Archive for April 23rd, 2010

How to Stand Out on Twitter

April 23, 2010  |  Upcoming Events  |  Comments Off
May 28, 2010
9:00 AMto12:00 PM

Are you still wondering if you need to use Twitter for your business? If so, attend this workshop and learn how social media is allowing businesses to inexpensively step up their marketing activities in more creative ways to produce tangible results. Small businesses are using Twitter to keep in touch, promote their products and services, fill jobs and find new clients.  It is changing how business and networking is done, so don’t let fear of the unknown cause you to get left behind. 

In this hands-on workshop, you will:

  • Setup a Twitter account for your business
  • Write your bio/profile and understand its significance
  • Create a customized background image
  • Get listed in directories
  • Learn how to effectively search on Twitter (for specific people and topics, etc)
  • Learn what type of information to share and with what frequency
  • Learn how to integrate Twitter into your marketing strategy and branding
  • Learn Twitter lingo and etiquette

 Prerequisites: Before taking this workshop, you should be familiar with personal computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse.

Presenter: Jenn Korell, Founder & Creative Director, New Nectar Media

Cost: $39.00 online / $59.00 at door

UH Small Business Develpment Center          2302 Fannin St., Ste. 200          Houston, TX 77002