“I want to pass on to you that due to your efforts the positive reputation of this course has been growing among the troops. When I participated in a transition assistance program employer panel last Friday, I really didn’t have to do much “selling” to get people interested in the entrepreneurship track. While other Boots 2 Business courses around the country have had problems with attendance – people often skip out over lunch on the first day, I understand, a problem we have never had – the Airman & Family Readiness Center tells me that people are enthusiastic to sign up, even if they’re not even thinking about starting a business soon, just because they’ve heard that it’s a great two-day experience."
~ Michael Foutch, Economic Development Specialist, Nebraska District Office


"We’ve worked with Affordable Social Media, Inc. for more than a year. Compliance in our industry is challenging. Affordable Social Media, Inc. was able to rise to each new compliance challenge and provide the best social media management services possible. When we were required to use a so-cial media management tool for our industry, Affordable Social Media, Inc. rose to the challenge, learned our social media management tool, and integrated it into the services they provided for us at no additional cost. We are impressed by Affordable Social Media’s professionalism, attention to de-tail, customer service and quick reaction time when faced with challenges inherent to the financial services industry. They take time to understand the client’s industry, the client’s needs, and provide a Social Media Marketing Strategy based upon the best interest of the client."
~ Laura Giesselmann, Illuminate Financial Group

“It was easy to do all the right things when all the resources are provided."
 ~ Workshop Attendee, Offutt AFB

“I attended Mike’s class going over Facebook for business. It was a great class, quick, easy to understand, and I got results from implementing his advice into my business.”
~ Brian, Omaha

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIKE BITTER
Social Media Marketing, Featured Writer and Speaker
BIO:


Mike Bitter is a featured writer for Constant Contact and has been published in the Omaha Lifestyles Magazine. He speaks at numerous events throughout the year; both locally and nationally including the Strategic Management Institute in Washington, D.C., the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the College of Saint Mary’s in Omaha. With over eight years’ experience in the social media marketing industry, Mike has been there, done that, and is now eager to share what he's learned with the rest of the world.

As a teacher in his seminars, Mike is passionate and entertaining while demonstrating the ins-and-outs of how to integrate LinkedIn, Facebook, Email, and Social Media Marketing into business owners' and entrepreneurs' marketing campaigns. As a marketer, he provides real world examples and tools that attendees can use immediately to market both themselves and their business. He hosts a number of webinars through-out the year in order to keep everyone up-to-date on the ever-changing social media environment. And as a trainer, Mike walks you through the finer points of getting your business on the Digital Superhighway to bring in more prospects, customers, donations, and volunteers.

Until 2006, Mike was a project manager and held several corporate positions at nationally known companies like the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Northrop Grumman, and Lincoln Financial. His efforts with these companies made it possible to bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in information technology projects to life. He was also the Project Management Institute’s President for 2 years, and Past President for an additional 2 years.

Mike teaches a Marketing Yourself Through Social Media series to help transitioning military people find employment. He also teaches the marketing module of the Small Business Administration’s Boots to Business program. In addition to Mike’s speaking engagements with the Small Business Administration, he also works with SCORE and Catholic Charities Micro Business Program to help small businesses get started and grow already established businesses.

 

  

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Simple Ways to Generate Business Using Social Media
Mike Bitter has spent nearly a decade discovering simple ways to generate business, and Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube) is one of them. In this presentation Mike will walk you through the very basics of Social Media Marketing, while explaining why other businesses are using it and why you should too! He'll demonstrate simple tips and best practices to generate business, and how to get your business onto the Digital Superhighway. Lastly, Mike will discuss what activity and time of day gives you the best ROI, along with the amount of time and energy it takes to generate additional business utilizing Social Media Marketing.

Introductory and Advanced LinkedIn Techniques to Grow Your Business
LinkedIn is a treasure trove of contacts and information to help people and their businesses grow and flourish. This workshop provides attendees with information and easy to use tips and tricks, from starting a LinkedIn account to "connecting" with friends and potential prospects. Mike will show you how to build a profile that gets noticed, along with things to avoid when using LinkedIn, to effectively tap into your sales network. For the more seasoned users, Mike will share the newest insights and changes to LinkedIn.

Facebook for Business
Mike has been using Facebook for his clients for over 8 years and knows how to pre-qualify followers. Best of all, he is willing to share his secrets with you! Bring your questions and be ready to learn how to use Facebook as a serious marketing tool, which will increase your visibility, prospects and donations. Mike shares ideas for crafting content that will increase your engagement and customer loyalty, and talks about what it means to turn your social relationships into future clients. But you don't want to go through the effort of using Facebook to market your business if you don't know how to track your progress and effectiveness. That's why Mike will also cover how to find and utilize Facebook analytics and discuss the secrets in identifying the effect of your Facebook marketing efforts.

Email Marketing: The Business Owner’s Pot of Gold
Email Marketing is a great way to promote your business to both prospects and clients alike. With the increase in popularity due to its effectiveness, low cost and market penetration, Email Marketing is the most reasonably priced marketing avenue for most businesses. Mike has performed years of research, testing and retesting, and has now found the secret to what works and what doesn’t. The Email Marketing principals he'll share with you during this presentation are tried and true...and they work! Mike has discovered efficiencies and "keys" that are well hidden amongst email marketers, but that's all going to change as he teaches you the "do's" and "don'ts" of a successful campaign, effective ways to get your emails opened and how to "read" your audience through email analytics. Learn how to work less and earn more by allowing an email service provider to simplify your life!


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