How To Set Business Resolutions

One of my favorite Social Media Guys, skull and KISS Dolls aside (Scott can call them "statues" if he likes) He has an important message on making attainable resolutions for the entrepreneur crowd.

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Why I Do Not Have a Facebook Business Page!

I have had several people comment to me about my not having a Facebook Business Page and why I didn't as someone who works in Social Media as Part of his business profile?

This is a legitimate question which I once and for all wanted to put to rest.

STRATEGY

Right now the focus of my online business is my website/blog at http://www.wjameswright.com as well as other things that I have been quietly working on in the background. While I am certainly happy to see you on other social media sites I would like you to drop by my blog once in awhile to see what this Crazy Canuck is up to.

The time and effort behind successfully building a Facebook Business Page right now just is not as relevent to me as making sure that everything else I am doing is of the highest interest to you the reader.

I AM A CONTROL FREAK

Most entrepreneur's are. If I put my time and energy in building a Facebook Business Page with all of the changes Facebook has made over the last year they could one day decide it is not in their game plan and make it redundant. Then there is time and effort wasted.

I'M NOT READY

When I am ready to put in the time and effort to build a Facebook Business Page, I will be sure to let you know.  At some point I will be ready however for MOST local business, which is my focus these days, Facebook Business Pages are not a necessity. When I am ready to build a micro-community around a segment of my business - I will.

This post was inspired by a nasty company owner in downtown Toronto who sent me an even nastier e-mail saying how can I be a Social Media Strategist when I don't even have a Fan Page," or something to that effect.

I love social media. I love the social aspect. I love meeting new friends and discussing strategies. I really love what Social Media can do to help small business owners with their marketing efforts when done correctly focusing on the LOCAL aspect.

Don't ever try to put me into a box. Just because you have been told that is the way to go does not mean it is right for everyone RIGHT NOW. Some people walk to the beat of their own drummer and yet do very well in the process helping others and being what they want to be in this life.

Until next time........

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Some More Interesting Stats for Social Media

Facebook Users by Province

Source 6S Marketing

Canada Is Social Media

• 53% Canadians see the Internet as an important part of their social life.

• 51% Canadians have visited online social network or community.

• 16% Canadians spend more time on social networking sites than on any website.

• 35% Canadians visit a social networking site at least once a week, 19% on a daily basis.

• 90% Canadian people who socialize are on Facebook, 10% on Twitter, 9% on LinkedIn.

• Canadians visit YouTube more frequently than any other nationals. In 2010, they spent an average of 4.4 hours a month watching videos on YouTube.

• 5% have shared their current location with members of an online community

Sources: The Ipsos Canadian inter@ctive Reid Report 2011 Fact Guide; The Globe and Mail

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The World of Social Media 2011

Video Info Graphics kind of puts Social Media into perspective for you. Please realize these numbers are rising on a daily basis so some may be a little low right now but it does give you an idea of where to position your business.

Shouldn't you be using a Social Media Campaign to promote your business locally?

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Social Media Works

In the past few months I have removed myself from working on Social Media projects and busied myself in other areas. I have, however, missed the hustle and bustle of Social Media and all of the changes that go on with Facebook and Twitter as well as many of the other Social Media Sites.

I am coming back with a vengeance after being dissed by a "social media strategist" telling me that I didn't know what I am doing and I should be doing things their way.

I stand by this principle. Social Media is still relatively new. NO ONE has ALL of the answers because the whole Social Media game seems to change almost daily. Having said that, there is enough information to make the LOCAL business person be able to use Social Media effectively to boost their business.

There are those that claim to have the "secret" to making you successful but there is NO SECRET. There is knowledge and we can help you obtain the knowledge you need to make Social Media work for you.

On this page I will be posting my blog updates. Check out my SEO and Social Media links where I share with you what we can do to help you get found online on the first page of Google.

Watch for more information, free PDF downloads and so much more. If you have a question regarding social media or SEO send it my way or leave me a message and I will call you back, answer you in a blog post or create an instructional tutorial for you.

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