Today, we see businesses trying all types of ways to use social media to gain an edge over competitors.

Creating a plan before you start, defining measurable goals, building a strong network, while being engaging and a good listener can lead to social media success.

[source: WigiSocial] While many are successful using social media to help drive in business, others are making common mistakes. Being pushing, spamming social sites, and trying to sell people, instead of letting the customer discover you and your value then leading to the sale, are among some of the mistakes we see businesses making every day.

Check out the following do’s and don’ts of social media for business.

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