I am starting a business and it's time for me to talk briefly about it as well as ask for your advice and help.

I am attempting to start a small at-home business geared towards helping other small businesses set up and maintain social networking: Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc. I have Facebook and Twitter down and intend to expand into a few others really soon. I know a lot of small mom & pop businesses such as contractors and restaurants don't have the time or the expertise to work on business social media for themselves and that would be my job. Through Facebook or wherever, they could run ads, tell about their daily specials, show off their wares, set up a mail order service, advertise special events, offer coupons, give advice or share pics and links from things their customers would be interested in, receive customer reviews in real time, and many more things. In addition, I will help with writing ads, editing, and claiming businesses on review sites such as Google+ and Yelp.

I've gotten a lot of help and positive vibes from a lot of people and I think it will work out in the long run but I have a very, very long way to go before it becomes a viable business. I only have so much time per day, am still working as many hours as I can get, and I'm having to revamp and modify a lot of my original plans as things evolve.

I am hoping I can get your help with two things. #1, if you think of anything I should offer or am not considering when it comes to social marketing for businesses, let me know, or if you think of any techniques I should employ. I am completely open and bending as I figure things out. A "niche" is going to be a while in the making.

#2. I have entered a contest that will supply $15,000 of marketing money to the top 15 businesses who get the most votes. I'm hoping you'll vote for me. I could also use input and "likes" on my website and facebook page. The contest link has links to the others if you're willing to follow them.

I know I haven't been around here much lately...this has been keeping me very very preoccupied and busy and I am truly hoping it'll work out. I can't find a job making more than I am right now and my at-home job is leading to a lot of my MH issues.

Thanks bunches....here's the link for the contest. https://sblb.intuit.com/id/Socialwrites/2392