 The Connection Between Socail Networks and Cloud Computing We are living in the world of Web 2.0, where hundreds of millions of people are connected to the Internet and millions of those people are connected on social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter, using blogs, and posting on YouTube and Flickr. The vast amount of ways in which people can be connected online has sparked the interest of cloud computing services. Cloud computing services have been developing ways to tap into the Web 2.0 world and establish means of turning the flow of information and communication into business potential. Social networks have become excellent tools for businesses to use when they are looking to inform customers about their services, as well as to establish means of communicating with their customers. Cloud computing services are being used by businesses to develop applications that help them improve their business operations, increase productivity, and establish a competitive edge in the marketplace. To further enhance their service offerings, customer relationship management ( CRM) systems have examined the ways that people and businesses are using social networking sites. The business world has found new ways to improve how they use social networking sites and how they capitalize on the information available to them on these applications. Click here to read the full article.
 RoseBud Welcomes SteviB’s Pizza: Beginning
It was the mid '90s, and two brothers were sharing a meal at a nearby pizza buffet. Having liked what they saw, they agreed it would be a great family restaurant to own, but wished it had more to offer. They talked about how they'd use only fresh, quality ingredients to create an assortment of original pizzas, unique desserts, and a fresh salad selection. They realized that this menu, with a game room for the kids, and exceptional service would create a place that everyone and their family could enjoy. At first their idea for the "Ultimate Pizza Buffet" was one of those ideas you just talk about, but in 1996 their dream became a reality when they opened the first Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet outside of Atlanta, GA.
From the beginning, the brothers promised to deliver this ultimate experience at a great price. Due to their passionate pursuit, Stevi B's soon became a favorite place for hard working individuals and their busy families. In fact, this first restaurant was so successful that customers started asking if they could buy the place. One of these customers was so persistent that the brothers finally said yes. That was when Stevi B's began franchising across the Southeast. Today
The Stevi B's brand now stretches across 8 states, with over 40 locations. They are still working hard to exceed expectations and provide an excellent value. Staying true to their founder's promise, they have not forgotten those important ingredients. They remember their dream and their determination; it's what drives their passion for pizza. It is this dream, turned into success that is still bringing families together each and every day in every one of their restaurants.
|  | Volume 2, Number1 RoseBud & The Microsoft Store Atlanta Thank you to all that attended any or all of our events at the Microsoft Store in Lenox Mall during 2011. The store has been a great venue for RoseBud to showcase our areas of expertise. Starting in February, RoseBud plans to have a monthly event at the Microsoft Store. We plan to host events on Office 365 and its various components (Hosted Exchange, SharePoint Online, Lync Online). In addition to the Office 365 events, we also plan to host events around more day-to-day topics: Excel, Outlook, Windows 7, Sky Drive, and Business Intelligence for small businesses. We hope that you are able to attend some or all of these sessions in 2012 – The Microsoft Store at Lenox Mall is a great venue and always has new and exciting technology to explore. Greg Wartes | See RoseBud in RCP Magazine: I was recently contacted by a writer from the RCP Magazine inquiring about how RoseBud has been using the Atlanta Microsoft Store to drive and promote our business. At one of the events we hosted, we had almost 300 people registered (see middle picture below). The Atlanta Microsoft store was FULL! As a professional services firm, we hold events quite regularly to talk about our area of expertise; technology and consulting. There is a lot of effort that goes into planning an event, driving attendance to an event, creating the e-mail blasts/content/mailers/invites, managing the replies/questions, coordinating the location, the logistics of the event itself. Since we do so many, we go through a very similar process to get all these items to align. So it felt a little strange to field questions about the logistics and the tricks that we use to make a successful event, it almost felt like we were revealing our “marketing secrets.” But as this interview unfolded and we talked about the past events, the “successes” that we have had, the “failures” that we have experienced, I came to realize that we have no secrets about how we connect with our attendees. RoseBud has always increased our client base with relationships. Sure, there are a lot of avenues we use to reach these folks (e-mail, social media, etc.) but more often than not, the attendance is driven from the personal and business relationships that we have worked so hard to create and keep. I was asked by the writer, “What tools did you use that drove most of your attendance?” The answer I gave was LinkedIn, but the reality of it was that we have connected with the folks on LinkedIn numerous times before they were “connections,” and as a result the folks that we talk to on LinkedIn are people that we talk to pretty frequently. Aside from LinkedIn (and our partnership with Microsoft), the attendance came from personal invites that we either wrote to individuals or phone calls letting our clients know that there is an exciting topic we will be discussing that would be a benefit to your business. It’s not a sales call, but more of a heads up for our clients to keep them up to date; they are focused on their business, not on their technology. So as this interview unfolded I was more and more at ease talking about our “marketing secrets,” as our approach is something we like to promote. Let RoseBud keep an eye on your technology, and you keep your focus on your business. It never hurts to have an exciting venue to host an event and a popular topic like cloud computing to share. At the end of the day, we were blessed to have both as well as a gracious host – The Microsoft Store and their staff. Thank you to the Atlanta Microsoft Store staff for their help and professionalism. We look forward to many more store events in 2012. RoseBud is really looking forward to this article and we will be sure to share the link with you as soon as it is published. | | | Upcoming RoseBud Events: February 16th, 2012 Webinar Microsoft and RoseBud Introduction to Windows Intune ______________________________ February 23rd,2012 Live Event Atlanta Microsoft Store Discover SharePoint Online 12p-1:30p ______________________________ View our full list events: www.rosebudtech.com/events.aspx | Thomas Madigosky began working with RoseBud in September of 2011. He is originally from Waterbury, CT - but has lived in Georgia most of his life. Thomas is responsible for onsite and remote client support. Before joining RoseBud, Thomas spent time working as a Backup Systems Administrator, and spent time as a remote support technician while earning his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at Kennesaw State University. When not working, Thomas enjoys reading and writing on a number of subjects, playing online games, and recreational shooting at local firearms ranges. We are pleased to have Thomas as part of the RoseBud organization and have received numerous letters of praise about his performance in the short time that he has been with us. | |
