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Mistake Or Moxie? Apple’s iPhone 5 Is The iPhone 4S

triona — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:55:30 +0000

Yesterday’s big Apple event fizzled with the news that the much-rumored iPhone 5 is actually the iPhone 4S. I was interviewed by the Northwest Herald about whether this was a mistake for Apple.

“I think there was a lot of expectation – anybody’s in a difficult situation to follow Steve – but I think it was pretty lackluster,” said Triona Guidry, a freelance technology writer and owner of Guidry Consulting in Cary. “In my head, I was trying to compare it to the season finale of a TV series* – every season finale has to be bigger and bigger until it gets to the point that you can’t do it anymore.”

“For whatever reason, they decided not to do an iPhone 5, and the initial reaction is that’s a big mistake,” Guidry said. “As one person said, they could have quite easily put it in a different shiny case, and none of us would be the wiser. But that’s not what they decided to do.”

What struck me most about Apple’s unannouncement was how bummed everyone was. It’s hard for Apple to keep topping last year’s Biggest Event Ever, but you can’t alienate the masses, either. By failing to deliver (or to manage expectations ahead of time) Apple has lost ground. With no boost from iPhone 5 sales it may be a bitter holiday season, especially with the Amazon Kindle Fire on the iPad’s heels.

If, at their next event, Apple can pull off something so crazy-stupid-awesome we all forget about what happened yesterday, they might regain some of the ground they’ve lost. But I don’t think this is necessarily indicative of Apple without Steve Jobs. As I said to the Northwest Herald:

“The question is why they would do it that way, especially with so much expectation on this,” she said. “But then again, Apple’s smart. Maybe there’s something behind the scenes going on that we don’t know about. That’s the only thing that’s going to turn this around for them.”

Apple does make mistakes** but I’ve learned not to underestimate them. For all we know they did this simply so they can sit back and chuckle while the rumor mill REALLY goes into overdrive.

* Like whether a second Big Bang tops a bomb that will destroy all of reality. I won’t even get into what happened this season.

** Let’s hear it for the Newton, the Lisa, the Mac IIvx, and all of Apple’s less-beloved products.

New Social Networking Seminars In May

triona — Sat, 14 May 2011 12:58:16 +0000

Want to learn more about LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter? I’ve added new social networking seminars to my calendar for the month of May.

NEW! Grow Your Business With Social Networking
Power Partners Of Cary Grove
Thursday, May 19, 2011, 8am-9am
Century 21 Sketchbook, 20 Northwest Hwy (Rt 14), Cary IL

What’s the best way to use LinkedIn? Should you market your business on Facebook? In this seminar we’ll discuss how you can use social networking to grow your business. Guests welcome! Power Partners of Cary Grove meets at Century 21 Sketchbook in Cary, Illinois.

Leveraging LinkedIn
Cary Grove Chamber Of Commerce
Thursday, May 26, 2011, 12pm-1:30pm
Fox River Grove Village Hall, 305 Illinois St., Fox River Grove IL

Discover how to get the most out of LinkedIn. We’ll explore the features of LinkedIn and how you can best use them to market yourself or your business. To register, contact the Cary Grove Chamber Of Commerce at 847-639-2800.

Coming this summer…

Advanced Blogs For Business
Expanding Your Online Presence With Social Media

..and more! You can always find my latest schedule in the Upcoming Events section of my web site, or subscribe to Tech Tips by email. Hope to see you there!

Securing WordPress Blogs, Plus Upcoming Seminars On Using Blogs, LinkedIn, And Facebook

triona — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:38:27 +0000

I’d like to say thanks to Jane Friedman, former publisher and editorial director of Writer’s Digest, for publishing my guest post on her WD blog, There Are No Rules. The post is called Ten Steps To Secure Your WordPress Blog From Hackers. It’s geared toward those running their own installations of WordPress, but also applies to those hosting their blogs with WordPress, Blogger, or other services.

Also, don’t miss my Blogs For Business seminar this Friday, April 1, 2011, from 8:30am-10am, part of the Crystal Lake Chamber Business Builder Breakfast series. To register, please contact the Crystal Lake Chamber at 815-459-1300. Here are more upcoming seminars in April and May. For registration details, see my web site.

Social Networking For Business
Business Networking Group
Friday, April 22, 2011, 7:30am-8:30am
Routes 176 and 45, Mundelein IL

Leveraging LinkedIn
Cary Grove Chamber Of Commerce
Thursday, May 26, 2011, 12pm-1pm
Fox River Grove Village Hall, 305 Illinois St., Fox River Grove IL

Hope to see you there!

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Leveraging LinkedIn Seminar On Tuesday, March 15, 2010

triona — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:50:05 +0000

Join me next Tuesday, March 15th for a free session on Leveraging LinkedIn, sponsored by the B2B Networking Group (Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce).

Leveraging LinkedIn
by Triona Guidry
Tuesday, March 15, 2010 7:45am-8:45am
(networking starts at 7:30am)
Old Towne Hall, 54 Brink St. (across from Starbucks), Crystal Lake IL

Discover how to get the most out of LinkedIn. We’ll explore the features of LinkedIn and how you can best use them to market yourself or your business. Q&A session to follow.

The B2B meeting is from 7:45am-8:45am. You’re invited to come at 7:30am or stay afterwards for additional networking opportunities. Guests welcome!

Mark your calendar for my next seminar, Blogs For Business, on Friday, April 1st. More information is available on my web site.

Hope to see you there!

Recording Of Webinar On Top Computer Security Risk For Businesses

triona — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:43:16 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended my webinar on Top Computer Security Risks For Businesses. If you missed the webinar, you can find it online here:

Top Computer Security Risks For Businesses Webinar

Here are links to some of the resources I mentioned in the webinar. I hope you find this information helpful.

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If you’d like a seminar for your business or organization, please let me know.

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Upcoming Seminars On Social Networking

triona — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:23:00 +0000

Don’t miss my upcoming seminars on social networking:

Marketing Your Business Through Blogs And Facebook (Beginner)
GLMV Chamber Of Commerce Munch & Learn
Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 12:00pm-1:00pm
GLMV Chamber Office, 1123 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, Illinois

See below for the advanced session of this class at the GLMV Chamber Best Practices B2B EXPO & Conference on June 23rd.

Discover how to market your business online by leveraging the power of blogs and Facebook. Learn how to set up your Facebook profile or fan page, how to create and maintain a business blog, and how to integrate the two to offer a comprehensive online presence. Computers are not required but you may bring a laptop for hands-on instruction. To register, contact the GLMV Chamber at (847) 680-0750.

Marketing Your Business Through Blogs And Facebook (Advanced)
GLMV Chamber Best Practices B2B EXPO & Conference
Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 2:15pm-3:00pm
Doubletree Hotel, 510 East IL Route 83, Mundelein, Illinois

This is a more advanced session and followup to the previous Munch & Learn seminar on June 16th.

Basic Social Networking
Crystal Lake Chamber Of Commerce Business Builder Breakfast
Friday, July 16, 2010, 8:30am-10:00am
Crystal Lake Chamber, 427 W. Virginia St, Crystal Lake, Illinois

See below for the advanced session of this class.

Have you been asked to get LinkedIn? Can you make contacts through Facebook? Should you Twitter your business? Learn how to use social networking to market your business. We’ll talk about which sites are right for you, how to establish your profile and how to integrate social networking into your marketing strategy. To register, contact the Crystal Lake Chamber at (815) 459-1300.

Advanced Social Networking
Crystal Lake Chamber Of Commerce Business Builder Breakfast
Friday, August 6, 2010, 8:30am-10:00am
Crystal Lake Chamber, 427 W. Virginia St, Crystal Lake, Illinois

See above for the beginner session of this class.

Now that you understand the basics of social networking, let’s delve deeper into how this new technology can help your business. We’ll talk about the advanced features of social networking and how you can use integration tools to save time. To register, contact the Crystal Lake Chamber at (815) 459-1300.

FREE Seminar On Social Networking: Marketing Your Business Online

triona — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:18:14 +0000

Join me for a free seminar on Social Networking: Marketing Your Business Online, sponsored by the Business Networking Group. The seminar will be held Friday, December 11, 2009 from 7:30am-8:30am at Grandma V’s Restaurant, Routes 176 and 45 in Mundelein, Illinois.

Have you been asked to get LinkedIn? Can you make business contacts through Facebook or MySpace? Should you Twitter your business? We will discuss how these social networking tools can help you develop new referrals and open new markets for your business.

For more information visit the Business Networking Group web site, or see my computer class schedule. Hope to see you there!

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Download The Blogs For Business Handout

triona — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:46:00 +0000

Thanks to all my attendees as well as the Cary Grove Chamber of Commerce for a terrific Blogs For Business seminar! If you missed the session or would like an extra copy of the handout, click here (PDF). In this class, we discussed what blogs are, how they can benefit your business, and how you can market using blogs.

If you’re interested in a talk like this for your business or organization, I’d be glad to help. Contact me at info-at-guidryconsulting-dot-com. And be sure to sign up for the email version of Triona’s Tech Tips for announcements about future events.

Blogs For Business Seminar

triona — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Don’t miss my Blogs For Business class this Tuesday, October 7th from 9:00am-10:30am at the Fox River Grove (Illinois) Village Hall, 305 Illinois St. The class is part of the Learn From The Experts Computer Series sponsored by the Cary Grove Chamber Of Commerce.

Would you like to know more about how blogs can help your business succeed? Join me and we’ll learn:

What are blogs?
How blogs can benefit your business
How to market using blogs

For more information, visit www.guidryconsulting.com/news.

"Blogs For Business" Seminar In October

triona — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:03:00 +0000

Don’t miss this year’s Learn From The Experts Computer Series, sponsored by the Cary Grove Chamber Of Commerce. I’ll be teaching the second session, Blogs For Business.

Would you like to know more about how blogs can help your business succeed? Join me and we’ll learn:

What are blogs?
How blogs can benefit your business
How to market using blogs

Blogs For Business will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2008, from 9:00am-10:30am at the Fox River Grove (Illinois) Village Hall, 305 Illinois St. Click here for more information, or contact the Chamber at 847-639-2800. Hope to see you there!