Are you using LinkedIn to full effect? For most entrepreneurs, the answer is “no.” I’ve worked with and talked to hundreds of entrepreneurs and—generally speaking—most of them aren’t taking advantage of the potential of LinkedIn. That’s a real shame, because LinkedIn is a great place to generate leads and brand yourself and your business. In fact, of the top three social … [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Join Facebook Groups
I love Facebook groups. I think they are one of the easiest things you can do that will contribute to growing your business. Below I will share with you three key reasons to join Facebook groups. 1. Networking Networking is extremely important in business. Typically, when you hear the word networking, you think of face to face interaction. Networking doesn’t always happen in … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Get More Followers on Pinterest
You probably know that Pinterest is extremely popular. I know I’ve spent hours on the site. If you are on the site then you are among the 72.8 million users. The latest statistics I could find still said that 85% of the users are female. One thing you might not realize is that Pinterest is another form of networking. You want to find and follow other people. It's about … [Read more...]
Join the Conversation
Women are moving more towards social media, according to this report, (http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2009/06/new_twitter_research_men_follo.html) women make up 55% of the twitter population, and probably more since that study was done. Social media allows women to connect with others like them, share ideas, receive support and advice in an instant. Need some help picking out a … [Read more...]
Why Some are Fearful of Social Media
In the financial services industry, compliance departments are up in arms because of industry rules requiring firms to retain records of all the social media conversations that their advisors are having. The Securities and Exchange Commission has been reported to be conducting a sweep of registered investment advisers' use of social media and social networking (Investment … [Read more...]
On-line Groups and “Discussions”
Are you, like me, sick of on-line “discussions” that are promotions? Books, videos, webinars, classes, insurance products, resume services, MLM opportunities, training programs, conferences – you name it and you will find it posted as a discussion topic. The idea for a discussion forum by social networks such as LinkedIn was just that – providing an opportunity to post … [Read more...]
Women and Networking
The Times Online from the UK, published an article in March called Why Women are Such Bad Networkers. It’s no good thinking that hard work will get you anywhere. If you want to make it to the top, you’re going to have to overcome your fear of socializing and start schmoozing like men. Of course, this caught my attention! Is this really true? Is it valid that women have a … [Read more...]
So, you have 500+ connections in LinkendIn?
So, you have 500+ connections in LinkendIn? A few weeks ago, I posted an article about networking as a marketing tool for one’s products or services – or even oneself, in the pursuit of new career opportunities. That had to do with in-person networking. On-line networking is another valuable tool. Before I delve into it, let me credit Seth Bogin for the idea for this … [Read more...]
Microsoft releases technology for Connecting – How can it impact your business?
Microsoft has just released Outlook Social Connector, an add-in for Outlook that links your emails and contacts to your LinkedIn network. It’s available as a free download for Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010. It allows you to view existing LinkedIn connection profiles, their profile picture, recent updates, and allows you to add new connections without ever leaving … [Read more...]
My love affair with social media
I’ve been battling a bad cold for the past few days and I could not sit at my computer long enough to send a Tweet - thank goodness for BlackBerries! As you can imagine, I had a lot of time to think between making my next batch of green tea and watching the Olympics in bed (Go Canada!). One question that came to mind was, “what would the world be like without the internet, … [Read more...]