Can Social Networking really help Small Businesses? - Vizzit Christchurch Online Magazine

Should small businesses be Linkedin to Twitter or is Facebook the face of your business on the internet, or don’t you see what all the fuss is about? The Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch Branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is hoping to help people find out what social networking can do for small firms with its latest business breakfast to be held at The Village Hotel, Bournemouth on Friday 24th September starting at 7.30am.

The speaker is Andy Headington of Adido Limited who has been working in the online promotion world since 2004 during which time he has seen many changes. The talk will be use examples from his work and experience with Bournemouth businesses

Chairman of the FSB’s Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch Branch, David Ramsden, said: “We keep hearing about Facebook and Twitter being a ‘must do’ for businesses and that more people are turning to social networking sites to win business and use them as marketing tools. This talk will explain how it all works, how businesses can benefit and what businesses can do to make the most of these new opportunities. The breakfast will also present an excellent opportunity for that all-important networking.”

The cost of attending is £10.00 including a full-English breakfast and the meeting is open to all small business owners, including non-members who may be considering joining the FSB. To ensure a place contact Lorna Wills on 01425 280821 /280080 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it