• Documents
• Browser bookmarks / favorites
• Photographs
• Videos
• Presentations
• ...and more

Although we often share items for fun, these sharing services have real business applications.  We can:

• Increase our knowledge by reading or viewing materials that others have shared.
• Share our knowledge and demonstrate our expertise.
• Become global experts in our fields by publishing online using blogs, wikis and other tools.
• Extend the reach of what we do face-to-face (e.g., presentations) by placing materials online for others to view.
• Touch more people more often.
• Deliver value to our network.

For example, in photo sharing services (e.g., Flickr, PhotoBucket, and KoffeePhoto), you can:

• Post screen shots of presentations.
• Post information that you want people to review or comment on.
• Post photos to use for instruction (formally or informally). 
• Store photos that you want to use on your organization's web site, then use a widget to display those photos.
• Search photos for ideas.

How can Hurst Associates help you? 

• We know that not every tool is appropriate for every environment.  We will consider the constraints of your environment and work with you to select the best tools for your situation.
• We train your staff in how to use the tools.
• We train your trainers so they can educate new staff as well as your users on these tools, as appropriate.
• We work with you on developing appropriate policies concerning acceptable usage, privacy and security.

For more information on our services, contact Hurst Associates at

(315) 243-4403 or