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Shara Karasic, Work.com Community Manager

Community Manager, Work.com
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Member Since: 09/15/2006
Status: Work.Com Staff
About Me:
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I have led online communities for a range of constituencies since 1995 including businesspeople & entrepreneurs, kids, and K-12 educators. Communities I've been involved in include Classroom Connect, the Quest online expeditions, the Schwab Foundation, and Businesss.com, and I'm always fascinated by the strong bonds and collective wisdom that develop through online interactions. My small business and entrepreneurial experience has been varied -- everything from dethorning roses at a flower shop to slinging corned beef at a deli to managing the office (er, garage) of a small educational software company to perusing IRS code at a tax law firm to importing batik from Bali. In 2001, I did web development training for technology businesses in Ghana as a Geekcorps volunteer, as well as consulted with human rights organizations through USAID's EDDI project.

sharakarasic.com - my list of online community resources

Industry: Arts & Entertainment
Size of Business: 51 - 100 employees
Years in Business: 11-25 years

Affiliations:
No End web developer list

Business Interests:
online community, social networking, social entrepreneurs, green business, small business blogging, ICT4D

Total Guide Views

1 9 4 5 6
Overall Rating: N/A
Guides Written: 11
Comments Posted: 372
Comments Received: 0
Favorite Guides: 93

Guides I've Written

  1. Small Business Blogs


    Discover trends, get advice and find out what other businesses are doing
    Guide Rating: 9.5 out of 10. Saved by 14 people.
  2. Buying Overseas


    Prosper from international trade while avoiding the pitfalls
    Guide Rating: 6.7 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  3. Saving on International Phone Calls


    Keep in touch with your worldwide network for cheap
    Guide Rating: 6.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  4. Web 2.0


    What is Web 2.0 and why does it matter for your business?
    Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 3 people.
  5. Building an Online Community


    An inside look at how and why people connect virtually
    Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 9 people.
  6. Google Reader


    Easily keep up with syndicated feeds in your area of business interest
    Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  7. Increasing Your Online Visibility Using Work.com


    How to become known as an expert among the business community
    Guide Rating: 9.2 out of 10. Saved by 12 people.
  8. 60+ Free Web Development Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs


    Save big bucks on your startup or ecommerce web site by DIY with free tools
    Guide Rating: 8.7 out of 10. Saved by 5 people.
  9. Twitter for Business


    Get insider updates from today's movers & shakers, & tell them what you're doing
    Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 3 people.
  10. Creating a Facebook Fan Page For Your Business


    Enhance your social media presence via Facebook's social graph
    Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 8 people.
  11. Advanced Twitter Search to Build Your B2B Brand


    Maximize Twitter use by connecting with your B2B customers
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

My Comments

My Favorite Guides

  1. Spyware Removal - 09/15/2006


    Hidden downloads can slow your computer and blizzard you with pop-ups
    Mark Richer
  2. Creating Invoices That Get Paid - 09/15/2006


    How to Avoid Working for Free
    Deborah Kurfiss
  3. Breaking Into the Film and Television Industries - 01/07/2008


    How to start your entertainment career
    Laurie Lathem
  4. Marketing Your Business With a Blog - 09/21/2006


    Use a blog to create relationships with your customers and generate sales
    Brian Brown
  5. Finding and Buying Used Computers - 09/15/2006


    Second-hand hardware means more bytes for your budget
    Ned Averill-Snell
  6. Automotive Dealership Marketing Online - 11/07/2006


    How to promote your auto dealership on the Web
    Grant W. Repsher
  7. How to Win a Business Award - 10/30/2006


    Apply for and win business awards -- and market your business in the process.
    Anita Campbell
  8. Counterfeit Currency Detection Equipment - 11/16/2006


    Counterfeit detectors will significantly reduce a business’ risk of being victimized.
    Kelly Bingham
  9. Marketing to Gay and Lesbian Consumers - 12/07/2006


    Reaching a $600 billion market requires sensitivity and support
    Matt Alderton
  10. Making Money on CafePress - 09/25/2006


    How to make money designing and selling shirts online
    Kimberly Dawn Wells
  11. Transferring a Domain Name - 09/15/2006


    Here are a few things your current registrant wishes you didn't know
    Eric Wolfram
  12. Product Positioning - 09/15/2006


    How to Position Your Product to Sell
    Deborah Kurfiss
  13. Facebook Basics for Your Business - 09/20/2007


    Leveraging the fastest growing social network to find clients, create relationships, and impact your bottom line
    Brian Brown
  14. Using Technorati to Find Blogs About Your Industry - 09/21/2006


    Using the #1 blog search to find out what others are saying about your company
    Brian Brown
  15. Finding Store Displays and Fixtures - 09/28/2006


    Great resources to optimally display your merchandise
    Deborah Kurfiss
  16. Business Blogging - 11/22/2006


    How to Build a Following by Cutting Through the Clutter and Really Communicating
    Scot MacTaggart
  17. Marketing to Kids - 11/16/2006


    Successfully selling to children requires you to up the “fun” factor
    Matt Alderton
  18. Starting A Gardening Business - 11/16/2006


    Find online (and local) resources that can help you get your commercial garden business growing!
    Melissa Paxton
  19. Writing a Successful Corporate Blog - 5 Steps - 10/15/2006


    How to write a company blog that attracts and retains loyal, profitable customers
    Barbara Payne
  20. Making the Most of Networking Events - How to Work a Room - 10/05/2006


    How to maximize your effectiveness for that precious little bit of face-to-face time with other businesspeople
    Scott Allen
  21. Connecting to Your Computers from Anywhere - 09/28/2006


    How to access your computer's files and programs on-the-go
    Nathan Janos
  22. Starting a Pool Hall - 09/22/2006


    How to get a billiards hall up and running
    Brian Rollo
  23. International Marketing - 09/15/2006


    Understanding who will buy your goods is key to selling abroad
    Greg Brown
  24. Documentary Film Funding and Grants - 02/03/2008


    How to find documentary funding and then get it
    Nikki Wheeler
  25. Creating a Home Office with Minimum Distractions - 09/15/2006


    How to work at home and still get the job done
    Deborah Kurfiss
  26. Starting a Food Business - 11/20/2006


    The road from recipe to revenue can be tricky, but research and planning will keep you on track
    Evelyn Jacobson
  27. Using Linux for Your Desktop - 11/13/2006


    Using Linux and open source software for your small business
    Akwasi Adjei
  28. Hiring an Outstanding Keynote - 10/17/2006


    Lessons on how to get everyone at a meeting buzzing!
    Meghan McCartan
  29. Finding Networking Opportunities - 10/12/2006


    Get your foot in the door with the people you need to meet
    Chuck Davis
  30. 60+ Free Web Development Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs - 10/09/2007


    Save big bucks on your startup or ecommerce web site by DIY with free tools
    Shara Karasic, Work.com Community Manager
  31. Creating a Board of Directors - 09/18/2006


    How to recruit and get the most out of a great board for your company
    Jake Winebaum
  32. Online Business Networking - 09/21/2006


    Social networking sites, virtual communities, discussion forums and blogs can help you grow your business
    Scott Allen
  33. Getting the Most Out of Work.com - 10/04/2006


    What you need is on the Web or around the corner. Work.com will get you there fast.
    Jake Winebaum
  34. Creating Balance in Your Working Life - 10/17/2006


    How to be productive while working from home
    Kirsten Ly, CPSM
  35. Monetizing your Web site - 10/24/2006


    How to generate revenue through online advertising
    Tessa Wegert
  36. Getting a Book Agent - 01/16/2008


    The first step to getting your book published
    Laurie Lathem
  37. Doing Business in China - 09/15/2006


    Discover ways to profit from the booming Chinese economy
    Irwin Speizer
  38. Custom Photo Stamps for Your Business - 10/20/2006


    Or, how to star on your own stamp, and create it quickly online
    Daniel Kehrer
  39. Low-Cost Businesses You Can Start - 09/15/2006


    Starting a business can be easy - and inexpensive - with the right venture
    Matt Alderton
  40. The Right IT Stuff - 04/09/2007


    Finding and Working with the Best Information Technology Services Partner for Your Small Business
    Ilene Rosoff
  41. Marketing for Professionals - 12/11/2006


    Professionals need to consider their brand, too!
    Reid Neubert
  42. Doing Business in Second Life - 01/09/2007


    How to make real money in a virtual world
    Deborah Kurfiss
  43. Avoiding Bad SEO Techniques - 09/21/2006


    Avoid using sneaky tricks to optimize your site for Google and other search engines
    Hooman Malekzad
  44. Starting a Community Art Gallery - 10/05/2006


    How to Make Your Vision a Reality
    Lisa Tana
  45. Cutting Costs with the Best Web Deals - 12/11/2006


    Bargain pricing tools for online business shopping
    Lynn Walford
  46. Outsourcing to Foreign Countries - 11/12/2006


    Improve your profit margin with cheaper labor overseas
    Greg Brown
  47. Free Web-based and Open Source Business Tools - 12/30/2006


    How to get loads of up-to-the-minute business tools for absolutely nothing.
    William Keyser
  48. Resources for Young Entrepreneurs - 09/28/2006


    How to find business startup help targeting teens and 20-somethings
    Daniel Kehrer
  49. Choosing Alternate Airports - 11/25/2006


    Fly out of nearby airports to save time, money, hassles
    Betty W. Stark
  50. Working While Stuck at the Airport - 12/01/2006


    You can stay productive even when you’re stranded
    Betty W. Stark
  51. Finding Help with QuickBooks - 09/15/2006


    Get quick answers to your questions on setup, operation, and troubleshooting
    Chuck Vigeant
  52. Spam Prevention - 09/15/2006


    How to prevent or lessen the onslaught of unwanted spam email
    Paul Vachier
  53. Setting Up a Wireless LAN - 09/15/2006


    How to setup a wireless LAN network in your office or home
    Mark Richer
  54. Marketing Your Small Professional Services Business - 10/17/2006


    How to raise your profile without spending a dime on advertising.
    Kirsten Ly, CPSM
  55. Doing Business in Ghana - 09/21/2006


    Invest in an emerging economy of West Africa with a stable government & competitive labor force
    Akwasi Adjei
  56. Sell your handmade goodies to the world - 10/15/2006


    a better alternative to ebay.com
    d9evrythin
  57. Smartphones - 11/26/2006


    How to choose a smartphone
    Andy James
  58. Disaster Recovery and Data Protection - 01/15/2007


    First Steps to Developing a Successful Disaster Recovery Plan
    Dave Sobel
  59. Computer Essentials for Small Business - 09/15/2006


    A simple plan will make technology work for you
    Chris Maxcer
  60. How to Find a Sourcing Agent - 12/01/2006


    Find and manage an overseas factory with a good sourcing agent
    Elaine Grant
  61. Digital Photography for Small Business - 09/15/2006


    Find the right equipment, edit and archive your photos
    Paul Vachier
  62. Expanding Your eBay Business - 12/22/2006


    How to build your eBay small business, making it more efficient and profitable
    Jessica Ek
  63. Starting a Consulting Business - 12/14/2006


    Consulting can be a lucrative enterprise if you do your homework before setting up shop
    Judy Artunian
  64. Startup Marketing Plans - 12/19/2006


    How to get your marketing off the ground as soon as you start
    William Keyser
  65. Getting the Most Out of QuickBooks - 09/15/2006


    Maximize what QuickBooks can do for your business
    Chuck Vigeant
  66. Making Your Website User-Friendly - 09/21/2006


    An easier-to-use website can improve your image and increase your profits
    Jay Zaltzman
  67. Doing Business in Argentina - 10/07/2006


    Latin America's hottest consumer economy is on the rebound
    Greg Brown
  68. Domain Name WHOIS Search - 09/28/2006


    How to find out who owns an Internet domain name
    Eric Wolfram
  69. Affordable SMB E-mail with Microsoft Exchange - 10/11/2006


    How to enable full-featured, Outlook-based E-mail for your team
    Inna Gordin
  70. Doing Business in Brazil - 10/07/2006


    South America's largest market can mean big business
    Greg Brown
  71. Start Podcasting for Your Small Business - 10/05/2006


    How to plan, start and grow a successful small business podcast
    Hendry Lee
  72. Manufacturing in China - 09/15/2006


    Up your global competitiveness to customers worldwide
    Laurel Delaney
  73. Pay-Per-Click Strategy for Beginners - 01/19/2007


    How to set-up a simple but effective PPC campaign for your product, service or event.
    Darwin Hall
  74. Successful Data Recovery - 10/11/2006


    Data Recovery First Aid: 3 tips to increase your chances of success
    Sergey Petrov
  75. Doing Business in the European Union (EU) - 11/17/2006


    Invest in Europe's economic growth
    Mitsi Ito
  76. Managing Email Overload - 09/15/2006


    How to deal with too many emails in your inbox
    Paul Vachier
  77. CafePress Resources for Aspiring Shopkeepers - 10/06/2006


    A One-Stop Kick-Start Guide for CafePress
    R. Jean Roth
  78. Using Joomla CMS to Build Your Website - 11/11/2007


    If you are not using this award winning CMS software to build your website, you are missing out.
    Byon Ong
  79. Using CafePress for Offline Retail Selling - 10/06/2006


    Go Offline with Your CafePress Merchandise
    R. Jean Roth
  80. Bootstrapping a Business Startup - 10/03/2006


    Business Success on a Dime, or a Bit More
    MaryAnn Shank
  81. Selling to the Consumer in China - 10/04/2006


    Learn what Chinese desire and capture the market
    Kenneth Wong
  82. Beijing 2008 for Foreign Enterprises - 10/04/2006


    Leverage the glory of the Olympic Games
    Kenneth Wong
  83. Developing Your Unique Selling Proposition - 10/30/2006


    What makes you different?
    Sheri Winesett
  84. Holistic Link Building for Your Web Site - 10/06/2006


    How to Pursue Links for All Your Content
    Eric Ward
  85. Understanding Guanxi to Maximize Your Business Potential in China - 09/22/2006


    Develop your connections and relationships to get business done in China
    Kenneth Wong
  86. Choosing a business mobile phone - 10/11/2006


    How to find the right phone for you
    Patrick Smith
  87. Top 3 Tips - Designing the Right Logo - 12/01/2006


    Tips to ensure you get the best out of your logo
    Russell Arsenault
  88. Do it Yourself Search Engine Marketing - 12/14/2006


    Sometimes you don't have the budget to hire an expensive search engine marketing firm.
    Rob Sullivan
  89. Web Development on RoR (Ruby on Rails) - 12/01/2006


    How to get a low cost and robust application website developed using RoR for small,medium and large enterprise
    Bhavin Patel
  90. Doing Business in Canada - 09/15/2006


    Government programs can ease your entry to this lucrative market
    Laurel Delaney
  91. Corporate Relocation - 11/13/2006


    How to plan a relocation for work, ensuring a smooth transition to the new location.
    Jessica Ek
  92. Squidoo - 10/03/2006


    How to turn a Squidoo lens into traffic and profit
    sethgodin
  93. Saving Money as your Business Grows - 11/07/2006


    How to save money by consolidating your phone lines and internet connection
    broadband
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