by Andrew Ran Wong on April 18, 2010
There is no questions that Facebook is the largest social media site worldwide. No matter for social or professional purposes, Facebook offers a vast network for making the right connections. As the founder of NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, I always ask myself this question – “How could small business owners leverage Facebook in terms of finding correct prospects and establishing long-lasting relationships?“ Well, now there is a Facebook app called FavRav that can get the job done hassle-free for everybody. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on April 2, 2010
This is scheduled for immediate press release. On April 1, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) announced that it is giving away a free iPad to a lucky NYEBN member by the end of April. NY Entrepreneurs Business Network is based in NYC and currently the group has grown to 4,300+ members in less than 11 months. NYEBN started to implement monthly contests since the beginning of 2010. The goal is to encourage its members to spread the word about the group and reward them based on their performance. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on April 1, 2010
Recently I came across an article called “Share Well with Others: How to Get Social Content to Go Viral” on Search Engine Land. The article talks about the 7 motives why people share online content via social media. The 7 motives are: self-expression, affinity, validation, prurience, status achievement, altruism, and self-serving interest. It makes me think the reasons why I use social media and the examples how I am using my own blog to share information. Here I listed the top 4 reasons why I chose to become a blogger. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on March 31, 2010
At NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, we are excited to promote a series of educational seminars where business people have the opportunity to learn about technology and social media. If you haven’t checked out our past events, here is your chance to do so (click here). If you live near us, please come join us for tomorrow’s seminar which features Gabriel Shaoolian, the founder of Blue Fountain Media, and Ellen DePasquale, The Software Revitalist. You can RSVP here. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on March 30, 2010
We are continuing our coverage about the essential success recipes for all Internet entrepreneurs. In a blog post written yesterday, we shared three videos from the Web 2.0 Expo NY. In this article, I want to leave you with 10 questions to ponder. But before you hear my questions, please go through the following list of the 10 greatest Internet entrepreneurs of all time and find out what they have in common: […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on March 29, 2010
“New York Isn’t Silicon Valley. That’s Why They Like It.” That is the headline of an article recently published in New York Times. According to the article, although New York still ranks third behind Silicon Valley and Boston in the number of deals and overall investment rates, the tech community in New York appears to be growing at a faster rate than any other areas in the United States. New York City has nurtured great Internet entrepreneurs such as Jason Calacanis, Josh Harris, Gary Vaynerchuk, Nick Denton, etc. Today, I happened to watch a few YouTube vids from 2008’s Web 2.0 Expo NY. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on March 28, 2010
Previously, we have shared a variety of motivational videos (click here). Today, I got to explore more great videos. The 3 videos I am about to share here all have something to do with failure. Indeed, “if you’ve never failed, you’ve never lived,” as stated in one video. In this uncertain time, it’s important to gather courage and get out of your comfort zone. Just go try something new and take risks! As an entrepreneur, I have first hand experience with this, and I can totally relate to the message delivered in these videos. If you’ve never seen them, I strongly encourage you to spend the next 10 minutes watching them. You will be glad you did after you are done. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on March 27, 2010
Yesterday we covered the first 5 reasons why social media can benefit entrepreneurs. Click here to check it out. For most entrepreneurs, social media can provide emotional support, create an interactive environment, help foster meaningful relationships, facilitate the community building process, and provide more monetization options. Without further ado, let’s wrap up this series by introducing the last 5 reasons in this post. […]
by Andrew Ran Wong on March 26, 2010
Today, I got to brainstorm for more strategies about how social media can benefit entrepreneurs. Over the past year, social media has played a significant role in the businesses I am involved with, such as blogging and networking. So what’s the fuzz about social media that really makes it indispensable for modern entrepreneurs? I understand there is a lot of hype surrounding social media nowadays. In this post, I’d like to list the first 5 logical reasons why I consider social media as an essential tool for most businesses, no matter you’re in B2C or B2B sector. Let’s get right to the points. […]
