Networking the Biznik Way November 24, 2008

The Biznik way of networking is a powerful combination of online social networking technology paired with face-to-face events. Learn from co-founders Lara Feltin and Dan McComb how to grow your business faster and become more profitable by using the tools at your disposal.

We'll walk you through the five main areas of the site, elaborate on the features as we designed them, and how to use them:

* Your Profile: self promotion & visibility on the site
* Events: hosting & attending
* Membership: using the directory & your Biznik network
* Biz Talk: online socializing & discussions
* Articles & Tips: writing, rating & commenting

This workshop will be focused on questions YOU bring to the table - so come prepared to ask a lot of them.

BONUS:
Dan begins this workshop with a 20-minute introduction on Marketing Your Business Using Social Media, which provides a brief background on trends in technology and marketing that make social networking and Web 2.0 media such a powerful approach for those running a small business. This overview shares some great tools that are available to you, that can complement your Biznik networking.

What Bellingham members say about the event:

"Just the nuggets about SEO that Dan shared made the night worth the time spent--not to mention the specifics on Biznik networking. The SEO alone done by Biznik is incredible. The business ideas shared were worth thousands and no one paid a dime. . ." -- David Wiggs

"Thanks to all of you for your gifts of time and effort that were given to all of us last evening. What a valuable investment it was for me! I enjoyed meeting many of you and look forward to our building a vibrant Biznik community in Bellingham!" -- Teresa Schmidt

"I walked out of the event dazzled by the crackling and popping of enthusiastic creative energy, plus three pages of notes on how to optimize my use of Biznik. I'm still integrating all of the ideas generated and buzzing around in my brain. It is downright exciting to feel a part of this community of folks! I send my thanks to all for making it a very energizing gathering." -- Jane Blinka

Official Website: http://biznik.com/events/networking-the-biznik-way-2