Connecting The Dots Series- Facebook for Business 101: A Hands On Workshop

Posted on June 8, 2011 by klt

Facebook is not a time-waster, a website for high school and  college students, or  irrelevant for marketers. Facebook is a powerful tool for connecting people with those around them. With any social media tool, businesses have an opportunity to use Facebook to expand your business, customer roster and engage with customers directly. This course will give you all the insights and tools needed to help you use Facebook successfully in your business.

There is no shortage of reasons of why you should be using Facebook for your business, Here are a few of the main ones:

  • Facebook is a very effective way for you to find your customer. With over 500 million members, you will find much more than just your friends
  • You can build important relationships with your current and prospective customers.
  • Facebook is a great door opener.
  • You have the abililty to Place highly targeted ads through the use of Facebook ads.

 Should you be on Facebook?

Absolutely!  

Can it make a difference to you and your business

Definitely!

We will look at Facebook as a business tool and cover the following topics:

  1. Setting your Facebook objectives
  2. Facebook basics – getting it right first time
  3. Facebook Groups vs. Pages 
  4.  How to Set Up a Page 
  5.  How to Promote a Business Page
  6.  Engaging your audience and how to build relationships
  7. How to Advertise on Facebook
  8. Measuring your results

 What to Bring

  1. Business Cards (you will have an opportunity to network)
  2. Pen and Pad for Notes ( you will receive a tip sheet with all information we go over)
  3. Laptop (Optional) 

 July 20th, 9:00 am – 11:30 am

The Work Spot
3150 Main Street
Suite 103
Duluth, GA 30096

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Connecting The Dots Series- Business Blogging 101: A Hands On Workshop

Posted on June 8, 2011 by klt

Blogging is one of the most powerful tools that you can use in your business today. So we have decided to run a course giving you all the insights, learning and tools that we know to help you blog successfully in your business.

There are so many reasons that you should be blogging we could be here all day, but some of the main ones are:

•It gives you a chance to build your relationships with your customers and prospects
•It builds your credibility an expert in your field
•Google LOVES blogs – so you can rank higher for keysearch terms in your industry
•Done right it is GUARANTEED to bring more traffic and visitors to your site which = more revenue

Should you blog?

Absolutely!

Can it make a difference to you and your business?

Definitely!

We will look at Blogging as a business tool and cover the following topics:

1.Setting your blogging objectives
2.Blogging basics – getting it right first time
3.Blogging tools – what’s right for you
4.The language of blogging – so you can sound like you understand it completely!
5.What to write!
6.Where to get some great content
7.Engaging your audience and how to build relationships
8.How to build your readership
9.Measuring your results

What to Bring

1.Business Cards (you will have an opportunity to network)
2.Pen and Pad for Notes ( you will receive a tip sheet with all information we go over)
3.Laptop (Optional)

July 13th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

The Work Spot
3150 Main Street
Suite 103
Duluth, GA 30096

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National Small Business Week

Posted on May 16, 2011 by klt

Celebrate National Small Business Week with us. Small Business Week is May 16th-20th and as our way of saying thank you we would like to a Free Google Places Listing*

It only takes a minute to Claim your Google Places Listings . Take a moment and visit our Google Places page, fill out the information and we will get to work.

*Google Places is a free service listing provided by Google, it costs nothing for you to submit your business to Google Places. However, what we have found is that it can be a little cumbersome for those who are doing it for the first time. So,  we offer a done for you service.

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Social Media's Impact

Posted on March 9, 2010 by klt

Millions of users of social media means more customers for you!
Social media sites are all the rage these days. Many people are still learning what the benefits
can be in using these sites for their business. We all know we do not like to be straight out
sold to. How many times have you walked away from a pesky salesman in the department store,
especially if you are just browsing or price shopping. With social media, you can reach thousands
of new people from around the world in a fun and entertaining way.

Take Twitter for example. If you are short on time, or just want to leave a suggestion or tip
with a link to more information for those who are interested in the subject, this application
is the perfect method. In 140 characters, you can broadcast your message for those who are following
along and look forward to your insights.

Facebook is another biggie. This one can be used for more of an indepth relationship building
tactic with your friends/fans. You can post videos, articles, and even link to your own blog.
This can save a lot of time, if you post something on your blog, it will automatically post
to your Facebook account if you install the right plugin. Then when you want to take a break,
you can play a game.

YouTube is an excellent source for posting business lessons and how to videos you have created
regarding your business, products, or new features you have available.

With all of the social media sites out there, it is often a wonder on how many people are available
to be reached. Gary Hayes is an internet marketer who has created a social media counter that
pulls in data from several social media sources and displays live stats for the reader. With
this cool tool, you no longer have to worry about how many people out there you can reach.
Isn’t this exciting news? What could you do with the information? You can go over to Gary’s
site right now and copy the code he provides to throw onto your own website. Your visitors
can be impressed when they visit your site, and will start to understand the advantages
available in participating in social media communities.

If you have not started using social media sites yet as part of your business marketing methods,
you really have no idea how much money you could be leaving on the table. You can use these
sites for attracting visitors to your own site, building an email list, or just for networking
purposes. There are many ways to use social media sites, and why would you pass up on something
that can be both fun and profitable?

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Be The Conversation

Posted on March 9, 2010 by klt

Be The Conversation

We focus on helping companies and professionals communicate effectively using online channels. The world has become much smaller with the growth of the internet, and we use it to your advantage. We craft websites, blogs, as well as popular social media such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to keep your customers talking about you and your business.

KLT Marketing Solutions primary clients are Small Businesses that are looking to maximize profits and increase brand loyalty.

We are firm believers that Customers and Clients do business with companies they Know, Like and Trust. Be that company.

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Social Media Revolution

Posted on December 31, 2009 by klt

Social Media’s Return Of Investment

Is it Worth It?

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