4 Steps To Avoid Social Media Landmines


InformationWeek SMB: 4 Steps To Avoid Social Media Landmines

In a nutshell: establish guidelines, monitor activity, recognize what’s in your control, be transparent. Now, go forth and market thyself.


“Many business owners are embracing social media for marketing and customer retention, but don’t guard against legal exposure and threats to business reputation. Get started with these four steps.

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Small Business Computing Staff
Small Business Computing Staff
Small Business Computing addresses the technology needs of small businesses, which are defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees and/or less than $7 million in annual sales.

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