In today’s interconnected online world, few forces are quite so powerful, dynamic, or ubiquitous as social media. At the press of a button, any user can broadcast their ideas, share life’s moments, or join in conversation with an audience the size of the internet itself. That’s a lot of possibility, especially if you’re a business owner or practitioner hoping to utilize social media on both a personal level as well as a professional one.

Sales-and-use tax vendor Avalara had a strong showing in its initial public offering last week.­­­­­ The company went public at $24 per share, stronger than initial estimates, and closed trading Friday, June 15, at $44.94 per share.