Monday, April 26, 2010

Biz Ed Workshop Reminder

This is a reminder that the GLCEDC and Digital Network Support are sponsoring an Online Marketing workshop THIS Thursday, April 29 from 4:30 - 6pm at the Farm Bureau Building in Pontiac. The presenters will have helpful information on establishing a website, maintaining and monitoring a website, online advertisement, and social media. Presenters are representatives from Diaz Sign Art, Champion Fitness, Digital Network Support, and Pontiac RV. This workshop is FREE to all Livingston County residents.

Please RSVP to office@glcedc.org.

In case you need convincing, the business website Small Business Trends reports that 90% of Internet users search online for business in their area and 97% observe online media. There are several easy (and cheap!) ways to create more of an online presence. Many of these topics will be covered at our online marketing workshop. In the mean time, here are links to articles that you may find helpful:

Thinking of Starting a Blog? Tips to Help You Start, Maintain & Grow a Small Business Blog
Start an Online Business
Tips for Taking Your Business Online - Build It, Optimize It, Spread the Word
How Can Small Business Owners Learn Social Media?

Please feel free to leave comments about how you create more of an online presence for your business.