10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business

Posted: April 09, 2013

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If you use LinkedIn, you may not be surprised to know that it can help you grow your small business. These tips will show you how to use LinkedIn to the fullest.

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If you use LinkedIn, you may not be surprised to know that it can help you grow your small business. These tips will show you how to use LinkedIn to the fullest.

LinkedIn is one of the best business development tools online. You could be missing out by not leveraging this valuable free resource. LinkedIn provides information on users’ professional backgrounds and personal connections.

Here are 10 more ways to use LinkedIn to grow your small business.

Establish a 100% profile: If you are just getting started in social media, this is where you should begin. Once your LinkedIn profile is 100%, you become searchable. This will add to your social media presence online. Make sure you have a professional headshot and the minimum three recommendations to complete your profile.
Use it for market research: When you are trying to figure out a way to pitch a prospect, your LinkedIn account is a good place to start. You can find people by company, industry and city or search for a specific name. 75% of all professionals in the U.S. have a LinkedIn account. Always use LinkedIn to research prospects before meeting or contacting them. Look for any common contacts or interests to build rapport.

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