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Will Google+ Surpass Facebook and Twitter?

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If you’re like me, you are inundated with tips on how to use social media in your marketing strategy. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest – the portals and opportunities are endless. But you don’t have an endless supply of time to take advantage of these opportunities. The challenge is deciding where to focus your energy for the biggest return on investment. I just came across a slideshow that makes a compelling case that…

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Facebook’s Meteoric Rise to IPO

Not only is today the first day of February but it’s also a day that will make history in the tech world. Facebook is set to file a $5 billion IPO. The estimated valuation of the company ranges between $75 to 100 billion. Will Facebook’s meteoric rise to IPO translate to great returns for investors? From the outside looking in…

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Google, Facebook, LinkedIn: It’s Getting Personal

People are all excited about the impending Facebook IPO, but the real story in social media today is PRIVACY. If you’re a Google user (is there one person left in the world who isn’t?), they are tracking your every move online including your Gmail. If you’re a Facebook user (again, who isn’t), then brace yourself. Facebook is about to roll…

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12 Step Plan to Become a Go-To Expert in Your Field

Whatever you do professionally, it’s always nice to be recognized as a person who knows what they’re doing. It feels great when people seek you out to join their teams, or for advice on solving their problems, or to work for their company. It’s fun to get calls from headhunters with an offer you can’t refuse. How Do You Establish Yourself As That Go-To Person…

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Booming Demand for Developers and Online Marketing Pros

Elance Hot Skills in Demand

Our IT recruiters are working late this week hunting for .Net/C# and Java developers. We’re also on the hunt for mobile app developers, Python developers and Software Marketing specialists. If our growing job list is any indication, we are experiencing a tech boom in Toronto right now that is being inspired by the mobile boom and led by the SMEs…

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Young Entrepreneurs at Impact Gala Equal a Bright Future for Canada

Last evening I had the honour of attending and being a sponsor for the Impact Gala for Young Entrepreneurs. After spending the evening with a room full of ambitious, smart, curious and fun young entrepreneurs, I am certain that the future of the Canadian economy is bright.

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