moms - “NAHBM.” The NAHBM, which supports moms in business, is kicking off with a fr*ee Virtual Networking Luncheon on March 31st (tomorrow)! I would like to invite you to participate.

This Virtual Networking Luncheon is a fr*ee call and is a great opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded women, find out what NAHBM is all about, and get your questions about running a successful H0me-based business answered.

JOIN ME, BRING YOUR LUNCH (I will have mine) and meet 10 AMAZING MOMPRENEURS!

I am so excited to be a part of NAHBM because their focus is on the three key areas that I know are critical to building a successful H0me-based business and happy life as a working mom: Empowerment, Education, and Enlightenment.

Plus, NAHBM’s panel of experts will be sharing information and tips in all the areas that are important to us moms, NOT just business. So in addition to sharing information on topics such as marketing and sales, you’ll also learn tips on parenting, health and fitness, time management and getting organized, and much, much more.
And, your first Virtual Networking Luncheon is on NAHBM!
That means you don’t have to be a member to participate in this kickoff call. We want to give you a chance to come to a meeting, see what we’re all about and meet some of our members and experts.

To learn more or attend, simply go to http://sn.im/nahbm and register for the NAHBM Fr*ee Special Report and weekly ezine. When you do, you will also receive call-in details for the Virtual Networking Luncheon on March 31, 2009 at 11am PT (2pm ET).

If you can’t make the call, you can still register for the Special Report and complimentary ezine subscription where you’ll receive tips and advice every single week from me, and the other 15 NAHBM Experts, to help you make the most of your business and your life.
I hope to “see” you on tomorrow!!

MaryPat Kavanagh
NAHBM Social Networking Expert

Contact:

Jacki Wojcik
The UpLevel Agency
866.615.8150
jacki@uplevelagency.com

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