I recently stayed at the W Hotel in Chicago on Lakeview Drive. The hotel was about a mile or so from Navy Piers where the conference that I was attending was held. I walked in and the hotel looked fancy but does it really make the cut? The lobby was...
Twitter Power 3.0 Book Review By Elizabeth Montoya
“Like me. Know me. Trust me. Pay me.” Joel Comm and Dave Taylor have taken note of the effective strategies (including the one above) that have dominated Twitter for years and wrapped it up in their latest book, Twitter Power 3.0. With more than 302 million monthly active users, Twitter...
Losing a Cell Phone
Elizabeth Montoya, Senior Account Executive, and I decided to attend the Latina Hat Luncheon on Friday, May 15 at the Carlton at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island. I had been involved with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (organizers of the event) for many years and haven't...
The Brilliance in Failure Book Review
The book, The Brilliance in Failure - A Leader's Learning Journey by Christian A. Brickman, takes the reader on a journey through Brickman's career -- the ups and the downs. He discusses why he failed in certain situations and what he did to turn the situations around. Brickman talks about how when he...
Take Control and Feel More Confident in Job Interviews
Interviews unnerve even the most confident job hunters. Your palms sweat, your self-doubt creeps into your mind, and you think, "What if I’m not qualified?" Or, "Will they like me?" Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized business etiquette expert, author of Poised for Success: Mastering The Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals...
Facebook Business Pages: Small Business and Online Stores Benefit the Most According to Survey
Do you have a small business? If so, do you think having a Facebook page is a waste of time? Recently, HJMT Public Relations Inc. surveyed more than 150 people on their attitudes on Facebook like pages. Of the 100+ people surveyed, we found that the majority of people like...
Why I Would Never Recommend Dollar or Thrifty Rental Cars
I've rented a lot of different cars through the years. I travel a lot for business and yet, have not had many problems. Until this past trip to Los Angeles when I rented a Dollar Car from LAX. This is why I would never recommend Dollar or Thrifty Rental Cars... My son...
75M+ Wearable Devices to be Deployed in Enterprise and Industrial Environments by 2020
Wearable devices such as fitness trackers have started to impact consumers’ personal lives, making them more knowledgeable about their activity levels, sleep patterns, and eating habits. However, the impact of wearables goes beyond trackers and personal lives into work life, as well, giving companies and employees the tools and technologies...
The Psychology of a Like: Survey shows what people really like on Facebook
Why do friends and family members like certain posts and don’t comment on others? Have you ever wondered what people really like on Facebook? If you’re like me, you probably post often and then wonder why people “like” or don’t acknowledge certain posts. It’s been a source of curiosity for me...
Why Don’t More Businesses Value Social Media?
It's frustrating to me that after eight years, many businesses still don't see the value in Social Media. Many get it and value it's power but those who don't still hire interns and entry level employees to create posts and monitor sites. But is that what Social Media is all about?...