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Welcome to the York Social Media Collective!

Are you a small business owner looking to take your social media game to the next level? Join the York Social Media Collective – a dynamic networking group designed to support business owners who want to make social media work for them, without breaking the bank.

 

This group is perfect for businesses that can’t afford to hire someone to manage their social media or for those who’ve attended a social media course but felt overwhelmed and unsure how to apply what they learned. It's even suitable for larger businesses who have in-house social media managers who'd benefit from frequent training and networking.

 

We meet twice a month to provide a supportive space where you can build your skills at your own pace.

 

 

Each session features:

 

  • Expert teaching on key elements of social media from Paul Robinson, owner of social media management and coaching company Paul Oscar. Paul has created social media for hundreds of businesses and provided coaching to many others.

  • A Q&A session to address your unique challenges.

  • Weekly wins – a chance for members to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and learn from each other’s successes and experiences.

  • Interactive activities to boost your confidence.

  • Networking opportunities with like-minded business owners 

This isn’t just another networking group – it’s your opportunity to gain practical knowledge, build connections, and grow your business both online and offline.Sign up for the waiting list today and join a community that’s here to empower your social media success!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • When will meetings be and how long will they last?
    Meetings will be in-person every two weeks. The day/times will be determined by members. Everyone joining the waiting list below will get the chance to say which days/times work for them and which don't.
  • Is the Collective suitable for all types of business? 
    Mostly, yes! But when you fill in the waiting list contact form you'll say what your business is, and if I don't think you'd benefit from the Collective I'll let you know.
  • Where will meetings be held?
    To be decided. But somewhere quite central to York with good parking nearby if members need that.
  • How many people will be in the Collective?
    Groups will be no more than 15, to optimise the amount of attention each business gets. If significantly more than 15 people are interested in joining I'll create more groups but no group will have more than 15 people in it.
  • How much will it cost?
    The short answer is that it will be affordable, whoever you are. I can't give exact figures at this stage but the whole point of the Collective is to offer regular social media training to businesses that wouldn't usually be able to afford it. I'm a sole trader and I know what it's like to have a tiny budget.
  • So is this only for sole traders?
    Absolutely not. If the interest is there I'd also like to have a group for SMEs that have a handful of employees, and a group for representatives of large businesses.
  • Which social media platforms will be discussed in meetings?
    We'll mostly discuss the Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as a little Linkedin. However much of what will be taught will be content creation tips like graphic design and photo and video editing, which can be applied to other platforms like YouTube and TikTok. We won't cover X (twitter) or Pinterest
  • Do members receive any other benefits?
    Yes! All Collective members will receive 20% off any one-off services from Paul Oscar, such as Power Hours, photoshoots or bespoke on-site training sessions.

Join the Waiting List

Are you interested in joining the collective? Brilliant! The good news is, you can sign up for the waiting list below—without any obligation to join.

 

I'll use the details you provide to reach out and gather input on things like the best dates and locations for the collective. If this sounds exciting, simply fill out the form below, and I'll be in touch soon!

Are you
A sole trader/couple or SME with annual turnover of less than £100,000
A small business with employees and an annual turnover of £100,000 to £1,000,000
A large business with an annual turnover of over £1,000,000
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