Our Blog

 

The collector mentor™ blog is our online dairy which contains news and updates in addition to staff and guest opinions on industry news, current events, and other business topics. Sign up to receive blog updates via e-mail or your RSS reader.

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Why We Blog

 

Not everything will make it into the publication, and frankly some things simply can't wait to be shared. Blogging allows us to communicate information quickly and creates an interactive community where readers can share their opinions and experiences through comments and replies.

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Get Involved

 

We encourage readers to share their opinions, research, and experiences. But please exercise good taste and judgment. There is no secrecy on the blog and your comments are available for the whole world to see. Comments disrespectful of consumers will be removed, as will any posts containing spam. Unless your comment is vulgar or in bad taste, it will remain unedited.

 

If you come across a great Web site, tool, news story, or other resource that you'd like to share with the collector mentor™ community, please submit your suggestion to the Blogger-in-Chief. You're also welcome to submit your company's good deeds and other newsworthy events!

 

Lastly, feel free to take advantage of our "Ask the Mentor" function. E-mail your tough call, unbearable situation, or question and we'll try our best to help. If we don't know the answer, we'll try to find someone who does. If we come up short, we'll at least make up something that sounds good. Be patient though - our e-mails pile up and a response may take time.

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An Incomplete Guide to Blog Etiquette

 

1. NO PERSONAL ATTACKS

Respect that everyone is entitled to an opinion. You may occasionally read a blog post or comment that irks you. Be forewarned: Personal attack replies and comments will not be approved.

 

2. KEEP PRIVATE INFORMATION PRIVATE

Never, ever, ever, ever disclose a consumer's name or other personal information on our blog. Do so and your comment will never see the light of day.

 

3. STAY ON MESSAGE

Don't get off track with your comments and stick to the subject at hand. Absolutely no spamming!

 

4. CITE REFERENCES

If you are talking about "research" or a "study" cite references to add to your comment's credibility. And, if you "borrow" from someone else, please give credit where credit is due. It's only fair.

 

5. WRITE RIGHT

Try your best to use appropriate grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

 

6. OWN MISTAKES

If you goof or stick your foot in your mouth, be sure to own it!

 

7. FORGET PRIVACY

What happens in the Blogosphere stays in the Blogosphere. Understand that there is no privacy and that your comments can be viewed around the world -- they go down in your permanent record.

 

8. PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

Think before you comment. How do your comments reflect on you and your company? You should never comment in the voice of your company without the appropriate authority or permission to do so.

 

9. BE YOURSELF

Don't become a multiple personality commentor. Speak in your true voice and stick to one identity.

 

10. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK

Posts, comments, answers, and opinions are just that -- opinions! They should not be used as legal, tax, or other professional advice. If you want professional advice you'll have to pay for it. We take no responsibility for any actions that you take as a result of reading our blog and disclaim any and all liability.