2. Agenda The value of Networking Building your profile The rules of On-line Networking Joining groups Linked in Answers How to use Linked in and build contacts Success Stories HelenTonetti.com
3. Things change Remember functions always change http://linkedin.custhelp.com HelenTonetti.com
4. Why be on-line Is it just a way to collect names? There are sales and non-sales benefits HelenTonetti.com
5. Sales Benefits Meet new prospects Talk to old and new customers Listen to customers Word of mouth referrals Getting other people talking about you Page ranking HelenTonetti.com
6. Non Sales Benefits Research into products and markets Competitor Research Finding new employees or partners Finding providers Build a team of advisors /experts HelenTonetti.com
8. Share Its a two way process So Give Help Ask for Help HelenTonetti.com
9. Information It can be simple stuff like how to record It can be day to day stuff, opening hours Or it can be business related HelenTonetti.com
10. Be Proactive Look for information to share with contacts React when asked for help HelenTonetti.com
11. Linked In Facts Business Networking Site Used by professionals Over 60 million users In over 228 countries American CEO’s over 90% on Linked In Average age is 41 Average household income is $ 109.000 64% are male Over 80% are graduates Average time on site 7 minutes HelenTonetti.com
12. HelenTonetti.com No 1 Reason to use Linked In It helps you find the right people And shows you how you are connected to them Get to know who your contacts know!
23. HelenTonetti.com Configure your privacy settings: To make sure that your blog updates appear on your LinkedIn newsfeed: * Click "Account & Settings" at the top of the page.* Click "Profile and Status Updates"* Make sure that in the "Publish profile updates and recommendations" section, you select "Yes”
24. Building Contacts You can import your Outlook contacts Look at contacts available (blue box) indicates on linked in... Start to invite them Write a personal message ... See you are on linked in, lets connect .... If you can add a tip to the end or an interesting bit of information Save it to use again HelenTonetti.com
25. 2nd Level Contacts Past Colleagues Add connections on the left Click the colleagues tab Add people from companies (you know) Classmates tab HelenTonetti.com
26. Groups Left hand menu click groups Join Groups Join discussions, help and share! Start discussions Make contacts from them Create a group – a good alternative to a forum on your website HelenTonetti.com
27. Daily Updates HelenTonetti.com Post informative updates. For example, if you own a computer consulting business, you could highlight innovative application or features. Also, you could start a discussion such as on secure servers or privacy issues. Post to your status
29. Maintain Contact Notify people of questions that they are expert in, recommend them Tell them about interesting events Comment on their updates HelenTonetti.com
30. Testimonials Get them, real and genuine Give them, same applies HelenTonetti.com
31. Events Create free, paid or virtual events Watch events within your network Promote events to people HelenTonetti.com
32. Linked In Answers Grow your Reputation as an expert Get answers to questions Suggest an expert http://www.linkedin.com/answers?viewQuestion=&questionID=717701&askerID=27399329&goback=.mid_I2293862194*42 Become an expert in a less popular area HelenTonetti.com
34. Off Line Follow up after meetings See who is attending meetings Add to your signature Add to your website Add to your cards/ brochures etc HelenTonetti.com
35. The Unwritten Laws Niche is best Know what you want Do not self promote all the time Its not advertising Help – solve problems = attraction HelenTonetti.com
36. Success Stories Look up people you are meeting Ceo of Cheskin Consulting HelenTonetti.com