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Social Media & Networking

www.solutionetics.co.za @rethavs

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At the meeting

Ask questions

“Do you use social media? What works for you?”

“Where will I find your regular updates?”

“How can I help you?”

Make notes of potential new connections & connect!

Make plans to meet

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LinkedInAfter the meeting

Search for the people you met

See who you know in common

Read, really read, their profiles

Add connections to those you know, trust & recommend

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Complete profile & profile updates

Get connected, recommended & endorsed

Join & take part in groups

Look at your connections’ updates

Update your network with your news

LinkedInWeekly Tasks

LinkedInWeekly Tasks

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TwitterAt the meeting

Tweet about the meeting - use #hashtags

FOLLOW people you meet

Say something about/to them

Ask how you can help them achieve their objectives

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TwitterAfter the meeting

Tweet about the people you met

FOLLOW people you met

Say something about/to them, retweet

Help them achieve their objectives

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FacebookAfter the meeting

Find the business pages of the people you met

LIKE the business pages of those you met

Say something about/to them, share

Help them achieve their objectives

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At THIS meeting

www.solutionetics.co.za @rethavs

Ask questions to help you understand everyone’s objectives

Help others to understand your business & objectives

Tell others what you are looking for/struggling with

Continue the above on social media