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     December 8th: "Web Marketing: Blogging, Social Networking,
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Send three people to three 1-day classes and
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     Dates: October 24, November  7 and November 21
     Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Location: Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, MI
     Registration Deadline: October 10, 2008

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Blogging, e-Commerce and Beyond: Taking Your Site Web 2.0 Print E-mail

Take your business model online by using Web 2.0 technologies that allow for enhanced communication and globalization. SBTDC logoIn the seminar “Blogging, e-Commerce and Beyond: Taking Your Site Web 2.0”, you will learn about:

  • Generating online business and adding value to product and service offerings
  • Utilizing the latest website trends and Web 2.0 tools 
  • Enhancing the interactions and relationships with target audiences

 

This seminar is being offered in a 2-hour forum to the general public for FREE through a partnership between the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center and Bravo:Smart Web Design.

Dates and Location: Sept. 24 and Oct. 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, MI.

Don't forget to call 989-839-7060 to register! Seating is limited. 

 

Why is Web 2.0 Important?

According to a recent McKinsey study, 70% of companies are using Web 2.0 technologies (i.e. blogs, message boards, wikis, shopping systems, polls, live chat, etc.) to communicate with their customers because they believe it provides a competitive advantage and meets customer demands to help maintain their market position. Half of global Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are planning to invest in Web 2.0 technologies in 2008, according to a publication by Gartner.

While big business is jumping into this Web 2.0 world, there are many benefits to small businesses, including lower implementation costs and productivity enhancements. With business expenditures on Web 2.0 expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2013, this seminar is a great way to learn about low-cost options for small businesses to break into this arena.