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		<title>Sociable: How Social Media is Turning Sales &amp; Marketing Upside Down</title>
		<link>http://www.amuseconsulting.ca/2010/01/21/sociable-how-social-media-is-turning-sales-marketing-upside-down/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past 8 months I've invested time into the "new" world of social media; <a href="http://twitter.com/amuseconsulting"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Vancouver-BC/Amuse-Consulting/135065411582?ref=ts"><strong>Facebook Fan Pages</strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Amuseconsulting">YouTube</a></strong> etc.... Without a doubt <strong><a href="http://www.closingbigger.net/">Shane Gibson</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.stephenjagger.com/">Stephen Jagger</a></strong> have been a huge part of the success I have achieved in my understanding and implementation of this new tool for business. Whether you are an entrepreneur, employee, board member of a charity or just curious save your self some time and get <strong><a href="http://www.sociablebook.com/">Sociable</a></strong>. It will demystify the world of Social Media and give you some great tips and tricks on how to successfully integrate it into your best practices manual. <a href="http://www.amuseconsulting.ca/2010/01/21/sociable-how-social-media-is-turning-sales-marketing-upside-down/">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the past 8 months I&#8217;ve invested time into the &#8220;new&#8221; world of social media; <a href="http://twitter.com/amuseconsulting"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Vancouver-BC/Amuse-Consulting/135065411582?ref=ts"><strong>Facebook Fan Pages</strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Amuseconsulting">YouTube</a></strong> etc&#8230;. Without a doubt <strong><a href="http://www.closingbigger.net/">Shane Gibson</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.stephenjagger.com/">Stephen Jagger</a></strong> have been a huge part of the success I have achieved in my understanding and implementation of this new tool for business. Whether you are an entrepreneur, employee, board member of a charity or just curious save your self some time and get <strong><a href="http://www.sociablebook.com/">Sociable</a></strong>. It will demystify the world of Social Media and give you some great tips and tricks on how to successfully integrate it into your best practices manual.</p>
<p>I believe in this book so much <strong>Amuse Consulting</strong> signed up as the first sponsor for the upcoming launch of the book. Click below to order a copy of yours today. If you&#8217;d like to attend the launch event (Jan 28th at V in Yaletown) and meet <strong>Shane </strong>and <strong>Stephen </strong>in person please <a href="http://sociable.eventbrite.com/">click here to register</a>.</p>
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		<title>Amuse is a BLO hero.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the last week of November we were approached by our good friend Val Litwin of Blo to help them craft a marketing document that would appeal to short term temp vendors interested in their Yaletown location for 2010. &#160; &#8230; <a href="http://www.amuseconsulting.ca/2009/12/18/amuse-is-a-blo-hero/">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blomedry.com/" target="_blank"><img title="BLO" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="201" alt="BLO" src="http://www.amuseconsulting.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/BloLogo.jpg" width="240" align="left" border="0" /></a> </p>
<p>In the last week of November we were approached by our good friend <strong>Val Litwin</strong> of <strong><a href="http://blomedry.com/" target="_blank">Blo</a></strong> to help them craft a marketing document that would appeal to short term temp vendors interested in their Yaletown location for 2010.</p>
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<p>Here’s an excerpt from the <strong>Blo</strong> <a href="http://blomedry.com/blog/2009/12/16/marc-smith-equals-our-hero" target="_blank">BLO-G</a> talking about what we did to help.</p>
<p><strong>Blo</strong> needed help, and Marc from Amuse Consulting (<a href="http://www.amuseconsulting.ca">http://www.amuseconsulting.ca</a>) was our knight in shining armour. In preparation for 2010 we contracted Event expert Marc Smith from Amuse Consulting to assist us in identifying the unique aspects of our store and creating a compelling and succinct marketing piece that we will use when talking with potential clients/buyers. Marc was quickly able to identify the FAB (let us translate&#8230; features and benefits equal fab, not fabulous&#8230; although it totally is) that would be of interest to short term tenants and with his recent experience in Olympic events he was able to identify what they would be looking for.</p>
<p>Thanks Marc and Amuse Consulting, you’re so dreamy.</p>
<p>XO,</p>
<p>Blo</p>
<p><a href="http://blomedry.com/" target="_blank"><img title="Blo Set Up" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="149" alt="Blo Set Up" src="http://www.amuseconsulting.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Blopicture2121.png" width="244" border="0" /></a></p>
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		<title>Giving back is even easier than you think</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the holiday season we do many things to give back to our community. We make charitable donations, attend events, donate food items, and even possibly sponsor a Christmas Hamper family. These are wonderful efforts that support the disadvantaged in &#8230; <a href="http://www.amuseconsulting.ca/2009/12/01/giving-back-is-even-easier-than-you-think/">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During the holiday season we do many things to give back to our community. We make <a href="https://www.strategicprofitsinc.com/hosted/uwlm/index.php">charitable donations</a>, attend <a href="http://www.panpacific.com/en/countries/canada/vancouver/pan_pacific_vancouver/pan_pacific_christmas_wish_breakfast.html">events</a>, <a href="http://www.foodbank.bc.ca/main/">donate food items</a>, and even possibly sponsor a <a href="http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Holiday_Giving___Presents_of_Peace/138/24/131">Christmas Hamper family</a>. These are wonderful efforts that support the disadvantaged in our community.</p>
<p><strong>Amuse Consulting</strong> has created a unique gift that benefits a charity or non-profit long after the gift is given. The gift of <em><strong>Strategic Event Visioning consultation</strong></em> (value $150.00, free) will help charities plan and produce events that raise awareness, funds and engagement.</p>
<p>Events can take up huge staffing resources as well as pull from the same sponsor and donor base. With your gift Amuse Consulting can help your favourite charity to decrease stress and increase its event success all thanks to your generosity.</p>
<p>The Strategic Event Visioning consultation is a hands on two-hour session where we work with the organization to help revitalize, energize and most importantly create efficiencies to help maximize the benefits for all involved.</p>
<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to give this gift:</strong><br />
1.	Think of your favourite charity that holds events and could use a 2-hour Strategic Event Visioning consultation from Amuse.<br />
2.	Contact their decision maker, and inform them of your gift. Let them know Amuse will be in touch to schedule an appointment that is convenient for them.<br />
3.	Email the contact information of the charity to Amuse for scheduling &#038; consultation.<br />
4. 	Send Amuse Consulting payment for the $150 – no wait! As our way of giving back all Strategic Event Visioning consultations booked in the month of Dec 2009 will have the $150.00 consultation fee waived.  Your gift to your favorite charity or non-profit is absolutely free.</p>
<p>So take 5 minutes and give a gift to your favourite charity or not-for-profit that will be measured beyond the dollars and cents.</p>
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