Saturday July 4th Event

When: Saturday 4th July
Where: Westfield Doncaster Styling Room
Time: 12- 3pm
Cost: $25 members and first -timers, $40 non-members (includes refreshments)
12:15 – 1:15pm : How to Increase Your Income With a Blog
A blog is simple and cost effective way to create a professional online presence. Blogs are ranked highly by Google, so make you more easily found. It creates a conversation between you and your audience (unlike a traditional website which is only a one-way communication). Blogs can help you become a thought leader in your field. Plus it’s a great knowledge bank for articles you write.
Find out how to create a successful blog in a few easy steps. Learn some of the technical aspects, the benefits and potential pitfalls for this great Web 2.0 marketing tool.
Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP has been blogging since August 2008 and has built up a healthy following on her blog www.insideoutstyle.blogspot.com in that time. Her blog has brought her consulting business and passive income streams. Imogen will share what she has learned along the way to help you better understand the place of blogging in your business, and will break down the technical aspects and jargon so you can decide if this is an avenue you would like to pursue.

1:15- 1:45pm Tea Break


13:45 – 2:25 pm: The Ark Clothing Company

They have been around for over 20 years and most of you will know their range. If you don’t – you will discover a fantastic resource! ( www.theark.com.au )
Get a small preview of the spring/summer ’09 range and hear about their hugely successful ‘Workshop your Shape’ sessions.


2:25 – 2:35pm: New board introduction
Complete event evaluations forms
Conclude meeting

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