Linked2 Success Presentation from the Matrix - Sheffield City Region Launch Event

1. Building professional business relationships using LinkedIn

2. What can LinkedIn offer the Matrix group? More business leads Stronger client /stakeholder relationships Knowledge transfer / economic awareness Enhances business networking

3. What is LinkedIn ? Business network based on 3 degrees of separation Build relationships, get referrals, network with previously unobtainable contacts 100 million global users UK – fastest growing region with 6m + members Huge free business contact data base Global shop window.

4. Growing your network through 3 degrees of separation 3rd 2nd 1st You

5. Fundamental principles of networking

7. How your “shop window” should look

8. What does Matrix offer and who to?

9. Who can recommend you?

10. Why groups are your secret weapon Network with others like you Network with your potential clients Learn and share Instantly expand your business network.

11. Groups

12. Handpicking your ideal contacts Easily find your wish list of potential clients or business contacts Narrow by geography, industry, company, job title Use LinkedIn as a free database and lead source Get past gatekeepers Allows for a “warm” introduction.

13. Advanced Search

14. Advanced Search

15. Ensuring you grow your business through LinkedIn

16. LinkedIn allows you to... Create more professional contacts and do more business Strengthen your brand Position yourself as an expert and be of value to others Network with millions of businesses globally

17. How else Linked2Success can help you grow your business Create a social media strategy & policy that is right for your business Facebook - Twitter seminars, workshops & strategy Individual or team coaching sessions, seminar and conference speaking LinkedIn hands on open workshops

18. www.linked2success.co.uk [email_address]