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I recently had a discussion with a blog editor who wanted me to edit pretty much everything I wrote to be in line with what punditsin Silicon Valley typically preach. I was more amused than infuriated. And, to an extent, concerned as well--for he's not the only one who thinks in this manner.

Twitter has been around for more than nine years now, but many people don't know all the features. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer? The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs.

(Before It's News) What's your current favorite technology to track billable hours? Why? The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

Andrew Kucheriavy is the founder and CEO of Intechnic, a leading web design agency with locations and clientele in North America, Europe and Australia. He is also a published author, blogger and recognized visionary with functional expertise in web development, marketing, e-commerce and business development.

Managing a flooded inbox is overwhelming enough without receiving additional "welcome" emails. The majority are dull, provide no value and gets sent straight to the trash, which isn't much of a welcome at all. People show initial interest by subscribing, so it's crucial to not disappoint on the first contact.

Check your inbox for next steps. Get expert advice from top thought leaders, entrepreneurs & executives Success isn't a destination, it's a journey. Andrew Kucheriavy is the founder and CEO of Intechnic, a leading web design agency with locations and clientele in North America, Europe and Australia.

1. Adbeat Adbeat is an extremely powerful tool that enables you to uncover where your competitors are advertising across the Internet. You'll be able to see where they advertise consistently, which is a strong indicator of ROI. But also, you'll see where they advertised for only days or weeks, which are potentially areas or sites to avoid and be wary of.

A lack of direction on a project or poor time management can quickly derail your team's overall output. Following the old adage that time is money, startup founders must recognize the importance of increasing productivity in a fast-paced and oftentimes distracting work environment.

Social media trends change constantly. Consumers are tired of blatant self-promotion, so put those tactics to rest. What's a brand to do to hold an audience? From holding contests to promoting gated content, these entrepreneurs from YEC have found success with these creative methods for collecting social media leads.

4 YEC'ers recently published notable books and eBooks. Not only are our members at YEC talented at running their businesses - they're also published authors who document their experiences to share with other entrepreneurs. This week, YEC celebrates four members who have recently published new books. 1.

Check your inbox for next steps. Get expert advice from top thought leaders, entrepreneurs & executives Web design is one of the many things it's often better to leave to the experts. If you've decided to contract out to build a new website for your company, it may be a good idea to look at some of the most commonly made mistakes before you get started.

If you've decided to contract out to build a new website for your company, it may be a good idea to look at some of the most commonly made mistakes before you get started.

When it comes to continuing business operations during the holidays, it can be difficult to keep up with your employees' schedules and have a good sense of how many team members will actually be in the office.

New year, new you? It's that time of the year when our thoughts always turn to goals and self improvement. Lose weight. Exercise more. More quality time with the people you love. Whatever your goals are, this time of year we call it a "New Year's Resolution" and stick to it.

Written by Social Mediopolis on . LinkedIn has a lot of great features, but many of them are under-used. One example is LinkedIn groups, which provides a lot of opportunity for connecting and communicating throughout the marketing industry. Are you making the most of this social feature?

Learn from YEC members some best practices and insider tips on how to prepare for 2016 during the holidays. YEC members are experts in many fields. From technology to food innovation, they've started successful and forward-thinking companies across a variety of industries and gained first-hand knowledge of the challenges of starting and sustaining a business.

It is the first page an employee/manager/admin will see when accessing the platform, so it is the first experience of a user with the system. In few seconds, the user should understand the way the page is organized and where are the relevant information he needs.

User experience (UX) design focuses on enhancing user satisfaction by improving how we interact with the websites, applications and devices in our lives. In other words, UX makes complex things easy to use. While the term "UX" is relatively new, the concept of user-friendly design has been around for generations.

Check your inbox for next steps. Get expert advice from top thought leaders, entrepreneurs & executives Hackathons will help you improve not only your technology chops, but also your interpersonal communication skills. As an entrepreneur and parent, I am choosy about what activities I allow my children to engage in, which usually requires some digging and deciphering.

While exciting, expanding your company internationally comes with a host of risks and challenges. From factoring time zones into meeting calendars to navigating differences in culture, there's a lot more than the upfront cost to think about when you're expanding abroad.

We've been on a quest for the past few months of tightening up our ads and key posts to use UTM links. This provides a clean and clear data stream coming into Google Analytics for measuring what's really going on in organic and paid media.

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 1.

At Forbes Councils, we’ve seen that how you present yourself online matters to both your personal career and your company.

Publishing engaging, advice-driven content creates trust, which leads to business and networking opportunities. Writing expert content isn’t about selling -- it’s about educating and informing your audience over time. Sharing your insights helps you build a strong reputation within your industry, and improve your credibility with both potential and current customers.

Sites like Twitter and LinkedIn’s communication features aren’t only beneficial for small businesses with a specific client base. B2B companies can use them to their advantage as well. That’s why we asked 12 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question:

Things that you are doing wrong on your personal or company Facebook page - courtesy of the members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).