Using social media INSIDE your business in the weekly roundup

Matt About Business Weekly Link Roundup

Each week, I collect the 10 best posts that I’ve read and share them with you here.

These posts focus on either choosing, or using, small business solutions online (or both!).

Enjoy!
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Want to Make Your Business Social? 10 Things You Can Start Doing Today
Link: http://socialmediatoday.com/satejaparulekar/314295/want-make-your-business-social-10-things-you-can-start-doing-today
My Take: Love this article with tips on using social media tools INSIDE your business!

Small Businesses That Understand Social Media
Link: http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/11/small-businesses-that-understand-social-media/
My Take: Real-world examples rock! Here are two inspirational stories to kick-start your social media efforts.

61 Google Plus Tips, Thoughts, and Requests
Link: http://www.bloggingbookshelf.com/marketing/google-plus-tips-requests/
My Take: A very thorough look at Google+ uses, tips and more.

How to Embed Twitter Testimonials on Your Website
Link: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-embed-twitter-testimonials-on-your-website/
My Take: A how-to with step-by-step details.

The Linkedin Profile – Infographic
Link: http://blog.lab42.com/the-linkedin-profile
My Take: How are folks using their LinkedIn profiles? Find out with this infographic.

Save time by automating daily customer communications tasks
Link: http://www.pbsmartessentials.com/2011/05/save-more-time-by-automating-daily-customer-communications-tasks/
My Take: Communication is the key to engagement and automation is the key to communicating effectively to all of your customers.

How To Accept Credit Cards From Your Mobile Phone (Video)
Link: http://gearsofbiz.com/all/how-to-accept-credit-cards-from-your-mobile-phone/
My Take: Need to accept credit card payments while at client offices, art fairs or any other times you are on the road? Here is a step-by-step how-to video.

23 Ways to Leverage a Blog Post for Content for Marketing Success
Link: http://www.business2community.com/content-marketing/23-ways-to-leverage-a-blog-post-for-content-for-marketing-success-043227
My Take: Make the most of the content you create with these methods for repurposing a blog post.

5 Steps to Establishing Yourself as an Expert Online and Off
Link: http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/07/establishing-yourself-as-expert.html
My Take: Establishing your authority as an expert is key – here’s how.

5 Great Tools for Social Media Teams
Link: http://socialmediatoday.com/leo-widrich/318151/5-great-tools-social-media-people-working-teams
My Take: I’m always looking for better ways to manage my social media efforts; here are 5.

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