InvestSefton are offering to help put the Borough’s businesses in the picture with a free workshop on using Instagram.

Boost online presence

Organised in partnership with Birkdale-based One Media Solutions Ltd, the event has been designed to help companies improve their marketing and boost their online presence.

Taking place between 10am and 12.30pm at Southport & Birkdale Sports Club on Thursday 27th June, the event will help businesses get the most out of the social media channel.

Optimised for business

‘Understanding Instagram’s features and tools’ and ‘Creating a professional Instagram profile optimised for business,’ will be among the subjects covered at the event,

‘Using hashtags to increase visibility,’ ‘Managing your followers’ and the use of Instagram’s analytics will also be covered.

Free workshop is for you

Stuart Barnes, Sefton Council's Assistant Director for Economic Growth & Housing said: “If you’re a Sefton business wondering if Instagram is right for your business, or if you’ve used the platform for marketing but feel you could do better, this free workshop is for you.

“It’s open to any business located in Sefton, whatever their size or sector and to book a place, all you need to do is call InvestSefton’s Dom or Sharon on 0151 934 3452 or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk.”

Networking

There will be opportunities for networking from 9.30am before the workshop and afterwards, between 12.30pm and 1pm.

Southport & Birkdale Sports Club is located on Trafalgar Road Southport, PR8 2HF and parking is available on site.

InvestSefton

InvestSefton is Sefton Council’s enterprise, business support and inward investment service. It offers free information and advice and access to a wide range of services. It is there to help any business, of any size, in any sector.

People wanting to find out more about how the InvestSefton can help support their business, can visit www.investsefton.com or contact the team on 0151 934 3452 or investsefton@sefton.gov.uk.