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Proving You Are Disabled to the Social Security Administration

Admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:11:41 +0000

We see it too often in our Social Security Disability Law Practice. A potential client will contact us for the first time after their case has been lost before an Administrative Law Judge. When we ask why they did not use a lawyer to try their case the answers we almost always get is “my doctor said I was disabled and even wrote a letter,” or “I thought it was obvious from my records I was disabled”. Other times, we hear “I thought I couldn’t afford a lawyer. “ What these people did not understand, sadly, is that there is nothing obvious about Social Security Disability law. The regulations governing SSD, SSDI and SSI are very complex, even for lawyers who devote their entire practice to this area of the law. Here are some things to keep in mind that will help prove your disability to the Social Security Administration: 1. Hire a lawyer with extensive experience in Social Security Disability law. This seems obvious. . . because it is. Attorney fees in social security disability cases are only paid if you win. The lawyer receives a percentage of the back benefits up to $5,300. 00. The average attorney fees are much less. With the fees being so small compared to what is at stake, why would anyone try to go it alone? For information as to what you should look for in a Social Security disability lawyer. 2. See your doctor regularly, even if you don’t have medical insurance. I know, seeing a doctor can be very expensive, but regular treatment is critical to proving your case. 3. Document your disability impairments, symptoms and limitations with your doctor and be specific. When a doctor writes in his record “Mr. Smith is disabled” it is not very useful. On the other hand, when the doctor writes “Mr. Smith cannot sit or stand for more than 20 minutes at a time because of severe pain” or “Mr. Smith has shortness of breath and chest pain on even minor exertion”, we have much more to talk about with a social security judge. These simple steps will greatly improve your chances of being awarded the social security disability benefits to which you entitled. If you’ve applied for social security disability benefits and haven’t been able to get your disability recognized, it’s not too late to bring a Social Security disability attorney on board now. Your next step will be to file a Request for Reconsideration, which must be filed within 60 days. Since the same committee that made the first decision makes the second, the odds are high that your application will be denied again. In that case, your social security disability law attorney will be able to help you plan a case that will be presented to the Administrative Law Judge. Rather than relying on the previous decisions, the Administrative Law Judge will examine the evidence, listen to the expert opinions of your doctors and psychologists and then make a decision. This is the sole part of the process that you are actually able to speak and be seen by the judge. Sometimes, the judge retains an additional medical expert to review your history and records and offer an opinion, as well as a vocational expert. The vocational expert will assess your employment background, education and skills, and physical limitations, and then make an assessment on your ability to hold a full-time job. The complexity of a social security disability benefits case can not be under-estimated, which is why it’s very important to work with an attorney who specializes in the field.

Determining Social Media’s Value Can be a Difficult Proposition

Admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:11:28 +0000

Ever since the first blog went live, PR pros have been trying to figure out how to capitalize on the medium on behalf of clients. And while social media is in many ways no longer an experiment, determining its actual value largely still is.
There are lots of great social networks, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and others. Some have a decidedly more business-oriented focus like LinkedIn, but basically they all purport to bring like minded people together in the name of establishing valuable relationships.
Although it took some time from the emergence of MySpace and other networks for businesses to pay close attention to the trend, soon companies started trying to figure out is what value should be placed on the trend as a whole and which networks should receive priority in their marketing efforts. Once that happened, PR agencies started opening new media practices and there were also a host of social media evangelists that hit the Web espousing their value. And while some of them have certainly proven popular, the jury’s still out as to whether social media is a trend that’s worth a significant investment of a business’ time and/or money.
Earlier this week, in a report titled Exploring the Link Between Customer Care and Brand Reputation in the Age of Social Media, the Society for New Communications Research examined how consumers are using social networks and which ones they value. While 74 percent of respondents say they choose companies and brands based on the experiences shared online by customers, most still indicated they used conventional search engines for their research rather than social media networks. In fact, several leading social networks scored poorly when it comes to consumer influence, with only 39 percent saying they used micro-blogging sites like Twitter or Pownce; 27 percent used YouTube and 22 percent turned to Facebook and MySpace.
Not surprisingly, technology and e-commerce companies tended to dominate the online discussion landscape, with Dell Computer Corp. and Amazon. com Inc. taking top honors as the companies most often discussed by consumers online. That said, those who do turn to social media networks are a desirable demographic, with an average net income of more than $100,000; most are college educated and range from 25-55 years old.

As with all things new, especially those involving technology, there’s been a rush to adopt social media networks. One of the problems, however, is the fact that the social media sector is still quite decentralized, with several companies trying to jockey for the lead spots in the marketplace. This makes it especially hard for companies to know which investments will generate reliable returns. Historically, in the early phases of a new trend’s emergence, this factor hasn’t mattered very much; however, the fact that little attention has been paid to a return on investment has meant that technology-related trends have experienced harsher than normal boom and bust cycles.

I was in a discussion earlier today with a group of legal marketing executives and a consultant who helps law firms set up their own blogs. The discussion originally started when an executive asked others whether they used Twitter, and if so, how? That spawned a lengthy conversation as to whether social media is judged in the same vein as other marketing activities and, if so, how a return-on-investment can be reasonably calculated. Even though the cost to set up a social media presence may be minimal, there should still be goals set and those should ideally be linked to a positive impact on a company’s bottom line; after all, no matter what business you’re in, time really does equal money.
The blogging consultant was of the mind that people responsible for bringing in business do the best when they’re engaging in activities they truly enjoy under the theory that the use of these mediums mean a firm has the opportunity to reach potential customers that their competitors, who aren’t embracing the platforms, are missing. That’s certainly theoretically possible, although I suspect it will be some time before we really know for sure.
In the meantime, I still encourage companies – especially small and mid-size firms with limited PR and/or marketing budgets – to continue mining opportunities within conventional media channels. Those channels may not be as “sexy” as social media, but they still deliver an audience of many potential customers with desirable demographics.

Social Business Networking – the Web 2 Phenomenon

Admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:39:48 +0000

Social networking is an important part of the Web 2 phenomenon. Social networking is the gathering of a group of people in work, recreational or educational life with the aim of individuals in that group being of mutual benefit to each other in some shape or form. Social networking is too valuable to ignore, especially as consumers are becoming more demanding, and expect to play a more tangible role in your business’s success, or failure. Social Networking is becoming more popular worldwide like forums and blogs. MarketingBuilding social networks and establishing relationships with your consumers is often touted as a holy grail of online marketing. According to a fellow online marketing company, it’s time businesses started to weigh the benefits of social networking against the time and effort that it requires. Social networking is now a permanent fixture in most businesses marketing mix and an absolute must for companies looking to the future. I feel this is the most important part of Internet marketing, after all where would we be if no networking took place. AdvertisingRecent research by Microsoft Digital Advertising highlights a massive opportunity for advertisers to tap into the networking phenomenon and engage with consumers. Companies can also use social networks for advertising in the form of banners and text ads. Around 280 million dollars is being spent by advertisers on advertising and marketing on online social networks. CommunityAspects of social networking include the creation of a personal profile or homepage, blogs, forum and message boards, podcasting, video blogs and generally sharing content with other users within the confines of an online community. Online Community sites will have a place as long as the internet has a place in society. Online social networks are also often referred to as “virtual communities”, which is an extension of the traditional definition of a community. A traditional forum (bulletin board) can be considered the simplest form of social networking site and, of course, it is a virtual community. LinkedinLinkedIn, founded in 2002, is based on the idea of extending your network of work contacts and boasts high membership amongst young professionals. People need a reason to connect to other people and I believe this is one of the main reasons LinkedIn is beginning to hit it’s stride in the social networking world. You might want to give LinkedIn a try. The most prominent business networking sites are LinkedIn, Sta. rtUp. biz, Xing and Ecademy amongst others. Social networking is a cultural phenomenon that is giving high Return On Investment (ROI) and stable revenue. Social networking is seen by some to be the perfect solution to the problem of business social isolation. Clearly, social networking is an important part of everyday life for many people, and the signs are that it will become even more important in the future.

How to Use Social Media to Make Make Money

Admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:11:33 +0000

Do you know what social media marketing is and to go about making money with social media?
First of all before you can make money at something you need to know what it is. Once you are educated on the subject then you can start to make money.
So what is social media marketing?
Social media marketing is promoting and trying to sell your product on social networking sites. For example a couple of different social networking sites would be Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube, just to name a few.
Some other forms of social media are blogging and forums. With blogging you can write about your products and reach thousands of people. I would suggest this blogging blueprint for making money if you want to get serious about it.
On forums you can have links to your website abd tell others about your products. You can also talk to people and create relationships with them by answering their questions on your products. You can find forums relating to the theme of your business at Big-Boards which is the largest message board and forum site on the web today.
So how do you use social media to make money?
By having links to your website on many different kinds of social media websites then you can potentially increase traffic to your website resulting in many more customers which will result in many more sales.
If you are doing this for internet business reasons it can lead to you making money.
With so many different forms of marketing on the Internet, making money with social media is an easy and fast way to get in front of potential customers. There is no reason you could not start a new blog and be getting 500 visitors a day in less than 2 months if you work at it.
To find out more about making money with social media you need to further your research and decide which social media sites are best for you and the customers that you are trying to reach.
You can find many websites online that offer excellent training on social media including ebooks, and blogs specificially about it.
To make money with social media you have to work hard at it all of the time, just like any other form of internet marketing. If you are willing to do this you can start and run any business you want online and use socail media to promote it.

What to Expect When Hiring Social Escort Ladies in Toronto

Admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:11:55 +0000

Many people are not sure what to expect when they hear the words “social escorts”. Most will associate these words with adult services or even prostitution. However, the nature of social escort services is very different from what most people are expecting. Over the years, social escort agencies have been evolving to serve the ever changing needs of visitors in Toronto. Every year, thousands of people visit Toronto again and again due to the services provided by these escort agencies. So what makes social escort services so special in Toronto? Perhaps it is necessary to learn that Toronto has a diverse population, consisting of many different ethnic groups from different countries. Many migrated to Toronto in search of a better living. They are willing to hard work, and they are not afraid to fail. They go out of their way to seek out products and services that will best serve the needs of their customers. Now if you have ever set foot on Toronto, you will immediately observe that the city is packed with many foreign visitors. Some are there for business, and some are there for leisure. The city is well equipped with comfortable and readily available accommodation. Those who arrive at the city for leisure can check out many interesting destinations such as shopping plazas, museums, theaters, and so on. The city is also endowed with a world class convention center that helps facilitate international business activities. To cater to the needs of these two groups of people, social escorts in Toronto are expected to be intelligent, reasonably educated, well mannered, and of course, beautiful. These stringent requirements are necessary because visitors hire social escorts in Toronto for all sorts of different functions. From casual functions such as social gatherings, birthday parties, to more formal events such as business functions, meetings, etc. Social escort agencies go to great lengths to source for girls who meet such requirements. For sure, the task is not an easy one. Girls who are young, beautiful, and socially amicable are rare. For this reason, oriental social escorts in Toronto are always in high demand. Being in high demand means great business for the social escort agencies. Escort agencies earn a commission for making a successful deal. In exchange for their earnings, they do everything for the customers and the escorts. Once an order is placed with the agency, it will start to make all the necessary arrangements. For example, it is the agency’s responsibility to ensure that the girl turns up on time. But before a reservation is confirmed, a customer should make sure that all special requests are communicated to the agency beforehand. For instance, if the escort is expected to attend a business function, make sure that the agency recommends a girl who has the experience attending such functions. Due to exceptional services provided by the agencies and the social escorts, many visitors return to Toronto on a regular basis to seek out companionship.

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