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Does Facebook have a future?
7th February 2012

The Facebook valuation has stirred up a great deal of press debate. It is expected that the IPO valuation will come in at $75-100 billion, giving Facebook a higher value than Boeing, American Express and Nike. Unsurprisingly, people are wondering if this is another dot com bubble. Social networks haven’t fared well following buyouts so there is a lot of speculation on Facebook’s future.

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Beyond newsletters: tips for internal communication
3rd February 2012

How often have you heard the phrase "we need a newsletter!"? It’s one of the cheapest, easiest and most common ways of disseminating information withinanorganisation, but all too often they sit unread in email inboxes. It is important to carefuly consider a few factors before starting up a newsletter.

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You do what exactly?
3rd February 2012

Usually 30-60 seconds in length, the elevator pitch is thought to be one of the most important tools used to describe what you or your business does. How do information professionals describe their work? How do you plant the seed of curiosity?

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New Year, new job?
1st February 2012

It's a lucky few who enjoy returning to their jobs after a holiday break. Returning to a job in cold wet January is even worse. So it's no surprise that many people include looking for a new job as one of their New Year Resolutions, and job changes shoot through the roof in the first quarter. Looking for a job can be a job in itself, so it's important to maximise your time and target the right roles. How can you do this for knowledge and information work?

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