LinkedIn Power Session
Friday, March 19 • 8a - 10a
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In this workshop you will to use this business networking tool to make more powerful connections, promote your expertise, as well as research companies and prospects. Whether you are new or looking for ways to be more effective with LinkedIn, you are sure to learn at least 7 things that you can do immediately to leverage this online network. The cost for this 2-hour workshop is $30 per attendee and limited to 15 participants. Advanced registration is required for attendance.
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Philadelphia Business Journal Event – September 29, 2009
Join the Philadelphia Business Journal and social media expert Howard Yermish on September 29 for a Supercharge Your Sales Seminar to build your business, your circle of influence and your exposure.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 8:00am-10:15pm
Where: 601 Information Systems, 601 White Horse Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Save the Date: Social Networks for Busy Professionals
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 29, 2009 in the morning. I’ll be presenting my new seminar, Social Networks for Busy Professionals. The seminar is presented along with the Philadelphia Business Journal and will be held at Bowman & Company in Voorhees, New Jersey.
More details are on the way so stay tuned…
Quick Tutorial: Make Your Facebook Page Update Twitter
Facebook recently released a new feature that allows Facebook Pages (not profiles) post updates directly to Twitter. So if you have a page on Facebook and a Twitter account, watch the 2 minute video below for a quick demonstration.
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Here are the basic steps:
Sign into [...]
Drinking from the Fire Hydrant
Social networks can devour your day before you realize it. I’ve heard from some people that they need to, “catch up on all of the Facebook posts,” or “read all of the latest tweets on Twitter.”
No wonder they feel overwhelmed. Here are two quick tips to make this simpler.
Don’t Try to Drink from the Fire [...]
Facing Roger Clemens
When I was a kid, I dreamed of playing baseball professionally. We all ran through that moment in the World Series where it was the bottom of the ninth and the game was on your shoulders. At the mound, the Rocket, Roger Clemens. Sure enough, you hit it out of the park to win the [...]
Note to LinkedIn: Stop trying to be like Facebook
Over the last few months, Facebook has seriously exploded in popularity. Meanwhile, LinkedIn keeps chugging along. But something I’ve noticed about LinkedIn is that they are “borrowing” a bit too much from Facebook.
And I’m finding myself using it less because of that. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of LinkedIn and I consider [...]
Twitter as your Blog?
Thinking back to my audio interview with Lisa Dilg (@pprlisa), she talked about how Twitter was like her blog. What would she say that she hadn’t already posted on Twitter?
And she has a good point.
For businesses that are short on time, perhaps focusing on conversations on Twitter is more valuable than developing readership on a [...]
How Networking is Supposed to Work
Yesterday I experienced a magical moment that the social networks made possible. And Dennis Stevenson beat me to the punch with this great article about the experience.
How Networking is Supposed to Work
Here is my 2 cents to add:
Be yourself on the social networks.
Real connections happen if you try.
Listen actively.
Help people and ask for help.
Let the [...]
Candidate Search – Case Study for Building Your Network
The company that I work for is looking for a sales person. Yes, we are looking to hire in this down economy. But that isn’t the story here.
The story is how we announced the job posting, which started several years ago. It started when I signed up for LinkedIn when it was a very young [...]
The Genius of Plaxo