August 18, 2011
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Each week, OPEN Forum's editors round up the most compelling entrepreneurial news and advice from our contributors and others. Here are this week’s highlights:
7 Tips For Beating Fear And Becoming A Stellar Public Speaker
Passive Panda founder James Clear has been there: clammy palms, hundreds of audience members staring at you, the first words refusing to roll off the tongue. But, over time, the nerves have faded and his speeches have improved. These are the public-speaking tips he’s discovered along the way.
How To Get More Qualified Job Applicants
Dread posting that job listing because of the hundreds of awful applications destined to flood your inbox? You’re not alone and, luckily, you’re not without a remedy. KISSmetrics co-founder Neil Patel gives us four ways to get more qualified job applicants. Our favorite tip: make it much harder to apply.
The 2 Magic Words That Will Make You A Social Media Superstar
Coming from a guy with a five-figure Twitter follower count, probably a good idea to heed Trackur founder Andy Beal’s advice. He offers social media’s two magic words.
Video: Can Small Businesses Still Be Heard On Twitter?
That’s the question Gary Vaynerchuk poses in his most recent video post on Open Forum. Vaynerchuk, as only he can, also gives his answer and explains why.
6 Apps To Maximize Productivity While Waiting In Line
“When waiting, I need my apps to maximize my productivity as quickly as possible,” writes Helen Jane Hearn. "And although some folks seem able to organize everything in their head, I need to work off lists and reminders.” From Napkin Genius to Diacarta, Hearn lists six apps to maximize productivity.
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