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The Early Shift | Jan 21, 2013 | 4:53

Social Media In Business

You might think of Facebook and Twitter has fun ways to connect with friends and co-workers - but it's also a tool for business. We spoke to Jessica Apolloni, the co-founder of a Blab Media, a Windsor startup that coaches business owners on how to use social media to their advantage.

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