The five keys to building a strong online community

Build it and they will come? Such a common mistake. We’ve met many organisations who started out installing a free community tool and waiting for the crowds to join them. When only a few people engage, the excuses pile up: there are too many networks already; our members don’t want/need a community. More often than…

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Unlocking knowledge with your social intranet

Why should you even consider a social intranet in your organisation? Surely the world doesn’t change just because there’s a new way of communicating? This is an attitude that reflects the uneven digital skills in our society, and ignores the fact that a new medium can deliver new benefits. A social intranet isn’t just about…

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Social media: distracted by shiny objects? You’re not alone!

Anyone who uses social media on a regular basis will already know the pitfalls and distractions that come from spending time on Twitter or Facebook. One moment you’re updating your company page or checking on a business hour, and without knowing it you find yourself ten minutes later sharing a video of baby pandas, or…

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Online communities: greater than the sum of their parts

We hear a lot of reasons why people consider establishing online communities for their organisation’s members.  Communication is of course number one, collaboration is often mentioned, supply chains are important, and there is a worthy feeling across the market that it’s important to keep up with the latest developments in technology.

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Enjoy the sunshine with #placetoplacenetworking

The JDrew Creations team are basking in the sunshine on the warmest day of the year, and reflecting on the British desire to make the most of the sun when it shines. We may have a reputation for going lobster-pink at the drop of a sunshade, but an unpredictable island weather system means we have…

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Micro Business: Supporting Each Other in a Cold Climate

The majority of our clients consider themselves to be small businesses – but did you know that a ‘Small Business’ is classed as one with turnover under £50 million?  At the coalface of startup and micro business, this sort of turnover is many years away or unattainable for most.  When government talks about supporting small…

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