Implementing your social media presence

CUE Business Solutions is offering a series of workshops, accelerator programmes and LaunchPads through the Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme, the activity is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund but free to you.

If you have an innovative Technology-based business idea and have not yet started a business please see whether this FREE workshop would help you.

Social Media plays an important role in most new businesses. However, for the best impact, your presence needs to be planned. This workshop offers a practical and informative step to understanding the options available and why some platforms may be better for you than others.

We will cover:

• Overview of social media

• In depth look at the popular channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

• How to use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

• Overview of Tools to help you: Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, MeetEdgar

• How to create good images and videos: Canva, Video, Apps

By the end of the workshop:

• You will have a better understanding of how to implement social media on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

• You will also have created some new photos and videos for your social media accounts. We’ll look at new ideas and tools for your marketing and you will have a clear plan with goals that you can measure for success.

You will need to bring:

• Laptop

• Laptop charger(!)

• Usernames and passwords to your social media accounts

Please note - the workshop is interactive and you will need to participate in exercises to get the most out of the session.

You will be contacted by our business adviser to establish eligibility for the programme and to ensure this workshop offers you the best fit for your needs.

If accepted into the programme you will be asked to arrive promptly at 8.15 for an 8.30am start. We aim to finish at 4.00pm. Refreshments and lunch are provided.

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If this workshop isn't what you are seeking drop us a line at startup@cueltd.co.uk in the first instance - giving your name, business idea and contact number and we'll call you back to discuss the options.

CUE Business Solutions is a division within Coventry University Enterprises Limited and part of the Coventry University Group.

DATA PROTECTION: This session is provided free to you if you meet the eligibility criteria. We will use the information you supply: A) to provide business support to you and make referrals to partners and other providers of relevant services as appropriate; B) to share with Coventry City Council / Warwickshire County Council (as Accountable Bodies for the programme) and MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) (or their sub-contractors) for monitoring evaluation and audit purposes. We will keep all information you provide confidentially and treat it in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.