Michael Dell, the famed entrepreneur who started Dell Computer, posted a message on the web. He asked what everyone thought about a new Android app that lets customers make purchases quickly and easily. The service he used? It’s called Google+. The fledgling social network has garnered a lot of press. There are millions of active users and several high-profile business owners are generating buzz. Small businesses have a prime opportunity right now to connect with customers, promote your brand, and even find venture capital funding on the service.

By John Brandon as seen in Inc.