What are Twitter Hashtags for Anyway?

Twitter is starting to become more mainstream in the legal industry as a legitimate way to share information and communicate with others with similar interests.  Lawyers get nervous when it comes to tweeting, not knowing where to begin.  I always advise individuals and firms to take baby steps when learning to tweet. Start out slowly…

The ‘Take Ten’ Approach to Marketing

I often hear people say they don’t have time to market their practice.  People feel overwhelmed by the pace of life and marketing feels like a huge undertaking that is difficult to do.  Nonsense.  We all have ten minutes everyday to chat at the water cooler, grab a Starbucks or wait for a meal to…

Social Skills for the Social Media Age

Social skills are very important to building relationships. In this age of technology, social media is also important to building relationships. So, are they related? Absolutely. Participating in social media definitely calls for the soft art of social skills. Whether you are using social media for business or personal use, the way you interact with…