There’s nothing like being your own boss; there’s no one to tell you what to do or how to do it and you can chase your dreams the way you see fit. On the other hand, you are the one who will be responsible for everything and make sure your business is on the right track toward success. That isn’t an easy task; luckily modern technology can greatly help you accomplish your goals. For example, if you want to start your own business, the best way to do it is to start things off from the comfort of your home.

Furthermore, today’s technology allows you to test out your ideas and determine the success rate of your business. Social media networks, such as Facebook are a great place to begin your journey. On Facebook, you can engage with your target audience even before you launch your business and have followers ready to support you once you do. Here are a few ways you can leverage Facebook to help you grow your home business.

Build a relationship with your audience

With nearly two billion users, Facebook offers the best means of getting your message heard in the online world. Not only that, but Facebook has built-in analytics tools to help you target a specific audience and create personalized messages and promotions for them. You’ll need to create a Facebook page for your business though, because it will allow you to have as many followers as you need and promote your business accordingly.

Just a few years back, people used to make Facebook profiles for their businesses, which didn’t work out so well because you can have a limited number of friends on your profile. On the other hand, a Facebook page works as a front to your business, where people can stop by and check out what you have to offer. You can use Facebook Insights to monitor who visits and likes your page and use that data to engage with people and, slowly but surely, build relationships with them.

Maintain a strong online presence

In order to grow your home business successfully and leverage Facebook to your advantage, you need to have a strong online presence there. Make sure that your target audience knows about you by engaging with them personally and not just by bombarding them with promotions. Also, your “About” page needs to contain valuable info that will describe you and your business in detail. After all, people prefer to know who are they dealing with before they start buying your products. It’s also important to customize your page so that your audience finds it pleasant.

That includes well designed pictures, video and content you provide for them. Another benefit of making yourself known to the public is that you can test your business ideas before you even decide to launch your business. That way you’ll get feedback from your audience about whether or not your idea will bring your profit. You’ll also be able to obtain social proof about your business that will help you make important decisions, as well as help you get additional funding for your business.

Sell directly to your followers

One of the perks of running a home business is that you don’t need a large office or a store to work from. Instead, you can do most of your activities on Facebook, while enjoying your morning coffee at home. Facebook is quite a business-friendly platform that can help you design promotions, create awesome content for your followers, promote your business in the best way possible and reach an even wider audience.

It also allows you to engage in paid advertisement to help further promote your message to the public. You can even have your own integrated Facebook store and sell your products directly to your audience if you don’t want to lead them back to your website or blog. Nevertheless, if you’re running a home business then Facebook can be of great help, especially in the early stages of your business development.

Get support from your audience

Running a home business isn’t as simple as it sounds and it requires a lot of determination, as well as proper funding. One of the ways Facebook can help you in securing funds for your business is by allowing you to host a crowdfunding event. If you’re known to your audience and if you maintain a good relationship with them, you can ask your followers to support you and help you secure finances necessary for growing your business.

Crowdfunding is a great way to boost your business because many people will gladly support an idea, especially if it allows them to be a part of something awesome from the very beginning. If you have trouble securing a loan or you can’t find investors, then you can always turn to your followers for support. The better the relationship with your Facebook audience, the more funding you’ll able to obtain for your business.

Facebook’s business support is a great asset for any startup, including home businesses. Not only that you can form long-lasting relationships with your target audience on Facebook, but you can also use its tools to promote and grow your business. All of that, while enjoying the coziness of your home.