Social Media Platforms

Facebook for Business The official Facebook business page
Twitter for Business The official Twitter for business page
Linkedin Learning Center The official Linkedin how-to page
Google+ for Business The official Google+ for business page
Hootsuite Hootsuite is a tool that allows you to efficiently manage your social media campaign from one source.  It can allow you to efficiently coordinate your business’s social media campaign.

Social Media Networks for Small Business Owners

Biznik.com - Going it alone, together

PartnerUp

Sta.rtup.biz - The small business social network

StartupNation - By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs

Young Entrepreneur -- Young Entrepreneur is a social networking site for younger businesses owners.  It has a wealth of free business articles and an online forum in which you can ask your business questions and network with young entrepreneurs all across the world.

Social Media Guides

10 Social Media Mistakes Small Businesses Can Avoid -- An article from Forbes detailing the common mistakes small business owners make when deciding to get involved with social media.  This article can help give you an idea of what you should and shouldn’t do when planning a social media campaign.

A Tool to Help Business Owners Struggling with Social Media -- A blog entry offering advice on social media tools available to business owners.

How to Deal With Yelp Disasters -- An article on how to deal with bad reviews on Yelp.  Many customers will now consult Yelp reviews when making their shopping decisions and a poor Yelp rating can significantly hurt your level of business.

Should Every Business Invest in Social Media? -- Social media is a powerful tool, but it isn't a panacea. This guide debunks some myths about social media.

Business Owner's Social Media Toolkit -- A highly accessible portal for social media advice aimed at business owners.