How to use the power of online and offline networking for business and career success
by admin on August 10, 2011 · 0 comments
You don’t give it a second thought: How many followers do you have on Twitter? How many of those are active, meaning they send more than one Tweet per day? How many contacts do you have on LinkedIn? How many messages a day do you get from them? How many subscribers do you have to [...]
by admin on August 3, 2011 · 0 comments
Download LinkedIn For Android V1.03 Here LinkedIn for Android is available worldwide on any Android phone running OS 2.1 or higher. I’ve trialled it on a Samsung Galaxy Tab, but found it to be a very weak alternative to the iOS version. The Basics This app supports several of the key features used most frequently [...]
by admin on August 3, 2011 · 0 comments
Yes, I know this subject has been done to death but I am convinced that there are many people in the legal profession who know next to nothing about blogging, let alone have any inclination to start a blog. I hope that whoever gets to read this post will think carefully about the process and [...]
by admin on August 2, 2011 · 0 comments
A lot of LinkedIn members have downloaded & used either LinkedIn for iOS, Blackberry or Android, but you can access LinkedIn from your mobile phone without using these applications, enabling you to view selected LinkedIn data and perform selected LinkedIn tasks. You can access LinkedIn on any mobile phone with Internet access. To access LinkedIn on [...]
by admin on August 2, 2011 · 0 comments
Download: LinkedIn for iPhone v3.6 LinkedIn offers a free application for the iPhone that’s compatible with the iPod Touch and iPad and integrates with your iPhone address book. This application requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. The iPhone application is probably the best of the ‘official apps’, but as with the others, group access is [...]
by admin on July 26, 2011 · 0 comments
Save your connection details (Name, E-Mail) by clicking ‘Export Connections’ when in the ‘Contacts’ Page. Save as CSV or VCF. Add a Twitter account & blog link to your company page & visitors will see them in your company profile. When creating a new company on LinkedIn, ensure you use the correct company website domain [...]
by admin on July 19, 2011 · 0 comments
LinkedIn has a ‘Learning Center’ – http://learn.linkedin.com Find and Follow Your LinkedIn Connections on Twitter using the Twitter App ‘Tweets’ Watch others’ status updates to initiate contact for potential business opportunities. Job Hunting? Ensure your LinkedIn Profile URL is on your CV, allow potential employers to see your recommendations. Search for yourself on Google, you’ll quickly [...]
by admin on July 12, 2011 · 0 comments
‘Share’ Your Company profile with your connections or targeted individuals. Sell your company benefits as well. Add your Blog RSS Feed to your profile in the websites section & also in your company profile LinkedIn Application Directory:http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=application_directory You can run up to 15 applications at anytime on your LinkedIn profile. A message bar will appear [...]
by admin on July 5, 2011 · 0 comments
Hide which companies you follow in your settings, otherwise your competition may know who you are trying to do business with. Business owners, create a ‘Products & Services’ section on your company page. Get client recommendations for services too. Don’t ‘over-do’ it with colleague recommendations. Client recommendations are more important. Job hunters – Make LinkedIn [...]
by admin on June 27, 2011 · 0 comments
Mike Ames, a business development coach shares his tips on how to use Twitter to help business development:
Just got back from the excellent Make Every Interaction Count Workshop by Dinah Liversidge & Heather Townsend Thank you both, learnt a ton!
Tim Mugabi Had an amazing day with Heather Townsend and Dinah Liversidge. Thank you ladies you got me thinking!
Marie Fraser Dinah and Heather thank-you for today, it helped me clarify further how to brand me as a coach and learning and development specialist. The workshop inspired me and gave me real practical skills. Loved the pace and structure of the workshop and enjoyed the company of fellow delegates. Look forward to working with you in the future.
Kate Keefe, Executive Coach |
“If business networking was an applied science, Heather Townsend’s book would be the curriculum, survival guide and roadmap to this aspect of life and business.”
David Stoch, founder of Meerkat PR I was impressed by the book's breadth - it covers everything from what is networking, and why I should bother with it, right the way through to creating and managing your own communities, either on-line or face-to-face.
Noel Gray The book is an easy read, clearly structured with summaries, signposts to other resources and action points in the form of targeted questions at the end of each chapter.
David Shindler, founder of Leap Coaching It is written in an easy to read, down to earth style that makes it simple to learn lessons (and there are loads of them). Even if you are an experienced networker (combining online and offline), I highly recommend you read this book.
Jon Baker The more I read, the more I like it and each page makes my brain work that little bit harder. I am thoroughly enjoying it and my initial scepticism was unfounded. Truly a 2011 'must-read'.
“M. Haydock”
Guide is an understatement for this must have book for anyone in business! Well-written and so easily digestible, I wish I'd had this a year ago.
“ French4business” With case studies, tips and action points the FT Guide to Business Networking is a compelling read that will help you fill the gaps and complete a networking strategy.
Brian Inkster Loved this book! So easy to read and very clearly written. The book was especially appealing as Heather Townsend looks at both online and offline networking (including blogging).
Alison Cooper Buy and use this book - it is not another management book to rest on a shelf; it is a real workbook and can help you become a more effective and efficient networker.
Andrew Green I’d recommend this book to anyone in business – whether you are looking to build a company or boost your professional career.”
Sonja Jefferson, Director of Valuable Content Heather’s guide to Networking covers all the ‘etiquette’ that enables people to develop in to effective networkers, whilst not being so prescriptive that it stifles individuality. A guide for those new to networking, as well as those ‘older heads’ that need to re-evaluate or refine their approach. A must read.”
Marc Lawn, Founder of The Business GP This book is full of highly valuable advice on how to get things done.
Peter, Journalist The more I read, the more I like it and each page makes my brain work that little bit harder. I am thoroughly enjoying it and my initial scepticism was unfounded. Truly a 2011 'must-read'.
“M. Haydock”
“A great practical guide to all aspects of networking – stuffed with lots of quick and easy tips to help you leverage the power of your network.”
Ivan Misner, NY Times Bestselling author and Founder of BNI and Referral Institute
Heather is clearly one smart cookie when it comes to networking with purpose, her book can help you to learn how to reap dividends from the time, money and effort you put into meeting other business people. A great read!
“Csav” This book gives you the opportunity to develop your networking skills for both real-life and virtual contacts and it's easy to see why this book is winning so many 5 star reviews.
Lee Duncan, Double your business
“If you ever thought face to face or social networking was difficult or would not work for you – think again! This book makes it easy and really shows why networking online and offline should be your first choice in how to do more business, more enjoyably than ever before. It should be your networking Bible!”
Bruce King – Author of how to double your sales
This book is full of tips and instruction on all aspects of networking. It covers not only how to create a large and effective network, but also how to maintain it and utilise it to advantage.
“Parmar” Really well written, and very accessible, Heather's created a resource here packed full of helpful information for anyone looking to create meaningful business relationships. For me, at the moment, this is my "networking bible"!
Debbie Inglis This book is an excellent and comprehensive guide to both online and offline networking. Never before has there been a single publication on how to create and follow up business opportunities in the most efficient, least time-consuming fashion for both the offline and face to face world.
“Pacioli” "If you want to achieve workplace success, and build a strong personal brand, then business networking is critical. Take the first step to understanding and implementing networking strategies by reading Heather's book!"
Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0 and founder of Millennial Branding, LLC If you are looking for an up to the minute book to help you integrate networking into your business development plan and appreciate practical tips, then I recommend you take a look at "Business Networking".
Krishna De Whether you are new to networking and business or a seasoned pro then this book is invaluable as a guide and a reminder about doing the simple things regularly and well to maximise business opportunities.
John Valentine “a ‘must read’ for anyone wanting to use the power of face-to-face AND online networking to generate career and business success.”
Andy Lopata, Author of Recommended and And Death Came Third “At the time I reviewed this book, it was the most relevant, current and comprehensive guide to Business Networking available. Apply what you learn in this book and you will benefit from the competitive advantage that being an ‘A Lister’ joined up networker brings.
Mick Holloway, co-founder of netlinked and 24-7 business networking |
Jon Baker is a Business Coach, Sales Trainer and Experienced Public Speaker. Jon specialises in working with partners and owners from the smaller professional practices.Copyright ©2011 Joined Up Networking & The Excedia Group Ltd