The Ultimate List: 40 Social Networking Sites Specifically for Small Business, Entrepreneurs, and Startups. We all know of the huge social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. They’re great for large scale connections and discussion. But, as entrepreneurs and small business owners sometimes it’s nice to connect with other like minded individuals in a smaller, more focused setting. If that sounds like what you are looking for in a social network, the below list is for you. We’ve scoured the Internet looking for social networking sites specifically for small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups, and found 40 we feel are worth a look. 1. LinkedIn LinkedIn, The grandaddy of business social networks. 2.
Meet the Boss is a business networking tool for business executives around the world, across all vertical industries. 3. PartnerUp is an online networking community that entrepreneurs and small business owners use to find the expertise and resources they need to start and grow a business. 4. 5. 6. Talkbiznowis a comprehensive interactive business networking site for business professionals. 8. Construct. SOCIAL CRM. Nearly 90% of Inc 500 Say Social Media is Important to Their Business or Marketing Strategy. Facebook Apps. Case studies of corporate (social) learning. Trends: 5 Engagement Factors For Gamification And The Enterprise. By R "Ray" Wang on January 20, 2011 Gamification Will Drive Future Enterprise Software User Experiences The Gamification Summit kicks off in San Francisco today. Gamification represents another consumer tech innovation entering the enterprise.
Game-like mechanisms can improve engagement and participation in the enterprise for all stakeholders (i.e. employees, customers, partners, and suppliers). A few key areas with immediate potential for enterprises considering gamification include: TrainingCollaboration and knowledge sharingCustomer loyalty programsAd network optimizationVirtual goods and currencies. The Bottom Line: Enterprises Considering Gamification Should Focus on 5 Key Elements of Engagement Successful gamification requires the users to be engaged. Figure 1. 5 Elements For Engagement In Enterprise Gamifcation Intrigue. Your POV. Can you think of other elements that enterprises should consider for engagement? Reprints Reprints can be purchased through Constellation Research, Inc.