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#1 Business Circuit

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:02 AM

As a curiosity, who here uses LinkedIn?

For those of you who do use it; do you mainly use it to keep track of your contacts, or do you use it to network and find new prospects?

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:26 AM

I have a account registered and need to really put some information on there!

Joined your group just need approval! :thumbup:
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:30 AM

I have a LinkedIn account, but have never really used it, maybe I should.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:50 AM

I have a account registered and need to really put some information on there!

Joined your group just need approval! :thumbup:


It's really worth doing Lee, LinkedIn can be a really useful tool!

You should be approved now 8-)
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:52 AM

I have a LinkedIn account, but have never really used it, maybe I should.


It's definitely worth having, even if just to have a presence there.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 12:48 PM

I have linkedin account, i'll make sure i join the group!
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Posted 12 November 2011 - 10:43 PM

Gentle reminder - Join our linkedin group to maximise your network ;)

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 10:42 AM

Hi there everyone, new to the forum. I use LinkedIn and find that it is really useful if not for getting business straight away, then as a stepping stone to business opportunities and introductions. I have met a lot of people through LinkedIn and would highly recommend it!
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Posted 16 November 2011 - 12:11 PM

Hi there everyone, new to the forum. I use LinkedIn and find that it is really useful if not for getting business straight away, then as a stepping stone to business opportunities and introductions. I have met a lot of people through LinkedIn and would highly recommend it!


Yes, LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for not just managing your existing network, but also connecting with potential new prospects. I think within a growing number of industries, having a LinkedIn account is essential. Particularly recruitment.

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Posted 16 November 2011 - 12:29 PM

Yep I agree
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Posted 17 November 2011 - 10:27 AM

I have a LinkedIn account, I use it quite a bit as I am a member of a few groups and try and answer questions. I also use it as one way to keep some sort of record of my online and offline contacts. Will join the group too!

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Posted 17 November 2011 - 10:41 AM

I have a LinkedIn account, I use it quite a bit as I am a member of a few groups and try and answer questions. I also use it as one way to keep some sort of record of my online and offline contacts. Will join the group too!


Great to hear Elaine, feel free to invite your friends & connections :)

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Posted 18 November 2011 - 08:09 AM

I mainly use LinkedIn to keep In touch with existing connections and to find out more about new prospects etc. I've gained a couple of clients as a direct result of being on there but there's a lot more I could be doing on it - there are only so many hours in the day though. I think it's essential to have a profile though.
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Posted 18 November 2011 - 08:28 AM

I mainly use LinkedIn to keep In touch with existing connections and to find out more about new prospects etc. I've gained a couple of clients as a direct result of being on there but there's a lot more I could be doing on it - there are only so many hours in the day though. I think it's essential to have a profile though.


Your right Dave, there are so many social media platforms out there now it's difficult to find the time to use all of them to their full potential. But like you say, having at least a static up to date profile is very important.

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Posted 29 November 2011 - 04:58 PM

As a curiosity, who here uses LinkedIn?

For those of you who do use it; do you mainly use it to keep track of your contacts, or do you use it to network and find new prospects?

P.S. We have just set up a LinkedIn group, so please join if you are a user :D - http://www.linkedin.... ... =hb_side_g


LinkedIn has been very good for me, I have gained a contract with a council for it and a rather large rerurbishemnt to a factory! :thumbup:

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Posted 29 November 2011 - 05:32 PM

I've started updating my profile, how do I add connections to it?

I will probabley be adding everyone as connections!! :thumbup:
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 05:44 PM

Top Banner > add connections > Then either enter your e-maill address and it sends out to all your contacts or invite on one of the other tabs!

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Posted 29 November 2011 - 06:51 PM

Think i maybe following you Denham or may have requested a connection im not sure!
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 06:57 PM

Another good way of finding connections is once you have used the search to add a couple of your contacts, you can look through their connections by clicking the "connections" link on their profile and add other people you know.
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Posted 05 December 2011 - 09:51 AM

I have been building my number of contacts through LinkedIn over the past few months and will accelerate this in the New Year. I think it is a great way to cast a wider net when looking for opportunities to do business and for other business to collaborate with.




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