Linkedin Business Page Admin Roles

By Alison Flangel

When you create a business page for your small business on Linkedin, it is important to
understand how to manage which individuals have access to this page. Each page will have an
admin to manage various roles for your business page. Learn below how to navigate this process.

DIFFERENT ADMIN ROLES:
First and foremost, it is important to understand the different types of admin roles within
Linkedin …

  • Super Admin = access to every page under admin permission, including adding and
    removing other admins to the main page, editing page information, and deactivating the
    page itself. It is essential that the owner of the business has the role of Super Admin.
  • Content Admin = permission to create and manage page content.
  • Curator = permission to view Content Suggestions, and create recommended content.
  • Analyst = access to monitor the page’s performance through the analytics tool.

ADDING A NEW ADMIN:

  1. Access the “Page Super” admin view (this can only be accessed if you are a super
    admin)
  2. Click “Admin Tools” which is a dropdown at the top of the page
  3. Select “Manage Admins”
  4. Click the “+, Add Admin” option
  5. Begin typing he name of the member or associated employee that you’d like to add in
    the “Search for Member” box
  6. Click on the correct member’s name from the options that appear
  7. Then select the correct Admin role that you would like to give access to Only one page
    admin role can be assigned per-member
  8. To save your changes, click the “Save” button

EDIT AN ADMIN’S ROLE:

  1. Access the “Page Super” admin view (this can only be accessed if you are a super
    admin)
  2. Click “Admin Tools” which is a dropdown at the top of the page
  3. Select “Manage Admins”
  4. Click the “Page Admins” or “Paid Media Admins” tab
  5. Press on the “Edit” icon which is displayed to the right of the admin’s name
  6. Select the new role from the dropdown menu that you would like
  7. To save your changes, click the “Save” button

REMOVE AN ADMIN:

  1. Access the “Page Super” admin view (this can only be accessed if you are a super
    admin)
  2. Click “Admin Tools” which is a dropdown at the top of the page
  3. Select “Manage Admins”
  4. Click the “Delete” icon which is displayed to the right of the admin’s name
  5. To finalize your changes, click the “Remove” button

Facebook Business Page Admin Roles

By Alison Flangel

When you create a business page for your small business on Facebook, it is important to understand how to manage which individuals have access to this page. Each page will have an admin to manage various roles for your business page. Learn below how to navigate this process.

DIFFERENT ADMIN ROLES:
First and foremost, it is important to understand the different types of admin roles within Facebook …

  • Admin = Allows total and complete access to making changes on a page. It is essential
    that the owner of the business has the role of Admin.
  • Editor = This role allows access to everything on the page excluding managing the page
    roles and settings.
  • Moderator = Permission to send messages and respond to them as comments on the
    page.
  • Jobs manager = Ability to post job openings and manage received applications through
    the page.
  • Advertiser = Permission to create ads and view insights of these ads through analytics.
  • Analyst = This role can only see insights and who has published posts on a page
    through the analytics setting.

TO GIVE SOMEONE A ROLE:
If you are already an admin …

  1. Click “Pages” in the left menu – if you don’t see “Pages”, click “See More” first
  2. Go to your desired Page, and click “Settings” in the left-hand menu
  3. Click “Page Roles”
  4. Under this page, click “Assign a New Page Role”, and type in the name or email in the
    box that you want to be the new admin. Once you begin typing the name or email, select
    the person from the list that will appear. If you are not already facebook friends with the
    person you are trying to add, they will have to accept your invite before they can be
    changed to admin
  5. Click “Editor” and select the role you want from the dropdown menu.
  6. Then click “Add” and enter your Facebook password to confirm the change

REMOVE SOMEONE WHO HAS A ROLE:
If you are already an admin …

  1. Click “Pages” in the left menu – if you don’t see “Pages”, click “See More” first
  2. Go to your desired Page, and click “Settings” in the left-hand menu
  3. Click “Page Roles”
  4. Press on “Edit” next to the person you want to remove access to, and then click
    “Remove”
  5. By hitting “Confirm”, you will be prompted to enter your Facebook password to confirm
    the change

CHANGING SOMEONE’S ROLE:

If you are already an admin …

  1. Click “Pages” in the left menu – if you don’t see “Pages”, click “See More” first
  2. Go to your desired Page, and click “Settings” in the left-hand menu
  3. Click “Page Roles”
  4. Press on “Edit” next to the name of the person whose role you want to change
  5. Once pressing on this person’s name, a dropdown menu will appear where you have the
    option to select a new role from a dropdown menu
  6. Click “Save”, you will be prompted to enter your Facebook password to confirm the
    change
  7. Keep in mind, if you are a new admin, you may need to wait up to seven days before
    you can make additional changes to admin access.

Essential Podcasts for Small Business Owners

By Alison Flangel

Being a small business owner is hard; sometimes taking advice from others is necessary for personal success. Podcasts are a great resource to turn to for words of wisdom. When you’re taking a walk, cooking dinner, or picking up the kids from school, these podcasts are enlightening and informative. All of the podcasts below are available through Apple Podcasts, or can be streamed online for free if searched on Google.

  1. StartUp
    StartUp was created by Alex Blumberg, who is the former producer of NPR’s This American Life and Planet Money. The podcast goes through the highs and lows of being a new business owner, explaining in length the struggles that come along with it. Each of the two seasons feature a different company: Gimlet Media in the first season, and an online dating start-up in the second. Listen to StartUp for an amusing and unique outlook on being a business owner.
  2. Marketplace
    As a business owner, it is essential to understand what is happening in the current economy. While the economy can be confusing, resources such as Marketplace help us understand what is truly going on. Each day when Marketplace releases a new episode, the current state of the U.S. economy is analyzed. Additionally, real-life stories are thrown in the podcast to explain how the economy affects business owners on a daily basis.
  3. HBR IdeaCast
    The Harvard Business Review is a critically acclaimed, reliable podcast that throws out advice for any professional within the world of business. Listening to this podcast will provide you with strategy, growth and leadership skills, as well as business philosophies. The HBR IdeaCast is a great resource for not only business owners, but for any individual who is looking to grow in the business world.
  4. How I Built This
    Guy Raz’s infamous show, How I Built This, examines the stories behind some of the world’s most well-known companies. Episodes featuring everyone from Whitney Wolfe of Bumble to Curt Jones of Dippin’ Dots, How I Built This proves to Americans that success in business can be found anywhere. This inspirational podcast does not disappoint.
  5. $100 MBA
    The $100 MBA is a great podcast for those who are looking to learn more about the practicalities of business. Each episode is very short, although topics range all the way from business fundamentals to social media advertising. If you are looking to refresh your knowledge on anything business related, this podcast is for you.

Staying Productive Amidst Distraction

By Alison Flangel

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed life as we know it … especially in terms of how we work. It can be hard to stay motivated when working from home or being a business owner. Below are some tips on how to effectively work when self-employed:

  1. Stick to a routine
    Routines are the golden answer to staying productive. By creating a routine, not only are you holding yourself accountable, but you are creating a schedule to help you organize your day. Try buying a calendar, planner, or white-board to write down your routine in the beginning stages of this process.
  2. Take regular breaks
    Oftentimes, we like to burn ourselves out. While working on your business, there can be many distractions.
    Taking scheduled and regulated breaks are essential. A simple 15-minute rest time to take a walk, or 30-minute break to prepare lunch helps to clear your mind and stay energized throughout the day.
  3. Create a designated workspace
    When working from home or for yourself, it can be hard to create boundaries between work and leisure. Creating a
    designated workspace helps to create a foundation for strong focus through purposeful separation. Especially with children or other distractions in the equation, specified work spaces within a work from home environment are essential for success. If it is too difficult to work from home, you may want to consider renting a space that will allow you to focus more.
  4. Set boundaries
    While the growth of technology allows us to work from virtually anywhere, setting boundaries in your work day is needed to create a healthy mindset. Just because one works from home does not mean a work day should be twelve hours long. Creating boundaries is important because without them, it can be difficult to separate work life from a personal one. Making an effort to shut your computer at a certain time, or only working specific days of the week, can help to solidify these parameters.

How to build and improve your business credit

By Estella Galan
Licensed Mortgage Advisor
NMLS 896325
Licensed in TX

If you’re a new business owner, you must open a business credit file for your company**. Even though you might understand how personal credit works, building solid business credit scores that can help your company thrive and grow is different. It takes time to build and maintain a good business credit report. Here are some things you should know about business scoring.

Pay on time — or in advance: It is very important  to remain current on all payments.

Keep your business and personal finances separate:  By maintaining separation, you can protect your personal credit profile should your company encounter financial difficulties.

Work with vendors that report payments to the business credit bureaus: Open accounts with companies who report your payment history to the credit reporting agencies and ask anyone who has extended credit to your business to report your payment history to the three major commercial credit bureaus.

Ask for terms: Vendor credit is a kind of short-term credit your company may receive from suppliers or service providers, allowing your company to buy now and pay later for the things it needs to stay in business. .

Don’t use too much credit:  The more credit you take on, the more debt you have. So, try not to use more than 30% of your credit limit consistently. It will demonstrate responsible borrowing and help build relationships with lenders.

Check on your scores regularly: You should always be aware of what’s in your business credit report and know your business credit score.

Fix errors on your business credit report: Errors won’t correct themselves so make sure that you pay attention to any old information and have it corrected.

When you put the time and effort necessary into establishing, building and maintaining a good business credit report and score, you’ll enhance your company’s business’ reputation and position it for success.

**Establish business credit: First,  you must file your business with your state by forming a corporation or LLC to operate your business. You should also obtain all necessary licenses to meet state and federal requirements for your business. And, establish accounts under your business name, such as a business checking account, utilities, leases and loans. Finally, find companies who will grant credit to your business without a personal guarantee. And while it is important to have one, don’t rely solely on small business credit cards for access to credit. Your business credit profile should be broader than that.

How to Organize Photos on a Mobile Phone

By Alison Flangel

For those who enjoy taking photos, one’s camera roll can get a bit overwhelming at times. Taking pictures regularly requires organization, in order to efficiently find the photos you have on your phone. As a small business owner, it is essential to have fast access to photos to add to various marketing channels. With access to pictures that are sorted productively, social media marketing is easy to manage on a daily basis. Below are some tips on making this possible.

To create a photo album

This lets you quickly access specific groups of photos so you don’t have to sort through your entire gallery to find what you’re looking for. Steps to creating an empty album:
● Open Photos, then tap the  “Albums” tab located at the top of your screen.
● Tap the Plus Sign located in the top left corner, then the “New Album” button.
● Type in an album name, tap Save, and then select the photos you want to include.
● Tap Done.
● Now, your album will appear under the given name that you just created.

To create an album from existing photos:

● Open Photos, then open the “ All Photos” Album or tap the “All Photos” Tab.
● Tap Select, then pick  all photos you want to add to the new album. An infinite amount of
photos can be selected to create the new album.
● Tap the Share button, which looks like a box with an arrow pointing up. Then tap “Add
To”, and select “New Album”.

CREATING A PHOTO ALBUM ON AN ANDROID

● Start by opening the Google Photos app.
● Touch and hold on a photo, and then select as many photos as you desire to be in your new album.
● At the top of your screen, tap the “plus” button “+”
● Select “Album”, then follow the prompts to add a title to your new album
● Tap “done” or “”