AIMC Business Solutions Tip - Top 5 Most Used Social Media Platforms By Age Group

AIMC Business Solutions Tip - Top 5 Most Used Social Media Platforms By Demographic as provided by Pew Research. You will be surprised which one is the unanimous #1 platform for most age groups. You will have to listen to the video to find out. Is it #YouTube​? #Instagram​? #TikTok​ or a dark horse like #Pinterest​? Here is research from Pew Research via Social Media Today - https://bit.ly/3ehhCU2​ Check out our AIMC Business Solutions Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/aimcbizsolutions​ Need help with your website and/or social media presence, go to http://www.aimcbizsolutions.com

The Power of In-Person Networking and Human Interaction - An Inspirational Post

I was strolling through my Facebook News Feed and saw a post that caught my eye from a great inspirational friend of mine and it really struck home what we have been missing since the pandemic hit.   As a "people person" running a business networking group for many years, I can definitely related to the post and the concept behind the message.   Yes, we are in online world whether it is networking,  online shopping, online banking.... online EVERYTHING, but we are missing something, a simple handshake, a simple smile.   Enjoy this message.   It inspired me to reach out more. 

I spent an hour in the bank with my dad,

as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist myself and asked...

''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''

''Why would I do that?'' He asked...

''Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here for things like making a transfer.

You can even do your shopping online. Everything will be so easy!''

I was so excited about initiating him into the world of Net banking.

He asked ''If I do that, I wont have to step out of the house?”

''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries can be delivered at your door now and how amazon delivers everything!

His answer left me tongue-tied.

He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have met four of my friends, I have chatted awhile with the staff who know me very well by now.

You know, I am alone...this is the company that I need. I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.

Two years back, I got sick. The store owner from whom I buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedside and cried.

When your Mom fell down a few days back while on her morning walk, our local grocer saw her and immediately got his car to rush her home as he knows where I live.

Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became online?

Why would I want everything delivered to me and force me to interact with just my computer?

I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and not just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.

Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''

Technology isn't life..

Spend time with people, not with devices.

Writer: Unknown

Health Tip - Take A Break From Work! Really! You Will Do Better, I Promise.

 You’re a hard-charger, who’s success-oriented and achievement-driven. 

It takes discipline not to work. You might have a tendency to emphasize quantity (sometimes at the expense of quality, whether you know it or not), and it seems like from the time you wake up until the time you hit the sheets, you’re “in the saddle”. At some point or another, you might have embraced the mindset that you can sleep when you’re dead.

Twelve- to fifteen-hour work days may be the norm, and even when you’re not at work, there’s a good chance you might still be working. Weekends are the perfect opportunity…not to unplug and unwind but to get ahead…since everyone else is finally leaving you alone.

If any of that sounds familiar, I totally get it; I’ve been there with you. If it’s virtually a daily struggle to ignore that little devil on your shoulder telling you that you need to be doing more, more, more…I know where you’re coming from.

But taking breaks -- both routine, shorter breaks within days and occasional, more meaningful breaks over time -- can be very beneficial for you and your work. For now, let’s talk about those “micro” within-day breaks, which would be things like lunch-time breaks and mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks, which have been shown to be positively associated with well-being and productivity.

Yes, you read that correctly, taking breaks during your workday can boost performance and productivity. That runs contrary to what many people erroneously think…that stepping away will slow you down…

When you are working on a complex project or when you feel like you have too much to do, it’s easy to convince yourself that you do not have the time to take a break. Believe me, I know the feeling, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Studies have shown that breaks can reduce or prevent stress, help maintain performance throughout the day and reduce the need for a long recovery at the end of the day.

One study, for example, found that lunchtime breaks, and detaching from work, increase energy levels at work and decrease feelings of exhaustion. And after a year, this strategy proved to increase vigor and energy levels over time.

Taking breaks can also prevent “decision fatigue”, which goes in hand with “ego depletion”, the idea that people have limited mental resources that get depleted with use. In short, when you need to make frequent decisions throughout your day, it can wear down your willpower and reasoning ability. Decision fatigue can lead to simplistic decision-making and procrastination.

Micro-breaks also increase productivity and creativity. Working for long stretches can lead to stress and exhaustion. Taking breaks, on the other hand, can help refresh the mind, replenish mental resources and help you become more creative.

Studies have shown that “aha moments” are more likely to come to those who take breaks, and the “eureka effect” -- the common human experience of suddenly understanding a previously incomprehensible problem or concept -- may be more likely to strike when you’ve stepped away from your work.

Here are some tips to prompt you to regularly step away from your work, replenish your energy, ignite your creativity and boost your productivity:

• Schedule break times.
• Set an alarm on your phone to prompt you.
• Plan to do something in your break that you enjoy. Combine it with some of the concepts discussed above, such as exercise snacks, taking a walk or spending time in nature.
• Pay attention to any benefits you experience when you take a break; this will provide positive reinforcement to take future breaks.

If you’re reluctant to take a break, start small, scheduling just a couple 5- or 10-minute work-free breaks into your day. As Tina Hallis, author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge: Shifting Your Thoughts for More Positivity and Success, says, “Research shows that we need to take a break and decompress so we can be our best at work -- and at home. Maybe we should ask if the life we’re working so hard to create is fun to live?”

How to Incorporate Social Media as a Lead Generator for Your Business and/or Personal Brand

How to Incorporate Social Media as a Lead Generator for Your Business and/or Personal Brand and Does It Make Sense to Do It Yourself or Hire Somebody. Please share our video and follow the AIMC Business Solutions Facebook Page here - https://www.facebook.com/aimcbizsolut...​ For help with social media and/or your website, contact AIMC Business Solutions at http://www.aimcbizsolutions.com

AIMC Business Solutions Tip: Six Advertising Statistics of 2021

AIMC Business Solutions Tip: Six Advertising Statistics of 2021 w/ Guest Samantha Vingers With the world opening back up in 2021 it's important to stay up to date with the changing advertising statistics. They can help you determine which avenue of advertising is best suited for your business. Online, YouTube, social media, TV, mobile, and email advertising have endless capabilities. These trends and statistics can guide you to a safe advertising journey in 2021. Check out our AIMC Business Solutions Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/aimcbizsolutions​ for more digital marketing tips

Networking Tip of the Week from AIMC Business Solutions

 Part of networking successfully and making sure that your contacts will be there for you, is to make sure that you’re there for them.

That means thinking of ways you can help them any chance you get. Like introducing them to people they should know, sending information that can help with an important goal, and being generous and creative with referrals for new business or job opportunities. Of course, you should be at the point in the relationship when you feel comfortable about making the referral, and have a strong enough bond with the person at the other end to know that the introduction will be well received.

I routinely send thank you notes to my network to express my appreciation, but leveraging social media makes the process even easier.

 

Here are three easy ways you can build closer relationships with your online network by showing them some love:

1) Acknowledge

Take time to pay attention to what they're doing and contribute when you can. Comment on something they said -- a photo or video they posted, a link they shared -- or answer a question they have.

2) Appreciate

Saying thank you privately is great, but saying it publicly is even better! When someone shares one of your links, pays you a compliment or does something nice for you, giving them

a shout out on Facebook or Twitter gives them exposure to your network and lets everyone know what a great person they are.

3) Advance

Help promote other people by re-tweeting their helpful posts and sharing links to their events and resources. I recommend books, articles, and websites all the time on my Facebook fan page, for example (http://www.facebook.com/aimcbizsolutions)

 

It doesn't take long to do this. Just take five minutes at the end of the day to go through your Linkedin, Twitter or Facebook stream and find a way to interact with the people you want to build a strong connection with. Build a list on Linkedin, Twitter or Facebook of the top 10 or 20 contacts you want to follow closely and see if there's a way you can acknowledge, appreciate or advance them.

Conventional marketing wisdom says that it takes 7 interactions with someone before they're ready to buy something from you or work with you, but most people stop at 1 or 2. With social networking, interacting with people is so much easier than before, especially if your interactions are centered around THEIR agenda, not YOUR agenda. When you're sharing THEIR posts and THEIR content. When you're commenting on something that THEY brought up. When you interact on a topic that's important to them, that's how you become relevant in their eyes and love becomes more of a two-way street.

This Is My Big WIN | Episode 1 | Jeffrey DeSocio | Overcoming Life Obstacles

Click the link  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JMqGQDJzBs&t=53s

This Is My Big Win! is all about sharing the stories of people who overcame an obstacle in their life. Through this channel we explore why overcoming that obstacle helped them in life and in business. Your BIG WIN is important and we are interviewing people who have overcame or still in the process of overcoming obstacles to achieve their BIG WIN. No WIN is too small or too big, and we hope each episode inspires at least one person. ---------------- Special Guest Jeffrey DeSocio of AIMC Business Solutions and Mass Professional Networking talks about the importance of overcoming shyness. Why overcoming shyness matters in business AND in life? What are Jeffrey's Tips on HOW to Networking at an event while being shy? What is Jeffrey's tips on improving public speaking? Which legendary icon did Jeffrey meet as a result of him overcoming his shyness? Learn all this and more! Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and of course share this to your friends and colleagues! Connect with Jeffrey: Jeffrey's Blog: https://www.desocialconnector.com​ Jeffrey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyde...​ Facebook and LinkedIn Networking group(s): Mass Professional Networking Jeffrey's Recommendation: https://www.toastmasters.org​ Thank you for watching!