Business 2011: Embracing Online Marketing

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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

We�re excited to announce that the Business 2011: Embracing Online Marketing series is back in Victoria!

Over 150 business owners have experienced this workshop series in the past. These workshops are a unique opportunity to learn from Terri Davies, owner of Sociability, and to get to know other business owners who are facing the same opportunities and challenges you are. We spend a good amount of time brainstorming ideas for each other to put the information into action immediately!

Previous attendees were small to medium sized businesses owners from around Victoria who are keen on staying ahead of the social media marketing curve.

Enjoy snacks and refreshments, networking, and an interactive workshop.


Twitter for Business: Tuesday September 27
In this three hour session you will learn:

* How small businesses are using Twitter to build relationships, increase brand awareness, find new customers
* How to create an effective Twitter account
* How to avoid mistakes through proper Twitter etiquette
* Strategies to maximize your time and yield the best results


Embracing Facebook for Business: Tuesday October 4
In this three hour session you will learn:

* How other businesses are benefiting from Facebook (with over 180,000 users in Greater Victoria)
* How to grow your online community whilst protecting your personal privacy
* How to create an effective fan page for your business
* Strategies for attracting more people to your Facebook page
* Engagement strategies to keep your Facebook presence fresh and engaging


Embracing Linkedin & Google Places (& Google+): Tuesday October 11
In this three hour session you will learn:

* Why Linkedin is one of the most overlooked gems of social media
* How to set up an effective profile on Linkedin
* Secrets to leveraging the Linkedin platform for business success
* The importance of securing the Google Places web page for your business
* How the ALL NEW Google+ platform could benefit your business


Embracing Blogging for Business: Tuesday October 18
In this three hour session you will learn:

* Why Blogging is one of the most effective marketing tools in business today
* How to create engaging blog content
* How to increase the visibility of your company in the search engines through blogging (SEO)
* How to attract more readers to your blog
* How to integrate social media and blogging


**NEW** Online Marketing Time Management & Basic Success Tracking (particular focus on Hootsuite): Tuesday October 25
In this three hour session you will learn:

* How to maximize your effectiveness on social media with less than one hour per day
* How to schedule your posts on social media so that your accounts remain active even when you get swamped with work
* How to monitor your effectiveness on social media
* How to create a content strategy so that the voice of your company is always consistent and fresh
* Where to focus your energy to increase success and avoid burnout


For full details or to register:

visit http://sociability.ca

or

http://sociability.ca/social-media-seminars-2011/

or call

Terri Davies (250)588-2877

This is a sell out event and space is limited to 20 participants per session.