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IMPACT Virtual Services NewsletterSocial Media and Business News
July 2012
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Summer is finally here!  The team at IMPACT hopes you enjoy your plans for holidays, vacations, and personal days away...everyone needs a break once in awhile!

Hopefully in between the grill-outs and sun tanning you have time to enjoy our newsletter.  We aim to provide you the most relevant and informative newsletter on Social Media and business trends.  Have a suggestion or feedback? It is always welcome, and we want to hear from you! Connect with IMPACT! 

Missed past issues of the IMPACT newsletter? View social media tips, business news, and more in IMPACT's archived newsletters section!

 

In This Issue...
:: How To Blog For Your Business
:: Five Social Media Mistakes Small Businesses Make
:: What You Need To Know About Google+
:: Make a Quick $50 Today!
:: Connect With Impact

How To Blog for Your Business
Tips To Increase Branding and Engage Your Readers

 

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Using a blog for your business is certainly not a new thing, but it is one that has seen tremendous growth in the recent years.  

 

Businesses that provide a service can stand to benefit the most by keeping a blog. It is a tool to expand the social media footprint, highlight your brand, or establish and build your credibility and position yourself in your area of expertise.  

 

Social media can be an invaluable tool to drive traffic to your site but a blog will be most useful in building a platform for your business.

 

Here are some tips to get you started and keep you going.
Five Social Media Mistakes Small Businesses Make
What NOT To Do      

social media mistakes Social Media is everywhere you go and try as you may, you just can't seem to get away from it. It seems everywhere you turn there are people posting, liking, tweeting, connecting and following.  

 

With all the attention it enjoys, small business owners can start to feel pressure to conquer the social media world. And, while social media provides an excellent opportunity to reach customers, sometimes small business owners make serious mistakes that can cost them followers, likes, connections and even customers.    

 

Here are five common social media oversights for small businesses.

What You Need To Know About Google+
Google+'s growth exceeds expectations!     

Google+ for biz Google+ is expected to hit 400 million users by the end of 2012 based on an expected 625,000 new users per day.

 

While not everyone is onboard, clearly Google is doing everything in its power to make its social media site powerful and relevant.

 

Find out what Google+ offers, what "+1" means, and how they can work together to help your business in search results.   
Make a Quick $50 Today!
IMPACT's Referral Incentive Plan! 

Did you know IMPACT offers a $50 VISA card for every business you refer to us that signs a contract? 

Referrals have been the biggest s
ource of growth for us, and we are excited to give this token of appreciation for trusting us with your contacts.

So refer away, and let us know the fun ways you spend your $50 (or $100 or $5,000...)!!  
For all these articles and more check out our blog!
Social Media Tricks, Small Business Tips, and More! 

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IMPACT Virtual Services offers a variety of services to meet your business' needs.  Our services are constantly evolving in order to better suit you and your business. 

Some of our core services include:

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Your success is a result of you being an expert in your core business, and now is the time for you to increase your profitability by leaving the things you don't excel at, the administrative tasks every business faces, to an assistant.  Read More >>
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Social Media: Strategy & Execution

90% of people search for businesses online. We integrate your social media marketing to improve your search engine optimization, making it easy for your customers to find you.  Read More >>

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Sincerely,

The IMPACT Team