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38 Replies Last post: Sep 13, 2008 1:08 AM by HumanArrow

Does anyone here use LinkedIn?

Feb 27, 2008 1:54 PM

CommunityTeam 72 posts since
Jul 27, 2007

We have exciting news to share! If you're a member of LinkedIn you can join our newly created Small Business Online Community group and receive a special SBOC badge on your LinkedIn profile. So show your support for SBOC by joining our group on LinkedIn, and further expand your networking opportunities too! This also allows existing LinkedIn users to click on the SBOC badge so people can easily visit our Community and can get helpful advice and feedback from members like you!

Simply go to this URL to join for free: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/54772/02918E51BBD1

Thanks again for being an active member of SBOC and helping to create awareness about your Community!

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LUCKIEST 5,733 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

1. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 27, 2008 2:26 PM

Does anyone here use LinkedIn??
I joined earlier this week BUT have not used it yet.
Will also look into receiving a special SBOC badge on my LinkedIn profile.
I am on the impression that I was to receive a T shirt??
LUCKIEST

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Bemore 33 posts since
Feb 10, 2008

2. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 27, 2008 7:51 PM

in response to: LUCKIEST

I've been on LinkedIN for some time now and find it a very good place to find connections.

I even had an employee that I hired in 1986 connect with me via LinkedIN.
Steve

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xenopod 106 posts since
Dec 28, 2007

3. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 27, 2008 9:13 PM

Yes I am on LinkedIn. I added the group. It says the add request is pending. How long are you expecting approvals to turn around?

Will there be other cross site options with other sites or with including our information on other sites on this site?

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CommunityTeam 72 posts since
Jul 27, 2007

4. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 27, 2008 10:14 PM

in response to: xenopod

Yes, after you opt in to join the SBOC group in LinkedIn, it's standard procedure that the request goes to the group admin for approval. We are planning for a 24 hour turn-around.

To address your other question - Information you post on SBOC will remain only on SBOC, including your online profile on this site that you can update at any time. By joining the SBOC group on LinkedIn you will be able to see other members on LinkedIn thus further expanding your networking opportunities. Also, other LinkedIn users will see that you belong to the SBOC group, and can click on your SBOC group icon in LinkedIn and they have the option to then join us on the Small Business Online Community!

Thanks for being one of our newest members to join us in the SBOC group in LinkedIn and helping to support SBOC everywhere!

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bankpig 41 posts since
Feb 6, 2008

5. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 28, 2008 1:11 AM

There are a lot of HR recruiters over there and the full-service membership is expensive in an environment where social networks are free, otherwise the concept is good.

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Fact_Finder 38 posts since
Feb 27, 2008

6. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 28, 2008 1:40 AM

I've had a LinkedIn profile for about 15 months or so. I've found it useful in reconnecting with old colleagues (and friends from college).

While I have added and been queried to add current business associates as "friends" I can't say that i've had any significant business discussions via LinkedIn.

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Bemore 33 posts since
Feb 10, 2008

7. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 28, 2008 8:29 AM

in response to: Fact_Finder

I met with a business owner who is on Smaller Indiana. She is actively working this social network to expand her sphere of influence and let people know what she does in business. It really seems to be working for her. Online networking takes work just like face 2 face networking does. Its about building relationships.

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Ed O'Gee 215 posts since
Oct 25, 2007

8. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 28, 2008 12:58 PM

in response to: Fact_Finder

I agree fact finder, I have found old friends across the country who went to the real USC (University of South Carolina) but no real business contacts.

No matter what it is still a great site.

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Kristina 2 posts since
Feb 29, 2008

9. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 29, 2008 10:18 AM

I constantly use LinkedIn and find it to be incredibly useful. As Director of Social Media/Networking for our non-profit, Global Entrepreneurship Week, we have found LinkedIn to be a great community building tool.

I would love to join your group and invite you and others to join ours: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/54753/33A349718D48.

Best,
Kristina

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designer 328 posts since
Feb 28, 2008

10. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Feb 29, 2008 11:22 AM

I was invited to "Linked In" last year and accepted the invitation but then I just left it alone. I started to warm up to it in 2008 when 2 more friends asked me to join. Today, I have nearly 100 connections and I enjoy it very much. I wish it had been around 10 years ago; especially with the way co-workers move around with turn-over and downsizing. I think it is a great tool. I still have lots of work ahead to begin reaching out to individuals in my industry to partner with them for opportunities. I look forward to receiving my special Bank of America SBOC icon and contributing to some forum activity. Thank you!

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aallc01 27 posts since
Jan 9, 2008

11. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Mar 1, 2008 5:38 AM

I have found LinkedIn tobe an inredible toolfor my business. I send fifty Inmails a month to respective clients - CIOsand CFOs, with a very good response rate.
I have also used the tool to recruit high level executives and have had more success then with any other forum.
Your suucess with the tool will only be as strong as your network is. My advice is to build your network quickly to reach out further.

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amspcs 239 posts since
Oct 18, 2007

12. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Mar 1, 2008 7:56 AM

I am already registered witih Llinkedin although I must admit I haven't used it much.
Since I'm already registered, how to I add the SBOC badge?
Thanks.

BG

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ibranz 14 posts since
Feb 27, 2008

13. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Mar 2, 2008 9:09 AM

Yes!

Probably the most powerful aspect of Linkedin is the data base of companies and contacts. The other day, I needed a contact at a Fortune 100 firm. By using this portal, I was able to start a conversation with an individual and in turn, they directed me to the right person in their firm. This type of introduction was so valuable (and credible).

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CommunityTeam 72 posts since
Jul 27, 2007

14. Re: Does anyone here use LinkedIn? Mar 3, 2008 4:09 PM

Thanks to everyone that has joined the SBOC Group on LinkedIn! It's free and easy to do. So, don't forget to tell your friends and business partners to join too!

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