LinkedIn SuccessFor Small Business

Melissa WashingtonOwnerSacramento, CA| Professional Training

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About Melissa

Principle of SmartNet Strategies a women and veteran owned small business, specializing in providing training and development for individuals and organizations.

Has utilized social media frequently in networking, recruiting, sales, and job seeking.

Member of LinkedIn since 2004. Currently has over 700 quality connections on LinkedIn.

Melissa has a Bachelor’s in Business Management and Marketing.

Melissa at a Glance:

Experienced in: Fortune 500 companiesSmall to mid size companiesSmall business Owner

Military Veteran

What is LinkedIn?• LinkedIn is the worlds largest online professional

network• With over 100+ million members in over 200

countries.• A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every

second.• Number 2 social network behind FaceBook• www.linkedin.com

How Can LinkedIn Help You?

1. Create and maintain a professional social media presence

2. Find Candidates3. Find New Business4. Connect and build relationships with

past colleagues, current and potential customers

5. Share your knowledge and get answers on your questions

6. Raise funding

Optimize Your Online Professional BrandSTART NOW!

• Generate Exposure- Stand Out & Be Found!

• Build Your Personal Profile

– Add Apps

• Build Your Company Profile

Keep Yourself “Top of Mind” with- Your Connections- Status Update

• - Groups• - Targeted Advertising

Twitter• SmartphoneRemember to Keep It Professional

Keep Active:

• Offer hands on LinkedIn workshops in the Greater Sacramento area

• Offer webinars to a global audience• Help you build your robust personal

and company profile• Show you how to use LinkedIn to build

your business

How I can help you:

• www.smartnetstrategies.com• melissa@smartnetstategies.com• www.linkedin.com/in/washingtonmelissa

LinkedIn SuccessFor Small Business

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