I It was a busy week in the Networking World Office last week.  We launched our new 12 week social media implementation program. I'm really excited about this because we're not just teaching participants how to use particular social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogging etc). Far more important I'm going to be working with participants over a 12 week period (and beyond) to plan, implement and test and measure a social media strategy for their business.. If it sounds like something that you'd like to do there are still two spots left  for the program that starts on Wednesday.  you can check out the Social Media Implementation Program here

We also released 150 places in the pre-launch version of the new Strategic Alliance Success Good Karma Alliance. If you are a small business owner and you want to be part of a team of like minded people working together to help and support each other. Oor if  you are passionate about helping small business owners succeed then there could be a spot for you in the Alliance.  Check out the SAS Good Karma Alliance here.

Plus if you're in Melbourne and you want to spend a fun couple of hours with great company coming up with creative strategic alliance ideas for your business make sure you book into the next Business Mum's Dinner on 2nd September.

Finally here are my top 5 favourite  Blog posts and videos from last week.  Whether you are looking for networking tips, alliance ideas or how to find those elusive business connections using social media there's something for everyone.   ENJOY!

Internet Marketing Tips for Going Social

I have no idea who wrote this article. They haven’t even completed the About Us page on their blog but it contains some great ideas for how to create a WIN WIN by helping other people using social media. Definitely worth a read. Internet Marketing Tips for Going Social
 

Partnership and Sponsorship Secrets

Do you have an information business? Would you like an alliance with big business, a corporate or large not for profit? Check out this video from Brendan Burchard from Experts Academy. This is exactly what Melbourne Sales Strategist Rob Hartnett did when he teamed up with Sensis to produce Small Business Big Opportunity  

Buyer Seller Keep Best Customers

When I talk about referral partners I’m usually talking about other businesses whoshare your target market but your other best referral partners are your current best customers. Here’s a great article on nurturing your other referral partner stream, your loyal customer base.  Partnership and Sponsorship Secrets
 

Prospect for Business Connections Using LinkedIn and Twitter

This is a great article for those of you who know who you want to work with, but you just don’t move in their circles. How can you make yourself known without cold-calling (or risking rejection)?
Try networking and nurturing a relationship with social media. This article will help you prospect using the power of LinkedIn and Twitter (together). Prospect for Business Connections Using LinkedIn and Twitter

 
How to Handle an Hor-doeurves Plate at a Networking Function

Just for a bit of fun my last favourite article for this week was another video. Those of you who know me, are well aware that networking etiquette isn’t in my curriculum so I am more than happy to share the love when someone else produces a great post, better still a humourous video. I thought you might enjoy learning how to handle a plate at a networking event. How to Handle an Hor-doeurves Plate at a Networking Function