Finally we come to grips with an authorative news source for social software. We are very proud to see Scott working with us. Scott Allen has a tremendous experience in social software and entrepreneurship. Welcome Scott and happy blogging!

"I've been researching, writing, and teaching about online
social and business networking since fall of 2002. I teach classes in
conjunction with LinkedIn and Ryze, with more on the way. I also run
networks/groups/whatever on many of these sites about how to use them
more effectively to grow your business and advance your career.

I've co-authored an introductory book on the topic, The Five Keys to Building Business Relationships Online, and have a contract with a major publisher for a more comprehensive book, The Virtual Handshake,
for publication in early 2005. You can learn more about the classes and
books, as well as see archives of past writings on the topic, at OnlineBusinessNetworks.com.

My other great passion is entrepreneurship, having either been an
entrepreneur or been at the right hand of one for most of my career.
I've run a software company, a consulting firm, and even a used CD
store. My current outlet for sharing that passion and experience is as
the Entrepreneurs Guide on About.com, where I provide over 10,000
weekly readers with guidance and resources to help them start and
develop their new businesses. If you're an entrepreneur, or considering
entrepreneurship, I invite you to join me at entrepreneurs.about.com."