Social Media for Small Businesses - is it worth it?

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With social media growing at a rapid pace and new platforms emerging, the value it brings to brands and organizations that navigate it strategically is also rising.  Small business owners, who are constantly assessing their priorities, are often asking themselves if social media is right for their business, if the rewards outweigh the challenges and if so, how to even get started.

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Through a series of articles posted on its PR Toolkit, PR Newswire, over the course of six weeks, will explore social media for small business, starting with its basic purposes and then delving a bit deeper into strategies and practical applications for executing a manageable plan that aligns with business goals.  The first article, "Should I Participate in Social Media for My Small Business," provides a basic overview for small business owners questioning whether or not to take the social media plunge and dispels some common myths about social media.   

To read the complete article, visit http://bit.ly/Q0s9TB.  Stay tuned for next week's article, "What Should My Social Media Strategy Be."

PR Newswire's PR Toolkit is a comprehensive resource that provides small businesses and entrepreneurs the tools to develop an affordable public relations & marketing plan that helps them increase search engine rankings, generate interest from potential customers, engage with key audiences and grow their businesses.  The toolkit features relevant content such as informative white papers, interactive webinars and how-to articles and premium access to educational resources, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of special offers designed specifically for small businesses. To request information on how PR Newswire can help your small business, click here. You can receive updates on new PR Toolkit content by following @prnsmallbiz on Twitter.

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