Social Media is becoming more and more an acceptable face of networking. Like all networking it has it’s us as well as it’s downs. But you can’t ignore it. It it’s LinkedIn or Facebook or Twitter. All have a place in the networking marketing mix.
There are lots of people on both sides of this argument. Many have had considerable success using the power of social media. But many people have spent lots of time fumbling in the dark, getting nowhere.
Social media is like any other form of marketing, it takes time or money or both to complete. It’s not free there is a cost, but for most small business people that will be in time. OK small business people and time are not usually words used in the same sentence but here it’s worth looking a little closer.
Lots of people look at social media and ask the same question “What’s the big deal and what do people spend their time on social media?”
The numbers involved in social media alone are staggering which is a start as well as hooking up with lost school mates and ex colleagues what else is there? It’s called sharing.
When you go to visit a client or prospect or even talk to them on the phone, there is a degree of social interaction before you get down to business. It’s natural – How’s the children - What was your holiday like – Where are you having your birthday party – How’s your golf handicap and so on. We all do and social media allows you to have those conversations with potential business people where ever you are.
There is a great piece I read recently which shows how several companies have made it big and in some cases bigger with the help of social media. Read it at http://ow.ly/53l7z
Social media is not for everyone, but by simply interacting with others, contributing to discussions and sharing some f your tips and experience does not have to take up much time. But it will raise your profile, help create a Buzz about you or your business. And That’s no bad thing
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About the Author
Paul M Johnstone is a Professional networker, he build two businesses by using the power of the network and with almost no other marketing. He has worked for 3 of the largest networking organisations in the UK and is a network mentor. He can be reached at +44 (0)7711 324362or through his website at http://www.paradigmshakers.co.uk/Please comment on this or any of my earlier Blogs. All feedback is great feedback
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