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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Using social media to attract customers is often where a business starts.

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What’s your social media marketing budget?

Sherrilynne Starkie

What should be your social media marketing budget? Newbies are often surprised by how much time social media can eat. Newbies are often surprised by how much time social media can eat. Start by pinning down exactly what you want social media marketing to do for your organization.

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How to Become a Successful Social Media Consultant

Sprout Social

Do you have what it takes to be a social media consultant? Let’s break down ways to become a successful social media consultant and how to get started. If you need writing, social, or marketing/comms help, I’m taking clients! What do social media consultants do? Do your research.

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Starting a Social Media Consultancy Business

Socialmedia.biz

Savvy social media is responsible for many veteran companies’ successful transitions into the digital age as well as the startup explosion. As company leaders and teams focused on delivering their best products and services, customer social media demands outgrew what assistants or marketing departments could manage.

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Do You Need a Social Media Consultant?

Ignite Social Media

Now, we may be biased, but whether you’re a small business or an established corporation, social media marketing is a vital marketing channel. However, you may be a one man show with not enough time to dedicate to social media or haven’t jumped on the bandwagon because you’re not exactly sure where to start.

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6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Social Media Manager

Social Media Strategies Summit

For social media managers, being “always on” has long been a challenge of the job. Sprout research found almost two-thirds of social media professionals had experienced burnout in the previous three months , while two-fifths planned to quit working in social media within the next two years.

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Looking for info on social media consulting fees?

SocialFish

If you’re working on your social media budget for 2011, and looking for information on social media consulting fees, Mack Collier has a good updated list of what social media consultants charge for various services. Most Charge – $3,000-$6,000 a month. Most Charge – $2,000-$5,000.