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eWomenNetwork Luncheon
 
How Can You Get Booked Solid Using the Web and Social Media?

eWomenNetwork Luncheon

May, 2009

I'm teaming up with my buddy, Sue Painter, The Confident Marketer again to present:

How to Get Booked Solid Using the Web and Social Media. 

This is the monthly luncheon for the eWomenNetwork Knoxville Chapter.

To register for the event click this link.  The doors open at 10:45 and the luncheon is finished at 1:30.  If you have never attended an eWomenNetwork Accelerated Networking Luncheon, this is the one to attend!  Visitors can attend twice as our guest.  The cost of the luncheon and networking event is $45 for visitors.
Volume: 2 Issue: #3 April/2009
Greetings!

We've all heard the little saying, "April Showers Bring May Flowers," right? Well, I don't know what was in the showers that rained on my business, but my flowers are popping up everywhere!

The Power of Social Media clearly kicked in gear for me in April and has produced some incredible opportunities for me and A Virtual Business Solution.  And I'm so thankful for those heavenly showers!

Take a look below at what's happening this month in Social Media and where you can catch up with me.

Terri
 

PS. To those of you who know that my hubby and I have been trying to sell our Lake House for two, count 'em two years, we have finally sold it and hope to close next week!  Hallelujah!

PSS. Thanks for your great feedback on my new look for the ezine.  I appreciate all your ideas and hope you like the "tweaked" version even better. 
Social Networking, What Should I Wear, Where Should I Start?
Techno Granny Live Radio Show
Monday May 4th 7 am (est)

I'll be interviewed by Joanne Quinn-Smith, Creative Energy Officer of Dreamweaver Marketing Associates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and an expert on Web 2.0 Branding on Monday morning, May 5th at 7 am eastern.  (Yea, that's early, but we'll have a replay available)

Joanne is a speaker on Web 2.0 and Viral Marketing for the Pa. Governor's Conference for Women.  The Past President Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, and a member of National Association Women Business Owners.

"Techno Granny updates people about 21st century technology," she explained.   Here's the link to listen.  You might have to register for a free account through TalkShoe.
Social Media University Starts May 5th
Everywhere you turn, you hear about these Social Networking and Social Media Websites: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. It looks like they are taking over.
 
Facebook has 200 million active users! Up 89% this year alone...Twitter grows at 300K new users per month....YouTube visitors are viewing 13 billion videos a month...Linkedin has over 36 million business people networking.
 
*** THE BIG CHALLENGE ***
The big Challenge is that most people are wasting their time with these sites. Countless others don't know how to grow their business or generate leads using these sites and many people are just watching from the sidelines.
 
*** THE SOLUTION - SelfGrowth.com Social Media University ***
My friend David Riklan, the founder of SelfGrowth.com, came up with a powerful way for small business owners, entrepreneurs, authors and direct marketers to learn how to leverage the power of Social Media.  He is calling it Social Media University.
 
Through SelfGrowth.com's Social Media University, you will be taught by a team of 8 Faculty members who have applied Social Media Marketing to become wildly successful! And they will teach you the practical, step by step, insider tips you NEED to be profitable with social media marketing!
 
I am honored that David has asked me to be one of the chosen faculty members! I will be teaching the session on The Power of Facebook where I will share with you Specific steps to understanding Facebook's primary features you NEED to be using for maximum impact.
 
To get the full details, please go here:  
 

In this 8 week program, you will learn:

  1. The top 7 mistakes that people are making using Social Media.
  2. How YOU Can Position Yourself as an Expert in any Niche fast without spending a dime.
  3. The Top 4 Ways People are Generating Leads through Social networking.
  4. Exact daily Social Media processes (a) for you and (b) to delegate to your assistant for maximum results...and how to manage that in 30 minutes or less per day.
  5. Why social media is changing marketing forever.
  6. How to use Social Media to generate MASSIVE income.
 
Unsure if this program will help your business? You can even speak to a social media specialist to find out if you are a good candidate. To request your complimentary consultation now, please go here: Social Media Consultation
 
These tools are changing the future of business and the Internet. If you want to be part of the future, don't miss out on the SelfGrowth.com Social Media University.
Mari Smith Webinar
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Webinar with Mari Smith scheduled for June 4th, has been postponed.
Twitter Tip
Do you ever have the need to communicate with several people at the same time on Twitter.  Set up a TweetChat!  Go to http://tweetchat.com
Enter your Twitter ID and Password
Establish a Hashtag for your Chat
(a hashtag is just an identifier for your chat. It begins with # and can be any combination of letters and number. Everyone must use it as part of the chat)

Terri Brooks is the owner of A Virtual Business Solution, an Online Business Manager and Certified Internet Marketing and Social Media Specialist.  She works with entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations to maximize their exposure through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, along with blogging, shopping cart maintenance and electronic newsletters/ezines.
 
Terri has more than 35 years in administrative management, has successfully managed three nonprofit organizations and previously owned a Professional Organizing business.  Her client's call her "superb, amazing, God-sent and a real go-getter!"  Terri's "Tasting The Internet, One Byte at a Time,"is a one-stop, do-it-all program offering a menu of selections to Serve Up your Online Business Success!

Terri is a member of VAnetworking.com and International Virtual Assistants Association eWomenNetwork and eWomenSpeakersNetwork.  She has won the Business Entrepreneur Award and Blog of the Week award from VAnetworking.