Social media is changing small business world
Posted by Joshernaut on 03-08-2010
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If you own a small business, how are you using social media? A little? A lot? Not at all? A workshop Tuesday in Rock Hill will show how this growing worldwide phenomenon is changing the small business world. Presented by York Technical College’s Entrepreneur Network, the forum will discuss how small businesses can benefit from popular social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Jason Broadwater, owner of Rock Hill-based Web marketing firm Revenflo, will lead the presentation. “Basically, social media is just a way to communicate. It’s a way to communicate with real people,” Broadwater said. For an individual, the benefits of the medium may be obvious. But in the business world? Not so much. For a small business, it’s become a question of time and money. Without the advertising and marketing budgets of large corporations, a small business needs to know social media will pay off before owners jump in. Unlike big business, where a company may be willing to wait a … (Read More) |
Advantages Of A Website For Small Business Owners
Posted by Joshernaut on 03-01-2010
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By: Michael Borowiecki Make no mistake about it. A website is an explosive tool for marketing your business! But beyond the marketing benefits, a small business website can help you make more money and save more money by slashing expenses, improving efficiency and communications, and increasing your availability to customers and staff. A lot of small business owners just starting out have a laundry list of website questions related to the advantages of a website. Many business owners fail to realize that a website can do more for their bottom line than marketing alone. Below are just four of many advantages of a website often overlooked by small business owners when answering their own website questions and concerns. 1. Increase Your Availability A lot of website questions revolve around marketing. But beyond marketing, your website can function as an "always on" receptionist and customer service representative -- enabling customers to make purchases, ask questions, … (Read More) |
Does your Small Business Need a Website?
Posted by Joshernaut on 02-22-2010
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By: Marvist The following is a checklist of questions to answer before you can think of going online with your business - • What kind of a small business is it? If it is about selling a product, then can the product be sold online? When ordered for, can it be transported to any part of the globe? • In case of a service-oriented business, will the website be able to provide information pertaining to the service or industry? Buyers like to purchase from the net only after they are thoroughly informed. Therefore, web sites must be designed to inform the customers about the services that the small businesses offer. • How can the web site be used to cut costs? Will the web site reduce costs of manufacturing, distribution etc? Also, will it be easier to communicate with distant vendors, clients and workforce? • How can the small business develop better relations with clients using their website? Small business can adapt several methods such as provide guidance, up to date information on … (Read More) |
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