Business and Brand Pages Now Allowed on Google+

On Monday, Google+ opened the flood gates and allowed businesses to create pages on the social network. Organizations such as Pepsi, Fox News and The New England Patriots have already created Google+ Brand Pages.

This video from Google shows how a business can use Google+ Pages to create a community online.

If you are wondering if your business should create a page on Google+ this e-book, How To Use Google+ For Business, from Hubspot explains how a Google+ Page can benefit your business.

If you are ready to create your own business or brand page on Google+ this article, How to Set Up a Google+ Brand Page, from Mashable explains the process in 6 simple steps.

Have you set up a Google+ Page yet? If so, what are your initial thoughts? If not, what are your reasons for passing on this network?