simplifying social networking for small business part i
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This is a presentation I recently gave to area entrepreneurs on Simplifying Social Media for Small Business. Unfortunately the upload to slideshare tends to mess up some of the formatting and links. That said, I hope the content is still useful to you. Enjoy.TRANSCRIPT
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Social Networking SimplifiedA Small Business Primer
A Community Futures Howe Sound Workshop
Facilitator: Bret Conkin
July 2010
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Social NetworkingIn Plain English Video
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OverviewGetting the most from the Workshop
Tips for learning/retention
Join in!
Confidentiality
Hand-outs
Agenda & Break
Network!
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About Bret ConkinPresident, Social Media co. – fundfindr Media Inc.
20 year Executive/Entrepreneur (P&G, BC Lottery)
Sectors: Retail, Technology, Services, Goods, B2B
Brands: Crest, Lotto 6/49, HBC, Beachcomber, Rodney Dangerfield, Tony Robbins, Don Cherry
Speaker: Small Business BC, Sales & Marketing Execs Intl, Canadian PR Society, Sauder UBC, SFU
Clients: BC Innovation Council, New Ventures BC, Vancouver Enterprise Forum, Angel Forum, New Media BC, Boot Up Labs, Exit Strategies
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Workshop Objectives1. Define Social Networking
2. Examine leading social networking sites
3. Provide relevant examples
4. Examine real challenges you face
5. Help you apply social networking strategies
6. Provide simple resources you actually use
7. Reward you as customers
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Agenda1. Introduction
2. The Buzz about Social Networking
3. Why does it matter to me?
4. Top Social NetworksBreak - 15 or 30 minutes?
5. Small Business Success Stories
6. Strategies & Tactics
7. Q and A
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Entrepreneur Speed Dating
Objective: Gather info to Introduce your partner
Rules: Only 1 partner speaks at a timeOnly have 30 seconds …
On signal, Ask as many questions as you can
Partner provides answers, for 30 seconds
Introduce your partner
Switch
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The Buzz about social networkingSECTION I
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Section I Learning Outcomes
Define Social Networking
Define Social Media
Review why people go online
Examine Social Media Trends
Examine Traditional vs. Social media
Identify Types of Social Networks
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I. Six degrees of Separation
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I. Six degrees of Separation
The idea that everyone is, at most, six steps away from any other person on Earth.
PaulWalk.net
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I. Social Networking DefinitionsExpanding the number of
one's business and/or social contacts by making
connections through individuals.
Whatis.com
The use of a website to connect with people who
share personal or professional interests,
place of origin, education, etc.
Dictionary.com
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I. Why do people go online?
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The 4 Ls
1. To Laugh
2. To Look
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3. To Learn
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4. To Lounge+ 5. To
Link
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I. Social Media In Plain English Video
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I. Social Media
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I. Social Media Definitions
Media that is created to be shared freelyen.wiktionary.org/wiki/social_media
Media designed to be disseminated through social interaction, created using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Works of user-created video, audio, text or multimedia that are published and shared in a social environment, such as a blog, wiki or video hosting site.
www.capilanou.ca/help/login-page/active-cms/glossary.html
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I. Social Platforms
www.mobiad.com
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I. Types of Social Sites
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I. Trends - Females dominate
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I. Social NetworkingOnline vs.
OfflineCreate a presence in relevant places
Focus on how you can help others
Information, Referral, Buying
Seek mutual groundInterests, Challenges
Ask “Is there anything I can do for you?”
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I. Online social network
Click icon to add picture
fundfindr.com, Venture dating made easier.
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Section I – The Buzz - Summary
Defined key terms
Reviewed 5 reasons people go online
Reviewed dramatic growth of social sites
Examined types of social sites
Compared offline vs. online networking