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? Entrepreneur, Shama Kabani (formerly Hyder) also believes in social media marketing. You can buy “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” here.

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Success

JUNE 8, 2022

In December 2021, tiktok.com became the world’s most popular web domain , bumping Google—and its entire suite of services—down to the No. 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. Humanization.

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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. Want To Link To This Article?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2013

Social media has the power to connect professionals and consumers, making it a valuable tool in everyday business operations. For administrative and clerical professionals, social media can streamline communication and increase discourse. For a more informal, personal social media presence, use Facebook or Twitter.

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Customers Rock!

JANUARY 10, 2012

A lot of businesses love social media because they feel it helps them spread the word about their organization and what they do. However, I strongly feel one of the most effective uses of social media is to build and deepen relationships with customers – be they consumers, clients, donors, or constituents.

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 27, 2011

As a Virtual Online Technology Assistant and a small business owner who has had a good deal of success using social media I’m often asked by others about how to use social media successfully for their own businesses. I just gave you the secret to making social media work for you and your business.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 4, 2013

Business Advice Business Marketing Customer Service Marketing/PR business advice customer care Facebook small business tips Social media for business'

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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? With the growth of Social Media it is easier than ever for a bootstrap business to effectively market their small business start-up.

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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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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 21, 2013

Do you want to reduce your business’s carbon footprint and increase customer interaction and satisfaction at the same time? So is providing excellent customer service. The truth is that providing a nurturing environment for your customers can happen just as well virtually as it can in a face to face environment.

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Customers Rock!

MAY 28, 2012

Social Media CRM, or Social CRM, is getting a lot of air time these days. When not blogging, on Twitter, or on Facebook, she is marketing WikiThreads , her small business featuring Dallas t-shirts and logo embroidery. But to a marketer that pristine forest of social media represents opportunity to be harvested.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Businesses work social media to help make them successful, but it is wise not to just rush in and set up Facebook and Twitter accounts without having a viable plan. Social media is vulnerable to circumstances, content, and interpretation. Social media is vulnerable to circumstances, content, and interpretation.

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APRIL 11, 2011

There is absolutely no getting away from social media. So how does all of this fit into the ever broadening sea of customer service? So how does all of this fit into the ever broadening sea of customer service? That particularly would apply to customer service complaints and questions.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 20, 2012

  I was hit by the lack of customer service too, but we can certainly learn from this story; so that is what I'm going to share today. Facebook [link]. Provide Customer Service Even If The Service You Are Providing is No Cost. First Things First - Where You Can Find My Podcasts. VoiceBo [link].

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 2, 2010

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on June 2, 2010 under Listening , Missed Moments , social media | Be the First to Comment Just saw this link on a tweet The Biggest Shift Since the Industrial Revolution.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

Of those organizations, 23 percent rely on social networks to support their customer service and to provide feedback. Topping the list with 48 percent was Facebook, 17 percent used Twitter, and another 17 percent relied on company blogs. So how can a business use social media such as Facebook effectively?

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Of those organizations, 23 percent rely on social networks to support their customer service and to provide feedback. Topping the list with 48 percent was Facebook, 17 percent used Twitter, and another 17 percent relied on company blogs. So how can a business use social media such as Facebook effectively?

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JULY 2, 2014

The emotional manipulation factor has been all abuzz this past week after the published results of a January 2012 subliminal study by Facebook was revealed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In a week long “social experiment,” the News Feed content was changed. So what did they do?

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MARCH 14, 2014

Facebook gives organizations the opportunity to “WOW” customers with their human and approachable touch so important to building business, loyalty, and the development of a company’s brand. Constant monitoring can help customers find answers before comments become negative.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Jeff Woodland, a blog writer for Genesys recently equated himself to having been a “social vampire” in his customer service dissatisfaction with his Internet provider and contends a business’ reputation can be greatly harmed via Facebook, Twitter, and company forums.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 7, 2010

Fast forward to today and the abstract experiment is now a concrete treatise on the state of social media and marketing best practices as a whole. Read all about it and then order your copy.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 13, 2010

We are on Twitter @boyband, MySpace and Facebook @boyband and our website is www.boyband.com.&# (BoyBand is just a place holder, that wasn’t the name of the band – I can’t remember the name of the band.) Check out this great tool KnowEm which lists 350 social media sites.

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Customers Rock!

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Organizations should be asking this question: Which companies have the best practices in customer focus across all industries ? I recently exchanged Facebook messages with Deb Robison , a smart marketing and social media gal. She wanted to share a customer service story with me and get my take on it.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 4, 2010

Social media has taken over the web. Business professionals are using their name on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook so that they have one consistent brand image. A number of references to your company, perhaps some LinkedIn answers, a blog comments or two? Did you also find a reference to a site that links directly to your name?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Any less and you attract too many needy customers. More, and they will expect white-glove customer service. Or a service? In that case, you can put a few hundred dollars into Google/Facebook/Instagram ads to gauge the number of bites you receive. customers) for money without creating the product.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 5, 2010

Whether they are using the status updates on LinkedIn, Facebook or tweeting away in 140 characters or less on Twitter – they are sharing their opinions. What will they say? Real Time Reviews takes into account that people around the globe are jumping on the band wagon of telling anyone who will listen what they are doing right now.

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Catch Friday

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Social Media, they work for companies. Social media are really making it possible for companies and consumers to bridge the gap between them. Businesses are now using social media for a whole range of communication efforts that include- marketing, public relations, and even customer service.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Social Media is also a vital way to reach potential customers, both locally and nationally. Networking online is a great way to reach new customers, and can build brand awareness that would otherwise cost a great deal of money. If you have any more ideas leave a comment! I look forward to connecting with you!

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JULY 15, 2011

Now the average customer can get immediate gratification; no phone calls to the organization to find out the CEO’s name and no waiting weeks for a response as the letter snakes itself around various departments looking for a solution. Social media, namely Facebook and Twitter get unhappy customers attention.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 20, 2015

But the rise of social media has led to people wanting experiences they can post about on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and elsewhere. Of course, this is not a new trend. The 1999 book The Experience Economy covered this shift in detail. This is clearly helping to drive the growth in experiences. 

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Catch Friday

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

You can maximize the use of social media for public relations. Make sure that you initiate as well as participate in social conversations. This is why it is important that when you use social media for business that you really learn to listen. Social media are tools that you can use to reach audiences.

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Catch Friday

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Social media can be your tool for minimizing the confusion of the public with any issue related to your business. When you practice active social media marketing or even active online public relations then you are taking active part in building and maintaining your business’ reputation online.

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MAY 28, 2012

Social media customer service is the quickest way for organizations to handle customer complaints, but it’s for all the world to see and can definitely have some negative effects on a company’s reputation. Use specially trained customer service representatives for social media responses.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A blog allows you to become an authority in your field, build up a loyal audience and give you some meaty content to promote via social media – fantastic for your customers. You will have to include social media icon ‘buttons’ though (a minimal development cost) so your customers can go straight from your website to your blog.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Consider using social media the same way. The plan includes teaching employees how to deal with customer support on a different and much larger scale, how to talk to people, create content and answer questions.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 6, 2010

Twitter is a free service and you can link to your Twitter account from your blog or your business’ official website. Customer service is a time sensitive task. When customers have questions or concerns, you need to respond quickly. Best of all, you can handle customer service via Twitter on your mobile!

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The Marq

OCTOBER 26, 2009

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Social Media Not a Panacea Some will find this as no surprise: social media is NOT the answer to every challenge in business. He, like many others, said he didnt understand the purpose of microblogging in sites like Facebook and Twitter.

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