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As the unemployment rate continues to rise (note: it's a lagging indicator and the perceived increase must be taken with a grain of salt), marketers are finding that their knowledge is best applied to making themselves stand out against the growing competition amongst creative professionals looking for work.  The tech-savvy have a significant advantage; Internet gurus who have been practicing interactive marketing know to use social media to position themselves as conversation starters and thought-leaders.  But even the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have become too mainstream to act as significant differentiators since they are practically a minimum requirement for a decent marketing effort.

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With the right tools, an economic recession can translate to an entrepreneurial opportunity for out-of-work professionals.  Despite the down economy, interest in starting businesses has gone up 25% in the last year, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA).  If you're a go-getter who has been affected by these leaner times, now may be your chance to launch the business you've always wanted. Adopt alternatives to traditional software, switch to a digital workplace, embrace social marketing, and you'll be well on your way to a powerful, cost-effective success strategy.  Though modern technology can be intimidating, today's options offer complete, effective, and easy-to-use business solutions that won't break the bank. 

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"It's as easy as writing things down, and gives you the overview you need to get things done."

They use @ tags, similar to Twitter!

Best part is the narrator's accent.

STAY COMM requested a Private Beta invitation.

IdeaPaint is a genius product for the creative professional. From the www.ideapaint.com home page:

When you’re confined to the space of a typical whiteboard, your ideas are destined to be small. IdeaPaint turns virtually anything you can paint into a high-performance dry-erase surface, giving you the space you need to collaborate, interact and fully explore your creativity. No matter where you use it, big ideas follow.

Saweeeeeeet!  It can be used as a menu-board surface at cafes, or on the walls of conference rooms, or in community centers, or in your bathroom.

Unlike white boards, IdeaPaint does not contain formaldehyde and conforms to ALL U.S. EPA regulations.

Considering modest white boards often cost a small fortune, forking over $175 for 50 sq ft.-worth of basic IdeaPaint seems like a steal.  Paint over it when you're done and save a white board from a landfill!