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Why It Pays to Be Humble by Gary Vaynerchuk on OPEN Forum

These days, starting a new company, pivoting or bringing your existing company into the tech field is common fare for the small-business owner. In this video, expert and experienced entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk offers his best advice on how to succeed when you’re entering unknown territory. Hint: it’s much more discreet than you’d think.

(via Why It Pays to Be Humble | | The New OPEN ForumThe New OPEN Forum)

newyorker: Cartoon of the Day Did you know that today is the 8th anniversary of YouTube? The innovative video platform that changed the way we watch and share video content online published it’s first video today in 2005.

newyorker:

Cartoon of the Day

Did you know that today is the 8th anniversary of YouTube? The innovative video platform that changed the way we watch and share video content online published it’s first video today in 2005.

theatlantic: How Much YouTube Do Employees Really Watch at Work? J.C. Penney employees are reported to have watched five million YouTube videos from the office during the month of January. Read more. [Image: Reuters]

theatlantic:

How Much YouTube Do Employees Really Watch at Work?

J.C. Penney employees are reported to have watched five million YouTube videos from the office during the month of January.

Read more. [Image: Reuters]

theatlantic

1. Passion

2. Work

3. Good

4. Focus

5. Push

6. Serve

7. Ideas

8. Persist

(Via TED)

Kid President: I Think We All Need a Pep Talk

We could all use a pep talk when running a small business or starting a new venture. Listen to Kid President’s pep talk for a heavy does of inspiration. As he says, “You were made to be awesome. So get to it!”

(via Kid President: I think we all need a pep talk | Video on TED.com)

What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it DownConfused about what exactly the “fiscal cliff” is? Us too — use these YouTube videos from experts to get a break down of what everyone’s been talking about. (via What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down)
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down

Confused about what exactly the “fiscal cliff” is? Us too — use these YouTube videos from experts to get a break down of what everyone’s been talking about.

(via What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down)

Nancy Duarte: The secret structure of great talks

(via Nancy Duarte: The secret structure of great talks | Video on TED.com)

Skype launches small business platform SITWSkype has taken its “Skype in the workspace” platform, more commonly referred to as SITW, out of beta, making it available to the general public. The platform is aimed at small businesses, and provides a way to connect with clients and customers worldwide instantly. The platform was in beta for six months. SITW is free to use, and utilizes the existing Skype network in such a way that small businesses and entrepreneurs can form connections with other businesses, as well as customers and potential partners. Read More (via Skype launches small business platform SITW - SlashGear)
Skype launches small business platform SITW

Skype has taken its “Skype in the workspace” platform, more commonly referred to as SITW, out of beta, making it available to the general public. The platform is aimed at small businesses, and provides a way to connect with clients and customers worldwide instantly. The platform was in beta for six months. SITW is free to use, and utilizes the existing Skype network in such a way that small businesses and entrepreneurs can form connections with other businesses, as well as customers and potential partners. Read More

(via Skype launches small business platform SITW - SlashGear)

9 Tips for an Effective Video Ad 1. Put together a plan.2. Personalize the video.3. Write a script.4. Find a voice.5. Select an appropriate setting.6. Check the lighting.7. Consider wardrobe.8. Keep it short and sweet.9. Include a “call to action.”Read More You also might want to check out: Is This The Best Startup Launch Video Ever? (via 9 Tips for an Effective Video Ad : Marketing :: American Express OPEN Forum)

9 Tips for an Effective Video Ad

1. Put together a plan.
2. Personalize the video.
3. Write a script.
4. Find a voice.
5. Select an appropriate setting.
6. Check the lighting.
7. Consider wardrobe.
8. Keep it short and sweet.
9. Include a “call to action.”
Read More

You also might want to check out: Is This The Best Startup Launch Video Ever?

(via 9 Tips for an Effective Video Ad : Marketing :: American Express OPEN Forum)

YouTube Changes Video Ranking, Emphasizes Engagement Entrepreneurs and small business owners have been told for quite some time about the importance of video in the marketing mix. At one time, getting someone to click on your video might have been enough, and video content did certainly help your Website in search results. But increasingly, the amount of time visitors spend watching your video or the degree to which your video engages them is gaining additional importance. Attention grabbing may no longer be sufficient. As online video becomes more important, holding your viewers attention is what really counts. Read More (via YouTube Changes Video Ranking, Emphasizes Engagement | Small Business Trends - Image source)

YouTube Changes Video Ranking, Emphasizes Engagement

Entrepreneurs and small business owners have been told for quite some time about the importance of video in the marketing mix. At one time, getting someone to click on your video might have been enough, and video content did certainly help your Website in search results. But increasingly, the amount of time visitors spend watching your video or the degree to which your video engages them is gaining additional importance. Attention grabbing may no longer be sufficient. As online video becomes more important, holding your viewers attention is what really counts. Read More

(via YouTube Changes Video Ranking, Emphasizes Engagement | Small Business Trends - Image source)