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What is your Key Advice to Small Business owners starting Social Media? [SURVEY]

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October 6, 2012 //  by Mike Allton

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Every small business owner needs to start somewhere when it comes to Social Media, but where to begin? Facebook? Twitter? LinkedIn? Do you create accounts all over the place, or focus on one network at a time? Do you read a bunch of books and attend classes, or just dive in and see what happens? What are some potential pitfalls to avoid?

Today, we’re asking our friends and readers and Social Media “experts” for their ideas and advice on how a Small Business Owner should get their feet wet in the social networking and social media marketing world. If you have a recommendation, please share it below. if you’re a small business owner yourself who is struggling in this area, please feel free to post your specific questions or concerns.

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