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Central Coast Small Business Network formed out of Twitter connection

August 19, 2009 | By Paul Ryan

Here’s something interesting that came across our desk today.

For all the chatter about Twitter of late, there are still plenty of people who aren’t convinced that it is a useful business tool. Then there is the outright suggestion that it is largely the domain of idle, tech-savvy narcissists. (Amazing, really, that teens don’t tweet).

However, we have already posted about one great example of how Twitter has been used to accomplished something significant in the real world. And now here’s another one that’s pretty cool.

A bunch of small business owners on the Central Coast recently formed a connection on Twitter, sharing experiences, advice and business tips. So they decided to meet (known in twitter circles as a “tweetup“). Since meeting, the group has grown into a fully-fledged organisation – the Central Coast Small Business Network, or CCBiz – and it is officially launching on 27 August. Great initiative, people.

It just goes to illustrate that Twitter, like the internet itself, is just a tool. It’s how you use it that counts.

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  • http://www.jillofalltrades.com.au Gillian Rossouw

    I have found a large number of SME’s do not realise that Twitter, if used correctly is an excellent marketing tool, the amount of business opportunities available thru local business connections does not stop in Australia, one needs to think global as well. I have been using Twitter since 2009, and tweet about software releases, accounting, training sessions, biz workshops, seminars and cloud computing.

    Since becoming a Xero Partner in Jan 2010 (Online Accounting Software see http://www.xero.com) I recently secured a couple of software training contracts thru Twitter from companies requiring support who are based overseas. Example. A tweet comes thru for a particular product or service, eg. “is there anyone who can help me with Xero”. By replying and forwarding contact details to potential client(s) one can discuss their needs via a Skype conference call or email. Nowadays with Paypal facilities in place a consultant can bill in advance for blocks of hours mutually agreed upon. I am a huge fan of Twitter, and have assisted businesses with training where had it not been for Twitter would never have had this opportunity. Anyone wanting to follow my Tweets can do so by creating a Twitter Account and send me a Tweet. My Twitter name is JillOfAllTradz. Happy Tweeting.

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