Google Digital Workshops Offline: Joining the How and Knower Team

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After spending the last 2 years juggling working part time at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and also completing my Masters there part-time, I've had limited availability for freelance work via Zestee.  However now I've graduated from my Masters, I'm excited to start a new freelance project: presenting the Google Digital Workshop at universities … Continue reading Google Digital Workshops Offline: Joining the How and Knower Team

What is Periscope and Meerkat and why should I care?

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I've been a social media specialist for many years now and Periscope is a brand new social platform that has all of my peers and I super excited.  Here are a few of my notes: "I've not been so excited about a social platform in....forever" says Kim Garst from Boom Social. It's something that allows … Continue reading What is Periscope and Meerkat and why should I care?

A list of Cloud Storage Tech Tools

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Not so long ago, storage options for your digital files looked like this. Are you old enough, like me, to remember floppy discs?! Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Then we moved on to CDs, and USB's and external hard drives. Now, it's probably the most common to use cloud storage. Here's a list of a … Continue reading A list of Cloud Storage Tech Tools

Registering a one person business in the Netherlands

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Zestee has been operating in the Netherlands as a one person business (eenmanszaak) since 1 January 2013. I've just come across some English information I was given by the KVK (Kamer van Koophandel or Chamber of Commerce in English) back in 2012. I'm sharing this as general information and for my own notes, for the … Continue reading Registering a one person business in the Netherlands

A list of iPhone iOS video editing tools

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I shoot video almost every day with my iPhone and have been meaning for a while to learn how to quickly edit and share video.  I'm going to start trying out different apps and will share my experiences here.  I already started A list of Video Editing Software post a while ago, when I was mixing software you … Continue reading A list of iPhone iOS video editing tools

DAM: Digital Asset Management

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Content creation as a social media strategy has become more and more popular in the digital marketing world, and rightly so.  Connecting with your potential and current customers via images, videos and text and branding these consistently takes time and energy.  As a small business, and working mostly with small businesses, I've done all this … Continue reading DAM: Digital Asset Management

LinkedIn is removing one of its most useful features

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I had read rumours and LinkedIn has now confirmed it - the relationship section of the profile is no longer available.  Screenshot of their update below. Though their explanation is that they are "always looking for ways to simplify and improve your experience" and that it wasn't that well used, I feel that LinkedIn never … Continue reading LinkedIn is removing one of its most useful features

10 things I have learned as a new university lecturer

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Two years ago, I gave my first class at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.  Here's 10 things I've learned as a new university lecturer. 1. You will rarely get - and hold attention - of the entire class. 2.  Keep asking questions 3.  It's difficult - but necessary - to remain as objective as possible 4. … Continue reading 10 things I have learned as a new university lecturer

How do I get a social media qualification?

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I've been asked this a few times recently, so writing this blog post to summarise my take on it, along with my personal recommendation. Social media management is a relatively new field, but one that is highly in demand.  I've been a social media trainer and consultant for 8 years now.  When I started, there … Continue reading How do I get a social media qualification?

2016 Spark Amsterdam Conference: Inspire, Connect, Thrive

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Last year, I attended the 2015 Spark Amsterdam Conference and came away energised and inspired. This year, I'm excited to not only be again attending, but also speaking at this conference. If you are a female entrepreneur in the Netherlands, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to come and learn from, connect with and share experiences with … Continue reading 2016 Spark Amsterdam Conference: Inspire, Connect, Thrive

2016 Impact Startup Fest

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On 26th May 2016 I attended the Impact Startup Fest in The Hague, the Netherlands. With the tagline of "Innovation for a better world", the event was part of the "StartupFestEurope" Festival.  It was opened by Constantijn van Oranje-Nassau (Prince of the Netherlands), talking about "Outpace the cynics, reinventing the public sector". Held at the … Continue reading 2016 Impact Startup Fest

2016 TEDxBinnenhof Ideas from Europe

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Yesterday, 31 March 2016, I had the privilege of attending the 2016 TEDxBinnenhof event.  Wow, wow, wow.  24 hours later and my mind is still blown.  It was held in a stunning location - the 13th century Ridderzaal (Knight's Hall), and an afterparty on the Hofvijver, with a view over the Mauritshuis and Parliament buildings. … Continue reading 2016 TEDxBinnenhof Ideas from Europe