Category Archives: Virtual Teams

What I’m Thankful For

It’s Thanksgiving week, so naturally I’m taking stock of the good people and things in my life for which I am very grateful. This of course includes so many aspects of Fuentek and the work we do as well as my life outside of work. Below are just a few of the (mostly work) things I give thanks for this holiday. Continue reading

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Claire Shipman Talks Womenomics at Nov. 15th WAMS Luncheon

Calling all women professionals in the Triangle area! Don’t miss out on the chance to see ABC correspondent and author Claire Shipman speaking at the November 15th Women Against MS (WAMS) Leadership Luncheon. Her topic: Womenomics, which is also the title of her best-selling book, co-authored with Katty Kay. I think Ms. Shipman says it best in this video, but put simply: Women have more power in the workplace than they think they do:… Continue reading

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Talking (Virtual) Shop with TrendPOV

This afternoon at 2pm Eastern, TrendPOV will be airing an interview I recently did with Dr. Amy Vanderbilt. Some of you might remember that TrendPOV gave Fuentek a Spotlight Award a year and a half ago. (It’s amazing what a little NPR coverage will generate!) As part of the spotlight interview, Amy and I talked about how Fuentek is structured as a virtual business. TrendPOV is revisiting some of their previous award winners, so Amy and I talked again. Some of the topics we covered in this new interview were:… Continue reading

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Get What You Pay For When It Comes to Webinars

Your time is precious, right? So when it comes to attending a webinar, you want to get the most out of your time—not to mention the registration fee that your company (or maybe even you yourself) paid. And if the … Continue reading

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Training from Hundreds of Miles Away: Tips for Webinar Trainers

Having just completed a series of eight webinars to train interns at a major research university about the science and art of technology commercialization, I’ve learned a few things about the challenges of conducting training remotely. Sure, there are advantages … Continue reading

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Phil Simon Interviews Fuentek for New Book

The New Small by Phil Simon features Fuentek and other small companies that are pioneering new ways of doing business. Technology consultant, author and public speaker Phil Simon recently interviewed me to discuss running a small company, harnessing new technology, … Continue reading

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Impressions from the North Carolina Governor’s Conference for Women

On Tuesday, I had the great privilege of serving as a panelist at the North Carolina Governor’s Conference for Women. I spoke as part of the “How N.C. Women Just Like You Built Multimillion-Dollar Businesses” panel, giving the audience some … Continue reading

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Facebook versus LinkedIn: Which Is Better for Your Business?

I recently had an opportunity to speak to the Raleigh, NC chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization about social media and how to leverage it for business. This astute group of women included owners of businesses ranging from environmental services … Continue reading

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It’s Not Just for Job Searches: Using LinkedIn for Technology Transfer Marketing

LinkedIn is a great tool for finding a job, but it’s also valuable for intellectual property (IP) marketing, generating potential licensing leads. Here’s how I get the most out of LinkedIn for technology transfer marketing. When I am looking for … Continue reading

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Guidelines for Your TTO Blog, Microblog, and Other Social Media Tools

Updated Oct. 12, 2010 In my last posts, I discussed the value of social media tools such as blogs, with some extra discussion of microblogging, as an effective means of communication for Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs). Now I offer the … Continue reading

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