Vancouver Island Womans Business Network - Celebrating 20 Years
Vancouver Island Womens Business Network

Peer Marketing

Expand your marketing skills and find support, encouragement and ideas from fellow business, professional and entrepreneurial women by attending the 2009 - 2010 Peer Marketing Modules.

These educational sessions are offered by WBN to both Members and Non-Members. The focus of the modules will be "Maximizing Your Marketing Using Traditional and Social Media". This valuable information will help you promote your business!

The modules will be presented on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30 am to 11:00am at the Pantry Restaurant on Douglas Street, Victoria (#202, 3214 Douglas Street)

There is a nominal cost to attend each module and advance registration is required.  The cost per module session is $15.00 for WBN members and $25.00 for non-members.

All dates and Modules are listed below - please scroll down. It is not necessary to attend all modules: you are welcome to chose those of interest to you.

"Thank you WBN for presenting the Peer Marketing sessions. Attending Module 1 left me refreshed, invigorated and motivated about marketing my business! I am looking forward to the next presentation!"Sandra Stolz, LL.B. AMP, Mortgage Broker, VERICO Nova Team Coast

"Promoting oneself in business is always difficult, and every once in a while, everyone needs a little stimulus. Attending the WBN September 2009 marketing seminar, provided those attending with some sound information and advice, good take-home notes and contact information for free promotion, and some practical suggestions in helping us to “feel the fear of self-promotion”, and do it anyway….." Brigitte L'Heureux, RA   EOT TM, Amphoria Aromatherapy

"I had specific expectations of the training event. And I must say that I was more than pleased. I learned more than I expected. The presentation was very informative. Janis was brilliant with her knowledge and input. She was very helpful with everyone by giving ideas and tips on how to make the information received work for us. Well done." Lucie Zettel,Independent Consultant - Unit Leader, Epicure Selections

Modules:       

MODULE 1 -  Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Crafting your personal bio and elevator speech

How to make full use of the Vancouver Island Women’s Business Network (WBN) website, including links. Linking to the WBN and use of WBN logo on your business website. Media releases. Free media. Calendar entries.

MODULE 2 - Tuesday, October 27, 2009  - LinkedIn

Overview, how to create a LinkedIn profile, join groups and discussions, create your own LinkedIn group.

MODULE 3 - Tuesday, November 24, 2009  - Facebook

Should my business be on Facebook? The difference between Facebook groups and fan pages. My personal url on Facebook. How can my business have a Facebook url? Marketing campaigns using Facebook. Are Facebook ads beneficial to my business.

MODULE 4 - SESSION CANCELLED - Email Marketing

Do I still need an email marketing campaign? Various email marketing programs. Follow up by email. Permission based marketing.

MODULE 5 - SESSION CANCELLED -  Blog and Website

Do I need a website or blog? How to maximize my presence on the web. Some simple solutions.

MODULE 6 - SESSION CANCELLED - Twitter

What is Twitter? Overview. Should I have a Twitter account for my business? Third party Twitter applications and their uses.

 

 
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