For so many small businesses owners social media seems like the biggest and best tool to help promote and grow their business.

But there are pros and cons to using social media and definitely some strategies to work on to ensure you use it correctly.

To kick off today’s episode Sarah and Brian discuss:

-      How social media can help your small business

-      The dangers of just using social media for your small biz

-      The negative effects that small biz social media can have on your personal life

-      How to get the most out of social media

Sarah is then joined by Prue Kelly, the owner of Hello Hattie, a little boutique based just outside of Dubbo in NSW.

As an online business and a marketer in her working hours, Prue has experience a lot of social media and figured out how to use it to help her boutique.

In today’s episode Prue shares:

-      Her big tip for how to make social media your friend

-      How to work the social media trends to favour your strengths

-      What other media and strategies she uses to complement her social media strategy.

Key Quotes:

“I just try and think of it as an extra sales funnel, not my only sales funnel”

“Do what works for you as a business, do what works for you as a family. Don’t get caught up in what everyone else is doing.”

If you would like to see some of Prue’s products you can follow her on Instagram at @hellohattie_collective

Or go to her website https://hellohattie.com.au/collections/new-arrivals

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If you’re interested in some jewellery or clothing why not follow Sarah’s business @west_of_the_waves