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4 ways to look stupid on LinkedIn

by Heather Townsend on March 20, 2012 · 1 comment

I was asked to endorse someone on LinkedIn yesterday. Nothing unusual in that. However, I’d never worked with them, in any capacity, never known anyone who had worked with them. I’d only exchanged one or two tweets…. I also vaguely remember my suggestion, some time ago, to help strengthen his LinkedIn profile was not well [...]

How can I use LinkedIn to connect with prospects I don’t yet know?

by Heather Townsend on February 16, 2012 · 0 comments

A great benefit Of LinkedIn is that it can help you to get to know people and their business, including prospects for your business. Reading through a well written profile can often help you more than talking to them for 10 minutes. What you do with useful connections is then up to your strategy. How [...]

5 easy ways to find hot prospects on LinkedIn

by Heather Townsend on February 15, 2012 · 3 comments

LinkedIn can help you find new prospects and discover more about them before you even think about “selling”. In a previous article I talked about using LinkedIn groups to get more business. I recommended using groups; commenting on discussions and creating your own discussion threads. These are good ways of letting your contacts know you [...]

How to (nearly) guarantee that your LinkedIn request to connect will be accepted

by heather on December 12, 2011 · 7 comments

Do you know what is getting on my wick at the moment? It’s the LinkedIn request which reads: “I’d like to add you to my professional network?” Or even better the LinkedIn request which has been personalised but reads something like this: “I’m expanding my LinkedIn network, and am open to connections” or “We have [...]

Is Linkedin a numbers game?

by admin on September 26, 2011 · 4 comments

This blog post answers the question whether you need a large number of connections to be able to use LinkedIn more effectively

Why valuable content helps you gain referrals

by admin on August 30, 2011 · 0 comments

I was asked by Sonja Jefferson of Valuable Content to write a guest blog for them on the role of valuable content in gaining referrals for your business. I have reproduced the blog here:

LinkedIn Mobile Apps: LinkedIn On Palm Pre

by admin on August 23, 2011 · 0 comments

Download LinkedIn On Palm Pre V1.0 Available for: Palm Pre, Palm Pixi, HP Veer, Palm Pre2, HP TouchPad If you own a Pre product, you can download the free LinkedInapplication in the Palm application catalog. This app enables you to search and view profiles, send email to your connections, send invitations to connect,and view and accept outstanding invitations. On Pre’s unique [...]

LinkedIn Mobile Apps: LinkedIn For Blackberry

by admin on August 16, 2011 · 1 comment

Download LinkedIn For Blackberry V1.0 The LinkedIn For Blackberry app is the newest version of the official apps available. It works with BlackBerry Contacts, Calendar and Messaging, giving you instant access to the professional identity of anyone you know, meet or email. It supports the following BlackBerry models: Tour, Curve, and Bold devices running Blackberry OS [...]

LinkedIn Mobile Apps: DroidIn – Free or Paid For Third Party Android App

by admin on August 11, 2011 · 2 comments

Download DroidIn Free Version 3.53 The Android market has a few third party apps, the most popular (and in my opinion, the better one of the bunch) is DroidIn. This app is a fast, native Android client (not a web app) driven by the LinkedIn Open API. Features of DroidIn include: Log in with LinkedIn button Inbox [...]

LinkedIn Mobile Apps: LinkedIn for Android

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 [...]

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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

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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”

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

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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

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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

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