Been having a running dialogue in my head about small businesses and social media. Social media like Facebook, instagram and twitter.
Social media has become the new 'word of mouth' for small businesses. Can you run a small local business without that business having a Social media presence?
What are your phukers thoughts about this?
You can. If you ever get to where you feel like you need some growth, it's wise to get on social media. Quite literally the community where I am is near a big military base. Guess what people do when they need a good or service? They ask and a ton of people respond. Those who can be pinged/tagged and respond in a friendly fashion seem eager to please and dependable. It has gotten to the point that people don't like to make phone calls unless they have to, text is the preferred medium for many. So the word of mouth combined with social media is very powerful for growth. If you're happy with your current growth then don't sweat it. Organic growth is more stable and easier to maintain. You'll still get references on social media regardless of whether or not you're there. Be mindful that even if you don't have social media, Google lists business and allow users to rate. People typically only rate when they're pissed off through that medium. Having your own social media allows positive reviews to happen more easily by "liking" you on Facebook. It's also really nice to see photos of your good/service to put a face/make it more tangible.