This must look weird, an article on HobNob about HobNob. But I assure you, I submitted this article to the HobNob team after seeing the introduction of last week's Featured Piece. I want to talk about something these guys did to help my business and hopefully you will gain some value in it.

First thing, you need some background on me. My name is Jayne Taylor and I teach music at an elementary school in Cleveland, TN. Yes, it is a real place, 20 miles north of Chatanooga. A few years ago, I wrote a book honoring my late father who lost the battle to cancer but left a living legacy in the wisdom he shared with his family and community. The book is named Maxisms. I have offered the book on Amazon.com, my website TheWingsOfAngels.com, and BooksThatWork.net. Over the last 5 years, I've not sold as many copies as would to have, so I am venturing into Facebook to promote the business.

I ran into the HobNob guys while staying in Murfreesboro, and let me tell you, they helped SO MUCH in educating me so that I can boldly start and knowledgeably grow my business page. Let's look at the facts, Facebook is not like a website. The rules are different and before getting to know theHobNob guys, I was up a certain smelly creek without a paddle.

The team (Hobnobbits as they perfer to be called) explained the use of Insights so I could get to know my audience. They also showed me how to make good use of pictures, explained tagging, and taught me how to make posts people will actually respond to.

As we talked, I was told that there was a seminar aptly titled "5 ways to be 'Liked'" on July 21 that will go through all of the same topics. Even though I personally don't live in Murfreesboro, it was easy to see that the HobNobMurfreesboro guys know Facebook. They control the Murfreesboro, Tennessee page and the MTSU Student Body page with a combined fan base of more than 35,000 people. Now that's credibility.

"5 ways to be Liked" will teach topics which I am able to use for my business immediately. Knowing also that donations will be made to the local United Way and Chamber of Commerce and that HobNob will be giving away advertising, I'm thinking of coming back to Murfreesboro for this event. Hope to see you there!

For more information on how to register for the "5 Ways to be Liked" seminar, CLICK HERE!

In case you have been living under a rock for the past several years, Facebook has quickly become a huge part of the way people interact with one another. There are more than 600 million Facebook accounts worldwide, and the average Facebook user spends over 72 hours (or three whole days) a year on Facebook. Needless to say, Facebook has become important.

As business owners and managers, it is part very important to adapt to this new important aspect of our financial climate. However, tapping into the success of Facebook entails a lot more than just creating a page for your business. There are hundreds of thousands of businesses that are already on Facebook that never even reach a hundred fans.

HobNob Murfreesboro manages the largest Facebook groups in Rutherford County, and we think it’s time that our local businesses really start to take full advantage of all of the perks that social networking has to offer.

We want you to be able to get information about your business’s next big event to thousands of people with the click of one button. We want you to be able to start and grow your social media presence on your own terms. We want your business to be “Liked.”

To help make these social media goals possible, HobNob Murfreesboro in conjunction with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “5 ways to be “Liked’” on July 21^st, the first in a series of talks about how to use social media for you business. This talk will cover all aspects of business in social media place, and will take place the new Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce from 8-10am. Tickets cost only $25 a person, and all of the profits will be put back into the local community via donations to United Way and our Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets are purchased by reservation only, and we are quickly running out of available seats for our first talk. We want you to have a leg up on all the competition. Come out to the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce on July 21^st and learn how to maximize your social media presence from the Facebook Guru’s of Middle Tennessee.

To buy tickets click Here

For more information Email John Iaccheri at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is a lot of medical advice floating around the internet. Blogs, podcasts, and thousands of websites are all flooding cyberspace with health tips. While there is tons of great medical information online, it is always hard to know if the health information you’ve found on the internet is credible. Middle Tennessee Medical Center is helping to alleviate that problem by giving you a direct line to some of the most accomplished physicians in the state.

Right now, MTMC is giving you the opportunity to ask Dr. Matthew Barret, one of the state’s top orthopedic surgeons, any questions you have about chronic joint, muscle, or skeletal pain. Dr. Barret can also provide answers to any questions about joint replacement or other delicate orthopedic surgeries.

Dr. Barret is the only fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon for total joint replacement in Rutherford County, but he is only one piece of Middle Tennessee Medical Center’s experienced orthopedic department. MTMC orthopedics is the number one ranked muscle, joint, and skeletal disease clinic in Tennessee. If you don’t believe me, head up to Nashville and ask the Tennessee Titans what orthopedic clinic they trust to provide their players with the most comprehensive care. The same care that is given to some of the nation’s greatest athletes is also available to you.

It is time for the people of Rutherford County to take advantage of the expert doctors at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. If you have a question about joint replacement or orthopedic pain, head over to MTMC’s facebook page, and share it with Dr. Barret. This is a great opportunity to learn how MTMC has maintained such a low risk of complication and infections when performing their computer assisted surgeries. In the near future, Dr. Barret will be releasing a video response to your questions and concerns about orthopedic health. This sort of patient outreach further proves why Middle Tennessee Medical Center should be your top choice for orthopedic care.

To ask Dr. Barret a question visit: http://www.facebook.com/yourmtmc

For more information on MTMC services head to: http://www.mtmc.org/

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