Expert may be stretching it somewhat, but there are many things you can learn about the world of business from social media alone. There are currently over two billion social media users in the world, almost one-third of the planet, with all the different platforms full of information covering everything imaginable.
It’s therefore no surprise that it’s possible to learn a lot about business by using all sorts of social media sites, from dedicated business ones such as LinkedIn to Facebook, Twitter and more. Here’s how to increase your business knowledge online.
Breaking Information
Social media is by far the fastest way to access and spread news in the current age. Information can be sent out succinctly and quickly, whether it’s a 140-character tweet, sharing an image on Facebook or even streaming a live video. This provides instant access to breaking news stories from many areas.
In terms of business, this means that you can stay on top of everything, from news about the latest takeovers to market changes as they happen. It gives a good overview of how breaking news items affect the world of business and can help you make an informed decision based on real time events.
Promotion of Business News
Every business has at least one social media page these days and are constantly sharing news about their company or other information related to the sector through them. A lot of business news is promoted via social media, such as the economic news and analysis ETX Capital post through their Facebook and Twitter channels.
This means, that it is easy to stay up to date with many developments by just scrolling and clicking through social media accounts. Not only will business news outlets and businesses share such stories, but so will those who work in and have an interest these sectors. Always check their sources though, as there are a number of places that generate and share fake business news stories.
Influencer Accessibility
Many leading figures in business have their own websites and pages on LinkedIn and other social media sites. They will regularly post updates based on any work they are currently involved in, thought pieces and analysis on events and other news going on in the world of business.
While this is a great source of information and learning with insights from real business experts, the use of social media by such influencers also provides much easier and closer accessibility to them. Social media users can connect and message with them, asking questions and learning directly from the top. Of course, not all will respond to your requests but this opportunity is only open through the use of social media.
Tutorial Videos
There are countless online business courses available to enroll in and complete from home that claim to offer a fast track to becoming a business expert. Many of these will use videos as their main teaching tool and some of these will be available through social media sites.
YouTube is a hive of informative business videos and many business institutions and experts upload talks, analysis and other educational resources to the site. You can search for almost anything and there will be a related result pop up, which does make it possible to expand your knowledge of a certain business area through YouTube videos alone.
Networking Opportunities
The world is now incredibly closely connected and social media sites such as LinkedIn are allowing business workers to network and grow their professional circles easier than ever. These networking opportunities allow people to learn from others while also providing opportunities to find professional work offline. All sorts can be learned about different business sectors just by talking to individuals through such sites.
It is possible to learn a lot about business through social media alone, and it makes a great starting step. To take that next jump and begin or continue a career in the professional world though, you will need to enter the real business world where social media is just one part of it.
