Useful Links

We realise you might not just be looking for media training on the web. We like to give credit where credit's due for those other really useful sites you find from time to time.

Below you'll find a few of those links*, including people we reckon could benefit from a little of your attention;

*Links will open in a new window. Mallin Media has chosen the links carefully but we cannot be responsible for the content available on external sites.

The Third Sector

Frogspawn	Frogspawn Creatives.com is like a dating site for charities and creative types. If you've got needs or skills you can post them up and make a connection with someone who can lend a hand. You can find web designers, artists, photographers and even media training (guess who?) willing to help your charity or third sector organisation make a splash for less.
	The National Council for Voluntary Organisations' web site is a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about voluntary organisations. If it isn't on there , chances are you don't need it.

Small Business

	British Chambers Of Commerce. Wherever you are there's a good chance there's a local chamber of commerce just waiting to help you make your business better. COC's all have their own way of working but they're an invaluable source of business advice, networking and information. The link takes you to the national network.
	BNI is not for everyone and membership is pricey but the blend of useful networking events, training and motivation can be a real boost. The link will take you to the national site where you can search for your local chapter.

Networking

	Linked In is like Facebook for the business minded. Build networks of people you've worked with and get recommendations along the way. Wesley Mallin's LinkedIn page is here.
	Have you been living in a cave? If you have you can connect to all the friends you used to have in the real world from the comfort of your rocky retreat. Facebook is like having real friends but without leaving the house. It's also a vital tool for keeping your organisation in the front of people's minds.
	According to Whohub's own blurb it's goal is "to create a social network for creative professionals based on their capacity for self-expression and collaboration. If you create for a living, we probably have relevant questions for you. Create your interview and just be true to yourself." The built-in SEO optimisation will probably put your name on page one of Google. It has for Wesley Mallin. You can have a look at the Whohub page here.
	Blogging isn't just for venting your spleen. Making a "must read" blog about your organisation is a way of showcasing your achievements and letting people know what you're up to. Blogger.com allows you to do this for free with an easy to use interface. We use Blogger.com for our blog. Other blogging sites are available.