
Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business
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This workshop focuses on utilising Facebook and Instagram for business growth and will be held at Wigan Library in Manchester. Attendees will explore various strategies for using these social media platforms to expand their enterprise. Admission to this session is free.
Explore the many ways that we can use these social media channels to grow your business.
Important Information
All attendees must complete this Build A Business Client Registration Form to be able to join the workshop, unless you have already completed one before. Please complete after booking your Eventbrite ticket.
To be eligible for this workshop, you must be a Greater Manchester resident or the owner of a Greater Manchester located business within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, or Wigan.
Please arrive between 9:30-10:00am for networking and registration.
Workshop starts at 10:00am.
Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business
Whether you are in the early stages of using social media for business or you are looking to enhance and develop your existing skills, this workshop is for you and will cover:
Getting the basics right including content and profiles
Using Facebook and Instagram as networking tools to raise your online presence
Using hashtags effectively
Getting the most from the Meta Business Suite
Using ads
How you can utilise these platforms to showcase different aspects of your business
Presented by Adam Whittaker, Marketing Consultant and Social Media Specialist.
Please Note: The Build A Business programme of funded workshops have limited places. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. This includes Know Your Customer; IP - Protect Your Assets; Business Basics; Marketing: The Essentials; and Funding Your Business Idea.
For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org
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Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 09:30.
Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business is held at Wigan Library in Wigan (The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH).
Entry to Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business is free.
The forecast for Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business is Clear · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wigan Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business
Editorial Summary
This workshop focuses on utilising Facebook and Instagram for business growth and will be held at Wigan Library in Manchester. Attendees will explore various strategies for using these social media platforms to expand their enterprise. Admission to this session is free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Explore the many ways that we can use these social media channels to grow your business.
Important Information
All attendees must complete this Build A Business Client Registration Form to be able to join the workshop, unless you have already completed one before. Please complete after booking your Eventbrite ticket.
To be eligible for this workshop, you must be a Greater Manchester resident or the owner of a Greater Manchester located business within the following GM authorities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, or Wigan.
Please arrive between 9:30-10:00am for networking and registration.
Workshop starts at 10:00am.
Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business
Whether you are in the early stages of using social media for business or you are looking to enhance and develop your existing skills, this workshop is for you and will cover:
Getting the basics right including content and profiles
Using Facebook and Instagram as networking tools to raise your online presence
Using hashtags effectively
Getting the most from the Meta Business Suite
Using ads
How you can utilise these platforms to showcase different aspects of your business
Presented by Adam Whittaker, Marketing Consultant and Social Media Specialist.
Please Note: The Build A Business programme of funded workshops have limited places. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. This includes Know Your Customer; IP - Protect Your Assets; Business Basics; Marketing: The Essentials; and Funding Your Business Idea.
For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business?
Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business taking place?
Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business is held at Wigan Library in Wigan (The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1NH).
How much are tickets for Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business?
Entry to Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business is free.
What will the weather be like at Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business?
The forecast for Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business is Clear · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wigan Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business?
Tickets for Build A Business: Using Facebook and Instagram for Your Business can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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