October social media calendar for small businesses
October is the run-up to the busy season: Black History Month, Diwali, Halloween and the clocks going back, with Christmas bookings opening right after. Here’s a post idea for every date that matters.
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The calendar
Black History Month and International Coffee Day
Celebrate Black makers and suppliers through the month; a coffee offer today.
Everyone
World Mental Health Day
A kind, supportive message. No offers tied to it.
Everyone
Diwali
Happy Diwali to customers celebrating, or a festive special.
Everyone
Halloween, and the clocks go back
A Halloween special, and your hours now evenings are darker.
Everyone
How to use it with Smartplannr
Pick your dates
Keep the dates that fit your business and delete the rest. Add your own, such as a launch or an anniversary.
Write in one sitting
Write the posts together while you’re in the mood, with the AI writer drafting captions if you’re stuck.
Schedule each on its day
Put every post on its date in Smartplannr. It publishes them on time, even on days you’re closed.
Repeat the weekly ones
On Plus, turn a weekly offer into a recurring post that comes back every week by itself.
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Plan October, then Christmas.
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