LimeExchange: A Social Network for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs (9)
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A few weeks ago, LimeExchange launched its online outsourcing marketplace to the world. The service is essentially a social network for freelancers, service providers and entrepreneurs that helps service providers matchmake themselves to buyers looking to outsource activities within those service categories. Though marketplace services such as Guru and eLance have ably served freelancers and web workers for some time, LimeExchange seeks to differentiate itself from its predecessors by moving service marketplaces beyond simple matchmaking ...
Overcoming Bias: Mirrored Lives (3)
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People exhibit less prejudice when they're in the presence of a mirror, Dutch researchers have shown. ... Mirrors make us more aware of our public appearance, and therefore remind us of the need to fall in line with social norms.More here. I suspect social networking also makes our lives more "mirrored" - we are more aware of how we appear to others and that others are watching us. Welcome to the transparent society. HT to ...
Your competitive advantage (30)
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People are fickle, but we're generally rational. When someone makes a choice (hiring, firing, choosing a vendor, buying a soda) they're using some sort of internal logic and reasoning to support that choice. As a marketer, you win when they choose you. So, why choose you? The answer to that question is your competitive advantage. What makes it likely that more than a few rational people will consider their options and choose you or your ...
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bhc3 said:
"Not on this list, at least not prominently, are "we are #1!", "we are better!" and "we try harder." Cheerleading skills are not a competitive advantage in most settings. And, with few exceptions, neither is "we are new." Also, "we are better and I can prove it," is rarely a successful argument."
Seth's Blog: Reaching the right people (70)
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Here's a great idea. What if your new rock group appeals to fans of the B52s? Or if your new book is just perfect for people who like Brad Meltzer? If you have a CD or a book or an idea that will appeal to a certain psychographic, it might not be so easy to reach just those people. Dave came up with a super idea: go buy a bunch of B52s CDs. Then list ...
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chrisbrogan.com said:
This is actually pretty clever.
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Lorraine said:
One more way to make Fee Sell!
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matthew hunt said:
great tip!
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Richard said:
Interesting
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Carl Fyffe said:
It amazes me how many kickass ideas this guy comes up with. Extra amazing is that most are actionable.
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Mark Dykeman said:
as the saying goes: this is so crazy that it just might work.
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glongman said:
smart.
