Social media is the new way for businesses to communicate with current and potential customers. While it seems like a great way to get the word out, knowing where to start is a challenge. If you are starting to use social media for your business, we recommend the following resources to get started:

Social Media for Small Business – Powered by Dell
This Facebook page from Dell includes a series of helpful guides for launching your business into social media marketing.
http://www.facebook.com/dellsocialmedia

Fast Company
An archive of articles about social media and business from the business magazine, Fast Company.
http://www.fastcompany.com/tag/social-media

Cause Marketing and Social Media
An intro to the topic of social media from Cre8tive Group.
http://www.cre8tivegroup.com/insights/cause-marketing-and-social-media

by Julie Martinez

After nearly a decade of roaming the world, Julie has returned to her native Kentucky. Julie is Executive Director of Circle of Hope International, which gives her an insider's understanding into the needs of socially active organizations.