Small Business News: Social Media Business Success?

Hey, is your small business using social media? Could be blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare you name it! While not so long ago there were plenty of people who doubted the overall impact of social media for the business community, nowadays few people question the possibilities. In a recent post on the BizSugar blog, we suggested ten bright ideas for using social media in your small business. They lead this roundup on small business social media success. Enjoy!

Social Media Tips

The big 10. Here they are. 10 bright ideas from the BizSugar small business social media community about how to use social media to improve your small business success. And, hey, not all are related to marketing and traffic. There is lots more to social media than you might think. Check‘em out.BizSugar Blog

Finding new customers. Social media includes much more than the traditional handful of sites we often think of. This simple overview of how social media works gives a glimpse into the wide range of social media tools out there. Can you think of any others you might add?ResourceNation

Blogging Trends

The end of blogging as a business? With the number of new blogs being created on the increase, it’s perhaps surprising that some, particularly in the traditional media, are declaring the medium dead again AND not a viable business model. All of this because not just anyone can sit down at a keyboard, type whatever comes into their heads and make a living with AdSense revenue?The New York Observer

Why blogging IS important to your small business TODAY! For a more realistic look at how blogs really work for your business (any business) take a look at this standout post outlining what makes blogs one of the most cost effective marketing tools for a business with limited resources. addwater

Training and Inspiration

Blogs for bloggers? There are plenty of small business blogs to follow out there, but, you know what? Blogging is a niche in its own right and to do it well, it’s important to learn from bloggers in other fields too. Here is a list chosen, as the site editor explains, because they: ”1)Dish out exceptional content. 2)Are benevolent towards the community of bloggers. 3)Have awesome owners who have a goal of helping people. 4)Have Admins that are approachable and helpful. 5)Are my friends and business contacts whom I absolutely adore.”Techlunatic

The art of attracting comments. One of the most social aspects of blogging is commenting, an interaction that allows readers to put in their two cents while also showing some validation of the blogger as a thought leader to be followed. Lack of comments does not bode well for a blogger, so, if improving in this very important aspect of blogging is important to you, check out these tips for creating blogs that encourage interaction.Entrepreneur Training for Entrepreneurs

Social Media Trends

When every customer is a reporter. Social media doesn’t work just one way. In fact, it’s in dealing with feedback where the business or entrepreneur may need the most help. In this interview with Jay Baer, co-author ofThe Now Revolution,we learn what is really most important about social media for your business and take a step beyond traditional marketing.Social Media Examiner

Yes, your sales people NEED to be social! The idea here is really not to have everybody join the“Web 2.0 party” as the writer suggests. Nope, the point is that increasingly without a social media presence your sales may be going nowhere. No worries though. This post has what you need to face your social media sales fears today!The InsideView Blog

Advice

Be consistent. It’s that simple when it comes to social media.‘Cause the momentum is what counts, says John Fitzgerld in this advice for social media beginners. Know what? He’s right. How committed are you to a consistent social media campaign? Will you be in it for the long haul? If not, you may be disappointed.Fitzernet

Conclusion

Who’s your guru? Lastly, if you aren’t an expert yourself and really don’t feel like you have time to be, you may think about hiring an“expert” to help you figure out how to go about using social media properly for your small business. A word of caution. Not all social media consultants are created equal. Do your homework. Here’s where to start.LiBeck Integrated Marketing

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