The Small Business Blog

MARCH 4, 2014

We expect that most of you small business owners out there already have a presence on social media and that probably includes a Twitter account too. What you may not realise is how valuable every one of your (real) Twitter followers actually are to your small business.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Do you think assistants should use social media for professional purposes? If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Here are ten do ‘s and ten don’ts for using social media professionally….

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 3, 2013

If you are having problems using social media to promote your small business (in particular, on Twitter) then today’s infographic might help. Many people just starting out on social media can find the lack of interaction disheartening and they might feel like they are just shouting into a void where nobody is listening.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2013

Social media has become another one of those “must-do” daily tasks for the average entrepreneur. But how can you avoid simply wasting time on social media and maximise… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Maximising ROI with Social Media on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about social media and how best assistants can use it for their professional lives. If you enjoy Twitter and understand how to use hashtags, follow influential people and companies then this can be really helpful for your company. Corporate Social Media.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 27, 2023

Use Social Media Social media is a great tool for home business owners looking to find clients. Use platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to showcase your services and connect with potential clients. Share your content on social media and other platforms to expand your reach.

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Allwork

JUNE 26, 2023

Business in the Community’s report on misleading job titles led to a social media campaign asking businesses to take action and encouraging young people to share examples of the most jargon-filled job advertisements they had noticed (using the hashtag JargonFreeJobs on Twitter).

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JUNE 8, 2022

If the world’s most popular search engine was succeeded by a social media app, it may indicate a new era for the platforms that were once used solely for entertainment. A Pew Research Center study found that 84% of adults ages 18 to 29 use social media. Nearly half of consumers use social media to discover new brands.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

For example, your city probably has at least one locally renowned “celebrity chef” restaurateur or retail shop owner whose popularity and visibility in the community or on social media helps drive their business. Repeat this exercise with Twitter. What’s the ROI on personal branding for your business? Here’s what to consider.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 15, 2013

Twitter has rapidly established itself as one of the best marketing and promotion tools available. Its bite-sized content and highly social nature means it’s the perfect platform for getting people to talk about your educational establishment. From events and goings on to staff recruitment, Twitter is incredibly powerful.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I was on the phone the other day with one of my private clients and we were talking about her social media strategy.    Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , Quora and the list goes on and on!  Content creation for your various social media platforms does not have to be hard. It doesn't.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 11, 2011

Here are a few ways to systematize and simplify your Social Media efforts. Social media ‘gurus’ have invested thousands of hours in their online brands, often losing track of more important metrics in the process. Social media marketing is as much about opportunity cost as it is real results.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business.   Only 22% of small businesses who use social media believe it has been profitable. 

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2013

The advent of Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and smartphones means people are connected in a multitude of ways leading some critics to believe it is affecting workers’ concentration span and ability to analyse in detail, with some firms even banning the use of social media. Related articles. Get on Social Networks.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 18, 2010

In addition, take note of how frequently they ‘@’ and direct message their customers, how frequently they communicate with influential twitterers (5000+ followers) and whether they use their account for customer service or some kind of direct sales service. AirAsia is on Twitter and it uses the service effectively.

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Andrea Kalli

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Some claim that social media can revive failing businesses; others that it can significantly increase your brand power. Like most marketing forms, the value of social media is variable. There’s one field in which social media truly shines: SEO. Posting complete links on Twitter can be a disaster.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

I have been talking with people about social media a lot lately.    There is a lot of confusion and frustration about what to do and what not to do when it comes to social media. Recently, I participated in Michele Price's #SpeakChat on Twitter.  Have a Social Media Plan.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In fact, I don’t do any social media (and only occasionally go through my email) before I’ve checked off a long morning to-do list that sets me up for a productive day: making my bed, eating breakfast, taking my vitamins, squeezing in a bit of exercise, spending some time with my kids, and writing out the things I want to accomplish for the day.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Are the psychological impacts of social media, along with a mentality of overprotection, depriving a generation of their chance to thrive? Since the early 2000s, social media has been an excellent method of fueling this out-of-balance attitude. Through engaging on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., Sound familiar?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

The Good: Has specific details about why your company is effective and the best at what it does: “My company increases the customer satisfaction ratings of struggling companies by using the power of technology to communicate effectively and efficiently through email, social media and Twitter.” Nothing sells itself forever.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 5, 2013

I don’t check my followers on Twitter very regularly but I’ve noticed that at some point between Easter Monday and this afternoon on Friday, I have lost nearly 20,000 of them. Social Media The Week Ender fail whale happy interact lost twitter followers spam spambot spambots spammers twitter'

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. What better way to do this than through social media?

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2011

You many have noticed that different surveys show very different small business social media usage rates. They also show very different views on how effective social media is for small businesses.   Another point of view comes from Citibank.   Another point of view comes from Citibank.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Twitter – I am amazed by the famous people I have had the opportunity to tweet with and the connections I’ve made in just 140 characters or less. So what are your favorite things about social media? Reconnecting with our past is an awesome use of social media! The immediacy. Tag you are it! I’m so excited.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? They Twitter. Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. They comment on blogs. Thats just reality.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Want Help Making Lists on Twitter? Check out this great tool | Main | Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds » Can You Define Social Media Clutter?   So, then I asked QUESTION: What do YOU think clutters up Twitter/Facebook? Do you agree? Not valued.unfollowed.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Social Media: So, What Is It for People in Transition? So, how does this situation apply to the electronic versions of social media?

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 2, 2011

Why You Should Spend Less Time Focusing on Spreading Your Social Media Circle and More on Specialization. . Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, LinkedIn – the mere mention of most social networks is enough to get a new media marketer working hard. Article by Andrea Kalli Take a stroll over to my Facebook.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Articles were published after days, sometimes weeks, of study and analysis. Over the course of just three years, once powerful newspapers were reduced to specks on their former image, and social media services took over as the most frequent and powerful platform for internet users to find out just what was going on.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2010

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Allwork

APRIL 10, 2024

Effective social media presence is crucial for building a dynamic and valued coworking community. Did you know that over 74% of potential customers check out a business’s social media before making a decision? Polls and questions are great conversation starters on social media.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 25, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, it is something that can really happen for small, efficient, and ultra-effective internet businesses. Social media gives small businesses the power to outshine their large opponents, outmaneuver major corporations, and with a bit of dedication and work, eventually beat their more powerful opponents.

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MARCH 6, 2023

For instance, let’s say I’m writing to pitch an article about how I spent my winter vacation to a parenting website. Social media If these tools don’t work, you could try to find someone’s email address in their Twitter bio, Instagram or YouTube. I’m writing to pitch an article on [subject here]. What do you think?

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 29, 2011

There is a growing backlash against Twitter these days.    This tends to happen in the tech field when something has been as hyped as Twitter.    Fortune's recent cover story - Trouble@Twitter - is an example.    We're strong supporters and active Twitter users. 

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