There are now 65 million users of LinkedIn. In the last week, I have added about 20 contacts - an increase of about 20%. As a result, my 2nd degree contacts (namely, contacts of contacts) has increased by 50%. Well that all sounds wonderful as I can now easily reach over 16,000 people but this social media platform will only add value if all these connections really start to use it.
Lots of newcomers to the platform are somewhat bewildered by its value. One clear advantage is the listing of Jobs. For a specialist in a particular field or location, the search facility gets the job hunter directly to companies seeking their skills and it may open up new avenues along the way.
Groups and their discussions are a great way to find out information on your own specialism or one you or your clients may be interested in. Searching for work colleagues and classmates just because you can puts you back in touch.
For me the ability to post Presentations, Events and link my Blog and Twitter, makes LinkedIn an efficient way of disemminating information to my business contacts with minimal effort. 10 minutes am and pm - that's all it takes.
But on this beautiful Saturday in mid April, I'm more drawn to the great outdoors! Have a lovely weekend.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Marketing Strategy Workshop
Join us for an interactive morning creating your Marketing Strategy
• Understanding your customers
• Develop a Niche
• Growing your marketing message
• Marketing medium including Social Media
• Integrating marketing into all you do
• Marketing metrics – more than just the numbers
Who should attend?
This Workshop is for owners and managers of small businesses, either starting out with a new idea, testing a new product or refining the marketing of existing products and services.
It is the essential guide to formulating a creative plan which will increase your profitability. Whatever your marketing problem, solutions will be identified and a budget set to yield measurable results.
When Wednesday, 19 May 2010 from 9.30 – 1.00
Where The Old Pump House
1a Stonecross
St Albans
Herts AL1 4EE
Cost £37.50 payable in advance on registration
To book your place today contact:
Amanda Brown
Alterra Business Consulting
info@alterra-consulting.co.uk
01707 373138 or 07947 502760
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 12
• Understanding your customers
• Develop a Niche
• Growing your marketing message
• Marketing medium including Social Media
• Integrating marketing into all you do
• Marketing metrics – more than just the numbers
Who should attend?
This Workshop is for owners and managers of small businesses, either starting out with a new idea, testing a new product or refining the marketing of existing products and services.
It is the essential guide to formulating a creative plan which will increase your profitability. Whatever your marketing problem, solutions will be identified and a budget set to yield measurable results.
When Wednesday, 19 May 2010 from 9.30 – 1.00
Where The Old Pump House
1a Stonecross
St Albans
Herts AL1 4EE
Cost £37.50 payable in advance on registration
To book your place today contact:
Amanda Brown
Alterra Business Consulting
info@alterra-consulting.co.uk
01707 373138 or 07947 502760
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 12
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