Simon Gough's Social Business workshop will build on the introductory session he ran at the Dillington House event but will equally suit any business with an interest in developing better customer engagement.

Social business is a comprehensive approach that redefines
how businesses operate both internally and externally. In this workshop Simon will encourage businesses to rethink how they see themselves in relation to their customers and the marketplace, demonstrating how the impact of social has only just begun.

Early adopters of social business can take advantage of new routes to market, stronger relationships with customers, new ways to innovate and collaborative possibilities. Take part in the social business workshop to get practical support relevant to
your business.

Presented by: Simon Gough - Digital Specialist - Director of Redfront

Simon Gough is a service designer and marketer with over
fifteen years' digital experience. He is a Director of Redfront and Redfront Marketing, and regularly speaks on future trends in digital, social and business.

He has initiated a number of research projects into future digital developments, most recently partnering with media140 to launch a research programme around the unethical use of social media.

He also spoke at TEDxSmithfield earlier this year about the impact of a new era of simplicity fuelled by digital connectivity.

Simon has been supporting the development of social business for a number of years and has an approach that spans marketing, collaboration, resource development and innovation.

He helps businesses to harness the new opportunities that social brings, both online and off-, whether they are just trying to better connect with their customers or rethink their entire service offering.

Morning Booking:http://consomsocialmedia.eventbrite.com/
Afternoon Booking: http://socialmediaafternoon.eventbrite.com/
0900 – 1300 (morning session, £20.00 including refreshments and lunch)
or 1400 – 1730 (afternoon session, £15.00, dinner not included)
Delegates: 30
Date: Wednesday 23rd November, 2011
Location: Dillington House (Cameron Room), Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DT

Did you know that Google adjusts its algorithm as often as 10 times per week? In such an environment of rapid change, how does the everyday business owner keep up with latest trends and get the most from their website? Add to this the ever changing online landscape that is becoming increasingly socially focused, and you have a potential minefield that business
owners must learn to navigate.

This workshop aims to deliver sound advice that empowers business owners to either start improving their websites themselves, or select a professional partner with confidence.
You will take away some new ideas and proven techniques to online success.

Presented by: David Hurst, Technical Director morphsites

David has been developing and promoting websites commercially for almost 15 years, in which time he has worked for a wide variety of clients ranging from single owner businesses through to government and global brands. With expertise in PHP/MySQL development, Linux server administration and search engine optimisation, David is intimately acquainted with every step of website development, deployment and marketing. In an industry where experience is everything, David has earned a reputation for his encyclopaedic knowledge of all things web.

Bookings: http://seosocialweb.eventbrite.com
Price: £20
Delegates: 30
Date: Friday 25th November, 2011
Time: 0930 – 1230
Location: Dillington House (Sedgemoor), Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DT