Emerging Biz Video Newsletter 7 - Tips - social media IG basics

Hello fellow entrepreneurs,

Happy Summer! Since summer is upon us there are so many events and happenings all around our communities. Take advantage of being a part of them. Be a sponsor, attend a vendor event, post your special events on social media, & collaborate with others. This video newsletter has Melissa w/Tomboy Organic Skincare sharing a little about her & her business. [ previously posted June 2024]

See video Here

My Tips for today;

Many of you may have several social media accounts. I’ll share some quick tips on boosting interaction & followers on Instagram.

* Instagram: Include a short Bio about your business. Include these items :

-Business name,

-short description or characteristics of you or your biz objectives

-An offering; (discount, coupons, free info, pdf, etc. free item)

-Website & link -Other social media links

*Post pics, videos, educational or fun info that is relevant to your business or industry; avoid personal home life posts or irrelevant content.

Post in mornings around 7am &/ or around lunch time 1200pm

*When posting add a story, a question, or a comment or phrase about your post to engage interaction.

*Then add hashtags & keywords associated with the biz or your products/services. (Ex. #strawberrypie, #tennesseesmallbusiness, #bakedgoods, #localtechnician )

*Next- Search those same keywords (or your interests) within IG and find other posts/people with at least one hundred likes or followers and comment or follow them, therefore they are likely to follow you back. Avoid posts with thousands of likes/comments/followers -(they may not have time to follow you back)

*Make Reels, short videos of you and your business activities or products. Its a great attention grabber.

-Don’t forget to have your business name & contact info on or attached to your items!

Need help creating or designing a website or growing your business? I offer free 30 min consult. Contact me! I love to brainstorm and share ideas on how you can promote your business where you are! I love to collaborate and connect you to resources.

'The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.’ -Abraham Maslow

Hey, if you know a small business in the area who would like to share what they have learned as a business owner, let me know. I love to interview them, or collaborate and connect you to resources.