Week 02: Facebook Love it or hate it, you can't avoid it anymore. Even my young children use "Facebook" as part of their regular vocabulary! Keep your eye out this week and share some of the places you spot the Facebook logo. You can watch this week's video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODERPphombA Download your lesson plan … Continue reading Social Media School Module 02: Facebook
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An understanding of and effective and efficient use of social media are skills which are being requested more and more of business owners and employees alike. Even those of us who work with social media on a daily basis and specialise in this field can find it hard to keep up with all the … Continue reading What would you most like to learn in social media school?
A VERY warm welcome to Module 01 of the Zestee Social Media School! I'm very excited to have you (and around 29 other students) taking part, from The Netherlands, UK, Philippines and Australia. Here is the welcome video to watch for this week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbekUmnXIE (don't you love the screenshots YouTube chooses?!) Click on the link … Continue reading Social Media School Module 01
Starting a blog or building a website for your small business requires more than a unique idea, entrepreneurial ambition and quality products. From reliable Web hosting and content management systems to a superior-quality and optimized content, a website's composition for success is extensive. If you want to attract visitors to your blog and grow your business … Continue reading Like This Article and Win! Build a Marketing Strategy With Contests & Giveaways
Are you overwhelmed by social media? Would you like to learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google plus and other online tools more effectively and efficiently in your business or professional environment? Which tools are even right for you? Who is it for? Total beginners to intermediate users of social media will find this … Continue reading 2013 Zestee Social Media School
The first Zestee online Social Media School ran in 2012 and we're pleased to announce that this year, this programme will be offered again, starting in early April. You can read more about the 2013 Social Media School, and you can reserve your spot now. Taking the whole 12 week course will offer the most benefits, … Continue reading 2013 Online Social Media School – Term 1
In July 2012, my family and I relocated to The Netherlands from Australia. If you're interested, you can read about our adventures over on Dutch Australian. After starting a small business as a sole trader in Australia (in 2008), I then needed to finalise my business in Australia and consider starting one here in The … Continue reading 7 tips for moving your small business overseas with you
I recently relocated from Australia to The Netherlands and have ended up living in a place called Ypenburg. This is technically part of Den Haag (The Hague) but is also quite close to Delft. When I first visited the main shopping area, not too far from our house, I was excited to discover De Byzaak - … Continue reading de Byzaak Ypenburg
Since arriving back in The Netherlands about 6 months ago, I've mostly attended english-speaking networking groups and events, such as Delft INA and Connecting Women. Last night though, I attended a Dutch networking event and it was fantastic! Organised by Ondernemend Delft it was held at the Theater De Veste, it was a really impressive event. Borenkool … Continue reading 2013 Boerenkool met Bubbels Delft
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I've attended the Connecting Women events a couple of times since I arrived in The Netherlands early this year and it's a wonderful group of inspiring, talented businesswomen. I love that it's such a dynamic mix of different nationalities and a broad range of businesses. You can also read an earlier blog post I wrote about this … Continue reading 2012 Connecting Women Annual Festive Bazaar
Well we've all heard of the 12 days of Christmas - here is a Zestee Social Media School Twist. Earlier this year, I ran a free online 12 week social media course. Each week I posted a lesson on various social media tools, along with strategy and monitoring tips and more. I also hosted a … Continue reading 12 days of Social Media School
Olga Mecking from European Mama gave a thought-provoking workshop through Delft INA on November 26th 2012. She took us through the following topics: What is culture? What is communication? What is intercultural communication? Tips for successful communication The role of the media in culture How does globalization affect cultures? As someone who has travelled widely, with a … Continue reading Transcultural Communication
In business and life, networking is an essential skill. Though I'd only been living (back) in The Netherlands for a couple of months, I made an effort to get out to a number of networking groups and am so glad I did, it has made such a difference in finding my feet here both personally … Continue reading 2012 Connecting Women The Hague
Several years ago, I wanted to update my business website and move it from a Google Sites over to WordPress. I'd first set up with site with WordPress.com (the blogging platform) but wanted to take it one step further and move to WordPress.org (the open source software) which would give me more options and flexibility … Continue reading How to build your own WordPress website
On the 24th September 2012, I attended a Delft INA workshop on Networking - Increasing your visibility. Presented by Cathy Delhanty, whose LinkedIn profile describes as a "social entrepreneur, networking queen and commercial consultant" we learnt lots of interesting perspectives on the importance of networking along with some practical tips on how to do so. … Continue reading Increasing your Visibility
It's been amazing spending three years working with wonderful clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast, Australia but this month, my family and I are relocating to Den Haag (The Hague), The Netherlands. If you'd like to follow our journey, I'm blogging about it over at Dutch Australian. Especially with two young children, this … Continue reading Relocating from Australia to The Netherlands
Today I enjoyed a visit to the 2012 Sunshine Coast Business Expo at the Mooloolaba TAFE. I was there to meet up with my new Professional Parents Sunshine Coast team...as I'm moving overseas soon, I'm not able to run events personally anymore but excited that Bec from Tumbling Tigers and Marina from Kidz Bizz Development … Continue reading Sunshine Coast Business Expo
I've been involved with the Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce for around 2 years and it's a great group. With networking breakfasts held on the second Thursday of each month at the Coffee Club Strathpine, the Chamber offers a good opportunity to meet other local business owners and support each other. Guest speakers present at … Continue reading Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce
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