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Hub You - Expanding Your Business Network via LinkedIn
“Just go ahead and sign right here”How many times have you heard those words? Probably more than just a couple. That’s because salespeople know that the longer a person waits to commit; the less likely they will make their sale. There’s nothing wrong with it because it is in fact true. If they let you walk out without having your signature on a piece of paper, then there is a good chance that they will not make the sale. So what’s the problem with this? Well, nothing really….that’s how the game is played, but as a consumer, this signature-driven sale is a unfair negotiating
So, how would one go about expanding their network and reach rather quickly?
1. Upload your contacts from Outlook or your e-mail software. Let LinkedIn search their database to see if any of your contacts exist and invite those people to join your network.
2. Visit http://www.toplinked.com and
Being able to replace a compressor and fix a furnace is only part of what you do. The public expects at least that you are a competent professional. You may also have a few helpers and have established a nice sized business. You have a few choices to make along the way. Assuming you have some sort of business plan for the next several years, how are you going to achieve all your goals? Who will you turn to for advice? Your accountant, insurance agent, landlord, truck fleet dealer, or your parts supplier? Very doubtful. How about your Yellow Page rep?That’s not so hard to believe. After al
LinkedIn is one of several online networking sites aimed squarely at the business community. Others include Ryze, Spoke, Tribe.net, and Xing (formerly OpenBC). This particular site is very powerful if you invest a little time into it, and I would imagine it has massive potential to help you in your career or business. Having a vast network of contacts never hurts regardless of how successful you are at this moment. I choose to focus on LinkedIn due to its membership (more than 10 million people) and its easy to use interface, but I am not affiliated in any way with any of the services mentioned.
Here’s an example of the power of networking based on my own experience using this tool thus far. I joined LinkedIn on Thursday January 4, 2007. Since then my network looks like this: 149 direct connections, 109,500+ friends of friends (two degrees away), and 2,830,900+ contacts three degrees away.
That’s a lot of potential reach! I only wish I had discovered this tool when I was in technical sales. Oh well, better late than never right? Some of the contacts I have made have led to partnerships, but the primary benefit has been the relationships built that have enabled me to bounce ideas off like minded folks, receive real world advice from people in similar situations, and expand the potential reach of my consulting business without investing a lot of money into marketing and advertising.
So, how would one go about expanding their network and reach rather quickly?
1. Upload your contacts from Outlook or your e-mail software. Let LinkedIn search their database to see if any of your contacts exist and invite those people to join your network.
2. Visit http://www.toplinked.com and b
Successful Business Marketing means different things to different people but the bottom line is that whether you are marketing a product, a brand, the business itself or anything else, your success will depend on having a plan - and following it.Every now and then in marketing, as in life, a series of unplanned or unexpected events take place and voila! – you have an unexpected but successful outcome. For example, a mysterious foreign millionaire takes a liking to the plastic gizmo your factory produces and you suddenly land an export order worth millions.That is NOT successfull bu
Here’s an example of the power of networking based on my own experience using this tool thus far. I joined LinkedIn on Thursday January 4, 2007. Since then my network looks like this: 149 direct connections, 109,500+ friends of friends (two degrees away), and 2,830,900+ contacts three degrees away.
That’s a lot of potential reach! I only wish I had discovered this tool when I was in technical sales. Oh well, better late than never right? Some of the contacts I have made have led to partnerships, but the primary benefit has been the relationships built that have enabled me to bounce ideas off like minded folks, receive real world advice from people in similar situations, and expand the potential reach of my consulting business without investing a lot of money into marketing and advertising.
So, how would one go about expanding their network and reach rather quickly?
1. Upload your contacts from Outlook or your e-mail software. Let LinkedIn search their database to see if any of your contacts exist and invite those people to join your network.
2. Visit http://www.toplinked.com and
Ever wondered why people trade down for a job when they are already settled in a high-profile job that pays them quite well? Many people trade down for a variety of reasons that include long-term career opportunities, change in lifestyle, job security, less stress, family reasons and so on.Choosing to take a new job that pays less but offers advancement possibilities and a chance to learn new skills can be a tough call. However, some people view losing a bit of compensation a small price to pay when taking into consideration long-term career and lifestyle benefits.When looking at a
Here’s an example of the power of networking based on my own experience using this tool thus far. I joined LinkedIn on Thursday January 4, 2007. Since then my network looks like this: 149 direct connections, 109,500+ friends of friends (two degrees away), and 2,830,900+ contacts three degrees away.
That’s a lot of potential reach! I only wish I had discovered this tool when I was in technical sales. Oh well, better late than never right? Some of the contacts I have made have led to partnerships, but the primary benefit has been the relationships built that have enabled me to bounce ideas off like minded folks, receive real world advice from people in similar situations, and expand the potential reach of my consulting business without investing a lot of money into marketing and advertising.
So, how would one go about expanding their network and reach rather quickly?
1. Upload your contacts from Outlook or your e-mail software. Let LinkedIn search their database to see if any of your contacts exist and invite those people to join your network.
2. Visit http://www.toplinked.com and
Things to take into account at the time to look for feng shui office harmony.At the time to look for feng shui office harmony, there are many important things to consider and to use in order to achieve your search for harmony goal. Through this article we will provide you with some of the most important feng shui office evaluation techniques.The main thing to have into account, according not only to feng shui office tips but to feng shui in general, is the energy flow within the place. This energy, called chi, should be able to flow freely through your office in order to allow you
That’s a lot of potential reach! I only wish I had discovered this tool when I was in technical sales. Oh well, better late than never right? Some of the contacts I have made have led to partnerships, but the primary benefit has been the relationships built that have enabled me to bounce ideas off like minded folks, receive real world advice from people in similar situations, and expand the potential reach of my consulting business without investing a lot of money into marketing and advertising.
So, how would one go about expanding their network and reach rather quickly?
1. Upload your contacts from Outlook or your e-mail software. Let LinkedIn search their database to see if any of your contacts exist and invite those people to join your network.
2. Visit http://www.toplinked.com and
You can spend thousands of dollars on advertising, direct mail, yellow pages and you name it, but it is simply amazing how much mileage you can get out of good customer service. You will have referrals, repeat customers and an excellent standing in the community. More importantly you can save thousands on your advertising bills.Of course real customer service is not free. You must train your employees on how you do things, you must go out of your way to provide such service and chances are you will indeed pay more for pleasant and helpful employees to keep them. But there is no doubt that
So, how would one go about expanding their network and reach rather quickly?
1. Upload your contacts from Outlook or your e-mail software. Let LinkedIn search their database to see if any of your contacts exist and invite those people to join your network.
2. Visit http://www.toplinked.com and browse over some of the top linked folks. If you see some that mesh well with your goals and objectives, send them an invitation or direct e-mail to join your network. Most people will do this if you ask politely.
3. Browse over the LinkedIn Q&A section to see if there are people looking to expand their network and e-mail those which reply.
4. Consider adding a link to your profile via your e-mail signature. LinkedIn can provide you a nice signature box with a lot of contact information to include in your outgoing e-mails. Go to My Profile --> E-mail signatures to set one up.
5. Promote your profile on your blog or website.
6. Ask a public question on LinkedIn under the answers tab and include in the question your e-mail address so people can expand their network if they’re interested.
7. Post a public invitation, including your e-mail address, asking for others to share theirs much like step #3.
8. Include your e-mail address in your profile on LinkedIn. That way people actively searching for networking prospects can connect directly with you.
9. When you post a comment or reply on message boards, blogs, or user groups, include a link to your profile. Or link back to your website or blog (this is a common search engine optimization trick).
10. Lastly, be easy to access! If you want to be able to connect to a lot of people, now or in the future, think like those people would think and make it easy for them to connect with you. That’s networking 101, but it still applies.
There are some people that do not wish to expand their network because of their current job situation or fear of the Internet. I understand. Yes, it i
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