Nothing irks me more than a blatant sales pitch in a LinkedIn connection request or the first message I get from a new contact. Whether it’s social media, email or any other medium, I’m sorry but I’m just not biting. You need to be a lot more patient and invest in building a reason for […]
READ MORELinkedIn – A Life Changing Connection
This is a true story about how honouring a simple commitment can alter the course of your life forever. It’s also about LinkedIn. If you’ve seen “Sliding Doors” you’ll know what I’m getting at. One of those moments where you face a choice to go one of two ways and each choice leads to a […]
READ MOREHow To Make a Great LinkedIn Background Image
As LinkedIn’s member base grows it’s getting harder – and also more important – to create a profile that stands out and gets attention. There’s one way to do this that’s being overlooked by vast numbers of the platform’s users. As you probably know, LinkedIn automatically provides you with a generic background banner image at […]
READ MOREWhat it takes to create high engagement content on LinkedIn
DID YOU KNOW: LinkedIn has over 706 million users currently. (Source: LinkedIn) Unlike other social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook, LinkedIn serves a special purpose for businesses. These users aren’t just Hollywood celebrities or musicians. You will find people that can have a significant impact on your personal development, whether you are running a […]
READ MOREHow to grow your network on LinkedIn
DID YOU KNOW: 27% of LinkedIn users have between 500 and 999 connections, 10% of LinkedIn users said they have more than 3,000 connections, and only 1% of respondents identified themselves as Super Connectors with more than 10000 connections. (Source: 2016 Power Study) How many connections do you have? It’s strange isn’t it – you […]
READ MORELinkedIn is Growing by Leaps and Bounds – and So Can You
ABC has always stood for Always Be Closing. But now, more than ever, we need to be connecting… Always Be Connecting. If there was ever a time to get active on LinkedIn, it is now. But if you’re new to the idea of promoting on LinkedIn and wondering exactly how to ride this wave of […]
READ MOREDoes your business have a LinkedIn presence with a company page?
FACT: While many SMEs, who are in their early stages of setting up the business, focus on promoting their personal pages. This essentially works well for those who are solopreneurs and the face of the business. By promoting yourself on your personal LinkedIn profile, you are definitely accelerating your growth. And the research supports this: […]
READ MORETop 5 mistakes people make on LinkedIn
Your LinkedIn profile should have the power to communicate your points of difference in the professional world better than a traditional resume or networking event. In a nutshell, it is a glimpse of who you are, why you are awesome, what you can bring to the team, how your potential clients will benefit from your […]
READ MOREHow to stop getting ignored on LinkedIn InMails
Hi. A word which can make or break your business. Simply put, outreach on LinkedIn can set your company on the right path to financial success or take the wind out of your sails. If you are on LinkedIn and a fairly active user, you have probably already heard of its “InMail” messaging feature. If […]
READ MOREMake the most out of content marketing on LinkedIn for your business
LinkedIn is the holy grail for every small or big business out there today and what you will also notice is not every individual or business knows exactly how to use it effectively. Many assume that LinkedIn works best only to find a new job. Do you struggle with using LinkedIn to your advantage? Are […]
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