Workshops

The We Mean Business event will feature a series of workshops taking place on social networking, presentation skills and PR.

Workshop bookings will be taken on the day of the event. It is not possible to pre-book your chosen workshop. However, we will endeavour to provide you with your first choice of workshop on the day.

Creating an online brand that gets you Known, Liked and Followed: A guide to mastering social networking for great business results

The most critical aspect of social networking is that you are a friend to others. Learn how to be a friend and build your own business off it. "Feed others and you will feed yourself" sounds like a purpose we would all like but few can afford. Penny Power explains why this philosophy is critical and must be embedded in your business processes and marketing. She will provide tips and practical examples for you to take away and apply to your strategy going forward.

Penny Power was an early pioneer of social networking and her thinking is advanced but simple. It will make you smile through the simplicity of just becoming Known, Liked and Followed to achieve your goals.

Creating an online brand workshop details

Presenting with impact: stand up and stand out

You have your message: now you need to get it across effectively. Discover how to create maximum impact in any talk or presentation in this hands-on and dynamic session. Learn some of the trusted techniques used by the most engaging and authentic speakers to connect and communicate with audiences, no matter how large or small.

Jennifer Aston will take you through three vital steps - physical, emotional and psychological - to preparing and delivering effective presentations. As well as practical tips to take away, you will have the chance to stand up and present to another delegate, then gain valuable feedback on how outstanding you are! Please come prepared with a 30-second 'elevator statement' about yourself and your business.

Presenting with impact: stand up and stand out workshop details

Planning for PR Success

This inspiring workshop covers the basics of PR, dispelling the mystery and giving delegates a comprehensive insight into the art of promoting their business in the media. You will gain an understanding of the power of publicity as a cost effective, convincing and simple way of marketing your business.

It includes:

  • The definition of PR and how it can help make your business a success 
  • How to build a strategic PR campaign in line with your overall business and marketing objectives 
  • What makes journalists tick and how to inspire them to write about your business 
  • Effective PR techniques and how to implement them

Planning for PR success workshop details

 

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