I recommend you set up a LinkedIn profile and start connecting. Then join the Vendor-Tech LinkedIn group.
The following are the benefits of Linkedln that I believe are most valuable. Linkedln is an excellent way to:
- Attract publicity
- Market yourself and enhance your professional stature
- Give and receive endorsements and referrals
- Develop your career and find job opportunities
- Attract customers and draw clientele
- Establish mutually beneficial relationships with like-minded persons
- Maintain contacts, even if their contact information changes
- Interact with people you already know
- Win recognition for 'Expertise'
- Learn from experts by asking questions on any topic
- Tap into public opinion worldwide, almost instantly
- Compare your experiences with those of others
- Test ideas and challenge your intellect
- Engage in debate
- Find reputable service providers
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