Upgrading to Windows 7
I realize this blog is supposed to be about blogging and social media, but sometimes I feel compelled to share my technology adventures with you as well. This weekend I had a big one…. moving from Windows XP to Windows 7 on my office desktop. I was scared out of my wits, but I didn’t have much of a choice. A major software problem was the driving force behind the switch, and the sooner... [Read more]
How often should I blog?
One of the biggest concerns of would-be bloggers (and those who are already blogging) is how often they should post new articles. It’s a valid question, because professionals want to use their time wisely. Blogging can take up plenty of time, if you let it. And you want to make sure that you’re getting a good return on your investment of itme. The first thing to remember about blogging... [Read more]
Building a blog following
Guest Post by: Caleb Newquist When I tell people that I blog for a living, the initial response is usually one of interest. However, when I answer the guaranteed follow-up question, “What do you blog about?” and I reply “accounting”, that’s when I get the strange looks. “Why on Earth would anyone want to blog about such a boring subject,” is how I would describe their facial reaction. Despite... [Read more]
The Social Financial Leader
Guest Post by: Brett Vanderwater In the changing landscape of communication channels social media has become a key to bringing visibility to the passion that you deliver through your career. I began utilizing the social media platforms a few months ago and have found the benefits exponential to expanding a targeted network, knowledge on your area of expertise, and raising visibility. Network has... [Read more]
Superstar Finance Blogger Week 7: Going Concern
A website that has quickly moved toward the top of my list of favorite accounting blogs is Going Concern. It doesn’t hurt that Francine McKenna and Adrienne Gonzalez are two of their writers. Most of the content is written by editor Caleb Newquist, and he keeps things interesting. The site calls itself a “tabloid” for accounting and finance professionals, and that’s what makes... [Read more]
Productivity Tools: Remember the Milk task list
Even though this site is focused on blogging and social media, I thought it would be fun to share online tools that I use in my practice. Hopefully others will want to tell everyone about high-tech tools that are helping them too! I have been a compulsive list-maker for years. There’s something satisfying about crossing things off a list as you do them. There’s something soothing about... [Read more]
5 easy Twitter tips
So this year you resolved that you’d get involved with Twitter. You are going to figure it out if it takes all year! You still don’t understand the hype around Twitter or what you’ll actually get out of it, but you keep hearing that you have to tweet! BloggingSuits is here to help, with 5 simple Twitter tips that will help you get rolling. These five tips are really for beginners,... [Read more]
Guest bloggers needed
BloggingSuits is all about helping accounting and finance professionals develop their blogging and social media skills to drive visitors to their websites and clients to their firms. The time has come for you to show us your success! We’re seeking guest bloggers who will tell everyone how they have benefited from their blogging and social media efforts. We want to hear your tips for being more... [Read more]
