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Top 3 Social Media Apps You Need To Use For Networking in 2022

Tradia Mccoy March 2nd
Tradia has three must-have social media apps to help you network!

If you’re trying to make your mark in the business world, I’ve got the top social media apps for you.

I know networking or searching for your dream job can be very stressful especially when your resume is one in a million in the job search.

Over these past few years, I’ve discovered these social apps that have made networking for jobs or opportunities much easier.

I’m here to help you land that dream job or opportunity sis, or bro! So check out my top 3 social media apps you need to use for networking, including LinkedIn!

  • No. 3 - Clubhouse

    Clubhouse

    https://www.clubhouse.com/

    Lowest on my list, but still important is Clubhouse.

    The app Clubhouse launched in 2020 and it’s a platform where you can listen in on people’s audio conversations about topics you are interested in. You can also start your own conversation which they call “rooms”

    Clubhouse is good for networking because while in “rooms” you are interested in, you are allowed to follow people, speak and join in on conversations important to you. If you are interested in real estate or cooking, Clubhouse is a great social app you can use to network.

  • No. 2 - Facebook Groups

    Facebook groups

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/explore/

    This app allows you to connect with people who share your interest, which is perfect when you are looking to network with people in your desired job field. Facebook Groups were launched in 2004 through Facebook. According to sources, it’s not marketed as a networking tool, but it has proven to be one of the best ways to meet and network with others.

  • No. 1 - LinkedIn

    http://linkedin.com

    My personal favorite social media app for networking. Launched in 2003, LinkedIn is used to find and connect with people across the world.

    LinkedIn has over 740 million members, which means more people for you to network with!. LinkedIn has personally helped me reach people in my desired career field that I would never be able to connect with. I strongly encourage you to utilize your profile, make it fit the desired job you are looking to land!

    Check these apps out and good luck with networking or your job search!

Fayetteville Has Most Black-Owned Businesses in the Country

  • 1. Fayetteville, North Carolina

    5,210 businesses, 585 Black-owned businesses, 11.2%

    Population: 33% Black

  • 2. Washington, D.C.

    111,872 businesses, 8,649 Black-owned businesses, 7.7%

    Population: 25% Black

  • 3. Richmond, Virginia (tie)

    25,617 businesses, 1,721 Black-owned businesses, 6.7%

    Population: 30% Black

  • 3. Atlanta, Georgia (tie)

    113,110 businesses, 7,539 Black-owned businesses, 6.7%

    Population: 35% Black

  • 5. Memphis, Tennessee

    17,132 businesses, 1,123 Black-owned businesses, 6.6%

    Population: 48% Black

  • 6. St. Louis, Missouri

    51,852 businesses, 3,112 Black-owned businesses, 6.0%

    Population: 18% Black

  • 7. Augusta, Georgia

    8,197 businesses, 480 Black-owned businesses, 5.9%

    Population: 36% Black

  • 8. Baltimore, Maryland

    51,461 businesses, 2,755 Black-owned businesses, 5.4%

    Population: 30% Black

  • 9. Jackson, Mississippi

    8,889 businesses, 446 Black-owned businesses, 5.0%

    Population: 31% Black

  • 10. Virginia Beach, Virginia

    26,741 businesses, 1,260 Black-owned businesses, 4.7%

    Population: 31% Black

  • Other Cities of Note

    11 – Greensboro, NC

    12 – Columbia, SC

    15 – Raleigh, NC

    20 – Greenville, SC

     

  • Tips to Start a Minority-Owned Business

    The following tips are courtesy of lendingtree.com.

  • Write A Business Plan

    A strong business plan is the first step in starting a business because it outlines the good or service you plan to sell and the customers you want to serve. A business plan also provides market analysis, financial projections and staffing needs.

  • Decide on A Business Entity

    A business entity is your company’s legal structure. Depending on which form you select, the decision will affect how you file taxes, the degree to which you’re personally liable for your business debts and whether you can sell stock in the company.

  • Keep Clear Records

    Once your business is in operation and legally incorporated, you’ll need to be diligent about keeping clear and consistent records. This will include a balance sheet tracking assets and liabilities, cash flow analysis and reports of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Not only will these reports help you monitor your business’s profitability, but they may also be requirements to apply for a small business loan.

  • Build Strong Business Credit

    When you start a business, lenders will pay more attention to your personal credit score, but you’ll also want to build a strong business credit score over time. Similar to a personal credit score, a business credit score is a number that represents a business’s creditworthiness. To build yours, use your business’ employer identification number (EIN) or Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to open a credit account with a vendor and pay your invoices in full when due.

  • Qualify as a minority-owned business with the Small Business Administration (SBA)

    Qualifying or certification as a minority-owned business opens opportunities to participate in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, which offers training, mentorship and the ability to compete for federal contracts. To qualify, you’ll need to be a for-profit business, meet the SBA’s size standards and income standards and be at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged U.S. citizens. You’ll apply at certify.sba.gov.