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A survey by Daryl Willcox Publishing found over half of firms questioned used sites like Facebook and Twitter.
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Sixty percent of those using social media say it has had a positive impact on their business with nearly a half reporting an increase in brand awareness and a third said they had attracted new customers.
If you want advice on making social media work for your business call the team at Excellium Umbrella today.
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Social media is used every day by over a third of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) according to new research.A survey by Daryl Willcox Publishing found over half of firms questioned used sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Thirty-five percent use them on a daily basis to promote business.
Sixty percent of those using social media say it has had a positive impact on their business with nearly a half reporting an increase in brand awareness and a third said they had attracted new customers.
If you want advice on making social media work for your business call the team at Excellium Umbrella today.
