Online Groups
#SMEcommunity (on Twitter)
#SMEcommunity are primarily a Twitter based group but have now moved onto facebook and LinkedIn - though most of the 'action' takes place on Twitter. The group also meets in person and is very active in Mayo.
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on facebook
#SMEcommunity is very informal and in a nutshell it goes where business people using it want it to go. No one is in charge. Sounds like it shouldnt work but it does. If someone needs a question answered or needs to find something they can put up a tweet using the hashtag and people are willing to step in and offer suggestions or to ReTweet it to their followers. LinkedIn and facebook are getting used more now for people saying what their business is about and to put up things which maybe of interest to others about their business.
A dynamic group of Irish business people are collectively running an online support group for small business via Twitter. The group has grown from 2 tweeters three months ago to 750 to date. Such is the success of the Twitter group, aptly named #SMEcommunity, that after having 12 informal meet ups around Ireland, it is now beginning another round.
Chambers of Commerce
Visit the Chambers Ireland website or click on the links below for contact details of the Chambers of Commerce in Mayo: