People are finding that there are wide variety of hosted & free social solutions that are incredibly helpful to small businesses. They literally level the playing field and allow your business to effectively compete online against larger & better-known companies.

Network Solutions is sponsoring an event in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 21, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. It is free, but you need to register here.

Network Stars Atlanta Seminar: Learn How Your Small Business Can Effectively Compete Against the Big Players

It will be a panel of successful small business and marketing leaders. These experts will share innovative and practical insights about how they have successfully used the power of social networking to increase their online presence.

The following panelists will conduct an informative and dynamic discussion on October 21 about best practices in traditional and social web marketing for small businesses.

Christina Warren Download Squad Writer

As a freelance writer, Christina blogs for TUAEW, Download Squad, Styledash, and co-hosts the videocast Squadcast. Christina was on the “Coaches” panel for USA Today’s American Idol Coverage.

Toby Bloomberg Diva Marketing blogger

A 15-year traditional strategic marketing veteran with over 4 years experience with social media, Toby is a national speaker and facilitator of Social Media Marketing and traditional marketing topics for organizations. Her blog is one of the highest ranked marketing blogs in the world according to the Ad Age Power 150. Toby serves on the boards of the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association, International Blogger and New Media Association, as well as, the social media communities Savvy Auntie and Divine Caroline.
Brent Leary Technology for Business $ake Host

Brent is the Cofounder and Partner of CRM Essentials LLC, a CRM consulting/advisory firm focused on small and mid-size enterprises. He has over 15 years of IT and management consulting experience, and writes a business solutions column for publications such as the Atlanta Tribune.

Geoff Livingston Now Is Gone Author and Buzz Bin Blog Creator

Founder and CEO of Livingston Communications, one of Washington DC’s top social-media oriented public relations firm, Geoff has worked as a marketing strategist for over 14 years. He creates marketing strategy, media relations, branding and Internet marketing campaigns for public and private organizations. Geoff’s Buzz Bin blog is nationally recognized as one of the leading marketing blogs in the world.

Join us for this free seminar for the Atlanta small business community, which will be held at LITKitchen in the trendy new Atlantic Station part of town.

If you’d like to attend, please register here. We hope to see you there!

About Network Solutions

With nearly 30 years of experience, Network Solutions is the premier provider of affordable online solutions for small businesses, helping them market their services on the Web. To learn more, please visit http://about.networksolutions.com/