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Are we addicted to debt?

Replied Mar 9

Can Government programs solve obesity in America?

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Why is Twitter worth your time?

Replied Feb 7

 

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Bill Bean replied to Pat Coyle's discussion 'Are we addicted to debt?'
Very interesting in light of the crisis regarding Americans not being able to afford healthcare. Perhaps we have a crisis of priorities. Maybe the government should buy us all the stuff we want so that we'll have money to put toward health care, re…
March 9
Bill Bean and Jeb Banner are now friends
March 8
Julie Perry and Bill Bean are now friends
March 5
Bill Bean commented on Chris Theisen's blog post 'Why dont you blog on Smaller Indiana?'
Couldn't agree more. It's possible to add value to the community and be strategic at the same time.
March 5

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Thanks for joining the #Inaugural group. I respect your opinion, and am glad you joined.
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I would be interested in the article. I can be reached at 317-491-5831 to cordinate schedules.

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Are you actually Deep Ripples back-linking on my comment page? lol

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Thanks for adding me Bill! I look forward to speaking with about the articles.
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my friendships
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Becoming a big help to small businesses.
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Self-employed
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Owner
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http://www.whatbillthinks.com
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Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
I am all about relationships and people. My hope is that this network will allow me to build some new relationships and strengthen existing ones. I am always interested in being a resource to others.

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Bill Bean

Why Aren't You?

Kyle Lacy asked this question on his social media marketing blog, "Why Aren't You Integrating Your Marketing?" Good question, Mr. Lacy.

It's a great post. He takes biz owners to task, a little bit, for failing to include info in their print advertisements for how people can connect via social media (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Smaller Indiana, etc...) Tsk, tsk, tsk. Guess business is plenty good. Facebook is only for Farmville and Mafia Wars, right? And Tw… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 9:02am —

Bill Bean

Fixing Haiti

I'll admit, I've got no real perspective on this little island nation; no firsthand experience. Seems things have been bad in Haiti for a long time? Mission organizations have been active there for decades (Salvation Army has done great work in that area.) but why is it not stronger (prior to earthquake)?

How can Haiti come out ahead on the other side of this disaster? Will it be any different?

Came across an interesting idea in Business Week magazine about Charter Cities. (Hon… Continue

Posted on February 20, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Bill Bean

Best Concert In Indianapolis

It's only January but I'm already thinking about the U2 concert my wife and I are going to in July in Chicago. No doubt it will be one of the most memorable concerts I've attended.

I'm not a big concert goer but I've been to a few good ones around here, really enjoyed Lyle Lovett, a couple of times. I'm also big on James Taylor and Bruce Hornsby. Both of those were good.

Never seen any of the super groups, though. This article says the Stones were the… Continue

Posted on January 19, 2010 at 5:53pm — 4 Comments

Bill Bean

Was This Your Idea?

We've all been deluged by the onslaught of Obama Wants Moms To Go To School ads. I suppose they are still in circulation because someone out there is clicking on them. Hopefully this wasn't the ad you paid for. It popped up when I was checking my Yahoo mail.

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Posted on December 17, 2009 at 7:52am —

Bill Bean

Sometimes Dilbert is Too Good

Dilbert.com

Posted on December 9, 2009 at 6:56am —

 
 

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What is your twitter username?? 67 Replies

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Need suggestions for dining in Indy 8 Replies

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Annie Sever-Dimitri

iPhone vs. Blackberry--ease of use? 14 Replies

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Polygamy--yes, no, maybe? 30 Replies

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Pat Coyle

Which media comes first for you?

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Pat Coyle

What did you learn at SXSW this year? 3 Replies

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2010 Census

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Chris Theisen

What do you think of Chevrolet's social & digital offerings being tested & rolled out at SXSWi

Started by Chris Theisen in 2.0 thinking (on marketing, branding, experience, etc) Mar 15.

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