PR and Social Media for beginners

PR and Social Media for beginners Supported by Dynamic Business Magazine Thursday, 9th February 2012 Made a New Year's resolution to better promote your business but no idea where to begin? Then this is the perfect event for you. Learn the tips and tricks of how to build your business through public relations (PR) and social media. An expert panel of social media and PR specialists will talk about how you can make PR and social media work to support your business. They will also cover some of the most common PR mistakes people make and the implications this can have for business. If you're still in any doubt about the value of Facebook or Twitter for your business, then this session will also give you the tools you need to make sure you understand the roles of these social media outlets. The team of experts will cover: Why you should use PR and the business benefits how to make the most of media coverage sources you can use to gain free publicity how to maximize networking and public speaking opportunities incorporating social media into your PR strategy. The session will be facilitated by Jen Bishop, editor of Dynamic Business magazine and an expert on social media for small business with almost 5,000 Twitter followers.   Cost FREE to business owners When Thursday, 9th February 2012 Time 4.00pm: Registration 4.15pm - 6.30pm: Event 6.30pm - 7.30pm: Networking Where NSW Trade & Investment Centre, Hamilton & Parkes rooms, Level 47, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place REGISTRATION To register please visit www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/events Further information contact Carlene Kelly Events Project Officer P:  (02) 9338 6699 E:  carlene.kelly@business.nsw.gov.au NSW Trade & Investment Webcasts Kick start your business in the New Year with our series of webcasts. They'll give you practical tips on how to join the digital revolution through the smart use of technology as well as how to find and capitalise on the areas of opportunity within your business.