Can LinkedIn Really Increase your Sales?

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A new study of how sellers are really using LinkedIn has just been released. The survey included salespeople, entrepreneurs, sales managers, consultants and service providers responsible for generating revenue. Here are some of the key findings, and what you can do to create more opportunities and generate leads with LinkedIn. »

New LinkedIn Profile Maps Your Network

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LinkedIn has recently made changes, and one of them is a new LinkedIn profile style. LinkedIn is making it easier for us to network by simplifying the look of our profile and showing us our networks visually – almost like an infographic.

For example, I can now see how many people are in my network »

More Credibility with Endorsements

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LinkedIn is making it easier for us to recognize members of our network for their skills and expertise with the rollout of one-click Endorsements. We can now endorse the skills that are connections have listed on their profiles, or even recommend one that’s not listed there yet. »

What’s your Networking Philosophy?

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To be most successful with LinkedIn and in-person networking, decide what your networking philosophy will be. There’s no one “right” answer – the best philosophy for you is the one that fits your business and sales goals, and your personal preferences. »

Where does the Time Go?

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Do you ever look at your To-Do list at the end of the day, and it doesn’t seem as though you’ve done much — even though it’s the end of the day, and you know you worked all day (because it’s dark)? »

Slow Down the Information Tsunami

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LinkedIn updates give us valuable information. In fact, there are so many updates, it’s an information tsunami. How can we sift through the tsunami to see the relevant gems? »

Introductions are Proven to be More Effective than Cold Calls

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Did you know that introductions are proven to be more effective than cold calls? When you’re making cold calls, you’re calling someone you don’t know, hoping to get their attention long enough to listen to what you have to say. When someone introduces you, it comes with a personal recommendation. The person will listen to »

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