BiG Ideas!

Today I had the pleasure of volunteering some time to teach a class at BiG Austin on social media platforms and basics through the eyes of an entrepreneur!  BiG Austin is a not-for-profit agency designed to help small business owners with micro-loans and business acumen training.  What more, they are about to have their "BiG Idea" day very soon!

What's BiG Idea day?  I'm glad you asked!  As BiG austin's site says:

BiG Idea day celebrates local small businesses that have made Austin America’s No.1 “Boom Town” according to Forbes Magazine.  BiG|idea day is the largest annual fundraiser for BiGAUSTIN with over 300 attendees made up of small business owners, financial institutions, corporations and community leaders. Attendees have the opportunity to witness what small business owners are doing to “Keep Austin businesses competitive and profitable” in today’s marketplace.  This event will provide a diverse arena for businesses to network and share valuable information with all in attendance while showcasing the finalists of our annual business plan competitions and shopping with local vendors in the BiGMarketplace. 

Here is a recap of BiG Idea day 2011 below.  I hope if you are local and involved in the community, you can join in the celebration and networking!

BiG Austin - Social Matters Class!

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BiG Austin is Central Texas’ single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. This organization has helped many local business owners fulfill their dreams and achieve their goals and I'm pleased to say that they have allowed me to volunteer some of my time to lead a class focused on  social media from the viewpoint of an entrepreneur!  

In this class, we’ll discuss time management, the impact of social media on business, how to understand and navigate the different platforms and most importantly, how to make it work for you!  This class will encourage open discussion on real world social media challenges and will be focused around Facebook, Twitter, and the LinkedIn platforms.  Looking at social media through a business lens, you’ll learn how to develop strategies as well as how to listen, participate and engage with your clients, customers, and colleagues to maximize your return on investment in social media!  In addition, there will be a deep dive to take a look at, and review, several online tools, tips, and tricks that can help you when managing your online presence!

The class is free, and if you are interested, you can sign up by clicking here.  We hope to see you there!