Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day Special

Cost : £45 (+ £1.77 booking fee via Eventbrite) - Normally £95

Quick Start :

for Beginners

In 2009, social media technologies such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook gained popularity in the business world. Why? Because these tools enable individuals, businesses and organisations to build upon real life connections and interactions, to connect online and share information.

In any organisation, you will meet colleagues & clients, share information and discuss issues. You introduce people to one another, recommend people who have done good work for you and, in turn, have your work recommended by others.

LinkedIn is the virtual version of your real-life work environment. You can connect with people you already know, give and receive recommendations, introduce your connections to others and post job vacancies or opportunities you are looking for. Just as in the real world, you can initiate discussions and create or join groups of like-minded people. Your client and colleague credentials, experience and reputation can also be seen.

Twitter is a micro-blogging service which allows you to write a short 140 character message which is then “Tweeted” on your profile page. This service is excellent for sharing information and “following” people or organisations that have information that you might be interested in : for example, latest funding rounds, new initiatives, events, news and jobs. It also provides an opportunity for you to share your latest news, or pass on information to your “Followers”. This can lead to a closer relationship with your customers, enabling them to see your business as a part of their every day working life and strengthening your expertise.

We have teamed up with East Hull City Learning Centre in Hopewell Road, East Hull to provide a week of hands-on practical Twitter and LinkedIn workshops to provide confidence and understanding on how to use these technologies.

Quick Start : Twitter and LinkedIn for Beginners is for:

• Small Businesses

• Entrepreneurs, Artists and Individuals

• Organisations, Associations & Clubs

• Education & Public Service

• Social Enterprises & Charities

You will :

• Learn how to create an account on Twitter and LinkedIn

• Connect with colleagues, clients and customers in real-time

• Communicate events, marketing messages, and news to your “Followers” and connections

• Get immediate contacts on LinkedIn via your address book

• Save money on your marketing expenditure

• Share information and research quickly

• Organise events more effectively

• Use LinkedIn to find jobs, get testimonials, refer business and gain business

• Drive traffic to your website

• Ensure that you have the right privacy settings and learn online etiquette

• Explore how you can use these tools effectively for your sector

Don't miss out on this fantastic Chinese New Year.

Let your business be a TIGER business in 2010 with Twitter and LinkedIn.

Duration : 1 hour 45 minutes

Dates :

Monday 15^th February 2010 : 8.45am – 10.30am

Monday 15^th February 2010 : 10.45am – 12.30pm

Tuesday 16^th February 2010 : 2.00pm – 3.45pm

Tuesday 16^th February 2010 : 4.00pm – 5.45pm

Wednesday 17^th February 2010 : 8.45am – 10.30am

Thursday 18^th February 2010 : 1.00pm – 2.45pm

Thursday 18^th February 2010 : 3.00pm – 4.45pm

Friday 19^th February 2010 : 10.45am – 12.30pm

For more information please contact Delia MacNamara on 01482215717 or email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our website to book on the course.

Courses must be paid on booking and are non-refundable.