I run a networking hour on Twitter called #creativebizhour which is a great way for creatives to meet up, chat about their current work, or ask any questions they may have to the other artists, photographers, designers, writers and array of creative talent that joins in with the hour each week.
#creativebizhour trends high most weeks now and we have over 17.3 Million timeline views and 22k RT’s in 1 hour some weeks. It’s a great place to stop by.
I started the hour to help people who either already had creative businesses, or who were like me and were entering into a new area of work. When I began writing, I had no idea how to market my work, or where to go to meet other authors and readers. I had to learn quickly and social media really interested me as a way to reach out to people to help each other.
I now have fantastic followers on Twitter who I really enjoy talking to and my networking hour is a fast and fun filled way to get together, to learn about each others current work projects, or ask for advice from others in similar industries.
To join in, add #CreativeBizHour to you tweets and responses to chat, on Mondays between 8-9pm (GMT) 3-4pm (EST) 2-3pm (CST). Then we ask you to join in with the conversations and to RT other businesses using the hashtag to show support for each others work. Tweets with photos in them tend to get the greatest retweet rate as they are visual and work best on timelines.
Each week one account wins a week of tweet support from the hosts of the hour, with a combined follower reach of over 85K. To be in with a chance of winning, you must follow all of the hosts and RT to support other businesses. You don’t have to RT everyone, just those that you feel your own followers will be interested in. We find those that support others, are given the same helping hand from the creative businesses and people taking part. It’s like a big virtual group hug! We would love to see you there.
The hosts are:
@Lizzie_Chantree Lizzie Chantree
(Award winning Author/Artist/Award winning Inventor/Mentor)
@ThatsInsurance Maureen Juniper
(Author/ Multiple business owner)
@CreativeBizHr Roger Juniper
(Business advisor/Creative/Business owner/Mentor)
Each week, I have a pic and ask questions from that topic, so that everyone can join in and we can learn more about each other and our respective business or industry. Many people join in who don’t have a business, but who enjoy chatting about creativity.
What other businesses and creatives say about #creativebizhour
5. ‘I notice it trending practically every week now! Show’s how good you lot are!!’
6. ‘what a wonderful first #CreativeBizHour! 10/10 will join in again – thanks everyone :D’
7. ‘Good evening #CreativeBizHour Thank you for an amazing week of twitter support – I wish I could #win every week!!’
8. ‘Fabulous Lizzie! Got lots of likes, RTs & followers!’
9. ‘I say it every week, but I love this hour!’
10. ‘Good nigh and many thanks for hosting us tonight for another wonderful #CreativeBizHour! TY to all for RTs!’
11. ‘wow so many messages? How can you keep up? You must really be a ninja LOL.’
12. .Good evening #CreativeBizHour my girls and I have had a great & busy week with new followers, likes and sales. Thanks to@Lizzie_Chantree for all the RT’s this week, it’s very much appreciated.’
13. ‘It’s always something to look forward to.’
14. ‘Such talent and creativity. #CreativeBizHour rock!’
15. ‘ #CreativeBizHour is still the best hour of the week.’
16. ‘Shoutout to all the awesome creative people I know, who work hard to spread the word about their various projects (and support mine too!)’
17. ‘Thanks Lizzie and all you lovey people. I never realised Twitter could be so sociable until I found you lot! X’
18. ‘ It is all about connecting your ideas with other people. It like being a detective following leads. It can be very exciting!’
19. ‘I’m all the better for making it through Monday and reaching the highlight of the day the fantastic #CreativeBizHour’
20. ‘Thanks for a jam packed #CreativeBizHour. I kept having to go and look at people’s blogs and work, I’m dizzy! x’
