by Oliver Whitham | Apr 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
We get it, a companies responsibility is to it’s shareholders, and there’s a lot of pressure to cut expenses (see the recent massive rounds of tech layoffs) and find new revenue streams for the business. But sometimes this runs the risk of grasping for...
by Oliver Whitham | Feb 18, 2023 | Advice
This article contains a guide on the spreadsheet template I use to help make the most effective use of my time on a job hunt, prioritizing my search based on desire for the role, compensation, and likelihood of getting the job (and enjoying it). It also helps you keep...
by Oliver Whitham | Feb 15, 2023 | Marketing
A lot of new or small businesses reach that pivotal moment when they need their first customers, more business, or they are ready to scale. But their budget and resources are too tight to hire a dedicated marketer to complete the job. Likewise, agencies can be just as...
by Oliver Whitham | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
There’s a big misconception that culture in the tech/startup scene is all about foosball and in-office kegs. With some of the biggest names in technology flaunting on-campus spas, insane perks, and on-site entertainment, it’s easy to see why it was easy...
by Oliver Whitham | Jan 8, 2017 | Blog
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about the Austin Virtual Workers project, a community of co-workers who want a casual coffee shop co-working setting. There’s been a few reasons behind this, but as I’ve let my leadership of the AVW project...
by Oliver Whitham | Nov 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s true the the thrill of placing an ad online and seeing it turn a momentous profit brings a certain palpable pleasure. But the meat of online selling, and indeed, the core of the vast world of online selling almost always comes through building tangible...
by Oliver Whitham | Sep 7, 2015 | Advice
Ever felt like you’re under-appreciated, under-valued. under-utilized, under-paid? You’re not alone, but truth is, it’s often your fault that these things are happening to you. If you want people to take you seriously you have to be able to prove...
by Oliver Whitham | Apr 30, 2015 | Advice
Working for exposure gets a lot of hate in the online and creative space. And for good reason. Some should-be employers use work for exposure tactics to get free work from fresh creatives. The kind of people who can easily be exploited. But there’s another side...
by Oliver Whitham | Apr 6, 2015 | Advice, Blog, Marketing
For many small businesses out there money is tight, and the idea of dropping a minimum efficient marketing spend just isn’t realistic for their budget. But without some efficient marketing behind your business, you will most likely never get the customer base...
by Oliver Whitham | Mar 28, 2015 | Advice, Blog, Marketing
Getting Facebook likes is easy, just pay a few bucks and watch them roll in. Getting organic Facebook likes is a lot harder. Pushing out a lot of share-able content helps, but what if you don’t have the time to create vast amounts of content? What if you...
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