Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida - May 22! http://bit.ly/1044tE3
SBRN Summer Series: Business Network dives into Social Networks
Birgit Pauli-Haack & Darius Joseph, members of the Small Business Resource Network at the SBDC, will co-present on using Social Media for business. 30 minute session followed by Q & A.
See Southwest Florida SBRN website for more information
June 21, 2012
Topic: It All Begins with the Blog
In this first session of this summer series, business owners will learn why a blog on your website is the basis of your online marketing. You will learn about a blog engine, why it will drive all your online activities and how it helps not only as a springboard to the social web but also increases your search engine visibility. In the 21st century, you need to take charge of your online communication. Birgit Pauli-Haack has some interesting statistics on inbound marketing, has written about the most popular blog engines and will provide you with a list blog topics and ideas.
July 19, 2012
Topic: Facebook for Business
The new Facebook timeline for business: what has changed and how you can streamline your Facebook experience. Birgit will walk you through the anatomy of a Facebook page, your options for reaching out to existing and future clients through networking and posting.
August 16, 2012
Topic: LinkedIn and Google+ Pages.
Google Plus pages are so much easier to set-up and manage than Facebook pages. And, as a huge benefit, they are part of the search engine powerhouse, Google . This session will cover examples of brand pages.
LinkedIN has been the professional network for corporations and business owners that provide business-to-business services. Company pages and tabs for carreers, services and events makes LinkedIN a great place to advertise and list your companies.
Presentations and Q & A will be posted after each event on this blog.
To register for SBRN events please see the website: http://swfl-sbrn.posterous.com for announcements.
Celebrating Small Business Week, SBRN will also sell ticket to all 3 events for a special price at the SBRN Tradeshow: Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Hilton Garden Inn - Airport,16410 Corporate Commerce Way,Fort Myers, FL 33913. No cost, please RSVP
Inaugural SBDC Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Relevanza is a Media & In-Kind Sponsor of SBDC’s inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year award.
The deadline for nominations was extended to April 16, and you certainly can nominate yourself or a different business owner. You got to be in it to win it!
Early Registration Discount for your tickets of the Awards Ceremony, and Keynote Speaker Carl Gould is only available until April 15. Register Now.
Social Media Boot Camp...learn the basics, starting Saturday!
The next Social Media Bootcamp begins Saturday! It’s a very informative and easily understood way to learn the basics of navigating the social space on the Interwebs. “Awesome! I highly recommend it,” posted a recent graduate to our Facebook page. Session 1: March 3rd, 9 - 12 (noon) Session 2: March 10th, 9 - 12 (noon) Session 3: March 17th, 9 - 12 (noon)
Sandy Reed, as recent graducate of the bootcamp, writes:
“Relevanza’s Social Media Bootcamp is an essential class you want to attend. I learned a great deal about how my website and each social site impacts my message to the public. The sites work together—and it’s quite easy to get it all going. Soon, as instructor Birgit says, it’s one big happy party! I highly recommend this class!”
Resources for Social Media Technology for small business owners.
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