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City of New York Merchadise RFP

City of New York Merchadise RFP

Every city or nonprofit has the ability to create and sell logo merchandise online. But should you? First, ask yourself what the goal of the program is – revenue? increased visibility? both? Next, go through these questions to see …

Local Governments of the Future

Local Governments of the Future

I have been doing research lately about government services and how they will evolve in the future. Traditionally, governments are usually a decade behind the private sector in adopting technology to help solve problems. I started thinking though, what …

Learn How to Use Foursquare to Market on a Shoestring!

Learn How to Use Foursquare to Market on a Shoestring!

Foursquare is a hot new marketing tool that uses cell phones to let your customers tell their friends where they are and help them find out where their friends are hanging out. It also allows them to post reviews, …

Microsoft Small Business Promotions

Microsoft Small Business Promotions

BizSpark is a startup program that gives you three-year access to the latest Microsoft development tools, as well as connecting you to a nationwide network of investors and incubators. There are no upfront costs, so if your business is …

What Motivates Us?

What Motivates Us?

This is a wonderful video from the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Dan Pink discusses the unexpected results behind studies on motivation.

Nixle: Secure Twitter for Public Agencies

Nixle: Secure Twitter for Public Agencies

Nixle uses the technology of Twitter and gives it a twist by making it a “secure platform”. The question is: why should cities buy a service that is offered for free through Twitter? Used by safety professionals – Nixle …