I have started to write my next book, which will be an eBook on LinkedIn and practical uses for this great social networking service. This book is for small business owners and those firms who service our vibrant small business community. More details to follow soon.
A simple approach to a very powerful online tool for your small business
This is an all too common question within the business community today. I can see it still, you have been in business for many years and some “social media experts” waltzes through your front door and says “Hey man, you gotta use social media or you are out of business in the next few years, can I sell you my Social Media package?”. This sort of over-the-top approach to online marketing is leaving many business owners confused and scratching their heads.
There is some truth to how important social media in business is today, however it is just one “spoke” in your overall marketing strategy. It is a very big spoke and tools such as LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) can help you build strong and vibrant online communities, surround yourself with other thought leaders, give you an avenue to build your own crowd source network and open new doors that you may have never had in the past.
Many small business owners, sales professionals and those who work in the vibrant small business community are still confused by all the pressure to embrace social media and other social technologies within their own businesses. In reality, it is not confusing at all. You need someone to help you. Someone to debunk the myth and show you how the power can be harnessed without taking you away from your core role.
There are many social technologies available to us today, but which one is the best and why?
The answer to this question is multi-faceted – we need to decide what your end goal is. What are you looking to do? When do you want to do this? and Why?
Social media and its related technologies can help you create a loyal following of people interested in what you have to say, but only when you make it interesting. If you are boring or come across as always having something to sell, you may risk having people turn you off instead of achieving your end goal.
It is this behaviour that has the naysayers waving their flags and telling the world social media is just a passing fad?
Ulistic focuses on serving the needs of Canadian Small Business, REALTORS, and Information Technology firms across Canada and United States. Helping your business understand, deploy and leverage social media, search engine optimization and online communications to generate business opportunities and make an impact inside your community and industry.
"We had Stuart speak to a number of our Consultants about the use of Social Media. We received excellent feedback from all of the attendees as time well spent. Thanks Stuart."
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