Inc. Magazine highlights the five ways companies are actually using twitter successfully, in 140 characters or fewer. #1- Turn followers into Creators.
Small Business Trends wants your vote for the best book of the year
For the second year in a row, the editors of Small Business Trends are holding a Reader’s Choice Award for the Best Small Business Book.
The awards recognize the year’s best new books for small business owners and entrepreneurs. A total of 47 books have been nominated (including 4 Portfolio titles). You can help choose the winners — the 10 books that get the most votes from readers like you will receive a Reader’s Choice Award.
UPDATE (12/8/2009):
We’re thrilled to share the news that ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION by Pam Slim was chosen for a Reader’s Choice Award by the readers of Small Business Trends.
You can see the full list of winners here: Small Business Trends 2009 Reader’s Choice Winners
What Should Executives Watch, Listen & Read in September?
According to Michelle Archer over at USA TODAY, one of the books you should be on the lookout for this month is TWITTERVILLE: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods by Shel Israel.
She writes, “With field stories ranging from a local handyman to the tweeters of Starbucks, the Mayo Clinic and Comcast, author Israel argues that businesses can no longer ignore the conversation on Twitter.”
You can read a free excerpt from TWITTERVILLE right now on Shel Israel’s blog.
And here’s the rest of the USA TODAY feature which highlights several books and TV shows to enjoy in September: Watch, Listen & Read