New SL Security and Products for Small Business

18 months ago I was introduced to Second Life by our Computer Guy.

We had several conversations before I was even convinced to at least go on the site and see for myself. Our business was just taking off and we were already doing six days a week and 10 - 12 hour days at that. The 'game' as I was told sounded interesting and fun but it all sounded too puerile for me at that time and not really in my field of expertise.

I decided to continue on a free account as a visitor for some 6 - 7 months before buying a premium account. It took me that long to learn the skills required to 'get around' Second Life' with the aide of video tutorials created by Torley Linden.

A Premium Account allows you to operate more efficiently and has many extra benefits that a small business can use to see where they are heading. Once you have signed up a snip of CODE can be accessed and placed on your websites/blogs inviting VISITORS to Second Life. Visitors signing up for a Premium Account from your Second Life Banner will assist you to recoup your investment by creating a small commission.

Yes, that is the plan : )

Meanwhile we have gently poked around SL looking for ways to join in the community.

There are many fascinating Mailing Lists, Groups and Clubs to join.

SL allows for creation of Groups which cost $100 Linden Dollars to set up. We started up 'The Print Room Saloon' which was a CLUBHOUSE for our Melbourne customers to join.

That project was soon terminated for lack of interest and we then decided to sponsor the virtual ARTS as vARTS SPONSOR. You can now visit several places of interest which all have a coresponding website linked to them for future commercial opportunities. EXAMPLE -
is now a growing chain of Galleries that are available and open to the Public. Visitors can buy VIRTUAL ARTWORK or order from the artist. Not all of the artists displayed are available but you can often meet the artist yourself and perhaps commission your own art from them.

That's the plan. : )

Another decision was to combine our resources with our consultancy business - Security Market Brokers - to offer business the opportunity to come on Second Life with our guidance and support. We have a website developing for this service @ Security Market Brokers. Promote and sell your inworld Product and Services with us or raise your business profile by advertising on our websites.

While Second Life is HOME we have extended our visits to other virtual worlds.

Many VWS and NEWSLETTERS later I discovered the Association Of Virtual Worlds. It is the hottest site to join if you are a business or on the net and into virtual/3D stuff. Join our Aussie Group when you sign up and annoy CHRIS THORNE, he will show you around the site's services better than I!

Meanwhile back at SL we have been improving our skills set to offer better services and access to new Products as we source them. There is a learning curve that requires the most important resource we have - time! There is a KNOWLEDGE BASE I use, & classes going on SL all the time.

My favourite is the Law Librarian classes run by Cat Galileo. If you are interested to see her Law Library or join one of the CLASSES (free) please do not hesitate to contact her inworld.

Catch up with me on SL - IM Wispy Broome or search for my Profile for more details. Go to the 'Picks' page to see our SL Locations. SL Top Sites is another great promoter - check them out also.

Cheeers!