Comments for Consult Mark Blog http://www.consultmark.ie/blog Let's have a conversation about Business & Technology Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:46:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on The Digital Festival - Brain Foodstore by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/22/the-digital-festival-brain-foodstore/#comment-1047 Mark Cahill Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:55:37 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=580#comment-1047 James, I was great, I shall post a summary of the event in the next few days. For the moment here are some photos from the Event. http://pix.ie/markcahill/album/369786 My highlight was talking to Peter Kim, very nice and knowledgeable guy. Mark. James,

I was great, I shall post a summary of the event in the next few days.
For the moment here are some photos from the Event.

http://pix.ie/markcahill/album/369786

My highlight was talking to Peter Kim, very nice and knowledgeable guy.

Mark.

]]> Comment on The Digital Festival - Brain Foodstore by James Corbett http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/22/the-digital-festival-brain-foodstore/#comment-1036 James Corbett Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:10:16 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=580#comment-1036 Looking forward to your summary of this event Mark. I wish I could attend more of these things. Looking forward to your summary of this event Mark. I wish I could attend more of these things.

]]> Comment on Lecture given to second year MBA students at the University of Limerick by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/05/lecture-give-to-second-year-mba-students-at-the-university-of-limerick/#comment-1026 Mark Cahill Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:26:30 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=543#comment-1026 John, In relation to "real entrepreneurs are indeed born not made", I do think that these are rare in comparison to the rest of the population. These people are usually quite exceptional such as Richard Branson, Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Walt Disney, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs and so on. None of these finished a Third level education and some have little or no secondary education. I think education does enhance you probability of success, but it not essential for the select few that just “have it”. I do think (and I know I contradicting myself here) that education can also be a restrictor as it can remove that “impulse” which you describe. By the way social entrepreneurs are special kind of Entrepreneur as they as less Ego-centric that some other type of entrepreneurs which I really admire. Best of Luck with your project, please keep me informed as to how it progresses, do you have any links to the project? Thanks so much for your input. Regards, Mark. John,

In relation to “real entrepreneurs are indeed born not made”, I do think that these are rare in comparison to the rest of the population. These people are usually quite exceptional such as Richard Branson, Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Walt Disney, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs and so on. None of these finished a Third level education and some have little or no secondary education. I think education does enhance you probability of success, but it not essential for the select few that just “have it”. I do think (and I know I contradicting myself here) that education can also be a restrictor as it can remove that “impulse” which you describe.

By the way social entrepreneurs are special kind of Entrepreneur as they as less Ego-centric that some other type of entrepreneurs which I really admire.

Best of Luck with your project, please keep me informed as to how it progresses, do you have any links to the project?

Thanks so much for your input.

Regards,
Mark.

]]> Comment on What is all the Buzz about Google? by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/10/what-is-all-the-buzz-about-google/#comment-1025 Mark Cahill Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:46:39 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=567#comment-1025 I think it is. Google have tried many times to become more "social" and I think they have cracked it now. What do you think of Buzz so far ? Do you use Google Wave at all ? I think it is.
Google have tried many times to become more “social” and I think they have cracked it now.
What do you think of Buzz so far ?
Do you use Google Wave at all ?

]]> Comment on What is all the Buzz about Google? by Damien http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/10/what-is-all-the-buzz-about-google/#comment-1024 Damien Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:03:35 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=567#comment-1024 Is Google Buzz not just a reincarnation of Google Wave in different clothes? Is Google Buzz not just a reincarnation of Google Wave in different clothes?

]]> Comment on What is all the Buzz about Google? by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/10/what-is-all-the-buzz-about-google/#comment-1011 Mark Cahill Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:27:12 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=567#comment-1011 I have to agree with you in relation to Google Wave, the novelty seems to have worn off. When there were few invitation everyone wanted one, now only a few people use Google Wave. From talking to people their perception of Google Wave was another Twitter, but it is very different. Google Wave is only useful for events or project collaboration. Since you posted the comment, I have gotten Buzz and I am starting to play with it. BTW Thanks for the comment. I have to agree with you in relation to Google Wave, the novelty seems to have worn off. When there were few invitation everyone wanted one, now only a few people use Google Wave. From talking to people their perception of Google Wave was another Twitter, but it is very different. Google Wave is only useful for events or project collaboration.

Since you posted the comment, I have gotten Buzz and I am starting to play with it.

BTW Thanks for the comment.

]]> Comment on What is all the Buzz about Google? by IzzyK http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/10/what-is-all-the-buzz-about-google/#comment-1009 IzzyK Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:35:27 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=567#comment-1009 Interesting article, just wonder has Google Wave really worked? and how many people log in to GMail or just have their mail delivered to Outlook or other email packages? I don't log in that often and enjoy Twitter and FB and really wonder if I have time for one more social arena. Interesting article, just wonder has Google Wave really worked? and how many people log in to GMail or just have their mail delivered to Outlook or other email packages? I don’t log in that often and enjoy Twitter and FB and really wonder if I have time for one more social arena.

]]> Comment on Lecture given to second year MBA students at the University of Limerick by Liam Higgins http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/05/lecture-give-to-second-year-mba-students-at-the-university-of-limerick/#comment-1008 Liam Higgins Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:33:35 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=543#comment-1008 Mark, one item I picked up from the powerpoint was "Networking". As an Entrepreneur, I hve found networking to be valuable to my business. I joined two organised groups; called BNI and Skillnets. BNI is a serious commitment of attending one meeting a week while Skillnets offers excellent value in courses. I feel that any organisation who provide 'training/advice' for entrepreneur's should include reference to networking. Regards Liam Higgins B.Sc Mark, one item I picked up from the powerpoint was “Networking”. As an Entrepreneur, I hve found networking to be valuable to my business. I joined two organised groups; called BNI and Skillnets. BNI is a serious commitment of attending one meeting a week while Skillnets offers excellent value in courses. I feel that any organisation who provide ‘training/advice’ for entrepreneur’s should include reference to networking.

Regards

Liam Higgins B.Sc

]]> Comment on Lecture given to second year MBA students at the University of Limerick by John Kearns http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/02/05/lecture-give-to-second-year-mba-students-at-the-university-of-limerick/#comment-1007 John Kearns Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:28:28 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=543#comment-1007 Hi Mark and thanks for the notes. I love the topic because I tend to fall into the minority who believe that real entrepreneurs are indeed born not made. Unpopular I know but my experience continues to convince me of the validity. I'm now working with social entrepreneurs and the maxim continues to hold true. We're running an EU project to promote and support SE's and at the start the project team kept asking me how would they know if someone was a SE. I told them to trust and they would know when they met one. Now having met quite a few they know what I meant. Not that there are not fantastic business people or leaders, but an entrepreneur is different - so driven by the impulse, they more often do not even have the time to self-describe as one. But they leave a trail behind them that provides the proof. They are scarce and for that reason many people want to be called one, but my point is that there is nothing wrong with just being a great business person - actually it is probably more well-rounded! Love to hear other views. Hi Mark and thanks for the notes. I love the topic because I tend to fall into the minority who believe that real entrepreneurs are indeed born not made. Unpopular I know but my experience continues to convince me of the validity. I’m now working with social entrepreneurs and the maxim continues to hold true. We’re running an EU project to promote and support SE’s and at the start the project team kept asking me how would they know if someone was a SE. I told them to trust and they would know when they met one. Now having met quite a few they know what I meant. Not that there are not fantastic business people or leaders, but an entrepreneur is different - so driven by the impulse, they more often do not even have the time to self-describe as one. But they leave a trail behind them that provides the proof. They are scarce and for that reason many people want to be called one, but my point is that there is nothing wrong with just being a great business person - actually it is probably more well-rounded! Love to hear other views.

]]> Comment on Birr open coffee talk - social networks for business by Ivan Walsh http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/29/birr-open-coffee-talk-social-networks-for-business/#comment-1004 Ivan Walsh Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:20:31 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=521#comment-1004 Hi Mark, Didnt realize there was 1m Irish on FB. How do you use FB? So far, I've not seen much return compared to other SM networks. Hi Mark,

Didnt realize there was 1m Irish on FB.

How do you use FB?

So far, I’ve not seen much return compared to other SM networks.

]]> Comment on Birr open coffee talk - social networks for business by Avril Webster http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/29/birr-open-coffee-talk-social-networks-for-business/#comment-987 Avril Webster Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:38:21 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=521#comment-987 Hi Mark, Super post-thanks for sharing it. I'm finding your four step framework very helpful in 'getting going' in social media. Best wishes, Avril Hi Mark,
Super post-thanks for sharing it. I’m finding your four step framework very helpful in ‘getting going’ in social media. Best wishes, Avril

]]> Comment on Birr open coffee talk - social networks for business by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/29/birr-open-coffee-talk-social-networks-for-business/#comment-933 Mark Cahill Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:31:20 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=521#comment-933 William, Thanks very much. Regards, Mark. William,

Thanks very much.

Regards,
Mark.

]]> Comment on Birr open coffee talk - social networks for business by william http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/29/birr-open-coffee-talk-social-networks-for-business/#comment-930 william Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:58:21 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=521#comment-930 Hi Mark, Great post and thanks for the support on our linkedin group. PS: Love your blog. Warm Regards, William. Hi Mark,

Great post and thanks for the support on our linkedin group.

PS: Love your blog.

Warm Regards,

William.

]]> Comment on Google Local Business Center - going Local with stickers by Twitter Trends local | Consult Mark Blog http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2009/12/07/google-local-business-center-going-local-with-stickers/#comment-815 Twitter Trends local | Consult Mark Blog Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:29:43 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=416#comment-815 [...] - now local Today twitter added a new feature, trending with a local twist. I think this is great, Google has gone local quite recently also. Here is a screenshot, I have set mine to Ireland for obvious reasons, in recent times Twitter has [...] [...] - now local Today twitter added a new feature, trending with a local twist. I think this is great, Google has gone local quite recently also. Here is a screenshot, I have set mine to Ireland for obvious reasons, in recent times Twitter has [...]

]]> Comment on Ireland in 2050 - A book for anyone interested in Irelands future by Decky http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2009/10/19/ireland-in-2050-a-book-for-anyone-interested-in-irelands-future/#comment-642 Decky Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:26:37 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=276#comment-642 If the government fails us, we fail ourselves. If the government fails us, we fail ourselves.

]]> Comment on Enterprise acceleration centre breakfast morning - Sales and social networks by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/20/enterprise-acceleration-centre-breakfast-morning-sales-and-social-networks/#comment-640 Mark Cahill Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:18:48 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=495#comment-640 James, They are once a month, next one is mid February, go to the http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1777443 group and join. I think the next one is about innovation vouchers. Regards, Mark. James,

They are once a month, next one is mid February, go to the http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1777443 group and join. I think the next one is about innovation vouchers.

Regards,
Mark.

]]> Comment on Enterprise acceleration centre breakfast morning - Sales and social networks by James Corbett http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/20/enterprise-acceleration-centre-breakfast-morning-sales-and-social-networks/#comment-636 James Corbett Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:54:57 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=495#comment-636 How regularly are these breakfast mornings held Mark? I need to get along to one soon. How regularly are these breakfast mornings held Mark? I need to get along to one soon.

]]> Comment on Basics of Network Theory for Social network analysis (SNA)- Part 1 by Mark Cahill http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2009/11/06/basics-of-network-theory-for-social-network-analysis-sna-part-1/#comment-517 Mark Cahill Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:02:38 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=371#comment-517 Simon, Thanks for the sharing what you have learned and proven in relation weak ties versus strong ties in practice. Theory is great however, it is really just starting point, practice reveals more interesting information, as in your case. You example also illustrates in the importance of context, the consequence of weak ties for transmission, versus the high cost of being wrong where strong ties become a priority. By the way, I find what you company is doing very interesting, I first came across it in October 2007 as I was sitting beside Liam Connolly at the first annual EAC (enterprise acceleration centre) showcase in Limerick Institute of Technology . Regards & Thanks, Mark. Simon,

Thanks for the sharing what you have learned and proven in relation weak ties versus strong ties in practice. Theory is great however, it is really just starting point, practice reveals more interesting information, as in your case. You example also illustrates in the importance of context, the consequence of weak ties for transmission, versus the high cost of being wrong where strong ties become a priority.

By the way, I find what you company is doing very interesting, I first came across it in October 2007 as I was sitting beside Liam Connolly at the first annual EAC (enterprise acceleration centre) showcase in Limerick Institute of Technology .

Regards & Thanks,
Mark.

]]> Comment on Basics of Network Theory for Social network analysis (SNA)- Part 1 by Simon Rees http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2009/11/06/basics-of-network-theory-for-social-network-analysis-sna-part-1/#comment-502 Simon Rees Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:59:49 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=371#comment-502 Hi Mark, that's very interesting - our company (based in Dublin) is expert in using SNA to help mobile operators improve their marketing & CRM. We've learned (& proven) that weak ties are more important for transmission of certain things (new mobile handsets, etc.) whereas strong ties are more important for others which have a high cost of being wrong (e.g. changing network in a market with network quality issues). Of course, every market is different! Hi Mark, that’s very interesting - our company (based in Dublin) is expert in using SNA to help mobile operators improve their marketing & CRM.

We’ve learned (& proven) that weak ties are more important for transmission of certain things (new mobile handsets, etc.) whereas strong ties are more important for others which have a high cost of being wrong (e.g. changing network in a market with network quality issues). Of course, every market is different!

]]> Comment on Basics of Network Theory for Social network analysis - Part 2 by Ivan Walsh http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/2010/01/05/basics-of-network-theory-for-social-network-analysis-part-2/#comment-458 Ivan Walsh Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:51:10 +0000 http://www.consultmark.ie/blog/?p=464#comment-458 Excellent article Mark. I hadn't seen it the way you present it here, ie re brand aversion. Regards, Ivan Excellent article Mark.

I hadn’t seen it the way you present it here, ie re brand aversion.

Regards,

Ivan

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