We like to look at social media in a different way. Consider for a moment that you don't have the time to attend any training events. Or you can't justify travelling to hear your favourite Business One author speak.
In years gone by, this would have meant you would have missed out. You can't ask questions. You can't challenge what is being said, and you can't contribute to the discussion. Social media means that this isn't the case. Consider the advantage you would have if you look at social media as a tool to;
Sometimes, it can be hard to find solutions to problems on your own. Even if you work as part of a team, having the ability to get hundreds of opinions and ideas can be invaluable. That is thereal opportunity social media represents. Thousands of engaged, industry professionals to call upon, support and talk with.
When it comes to social media groups, there are three clear choices. Which platforms you choose to take part on is up to your own personal preference. We'll cover a few pages/groups/profiles from the three industry leaders below.
We'd recommend that you try a mix of the platforms to see which on you like best. It might not be LinkedIn or Twitter! Facebook pages
Don't overlook Facebook as a place to do business. Facebook pages and groups are becoming more and more active online communities. It should not be set aside as 'something not for work'.
LinkedIn groups
These groups are very business focussed. They tend to be very niche and be set up to discuss a specific topic. There are a lot of LinkedIn groups that are less active, but there are some gems out there.
Twitter Profiles
Twitter can be a great source of help as well as keeping up to date with developments in the Business One community.
Hints for finding good social media groups
This is likely because 'what is said in the group, stays in the group'.
Key takeaways
If you take anything from this article, go and join two or three of the groups we've identified in this article. Take part for a week or so, we're sure you'll see the value of being part of an active community!
Wrapping up
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