Speaking
Speaking has become a big part of my business these days and I am really grateful for it.
I love being able to tell the story of how I built three businesses from scratch with no staff or shopfront and without spending a cent on any form of ‘traditional’ marketing or advertising in print, radio or television – instead opting to promote my businesses (and myself) using social media marketing.
I enjoy being able to help others realise they can do the same and that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
In the last twelve months, I have spoken to Chambers of Commerce, Business Groups, PROBUS Groups, Small Business Networking Groups, High Schools and other groups in both Australia and internationally that have an interest in alternate forms of marketing and online marketing in particular.
My presentations generally last between 45 mins and 3 hours, however I have done half-days and two day workshops as well.
A lot of the groups who have asked me to speak this year have wanted varied topics so I have tried to include a bit of everything in the list below, however, if you have a really specific topic you would like me to speak to your group about, please let me know.
PLEASE NOTE: Speaking engagements for 2011, I am happy to say, are filling up fast already so if you would like me to present to your business group, seminar series or organisation, please let me know as soon as possible.
Speaking gigs can be arranged by emailing nick@thebowditchgroup.com.
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Some of my recent Speaking Engagements
The Brew’s Business Collaboration Forum, Newcastle 2010
The Brew’s Business Collaboration Forum, Central Coast, February 2010
Web Chameleon’s Online Marketing Success Workshop, Gosford, February 2010
Sydney Women’s Network, Terrigal, March 2010
Central Coast Club Managers Association Breakfast, Central Coast, May 2010
Tuggerah Business Enterprise Centre, Tuggerah, June 2010
Tuggerah Lakes and Kincumber Community College, Kincumber, June 2010
Central Coast Business Expo, Central Coast, June 2010
SmallBizOnline, Avoca, June 2010
Connect2Mums National Conference, Brisbane, July 2010
Tuggerah Business Enterprise Centre, Tuggerah, August 2010
SmallBizOnline, Perth, August 2010
Port Stephens Tourism, Nelson Bay, August 2010
Port Stephens Tourism, Nelson Bay, September 2010
The Brew Webinar Series, September 2010
Small Business Networking Group, Central Coast, October 2010
Bay Business Breakfast, Nelson Bay, October 2010
Sydney Community Colleges Presentation, Hornsby, November 2010
“This Facebook Business” 3-Part Webinar Series, November 2010
Tuggerah Business Enterprise Centre, Tuggerah, November 2010
Forsythes Recruitment Conference, Caves Beach, December 2010
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Speaking Topics for 2011
“How to increase your small or micro business without spending a cent”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day | Two Days
“How I grew my small business database from 4 contact to 3000 in 6 months using only social media”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day
“How to make your Independent Travel Agency stand out from the big boys”
2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day | Two Days
“How to use Social Media to improve your customer service”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“Brand YOU! Make yourself the face of your business”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours
“What every Recruiter needs to know about Social Media”
2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day | Two Days
“Social Media for Grown Ups”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“How to develop a COMPLETE Social Media Marketing Strategy for Small Business”
3 hours | Half Day | Full Day | Two Days
“The Facebook Factor – How to use the social networking juggernaut to build your business”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“Twitter: the ‘boring waste of time’ that contributes more than 60% of my new business each year.”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“The 17 best Cloud Computing Applications for small business”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day
“How to make, monitor and maintain great Facebook Pages.”
3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“How to make, monitor and maintain great Twitter accounts.”
3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“Social Media Solutions for Professional Sporting Organisations”
3 hours | Half Day | Full Day | Two Days
“How NOT to get your business’ Facebook Page horribly wrong”
2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“How to create Facebook Ads that actually MAKE MONEY”
2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“Online Marketing Overhaul for your Hospitality Business”
Half Day | Full Day | Two Days | Three Days
“Online Marketing Overhaul for your Hair and Beauty Business”
Half Day | Full Day | Two Days | Three Days
“Online Marketing Overhaul for your Independent Travel Agency”
Half Day | Full Day | Two Days | Three Days
“Online Marketing Overhaul for your Recruitment Business”
Half Day | Full Day | Two Days | Three Days
“Cyberbullying in the Workplace”
2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“Cyberbullying in your High School”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
“Facebook Privacy for High School”
45 minutes | 2 hours | 3 hours | Half Day | Full Day
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Requirements
Travel expenses should be worked out on a case by case basis. All travel will be booked by me at a nett rate and I will show you accurate and professional invoices for same.
A deposit is required to confirm the speaking booking. This deposit is non-refundable. Other details of the quote will be assessed on a case by case basis. Payment of the balance is usually due 7 days before the presentation.
I am pretty easy to work with (I think) and will fit in and adapt to most presentation environments, however, there are a few things that I need and if you want me to speak at your function these things have to be set up:
- Reliable audio visual equipment
- Lapel microphone or other microphone if speaking to 25 people or more
- reliable data projector that works well with a Mac
- good size screen
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Important
All of my presentations, regardless of the size of the audience, are fun and interactive and require some input from the audience. It’s important to know this before hiring me to speak. If you’re audience are the sort who will just sit quietly and not want to interact and share things with the others in the audience, then I am probably not your man.
Speaking gigs can be arranged by emailing nick@thebowditchgroup.com.
