This document outlines 5 things to consider when starting a social media business: 1) how services will be packaged across different social media networks, 2) how clients will be found, 3) what credentials and certifications are needed, 4) the importance of establishing a business presence online and offline, and 5) establishing a process for onboarding, managing, and reporting to clients. The outlook for social media entrepreneurs is described as exciting but these 5 factors must be addressed to successfully launch and run a social media business.

1. 5 Things to Consider when
Starting a Social Media Business

2. Take Advantage of the Opportunity
The outlook for social
media marketing
entrepreneurs is
exciting.
Before you get started
make sure you have
considered these 5
important things…

3. 1. How Will You Package Your
Services?
From Facebook Page
management to Pinterest
optimization, there are
many services you can offer.
Each network has its own
posts, Ads, and
communities that need to
be managed. What options
will you offer clients?

4. Impress Clients by including Networks
like Google+ and Pinterest

5. 2. How Will You Find Clients?
Target businesses that
are already spending
on marketing but not
getting results
Or consider businesses
that are just getting
started on social media

6. 3. What Are Your Credentials?
Do you have a unique
background that can
help the business you
approach?
Would a social media
certification give you
an edge over the
competition?

7. 4. Do You Have A Business Presence?
You’ll need at least a
basic business presence
in order to be taken
seriously.
• Logo
• Business Cards
• Website
• LinkedIn

8. An Online Presence Will Improve Your
Credibility

9. 5. What Is Your Client Management
Process?
Consider just a few of
the aspects of client
management below.
How will you handle
them?
• Client Onboarding
• Day-to-day social
media management
• Monthly Reporting

10. Learn More…
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