Thanks so much to my friend Marla Tabaka for inviting me to contribute to her inc.com column. It’s exciting to be featured in “Unlocked Secrets on LinkedIn” on inc.com. Marla says, “All too often I receive resistance when I suggest to a client that she utilize LinkedIn to build vendor, partner, and prospect relationships. But […]
LinkedIn keeps getting better and better. And that’s why I like sharing these updates. Have you used LinkedIn’s Card Munch App, updated event interface or the group statistics feature? If so, I’m interested in your impressions. Tell me – what did I leave out? LinkedIn’s Card Munch iPhone app Digitizes […]
It’s the time of year when you have more buying power than ever. You can choose where to spend your holiday budget: big box or small business. Thanks to American Express, Saturday is being declared “Small Business Saturday. President Obama is a big promoter: “From the mom-and-pop storefront shops that […]
On November 15, I’ll be presenting a LinkedIn and Recruiting webinar for Ragan.com. If you’re looking for ways to increase your recruiting results using social media, you’ll want to check out this two day, four session, program. I’m pleased to be presenting with Mike Dwyer of CruiterWorks on day one. Anthony […]
You know they’re out there, but where do you find them? Them = people you want to connect with. Connections = network. Network = opportunity. [Here’s an invitation to be on my A-list.] On LinkedIn, you can start by importing your email address book and sending invitations only to people […]
Before I let another day in October slip away I’m checking in to ask two questions: 1. What’s new with you? 2. What’s your biggest question about how to use social media to enhance your business results? Is sent this message out to my newsletter subscribers over the weekend. Because […]
Infographics are hot, hot, hot. Don’t you wish you had one that was all about YOU??? Imagine: how cool would it be to send an infographic .jpg file instead of a resume.doc. To turn your LinkedIn profile into an infographic like this one, first download your LinkedIn profile as a […]
It’s Fourth of July weekend here. Why not set off some LinkedIn fireworks? Check out 13 ways and listen to Katy Perry, too. Happy Fourth! 13 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Light Up Your Career or Company The first 12 come from my LinkedIn chapter in Success Secrets of the […]
True or False: Men rock at cosmetics connections while women round up ranching and take over the tobacco industry. That’s all true – if you’re talking about networking on LinkedIn. And – get this – LinkedIn reports men are more savvy than women when it comes to social networking. Are […]
How is your business branding supposed to be performing right about now? Almost good enough, but not quite exquisite, doesn’t get it in business and in the garden. Recently, I took this picture of a vine that was supposed to be in full flower – according to the garden’s […]