Follow Liverpool Chamber On Twitter May 1, 2009
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Do you love the internet? Of course you do.
So you’re probably already on Twitter, letting the world know what you’re up to, how your business is going and what you had for tea.
Well the next step to Twitter greatness is probably to add us to your list.
Follow Liverpool Chamber and find out what’s going on here and how we can help your business. Plus the occasional random thought that enters our head.
And if you are a Liverpool-based business you can join our ‘Twibe’ – basically a group for local business Tweeters to find each other so we can all keep in touch.
New Online Network For Chamber Members April 2, 2009
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Are you a Liverpool Chamber member?
If so, you are invited to join our new, free, social network site.
Once you’ve registered you can:
- publicise your business
- join in or start forum discussions
- create a group based on what you do
- post your photos or videos of your business
- find just what you’ve been looking for in our small ads
- meet other Chamber members and potential partners, suppliers or customers.
Basically, you can create the kind of content you want to see and share it with others.
It’s only been set up a few days, so come along and make yourself at home. Signing up only takes a minute.
Why not join, keep us company and see what you can do.
Free ‘Effective Website Building’ Event From Merit March 5, 2009
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According to a recent survey, some 60 per cent of small and medium firms are missing out on the sales opportunities afforded by the internet.
Although the portion of SME businesses with a website has increased by 20% over the past 2 years, only 13 percent of them see their websites as in integral part of their marketing and just 3% use their site to communicate with their customers.
With on-line retail spending due to reach £42.4bn by 2012, some 60% of companies could be losing out on valuable sales opportunities.
The next FREE merit event will show you :
- The key elements needed to create an effective website
- Simple Tips and Tricks for success
- How understanding ‘Search Engine Optimisation’ basics can save you money and make you money.
- How business networking sites make it easy to find and deal with your business
Suitable for businesses who are looking to build a website, those who would like their site to be more effective and those who are looking to trade on line.
Tuesday 31st March 2009
Registration 11:00 – 11:30
Presentation 11:30 – 12:30
Lunch/Networking 12:30 – 2:00
Venue
University of Chester (Warrington Campus)
Tucker Building
Crab Lane
Warrington, Cheshire
WA2 0DB
New Glenn Brown Art Game February 20, 2009
Posted by liverpoolchamber in Culture, Friday Fun, World Wide Web.Tags: art, game, Glenn Brown, Quiz
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We love Glenn Brown. One of the stand-out artists of the ‘Sensation’ generation, he’s now got a mid-career retrospective going on at Tate Liverpool. Go and have your mind boggled.
To mark this occasion, local techno-gurus Glow New Media have made n online game based on his works.
It’s a digital version of those games where you have to switch the suares around to complete the image. Infuriating but addictive.
Ten Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know February 4, 2009
Posted by liverpoolchamber in World Wide Web.Tags: Facebook, social networks, Web 2.0
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As a publicly acclaimed expert on web 2.0 and social networking (well, we get a mention in this Daily Post article), it would be remiss of us not to highlight this article we came across.
Ten Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know is a great piece that looks at how you can still get the benefits of Facebook without sacrificing every aspect of your private life to the interwebs.
The article shows you how to:
- Use Your Friend Lists
- Remove Yourself From Facebook Search Results
- Remove Yourself From Google
- Avoid the Infamous Photo/Video Tag Mistake
- Protect Your Albums
- Prevent Stories From Showing Up in Your Friends’ News Feeds
- Protect Against Published Application Stories
- Make Your Contact Information Private
- Avoid Embarrassing Wall Posts
- Keep Your Friendships Private
All good, sound advice, and well worth following to make the experience safer and more enjoyable. Unless you don’t care who sees what, in which case we say, ‘go crazy!’
Make Liverpool Chamber your Facebook friend. Or the kitten gets it.
Enter The Online Dragon’s Den February 4, 2009
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The BBC is calling for entries for their latest variant on the Dragon’s Den theme…
Harnessing the accessibility and reach of the internet, the ‘Online Dragon’ offers entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true.
Online Dragon is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to two new ‘Dragons’ chosen for their business expertise, and also provides a platform for wider debate and discussion around these ideas before they appear in the online ‘Den.’
The investment will be limited to less than £50,000. We are interested in great ideas, which may range from innovative blue-sky thinking to investment-ready products. Please be aware that all applications must include a video pitch.
We’re now working on the new series and searching for business ideas, inventions or products with serious business potential that are investment ready and looking for funding. I would be extremely grateful if you would pass on the attached information to clients who may be interested in applying to pitch for investment from the Dragons.
Online Dragons is a challenging place to pitch but it’s also a genuine business opportunity to secure investment.
Entrepreneurs wanting to apply can do so via email to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or by visiting the website www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden.
The Amazing iPhone! January 16, 2009
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Or How To Use The iPhone As A Business Booster
Our good friends ICDC and Kisky Netmedia have put together a fab report on the wonderous magic that is the iPhone and how you can use it as a business platform to help you work and communicate better.
They say:
iPhone: Why the hype?
Everyone knows the iPhone is big news; those who have one say they’d “never go back”, but to some, the “joy of iPhone” is still a mystery. Why is the iPhone changing the mobile landscape? Does it live up to the hype? How can businesses engage their customers on the move? And just what makes a great iPhone app?
What’s the iPhone opportunity for your business?
The Amazing iPhone Report is aimed at developers, and business owners alike. It’s aim is to give a grounding to those new to the platform. The Amazing iPhone Report covers:
- An overview of iPhone: why all the hype!
- Mobile 2.0: the changing mobile landscape
- The Opportunity
- Developing for iPhone: skills you need
Maybe you’re already working with mobile apps, maybe you see iPhone as your first foray into mobile. The Amazing iPhone report offers business owners strategic insight into why they should consider iPhone as a key platform for engaging communities, customers and enterprise. Entrepreneurs will learn what works; and what’s hot on the iPhone platform.
So whether you think the iPhone is a piece of Apple-Mac saucery, or the potential tool to help you profit, check out the Amazing iPhone website for more info and the full report.
One Hundred Top Websites December 19, 2008
Posted by liverpoolchamber in World Wide Web.Tags: List, websites
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The internet. It’s great, isn’t it? You can do anything there, from planning your day to laughing at cats.
So it’s very handy that The Guardian website has put together this list of 100 websites that they recommend for 2009.
The list is split into various sections, such as blogging, gaming, public services, finance news and a lot more.
Some of the sites you’ll know (Flickr, The Onion, Wikipedia etc), there’s still plenty there to swell your bookmarks and make using the web a more rewarding experience.
Benitez, Gerrard, Beckham And More All Rolled Into One December 7, 2008
Posted by liverpoolchamber in Liverpool, Media, World Wide Web.Tags: Entertainment, Impressions, Liverpool FC
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Looking for an entertainer who can bring the stars of Liverpool FC and beyond to your event, yet only needs space for one?
Then let us introduce Darren Farley, a Liverpool-born, professional impersonator. His current repertoire includes hilarious impersonations of the likes of Steven Gerrard, Rafa Benitez, Michael Owen, David Beckham, Jamie Carragher, Peter Crouch, Xabi Alonso and Wayne Rooney. He is currently working on many more stars from the world of football and also celebrities from other sports and walks of life.
Darren became a recent sensation on youtube.com after his initial video posting. This has now generated well in excess of 1 million hits! Please click on the link below for the video that launched a career:
The above clip features Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen and Peter Crouch.
In the month since the youtube video was uploaded Darren has worked extensively with Radio City, Citytalk FM and BBC Radio Merseyside in Liverpool and he has also appeared on Talksport on a national level (another YouTube clip where Simon Ross, Radio City presenter has Darren in the studio talking to THE Jamie Carragher)
In this YouTube clip, Darren meets Rafa Benitez and Fernando Torres whilst working at Radio City’s Local Heroes Awards – a massive night in Liverpool honouring local talent and bravery.
Darren has also appeared on Sky TV and Setanta Sports. Please check out the YouTube clips below for a further sample of Darren’s talent.
“Off The Bar” weekly programme on Sky Sports hosted by Matt Lorenzo
Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports hosted by Jeff Stelling
Darren was invited to perform at the North West Football Awards at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. This was the second annual event and was attended by legends and current stars of the game including Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Tom Finney, Ian Rush, David Moyes and many more.
Darren is available for Christmas parties, personal appearances, corporate events, after-dinner engagements, etc. Please call Neil Sang at his management company, Sportstar Promotions Limited on 0151 486 4848 or email neil@sportstar.co.uk for pricing and availability.
Barcamp Liverpool Is Coming December 1, 2008
Posted by liverpoolchamber in 2008, Business, Culture, Events, Liverpool, Media, Technology, World Wide Web.Tags: Barcamp, Conference, Geek
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6 & 7 December, Novas Contemporary Urban Centre
And lo! The geeks shall inherit the earth. And so it came to pass.
Barcamp – a technology related ‘unconference’ open to all – is coming to Liverpool. Barcamp Liverpool invites entrepreneurs, technologists,programmers, developers, designers, bloggers, social media types, gamers, and artists to two days of unadulterated geeky Barcamp fun.
We are expecting over 150 technology geeks (and not so geeks) and will be welcoming guests from Liverpool, the North West and London and some from across Europe – all coming to Liverpool for Barcamp; the city’s first Technology “Unconference’.
You may have read about it in the Daily Post.
Barcamp has some great sponsors – from local technology stars such as Screencasts Online, Mando Group, Amaze and Glow New Media to the giants of the industry. We’re honored to be supported by BBC Backstage, Yahoo! Developer Network, and Microsoft who are sponsoring the party – yes, there’ll be a party!
If you’d like to sponsor – perhaps by sponsoring a prize at the Startup Stars competition, get in touch.
For more info and to sign up, please check out the Barcamp Liverpool Website.
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