Mom Was Right: Sandbox Tips for Social Business Interaction by Arionne Nettles
Social media for fun and social for business are totally different and honestly, a large number of entrepreneurs don’t realize that. The rules are different and with a new social media platform popping up seemingly every other day, it can all be overwhelming to keep up with. But, having a solid online presence in 2013 (soon to be 2014) generally includes some sort of social media, regardless of industry. It’s important to know how to play in the sandbox and the unspoken rules of engagement. Whether you’re starting off fresh or have been building your social presence for a while, think about what your parents taught you when you were in school. Some of the best, fundamental lessons still come from there: Know who you are. Before you get to typing and posting, what do you want your online presence to be? What do you actually want to say to people and what is your purpose for being on here in the first place? Approach socia...