How Have Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impacted Your Farrier Business?
| Options | % of Farriers |
| Yes, I have seen a small increase in prices over the past 2 years | 26% |
| Yes, I have seen a moderate increase in prices | 33% |
| Yes, I have seen a substantial increase in prices | 22% |
| No, I have not seen an increase in prices | 19% |
— 2020 American Farriers Journal reader poll
Using Social Media to Promote Your Farrier Business
When it comes to promoting their farrier business to clients and prospects, Facebook is the most popular platform, used by 78% of farriers with social media accounts. Google Plus is used by 10% of these farriers, LinkedIn by 8% and Twitter by 4%.
— 2018 American Farriers Journal Farrier Benchmark Study
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