Is There A Fiery Flight Attendant On Your Staff?

by: George Bounacos August 11, 2010

Here’s why JetBlue’s flight attendant is no hero and what you need to do in your small business.

Be Honest About The Rules – Communicating Bad News #1

by: George Bounacos October 26, 2009

Big Thinking is kicking off a series about How To Communicate Bad News because we see too many partners, clients and friends often miss the mark and make bad situations worse. The first guideline we’ll share is straight out of today’s headlines:  Be Honest About The Rules.  There is an incalculably multiplier if you break the rules, [...]

Redskins Shatter Implied Promises, But What About Your Business?

by: George Bounacos September 3, 2009

Not all promises are explicit.   Sure, if a small business says they’ll provide a service for $100 and either doesn’t provide the service or charges more, trust takes a hit. But there are implied promises every business makes every day.  At Silver Beacon, we promise each client that we are going to stay on top [...]

Calling Your Customers Names and Hoping To Succeed

by: George Bounacos February 26, 2009

Ryanair spokesperson calls bloggers idiots and lunatics, and the blogosphere begins responding.

Finding Reporters Looking For You – Fast Friday Fact

by: George Bounacos November 7, 2008

haro, help a reporter out, shankman, fast friday fact

Protecting Your Online Reputation

by: George Bounacos November 6, 2008

A new service named Trackur can monitor the Internet for mentions of your name or your company’s name, email you and even trend the data.

Optimizing Media Outreach – PRWeb Webinar

by: George Bounacos October 29, 2008

Two experts speak on the intersection of media outreach and search engine optimization, explaining best practices and ROI.