Is investing time on social media sites worth it for small business owners? Here are some industry statistics that might answer that question: 150 million Facebook users (socialbakers) 107.7 million Twitter users (Media Bistro) 69% of businesses receive recommendations from Facebook fans (Infographioclabs) While these numbers show the potential audience, they don’t do a good
If you are a business owner, I strongly suggest you stop resisting social media as a platform to build strong relationships, enhance brand perception, and to connect with clients and customers. Just as businesses resisted building and promoting a Web site, a portion of them are now resisting social media. Why? Is it because you
One secret of successful business and social entrepreneurs is that they act bigger than they are. Not bigger in the bad sense, with the arrogance and complacency that has made some banks, for example, feel they are above the rules. But bigger in terms of having the confidence to propel growth and set courageous goals.
Curious whether Pinterest is a smart move for your small business? There are a few massive benefits that Pinterest brings to small business owners. [Yahoo Small Business] Are you ready to market your business on Pinterest? Here's why you should: All you need to know about Pinterest Social media is hot right now and with millions
In business, this has always been true. But now a new breed of customer is dictating a new set of terms in the dynamic between buyers and sellers. [source: IBM] Customers approach a sale empowered by technology and transparency, with more extensive information from more sources than ever before. They expect to engage with companies