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Why do small
businesses need to be
on Social Media?
And building a consistent online presence

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First, Consumer habits
Canadians:
• Take the lead in social network use
• Are early adopters of the Internet - in the top 3
• Rank highest in consuming online videos
• Rely on the Internet to help make buying decisions

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Canadians:
• Visit 3500 to 4000 webpages per month
• Use social media multiple times per day
• Are influenced 70% by online reviews
• Make most buying decisions before ever approaching a business

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Did you Know?
75% of Canadian small businesses
currently experience a negative hit
to their bottom line,
and many don’t even realize it!
• Less than half of Canadian small businesses are online
• Of those businesses that are online, only half are consistently active

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Why small businesses need Social Media
• Social media platforms come up first in Google search results
• 75% of consumers engage on social media and search the Internet
before making a buying decision
• To build influence that nurtures future buying decisions
• To manage their brand and reputation online before someone else
does
• Respond to online reviews, questions and concerns
• Be the go-to Subject Matter Expert for their niche
• Positively impact the bottom line and future business growth

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So What is Social Media?
It’s a major part of the marketing toolkit that builds exposure,
attracts customers, shapes relationships, and develops trust.
KNOW – LIKE - TRUST
It can consist of:
• Websites and blogs
• Social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Multimedia tools like mobile marketing, live video streaming and podcasts
• Shared content like text, images, memes, and videos

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What are the Benefits of Social Media?
For Businesses
• Increased brand awareness
• Boosted brand authority
• Improved brand loyalty
• Insight into target market &
competition
• Inexpensive marketing &
promotion
• Brand message control
For Consumers
• Build product/service
understanding
• Influence buying decision from
the comfort of home
• See broader buying options -
globally
• Find retailer information,
unique selling position, offers,
prices, etc.

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It’s not just about sales and spewing ‘stuff’
Relationship marketing is vital
in our continually evolving marketplace
• People are turned off by pitchy and pushy sales tactics
• Consumers reject and ignore traditional advertising
• People buy from people they know, like and trust
• Consumers want to know that they and their money are
appreciated

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Are you Apprehensive about getting
online?
Consider:
• Your competition already is, which means they’re getting the
business you’re losing.
• Potential losses to your business are significant, and they will
continue as long as people can’t find you in online searches.
• The Internet is not going away. Technology and social media will
continue to shape the way we buy and sell.

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Internet, social media, and relationship marketing are
awesome tools to introduce you, your products and services, and
establish your business as the best option for your target audience.
The sooner you activate them consistently,
the sooner you engage buyers and reap what you sow.
For help contact
Sheri Bambrough at Suit Your Target.