We ask the tough questions
You’ve got a free half hour during your work day. What do you do?
I have very recently included a gym session into my business day. Research continually shows sitting all day is not good for your health, so I try to incorporate an exercise break into my day. My productivity and creativity has doubled and no more 3pm brain fades. I highly recommend it!
Would you describe yourself as a technophobe or technophile?
I am a technophobe. Fortunately, I surround myself with some very creative technophiles. To me though, social media isn’t about technology, but the human connection created through the technology.
What’s the smartest bit of marketing you’ve ever done?
Joining Facebook – it changed my life. I now have my own business and it’s all down to that one little action back in 2007.
What website do you visit every day?
Oh there are so many, Mashable, Facebook (yes it’s a website), Google and BizEez Virtual Solutions.
What’s your number one stress relief tactic (keep it clean!)?
I have a fabulous remedial massage therapist who is also a client – may I just suggest a massage and also a lumber roll if you sit all day!
Who, or what, is your biggest inspiration?
Small business owners inspire me. They’re jack of all trades, work crazy hours and still find that passion to get up and do it all over again, day in and day out. Their commitment, passion and drive is simply inspirational.
If your office caught fire, what would you grab first?
My dog. Everything is safely backed-up and/or insured.
What’s the one resource you’d never be without?
My iPhone.
What talent do you most wish you possessed?
I’d love to be able to sing. I've always thought of myself as a bit of a rock chick, but honestly I can’t hold a tune and you really wouldn’t want to hear me. I’d also like to learn to juggle.
What’s the most enjoyable element of your work?
I’m doing what I love! I get to hang out on Facebook all day and call it my job. I get to tweet, write blogs and read, but most importantly I get to teach other people how to do it successfully. What’s not to love?
How would you describe yourself in three adjectives?
Sociable, creative and passionate.
And now comes the plug!
What do you do? Who for? And how does it benefit them?
My goal is to help you use the internet to successfully grow your business by building a loyal community around your brand, gaining positive exposure, sharing valuable content, communicating new products and services and generating new leads. I specialise in social media, email marketing and search engine optimised WordPress websites.
And where can we find out more?
- Flying Solo Directory: bizeez.flyingsolo.com.au/
- My website: www.bizeezvirtualsolutions.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Biz.Eez
- Twitter: @BizEez
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/taniashirgwin
- SlideShare: www.slideshare.net/TaniaShirgwin
- Google+: plus.google.com/112235438716096652583
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