Facebook is pervasive and in the US it is a more powerful tool for EI employees in their networking and connecting than Linkedin.
This morning I connected to the groups they have running on both via their Jason Roe built Americas web presence.
Here are the ads which greeted me, from Facebook Liposuction and hot Russian Girls, from Linkedin an N97.
This is one of the things to consider when building a social network presence!!
keith
Some people just don't enjoy sitting on boards and I can well understand that! Tedious procedures, long discussions and work.
The IIA has some of the first two (not much) and a bit of the latter. It is not one where you come to a monthly meeting for 2 hours and then ignore until the next one. The upside is you get to meet loads of good people. The following is from the IIA newsletter;
Nominations for the IIA Board close on Friday 10th July.
As a member of the IIA you are entitled to get involved in this process by either nominating or seconding an individual from a member company who you think would be a good addition to the IIA Board. As a member of this association it is very important that you participate in this process as it allows you to ensure that the IIA continues doing the work that you feel is necessary to connect, inform and promote business online in Ireland.
You can read about the entire process of the IIA Board Elections by clicking here.
I will be reminding you to vote between Friday 17th July and Thursday 30th July. Only the voting member in each member company will receive this reminder. You can find out who your voting member is by logging into the IIA site.
To nominate or second an individual or find out more please email board2009@iia.ie
If anyone wants to give me a call on being a board member please do so - 086 2300702
keith
Claire Hawker is a Wicklow based garden designer and she built a site for herself a couple of months ago using Sitekreator.
Problem is her site has not yet been indexed by Google so this post may help that to happen.
keith
I have had some exposure to local currencies and they constructively challenged my preconceptions of how things are and why they have to be.
keith
This is from FutureProof Kilkenny:
Ireland’s Economic Outlook and the role of Local Currencies
Richard Douthwaite is giving a talk in Kilkenny next Tuesday evening 7th July for a public talk. Richard is an economist, journalist and author specialising in energy, climate and sustainability issues. He is the co-founder of the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability (Feasta), an economics think-tank based in Ireland. His books include The Growth Illusion (1992), widely regarded as a classic, Short Circuit (1996) and The Ecology of Money (1999).
See full agenda here http://futureproofkilkenny.org/?p=775
Venue: Butler House, 16 Patrick St, Kilkenny
Date / time: 8pm Tuesday 7th July, Free
From Kilkenny CEB:
The network of County & City Enterprise Boards (CEB) undertook a ‘credit survey’ of small business owners last December, which established that there is a growing credit crisis within the small business sector. The main findings of the survey are as follows:
· 54% of respondents indicated that their business activity is being curtailed at present due to credit issues (i.e. unable to access necessary
overdraft facilities; term loans; bridging finance; etc.);
· 52% indicated that the banking situation is having either a serious or very serious adverse effect on their business;
· 31% reported that their business is at risk of closure due to lack of credit; and
· 74% reported that debtors and/or debtor days has increased, putting severe pressure on their working capital and cash-flow needs.
The CEB network is again undertaking this survey to ascertain if the situation is improving or getting worse. We would appreciate if you could take 5 minutes of your time to complete the survey at the attached link. The survey will remain open until next Wednesday 8th July.
Thank you for your co-operation.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2_2b7MxqVFTXf2jpDQ4Z_2f7ZQ_3d_3d
keith
Post with no value add, as received:
DesignTwentyfirst Century believe that new challenges require new skills, and are on a journey to promote ‘Design Thinking’ as a process for people to gain those skills. As part of this journey, they are holding an exciting new learning project called ‘Designing Dublin – Learning to Learn’, which will run from September – November this year. The project will bring together participants from different backgrounds and experiences to collaborate together on a highly visible and positive Dublin City based project.
The project will be brought to life using Design Thinking tools and processes which are rapidly gaining acclaim around the world in the areas of education, enterprise and innovation! By using these processes the projects participants will gain valuable experience and skills critical for successfully addressing Twentyfirst century issues – invention, prototyping, iteration, learning to question the questions, collaboration, creativity and outside the box thinking!
Design Twentyfirst Century are looking for ten people to join their project who are creative, curious thinkers and most importantly doers who are passionate about learning. Applications are welcome from everybody who fits that description regardless of background, education, age or nationality!
There will be no payment for participating, however there is equally no cost for taking part in this exciting and valuable learning experience. Design Twentyfirst Century only ask that applicants are able to commit to the project full-time for the months of September, October and November this year.
Application deadline is the 30th of June and application forms and details are available on www.design21c.com
Their hope is that through the success of this pilot project – ‘Designing Dublin – Learning to Learn’ they will be able to illustrate the powerful benefits of ‘Design Thinking’ as a learning process and that it will gain recognition among education policy makers and providers in Ireland. Design Twentyfirst Century believe the skills the process gives to participants are valuable and critical for the future success of Ireland.
keith
The monthly gathering (links to the Kilkenny Open Coffee blog) of persons interested in shooting the breeze on technology and interweb related matters is coming up this Wednesday in Kilkenny.
In hope that we will get the weather we are moving it to the Rivercourt Hotel so we can sit outside.
keith
Conor O'Neill over on Web2ireland put this post together and I have whipped the listing from there. Techcrunch Europe are running their 1st award ceremony - happening in London on July 9th. I have booked a ticket and am looking forward to them.
Even better if some of the following win on the night :-). From Web2Ireland:
The Irish are (and let me know if we’ve missed any):
(If any of you find the listing for maxRoam can you let me know - I cannot see them in the above category Pat Phelan just dropped by and put me right - you can vote for him at the link above!)
keith
This weeks Tuesday Push is collab.ie.
Simple, easy to understand and easy to use.
A place where you can post your need for collaborators. Or search to see if there is something you would like to get involved in. Free.
For anyone - especially in self or un-employment this is a must read.
Another site worth checking out is halfaloaf.ie. Based in Westmeath Tom O'Mahony has set up a place where people who are unemployed can find support, free things to do and discussions on business ideas. There is more planned too - go to www.halfaloaf.ie
keith
An exchange of tweets Direct Messages via Twitter earlier today with Eamon Leonard prompted me to post on this.
I have listened to the audio version (Audible.com link) twice, short and thought provoking ideas on leadership.
100 Ways to Motivate Others (Amazon.co.uk link) by Steve Chandler
Keith
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