AGBeat » Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com Business News, insights, tools, & inspiration for business owners and professionals Fri, 17 May 2013 16:47:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 So worried about tomorrow, you forget about the now http://agbeat.com/editorials/so-worried-about-tomorrow-you-forget-about-the-now/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/so-worried-about-tomorrow-you-forget-about-the-now/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:33:12 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=75791 The business climate is different in a post-recession era, and people are looking left and right in order to find the way forward, but I'm betting the future will look a lot like the past.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/so-worried-about-tomorrow-you-forget-about-the-now/feed/ 0 Jimmy John’s: the freaky deaf franchise http://agbeat.com/business-news/jimmy-johns-the-freaky-deaf-franchise/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/jimmy-johns-the-freaky-deaf-franchise/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 15:57:26 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=75679 Jimmy Johns Franchise real estate team are freaky def, does a good sandwich outweigh a company's unmotivated growth pattern?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/jimmy-johns-the-freaky-deaf-franchise/feed/ 0 Patriot’s Day bombing, Oklahoma City bombing, 9/11: my days after http://agbeat.com/business-news/patriot-day-bombing-oklahoma-city-bombing-911-my-days-after/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/patriot-day-bombing-oklahoma-city-bombing-911-my-days-after/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:17:40 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=74971 In the aftermath of the Patriot's Day bombing in Boston, there are many unseen victims that were never physically injured but will need help in the long run.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/patriot-day-bombing-oklahoma-city-bombing-911-my-days-after/feed/ 0 SXSW in Las Vegas, Mexico: shift away from Austin? http://agbeat.com/business-news/sxsw-in-las-vegas-mexico-shift-away-from-austin/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/sxsw-in-las-vegas-mexico-shift-away-from-austin/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:23:04 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=62407 SXSW is launching a new event in Las Vegas and visits Mexico this year, but are they really shifting away from Austin?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/sxsw-in-las-vegas-mexico-shift-away-from-austin/feed/ 0 The jet lag of socially connecting with strangers http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-jet-lag-of-socially-connecting-with-strangers/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-jet-lag-of-socially-connecting-with-strangers/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:34:35 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=62023 The disillusionment of socially connecting online has taken root, as social networks have become accepted for the marketing platforms they truly are.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-jet-lag-of-socially-connecting-with-strangers/feed/ 8 Austin’s March BIG BASHH is March 7th http://agbeat.com/business-news/austins-march-bigbashh-is-here-0307-its-time-to-rsvp/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/austins-march-bigbashh-is-here-0307-its-time-to-rsvp/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:30:33 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=61974 BASHH is now five years old and has been the locals' way to welcome out of towners to Austin for SXSW and other conferences during the week. It's casual, fun, and you never know who you'll rub elbows with...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/austins-march-bigbashh-is-here-0307-its-time-to-rsvp/feed/ 1 OpenX OnRamp closed indefinitely, blames hackers http://agbeat.com/business-news/openx-onramp-closed-indefinitely-blames-hackers/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/openx-onramp-closed-indefinitely-blames-hackers/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:12:38 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=61701 Without notice to customers, OpenX OnRamp shut down their free ad services indefinitely, citing hackers as the reason. This will impact small businesses and push use of their paid open marketplace.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/internet-explorer-8/feed/ 7 Customer service on the web is an utter failure http://agbeat.com/editorials/customer-service-on-the-web-is-an-utter-failure/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/customer-service-on-the-web-is-an-utter-failure/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:17:06 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=61426 Web apps, and frequently asked question sections rule the day destroying the tenets of great customer service. Customer service now seems to be a four letter word.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/customer-service-on-the-web-is-an-utter-failure/feed/ 5 Niche Advertising on AGBeat is a snap, and it works http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/advertising-on-agbeat-is-a-snap/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/advertising-on-agbeat-is-a-snap/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:45:26 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=61423 Advertising on AGBeat is a snap, it's flat fee, a niche audience, and click ads work. Stop casting a wide net for minimum results, and go niche
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/advertising-on-agbeat-is-a-snap/feed/ 0 Social media managers build and destroy brands: social media politics http://agbeat.com/social-media/social-media-managers-build-and-destroy-brands-social-media-politics/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/social-media-managers-build-and-destroy-brands-social-media-politics/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:35:24 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=61046 Social media managers are very human, even the best of the bunch, and politics can stand between your brand and business opportunities if you're not paying attention.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/social-media-managers-build-and-destroy-brands-social-media-politics/feed/ 7 How to market a business: 6 steps in assessing you and your brand http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/how-to-market-a-business/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/how-to-market-a-business/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:16:16 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=60560 How to market a business is a question all business owners ask, and it can be an arduous task. It doesn't have to be using these 6 steps for your business.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/how-to-market-a-business/feed/ 1 Small scale business can compete: here are 36 ways http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/small-scale-business-can-compete-35-ways/ http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/small-scale-business-can-compete-35-ways/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:01:56 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=60553 Small scale business is often hampered by limited budgets, personnel, imagination and energy, but here are 36 ways small scale business can compete
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]]> http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/small-scale-business-can-compete-35-ways/feed/ 1 Should news media companies endorse political candidates? http://agbeat.com/business-news/media-companies-endorse-political-candidates/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/media-companies-endorse-political-candidates/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:16:06 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=59978 Is the tradition of news outlets endorsing candidates useful to voters, or is it a signal of what type of coverage to expect from each outlet? Should this tradition continue?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/media-companies-endorse-political-candidates/feed/ 18 Does my business need a company blog? http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/does-my-business-need-a-company-blog/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/does-my-business-need-a-company-blog/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:45:10 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=59589 Assessing a company's need and commitment to having a company blog is more than just slapping up a site and installing an intern - it is an extension of your brand's voice in a meaningful way and can be very rewarding if done properly.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/does-my-business-need-a-company-blog/feed/ 3 Many small changes in real estate this year, but something’s not right http://agbeat.com/editorials/many-small-changes-in-real-estate-but-somethings-not-right/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/many-small-changes-in-real-estate-but-somethings-not-right/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:00:37 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=59530 There have been many notable changes in the industry in 2012, but the focus has shifted away from what is truly important, as agents are captivated by shiny iPads and slick lead gen apps.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/many-small-changes-in-real-estate-but-somethings-not-right/feed/ 10 What’s the cost of being on that trade show floor, and how do you maximize it http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/whats-the-cost-of-being-on-that-trade-show-floor-and-how-do-you-maximize-it/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/whats-the-cost-of-being-on-that-trade-show-floor-and-how-do-you-maximize-it/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:25:08 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=59520 For small to medium businesses investing in trade show floor space, without ubiquity, your consumer will chunk your collateral along with everyone else's, as soon as they get home.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/whats-the-cost-of-being-on-that-trade-show-floor-and-how-do-you-maximize-it/feed/ 1 Customer service: businesses have taken their eye off the ball http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/customer-service-businesses-have-taken-their-eye-off-the-ball/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/customer-service-businesses-have-taken-their-eye-off-the-ball/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:53:28 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=59479 As the economy suffers, so does retail, but could retailers be cutting off their nose to spite their face by implementing new policies that are anti-consumer?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/customer-service-businesses-have-taken-their-eye-off-the-ball/feed/ 3 70,000 Austin SMBs invited, only 400 seats – Spark of Genius, the business camp http://sparkofgenius.agbeat.com http://sparkofgenius.agbeat.com#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:08 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=57825 A business camp you cannot afford to miss. Peer led interactive conversations on social media, mobile, marketing, advertising, SEO and so much more. Get your seat, submit your panel topic now before it's to late.
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]]> http://sparkofgenius.agbeat.com/feed/ 0 Give consumers what they want, ask for more in real estate commissions http://agbeat.com/residential/give-consumers-what-they-want-ask-for-more-in-real-estate-commissions/ http://agbeat.com/residential/give-consumers-what-they-want-ask-for-more-in-real-estate-commissions/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:32:57 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=57155 Technology has made this housing crash more bearable, not easier, so why haven’t real estate commissions increased tenfold? They haven’t, yet there is still this burning need to negotiate from a floor – do you think your home seller respects this? No way, they love easy prey, sucker.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/residential/give-consumers-what-they-want-ask-for-more-in-real-estate-commissions/feed/ 28 Syndication, listing agreements, omissions mislead property owners http://agbeat.com/editorials/syndication-listing-agreements-omissions-mislead-property-owners/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/syndication-listing-agreements-omissions-mislead-property-owners/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:00:12 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=56396 You really cannot call it a contract if the contract does not describe exactly the service provided by the broker to the listing client. In my humble opinion it's misleading to the consumer, and the inept description is intentional.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/syndication-listing-agreements-omissions-mislead-property-owners/feed/ 29 WP Engine closes $1.2M round of funding – the WP Engine that does! http://agbeat.com/cities/austin/wp-engine-closes-1-2m-round-of-funding-the-wp-engine-that-does/ http://agbeat.com/cities/austin/wp-engine-closes-1-2m-round-of-funding-the-wp-engine-that-does/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:55:52 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=53148 The WP Engine that does, and then some We’re sure you’ve noticed the lightning fast speeds over the past several weeks at AGBeat, and we’ve ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/cities/austin/wp-engine-closes-1-2m-round-of-funding-the-wp-engine-that-does/feed/ 33 Real estate industry disillusionment – as much as things change they remain the same http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-industry-disillusionment-as-much-as-things-change-they-remain-the-same/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-industry-disillusionment-as-much-as-things-change-they-remain-the-same/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:38:13 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=53131 Folks like Glenn Kelman of Redfin find themselves in a quandary. They set the bar so high (as any great CEO would) but must now adapt ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-industry-disillusionment-as-much-as-things-change-they-remain-the-same/feed/ 26 AGBeat introduces Likeable Interactive Advertising with Facebook integration http://agbeat.com/social-media/agbeat-introduces-likeable-interactive-advertising-with-facebook-integration/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/agbeat-introduces-likeable-interactive-advertising-with-facebook-integration/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:29:33 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=51325 The 125 pixel ads are gone! Instead, we’re introducing text based likeable advertising to our audience. Connected to Facebook, visitors can see if a product is well ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/agbeat-introduces-likeable-interactive-advertising-with-facebook-integration/feed/ 18 The Business Block at AGBeat – designed for associations, business owners, and entrepreneurs http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-business-block-at-agbeat-designed-for-associations-business-owners-and-entrepreneurs/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-business-block-at-agbeat-designed-for-associations-business-owners-and-entrepreneurs/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:07:07 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=51182 I’m proud to present to you the newest additions to the Business Block here at AGBeat. We’ve tailored this category for the entrepreneur, the business ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-business-block-at-agbeat-designed-for-associations-business-owners-and-entrepreneurs/feed/ 38 Have you discovered why it is that you do what you do? http://agbeat.com/housing-news/have-you-discovered-why-you-do-what-you-do/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/have-you-discovered-why-you-do-what-you-do/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:54:07 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agbeat.com/?p=51076 I have. I’m a lucky guy. I built AG not knowing what it would grow up to become, but I knew why; I’ve always known ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/have-you-discovered-why-you-do-what-you-do/feed/ 41 How not to over promise and under deliver, it’s a matter of dollars and cents [Pt. 1] http://agbeat.com/video/how-not-to-over-promise-and-under-deliver-its-a-matter-of-dollars-and-cents-pt-1/ http://agbeat.com/video/how-not-to-over-promise-and-under-deliver-its-a-matter-of-dollars-and-cents-pt-1/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:37:27 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agentgenius.com/?p=50335 Sexy, Right? If you’re reading this, then you are probably like me- a consumer advocate first and foremost, and always looking for ways to see ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/video/how-not-to-over-promise-and-under-deliver-its-a-matter-of-dollars-and-cents-pt-1/feed/ 27 Yahoo! Scientist discuss perspectives on the future of consumer search http://agbeat.com/video/yahoo-scientist-discuss-perspectives-on-the-future-of-consumer-search/ http://agbeat.com/video/yahoo-scientist-discuss-perspectives-on-the-future-of-consumer-search/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:45:02 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agentgenius.com/?p=48751 Recently, Forbes’ publisher Richard Karlgaard lead a round table discussion with Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Yahoo! Labs DR. Prabhakar Raghavan, Yahoo’s Chief Scientist ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/video/yahoo-scientist-discuss-perspectives-on-the-future-of-consumer-search/feed/ 13 Real estate and the economy in 2020 – online jobs and your career – op ed http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-and-the-economy-in-2020-online-jobs-and-your-career-op-ed/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-and-the-economy-in-2020-online-jobs-and-your-career-op-ed/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:42:22 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agentgenius.com/?p=45246 Obama’s supposed gaffe The Right has taken to blasting Obama on his misunderstanding of business and the economy, which to be quite honest, is an ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-and-the-economy-in-2020-online-jobs-and-your-career-op-ed/feed/ 23 Succeed online by conceptualizing your real estate web ecosystem – Pencilgraphic http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/succeed-online-by-conceptualizing-your-real-estate-web-ecosystem-pencilgraphic/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/succeed-online-by-conceptualizing-your-real-estate-web-ecosystem-pencilgraphic/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:00:36 +0000 Benn Rosales http://agentgenius.com/?p=44616 Understanding the real estate web ecosystem The flavor of the day is what dictates coverage by print, television and online magazines and inevitably by conference ...
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