Published July 20, 2017

Social Media for Restaurants & Small Businesses-Essential in 2017

If you’re a small business today or entrepreneur, then you must be using the affects of social media to help promote your business. First it is cost effective not to mention often free. Having a social media account via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, makes it so that you can show off some of your services, talents or artistry work without them having to be in your brick and mortar store. Following the advice herein will help any small business owner get started onto the road to success with social media at the helm of your advertising.

Key Takeaways:

  • Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and especially Instagram are becoming a vital marketing tool for modern restaurants in the US.
  • Hashtags on these social media sites, paired with a snapshot of the dish are more easily seen by potential customers.
  • Restaurants who choose to ignore these new platforms for effective marketing may struggle or fail.

“Many social media “resisters” haven’t established accounts because of their misconception about what’s involved to get started and maintain them.”

Read more: http://www.servernotservant.com/2017/07/05/social-media-for-restaurants-small-businesses-essential-in-2017/

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