Want to Avoid Embarrassing Social Media Mistakes? Don't Miss Our Live Hangout. This live event will walk you through the common mistakes small business owners make.

By Linda Lacina

It's easy to join social platforms like Twitter or Facebook, but crafting a social media presence that builds connections and your business can be tricky. That's why this Thursday, October 9, at 1 p.m. ET we'll host a special Google Hangout that will help you understand how to sidestep common mistakes.

The hangout will feature our editorial director Ray Hennessey as moderator and these experts:

You can tune into to our live hangout here (via this post) and ask questions in the comments that you'd like us to consider during the session. Until then, see you Thursday, October 9, at 1 p.m. ET.

Related: 5 Tips to Stand Out When Selling on an Online Marketplace

Linda Lacina

Entrepreneur Staff

Linda Lacina is the former managing editor at Entrepreneur.com. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money, Dow Jones MarketWatch and Family Circle. Email her at llacina@entrepreneur.com. Follow her at @lindalacina on Twitter. 

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