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Breakfast...

...and say Hi!

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Social Media Week, Glasgow

Andrew Smith founded and runs ABN - Aberdeen Business Network

Andrew Smith is co-founder and Director of local business development company, nextbusiness. Following a decade in sales & BD roles with both local companies and a multinational, Andrew launched his first business in 2000. In March 2008, along with Mike Watson, Andrew formed nextbusiness and later that year they launched the online business community – Aberdeen Business Network: Community (ABN:Community). Originally from Montrose, Andrew lives and works in Aberdeen and his hero is Jack Bauer!

Using Social Media to Bring together a Local Community of Businesses

Andrew will be summarising the experiences of building and developing Aberdeen's largest online community, highlighting highs & lows and the huge benefits of local businesses working together online

Twitter:@ABNCommunity

LinkedIn:Andrew Smith

http://www.aberdeencommunity.com

Julie Mitchell-Mehta is an experienced Chartered Marketer who specialises in helping small businesses manage their marketing. Her business, Début Marketing, works as an outsourced marketing department for companies which don’t have one of their own. Described as “professional and approachable”, she has a pro-active, practical approach to marketing and communications, taking the pressure off busy clients. She particularly likes writing marketing plans, website content and newsletters.

Kenny Graham is a certified, experienced business coach with extensive experience in both the corporate and SME sector. He owns a franchise called ActionCOACH and works with business owners who are serious about building sustained and controlled growth in their business. Marketing is key to achieving these results.

Accelerating your Marketing with Social Media

Social Media is an increasingly important marketing tool which can have a massive impact if used well. Julie and Kenny will discuss how social media fits into your overall marketing strategy, how to choose the right networks for your business, and how to harness the power of word-of mouth.

Twitter: @DebutMarketing

Facebook: Debut Marketing on Facebook

LinkedIn: Julie Mitchell Mehta

http://www.debutmarketing.co.uk

David started working for Common Purpose in February 2008 as Senior Course Co-ordinator in the Aberdeen office. In May 2009 he was appointed to Course Director.

The day-to-day job involves everything from looking for applications for our courses, designing the course content, briefing inspiring local speakers and continually looking for opportunities to let people know about what we do.

Social Media, Social Change

Twitter: @DavidRiddell

LinkedIn: David Riddell

http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/

Michelle Barclay (otherwise known as our very own Sparkly Barclay) is a Business Manager of Creative Space and Freelance World, she finds Twitter an extremely valuable tool for business, and though she is no Social Media ‘Guru’ she feels that a lot can be learnt through sharing learning and skills with other business people who utilise Twitter along with other social media outlets.

She also makes a mean cupcake, but you’ll have to come along to the bake sale as part of the Macmillan Cancer Support One Big Coffee Morning, to test them for yourself!

Twitter: Shared Learning

Michelle will Chair a shared learning session covering such things as the value of tweetdeck and other software systems, what is your klout? Are you ensuring you are upholding ‘Twetiquette’ and what are the most valuable things you have learnt about Twitter.

Twitter: @MichJBarclay

Facebook: Creative Space on Facebook

LinkedIn: Michelle Barclay

http://www.wearecreativespace.co.uk

Software developer since 1995. Worked during the early days of the World Wide Web for Aberdeen’s original ISP. Developed mobile applications for PDAs at the turn of the century so not just jumped on the apps bandwagon.

Worked on projects right through from individuals with business ideas, including one of the original BBC Dragons’ Den Dragons, Social Enterprise schemes in London and household name companies. Director of two software development companies.

Is an App right for your Business?

Apps today are what websites were at the end of the 20th Century. Some serve a purpose, some are just there for the me toos.  Does your business need an app? Or more importantly, what value will an app bring to your business?

Twitter: @SymboticaAndrew

LinkedIn: Andrew Sage

http://www.asae.co.uk

We're almost glad that studying theatre didn't make David a great Hollywood superstar actor, because he's now one of the friendly faces of FreeAgent - sitting squarely on the front line of our community support and account management.

David is currently studying toward Exec Diploma in management (final year of MBA begins in January '12). 1st employee of FreeAgent. As partner manager he is involved in the operational support of existing FreeAgent partners, and facilitating the aquisition and support of others.

Living in Edinburgh with his awesome wife, David is addicted to tea

Joining the Dots

Joining the Dots, is a brief investigation of the perfect relationship with you client, assessing the support mechanisms you have to have in place to maintain comms with them, and understanding the costs if you don't sync every thing together.

Email: David Gould

Twitter: @DavidGauld

Twitter: @FreeAgent

David Gauld

Blogging 101: What, Why and How

Twitter: @caleuanhopkins

Over the last 15 years, Campbell has gained a broad range of experience in a number of HR related delivery areas such as recruitment and selection, psychometric testing, training and mentoring. Campbell has also combined this with a sound understanding of all aspects of running a business including sales and marketing, finance, IT systems, website development, and social media.

In addition to his day job, Campbell is a Director of cushydoos, an HR related event management company

Integrating Social Media for Commercial Gain

Twitter: @campbellurq