AHA Management and Consulting extends a special Thank You to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  Theta Theta Omega Chapter and 20 Pearls Foundation for presenting Business 201: Taking Your Business To The Next Level.

On Saturday, December 17, 2011 – Principal Consultant Anika Howard had the opportunity to present to a dynamic group of business owners.  As a show of our appreciation, we have compiled the resources below to help you jump start your 2012 Initiatives.

 Social Media Resources

• Social Media for Small Business Stats for Small Business  (from presentation)

 

Social Media Tools

•  Sprout Social – The Sprout Social application integrates with Twitter, Facebook Fan Pages, LinkedIn, Foursquare and other networks where consumers are engaging with businesses and brands. In addition to communication tools, Sprout Social offers contact management, competitive insight, lead generation, reporting, analytics and more – all in a package that’s intuitive and easy to use.  Pricing starts at $39/month.
• Extole – Social Media Referral and Promotional Tools

Small Business Resources

•  American Express Open App Center – American Express® OPEN created App Center specifically with businesses in mind. They sourced a premium set of digital tools that can help you manage cash flow, save time and money, and grow customer relationships. Browse their suite of OPEN® Business Apps today.
• SCORE – SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.  Contact the Las Vegas SCORE office for a complimentary session.  They have several locations around the city and counselors are very knowledgeable and open.

 Sample Small Business Facebook Pages

Small businesses can stand out in a big way with Facebook. If you’re looking for some creative examples of Facebook pages from the small guys, look no further!

1. Intrepid Travel – an Australian travel agency specializing in creating unique travel adventures
2. Easy Lunch Boxes – makes healthy, green lunch boxes and containers.
3. Snap Retail –  online marketing agency for retail stores
4. Garden Quest – an innovative Facebook gardening game that requires knowledge of gardening to win.
5. Arizona Pro DJs– a teen entertainment company based in Scottsdale, AZ
6. Dog Training Ireland – dog trainers and behavior specialists based in Blanchardstown, Ireland
7. New Jersey Family – a magazine and resource for New Jersey kids, parents and families.
8. Obeo – a creator of online interactive visual experiences for realtors
9. Piggies & Paws – creators of custom art from children’s hand- and footprints
10. Brasserie Sixty6 – a modern European restaurant in Dublin, Ireland