<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0">

<channel>
	<title>Prosper Santa Fe</title>
	
	<link>http://prospersantafe.com</link>
	<description />
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:50:26 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=abc</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/santafe" /><feedburner:info uri="santafe" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item>
		<title>Twitter for Business</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/santafe/~3/a7rvyu60ZmY/</link>
		<comments>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/08/twitter-for-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://prospersantafe.com/?p=87</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[All the Basics for Using this Popular Social Networking Platform
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)
Where: Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerrillos Rd #302)
Presenter:Joan Sotkin
During this interactive workshop, you will learn about:

How and why your business can benefit from Twitter
The how-tos of setting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5>All the Basics for Using this Popular Social Networking Platform</h5>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>Tuesday,</strong> <strong>November 17, 2009<br />
</strong><strong>Time:</strong> 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)<br />
<strong>Where: </strong><span>Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 <span>Cerrillos</span> Rd #302)</span><br />
<strong>Presenter:</strong><span>Joan <span>Sotkin</span></span></p>
<p><strong>During this interactive workshop, you will learn about:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>How and why your business can benefit from Twitter</li>
<li><span>The how-<span>tos</span> of setting up an effective Twitter profile.</span></li>
<li>Developing a Twitter strategy for your business</li>
<li><span>Integrating your Tweets with <span>Facebook</span></span></li>
<li><span>Creative ways to integrate Twitter into your marketing plan</span></li>
<li>Finding relavent followers and people to follow</li>
<li>Automating Twitter tasks</li>
<li>Free Twitter tools to save time</li>
<li>Effective tweets &#8211; how to write them</li>
<li>Building relationships with Twitter</li>
<li><span>Twitter etiquette</span><br />
      . . . plus more Twitter tips</li>
</ul>
<p>By now, you&#8217;ve probably heard a lot about Twitter and may wonder what all the fuss is about. In this informative workshop, you will be able to determine if it is worth your time to get involved with Twitter.</p>
<p>Actually, if you have any thoughts about doing business online, you need to consider Twitter. This interactive workshop will help you get started in the right direction. No longer will the world of Twitter and tweets seem like another language.</p>
<p>Lots of businesses benefit from Twitter even if most of their income comes from local sources. Find out how you can do this too.</p>
<h5>Admission:</h5>
<p><strong>In Advance:</strong> $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for Non-Members (all plus tax)<br />
<strong>At the Door:</strong> $35 for Chamber Members $40 for Non-Members (all plus tax)</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>Tuesday, November 17, 2009<br />
</strong><strong>Time:</strong> 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)<br />
<strong>Where: </strong><span>Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 <span>Cerillos</span> Rd #302)</span></p>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" width="450" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Chamber Members:</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=1f04e08f189bf0e79f7a29c943dd3f1d">Use this link to register now</a></strong><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Non-Chamber Members</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=a72fe44ea2f7abae5bd01714942e2078"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> We are so sure that you are going to benefit from this workshop that we offer this guarantee:</p>
<p>If, at the end of the workshop, you aren&#8217;t satisfied with the presentation &#8212; for any reason &#8212; we will gladly refund your entire investment. No questions asked.</p>
<h5>REGISTER NOW!</h5>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" width="450" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Chamber Members:</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=1f04e08f189bf0e79f7a29c943dd3f1d"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Non-Chamber Members</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=a72fe44ea2f7abae5bd01714942e2078"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/08/twitter-for-business/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/08/twitter-for-business/</feedburner:origLink></item>
		<item>
		<title>Facebook for Business</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/santafe/~3/j6X_S2_zGrI/</link>
		<comments>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/building-an-effective-online-presence-without-spending-a-fortune/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://prospersantafe.com/?p=14</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How to Build Your Client Base &#38; Increase Customer Loyalty Using Facebook®
Date: To Be Announced
Time: 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)
Where: Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerrillos Rd #302)
Presenter: Joan Sotkin

During this interactive workshop, you will learn about:

How your business can benefit financially from Facebook
The importance of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5>How to Build Your Client Base &amp; Increase Customer Loyalty Using Facebook®</h5>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>To Be Announced</strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong>Time:</strong> 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)<br />
<strong>Where: </strong>Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerrillos Rd #302)<br />
<strong>Presenter:</strong> Joan Sotkin</p>
<p><span id="more-14"></span></p>
<p><strong>During this interactive workshop, you will learn about:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>How your business can benefit financially from Facebook</li>
<li>The importance of developing a social media strategy</li>
<li>Using Facebook efficiently so it only takes you 15 minutes a day</li>
<li>Setting up an profile and fan page</li>
<li>Using your profile and/or fan page to develop business relationships</li>
<li>Tips for establishing profitable relationships with your &#8220;friends&#8221;</li>
<li>Choosing the right friends for business purposes</li>
<li>What to share and what not to share with your friends<br />
      . . . and dozens of tips to make your time of Facebook worthwhile</li>
</ul>
<p> If you know that you need to get involved with social networking, but aren&#8217;t sure how to do it, this workshop will get you off to a good start. You will be able to confidently become part of the social networking world.</p>
<p> Don&#8217;t get left behind. Two-hundred milion people are already using Facebook and more and more businesses are recognizing that including Facebook in their marketing mix is essential.</p>
<p>Even if your business is entirely local, you can benefit from establishing relationships through Facebook. This is your opportunity to get started quickly and easily.</p>
<h5>Admission:</h5>
<p><strong>In Advance:</strong> $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for Non-Members (all plus tax)<br />
<strong>At the Door:</strong> $35 for Chamber Members $40 for Non-Members (all plus tax)</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>September 15, 2009<br />
</strong><strong>Time:</strong> 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)<br />
<strong>Where: </strong>Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerillos Rd #302)</p>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" width="450" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Chamber Members:</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=8d882cbbc5c25db19b7d86a19688d827">Use this link to register now</a></strong><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Non-Chamber Members</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=7d3a3afa5347763b11bdab2cd76d8d14"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> We are so sure that you are going to benefit from this workshop that we offer this guarantee:</p>
<p>If, at the end of the workshop, you aren&#8217;t satisfied with the presentation &#8212; for any reason &#8212; we will gladly refund your entire investment. No questions asked.</p>
<h5>REGISTER NOW!</h5>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" width="450" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Chamber Members:</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=8d882cbbc5c25db19b7d86a19688d827"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Non-Chamber Members</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=7d3a3afa5347763b11bdab2cd76d8d14"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/building-an-effective-online-presence-without-spending-a-fortune/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/building-an-effective-online-presence-without-spending-a-fortune/</feedburner:origLink></item>
		<item>
		<title>Use 21st Century Technology to Boost Your Bottom Line</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/santafe/~3/zJYwj7Uq6hg/</link>
		<comments>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/helping-you-prosper-in-new-mexico/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://prospersantafe.com/?p=54</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The best way to make a living in the emerging economy is to integrate your local business with the Internet or to use the Net for your main source of business.
Yet many Santa Feans and others in New Mexico aren&#8217;t up to speed when it comes to using the Net and applications such as Facebook, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best way to make a living in the emerging economy is to integrate your local business with the Internet or to use the Net for your main source of business.</p>
<p>Yet many Santa Feans and others in New Mexico aren&#8217;t up to speed when it comes to using the Net and applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, Teleseminars and E-Commerce.</p>
<p>Internet Marketing expert Joan Sotkin and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce are offering a series of workshops to help you build an online presence through which you can build your customer base and develop new streams of income.</p>
<p>Upcoming Worshops are listed below. (Be sure to click the Read More link)</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/helping-you-prosper-in-new-mexico/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/helping-you-prosper-in-new-mexico/</feedburner:origLink></item>
		<item>
		<title>Blogs for Business</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/santafe/~3/Ef_LnpBZTUA/</link>
		<comments>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/blogs-for-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://prospersantafe.com/?p=75</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How to Use a Blog to Build &#38; Market Your Business
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)
Where: Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerrillos Rd. #302)
Presenter:Joan Sotkin
During this interactive workshop, you will learn about:

The value of a blog to your business
How to easily set up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5>How to Use a Blog to Build &amp; Market Your Business</h5>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>Tuesday, October 20, 2009<br />
Time:</strong> 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)<br />
<strong>Where: </strong>Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerrillos Rd. #302)<br />
<strong>Presenter:</strong>Joan Sotkin</p>
<p><strong>During this interactive workshop, you will learn about:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The value of a blog to your business</li>
<li>How to easily set up a blog and choose the right design</li>
<li>Why you should use your own hosted account rather than a free service. It really matters.</li>
<li>What to write about and how often</li>
<li>Understanding the back end of WordPress and how easy it is to manage your content</li>
<li>Syndicating your blog &#8212; it&#8217;s easier than you think. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s called Real Simple Syndication (RSS)</li>
<li>How Google is kind to bloggers</li>
<li>Integrating your blog with Facebook and other Social Media sites</li>
<li>Applications that make your blogging easier</li>
<li>Directories that publicize your blog</li>
<li>      . . . and dozens of tips to make time spent with blogs worthwhile</li>
</ul>
<p>You probably don&#8217;t want to add one more thing to what you have to do each week, but you&#8217;d be foolish not to consider a blog.</p>
<p>Blogs are a great way to build site traffic, get known by thousands of people, and build your brand for either a local or worldwide audience.</p>
<p><strong>This workshop will help you decide, once and for all, if blogging is for you. With the information you gain, you&#8217;ll be able to start a blog and be on your way in just a few hours.</strong></p>
<p>You need the information that Joan Sotkin will be presenting. She&#8217;ll show you how people like herself have been able to step out of the shadows and increase their online visibility.</p>
<h5>Admission:</h5>
<p><strong>In Advance:</strong> $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for Non-Members (all plus tax)<br />
<strong>At the Door:</strong> $35 for Chamber Members $40 for Non-Members (all plus tax)</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>Tuesday, October 20, 2009<br />
Time:</strong> 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (Brown Bag Lunch)<br />
<strong>Where: </strong>Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. (At the Santa Fe Outlets 8380 Cerrillos Rd. #302)</p>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" width="450" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Chamber Members:</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=f90183cbda2bc201f5800e5c272865b5">Use this link to register now</a></strong><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Non-Chamber Members</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=ab326db21f3d87e88742cd7928a7bc79">Use this link to register now</a></strong><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> We are so sure that you are going to benefit from this workshop that we offer this guarantee:</p>
<p>If, at the end of the workshop, you aren&#8217;t satisfied with the presentation &#8212; for any reason &#8212; we will gladly refund your entire investment. No questions asked.</p>
<h5>REGISTER NOW!</h5>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6" width="450" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Chamber Members:</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=f90183cbda2bc201f5800e5c272865b5"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong><br />
</a>Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
<td width="225" valign="top">
<h6 style="text-align: center;">Non-Chamber Members</h6>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=7BA5EA1A-A6C4-4F83-80E1-1219670D8553&amp;pid=ab326db21f3d87e88742cd7928a7bc79"><strong>Use this link to register now</strong></a><br />
Or call 505-471-8594 during business hours</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/blogs-for-business/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		<feedburner:origLink>http://prospersantafe.com/2009/07/blogs-for-business/</feedburner:origLink></item>
	</channel>
</rss>
