HUNTINGDONSHIRE businesses are to be given a crash-course in Twitter at an event hosted by social networking expert Ian McKendrick. The event will be held at Anglesey Abbey in Lode on Friday September 4, and will begin with a breakfast meeting from 7.30am

HUNTINGDONSHIRE businesses are to be given a crash-course in Twitter at an event hosted by social networking expert Ian McKendrick.

The event will be held at Anglesey Abbey in Lode on Friday September 4, and will begin with a breakfast meeting from 7.30am to 9.30am. That will be followed by a presentation by Mr McKendrick from 10am to 1pm, which will give businesses guidance in how to use social networks to improve their fortunes.

"This is something that can benefit all businesses. The workshop covers everything from how to set up your profile to how to use the tools to surround yourself and your business with prospects," said Mr McKendrick.

INFORMATION: To book a place at the breakfast meeting or the workshop, call 01638 745286.