Who does not have Twitter and Facebook account in this “new generation” that we have? In case you were born yesterday, let me tell you what is Twitter and Facebook’s about and why most small, medium and giant firms use these two social networking site as an outlet to reach millions of people worldwide.

Facebook

- Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg in his dorm during his sophomore years in Harvard University in 2004. He launched it on February 4, 2004 with having his school mates as its first members. From 2004 up to present, Facebook became popular worldwide especially for ages 16-40 years old. It draws attention not only to normal low-profile people but also to the big names in politics and business industries.  Facebook now has more than 350 million active users and  has more than 35 million users who update their profile everyday.

- On business aspect, Facebook now has more than 700,000 local business firms which created their own “pages” to reached out to people worldwide. Facebook is so powerful that it can actually let your business be known worldwide in just a simple click. Facebook also offer “banner ads” which are posted on the site simultaneously. The ads rate start with USD10-up. The best thing about Facebook is the interaction. You can . It is also very ideal for small-time businessmen to post their services online and tagged as many people as they want to get more views. Facebook let members to create their “page (fan page, business pages, etc), groups (political, friendship, etc.) and private or public profile for FREE. Facebook is now accessible through mobile use.

Twitter

-  How can you put together a sentence, and make it a strong statement if you only have 140-character to do so? Twitter was tagged as the “sms in the internet” due to it only allows you to create a statement or phrase with just 140 character-same with SMS or text messaging.Twitter is created and founded by Jack Dorsey in 2006. Twitter now has 18 million users worldwide.

-Twitter became an outlet of expression. Most of the users use twitter to express their opinions on politics, day to day activities, entertainment, etc. It also became a forum site for those who want to have an interaction with other users. The objective of twitter is for you to be heard so the best thing to do is to follow more people and to have more followers as well. Especially for businessmen or bloggers who wants to promote their services or blogs, they often follow more or tweet more to get attention. Hence, the best thing to get attention from the “twitterworld” is to interact with fellow tweeter users.

Facebook and Twiiter are predicted to be bigger this year as more and more people get hooked with social networking. The two social networking sites are eager to get more members this year now that the two are getting more intrested companies that are willing to invest.

Social networking sites are now the best way to advertise your product, and it’s free. But the key to your success using facebook and twitter still lies in your skills to get noticed.

Brother International Philippines Corporation in cooperation with GoNegosyo is inviting all career driven and business minded Filipinos ages 18 years old and above to join the Life Enriching Discoveries(LED) contest.

Brother and GONEgosyo aims to find the best new and innovative business ideas and concept for 2010. The winner will be given P100,000 cold cash as a starting capital of his/her business choice.

Contest Requirements and Qualifications:

• All participants must love within Metro Manila only.
• The contest is open to individual or group up to four (4) members.
•  The contest requires a written business brief in general terms and should outline the business idea, the market, the competition, and competitive advantages.  Specific market and financial forecasts are not required, although participants should have a basic idea of the level of financing they would need to start their business.  Concepts are evaluated on their viability and feasibility in the current marketplace.
• Submission of entry is until February 22, 2010.

Interested applicants may download the registration form at www.brother.com.ph and submit the completed form at uniquebiz@groovecom.ph or brotherph@yahoo.com. Please note that an email confirming receipt will be sent to all those who joined.

Download the business plan template .

The announcement of best idea/concept winner will be on March 09, 2009.

Events planning is one of the business that can stand a test of time and probably one of the businesses that gets continues earnings since birtrhdays, corporate and weddings is an everyday event.

Island Exhibit Link, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Las Piñas-East District 383o are inviting everyone to attend the 10th Ultimate and Wedding and Debut Fair on January 23-24, 2010 at Megatrade Hall 3, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City.

For free admision, registered at www.islandexhibit.com.

For other inquiries, please contact Island Exhibit at 508-9129 or 302-9044.

The Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) and the Institute of Development Finance (IDF) is inviting all ADFIAP members and non members especially officers and managers of banks, institutions, etc. to join the 4th International Study Program focusing on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Financing and Development (MSME) on January 25-29, 2010.

The four-day study program will have lectures and discussions on different business principles and best practices in MSM; institutional visits to MSME institutions and regulatory agencies; and, exchange of views and ideas among participants from Asia-Pacific on the development and promotion of MSME sector in tehri respective countries.

For registration and other inquiries, please call: 816-1672 or 8430932 or email:inquiries@adfiap.org