LinkedIn Is NOT The Same As Facebook: Don’t make these mistakes
LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network. It’s the online version of your Board of Trade or Chamber of Commerce. It’s where business people are INVESTING time (not wasting time), which is why certain inappropriate LinkedIn status updates are like the sound of fingernails scratching a blackboard. Here are some of the worst LinkedIn statuses:…
Read More7 Ways You Can “Suit” Up Your LinkedIn Profile Like Harvey Specter
I’m enthralled by the TV Show “Suits”. If you haven’t watched this show, it’s about a college dropout (Mike Ross) who is hired by one of New York City’s “hot shot” lawyers, Harvey Specter. The dialogue is clever, the stories are compelling, and the “eye candy” of the gorgeous actors and their equally exquisite wardrobe,…
Read MoreHow To Turn A Cold Call Into A Warm Introduction Using LinkedIn
When was the last time you eagerly received a cold call? Statistics say that 97% of cold calls are ineffective. Why? Thanks to the World Wide Web, we now have access to a ton of information at our fingertips. We can Google anything, anytime. As a result of our access to information, your prospective clients…
Read MoreThe “Secret” Way To Send A LinkedIn Connection Request via iPhone
You should ALWAYS personalize your connection request on LinkedIn. Why? It’s a good idea to refresh their memory as to how you know them – they will be more likely to accept your invitation. It helps to facilitate dialogue and allows you to go further than just adding people to your online Rolodex If you…
Read MoreSee how to send a message without using LinkedIn’s InMail
2019 Update: You can no longer send messages via Groups this way. Please read on if you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of LinkedIn’s InMail There are many terrific advantages you can take advantage of by investing in a Premium LinkedIn Account: You can do a much deeper dive in your research You…
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