7 easy ways to get the most out of LinkedIn and leverage it for business.

1. 7 Ways to Leverage LinkedIn for Business Chad Richards Social Media Strategist Firebelly Marketing linkedin.com/in/chaddrichards

2. STATISTICS

3. 45 million users 3.51 million are C-Level Executives (7.8%) 2.93 million are EVP/SVP (6.5%) 7.2 million are Senior Management (16%) 8.1 million are Middle Management (18%)

4. Educated & Affluent users 95% are College Educated 37% are Post Grads 53.5% have incomes $100K+ 64% Male 41 is Average Age

5. INTERFACE

15. #1 FILL OUT PROFILE 100%

19. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: Current Position

20. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: 2 Past Positions

21. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: Education

22. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: Profile Summary

23. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: Profile Photo

24. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: Specialties Listed

25. 7 Things You Must Have for a Complete Profile: At least 3 recommendations

26. You are 40 times more likely to be found in LinkedIn search if your profile is 100% complete

27. #2 USE NETWORK UPDATES TO PROMOTE RECENT WORK OR PUBLICITY

30. #3 PARTICIPATE IN Q&A

39. #4 JOIN INDUSTRY GROUPS

49. #5 ADD LINK TO YOUR EMAIL SIGNATURE

54. #6 PROMOTE ON YOUR OTHER NETWORKS

56. #7 PROMOTE COMPANY PROFILE ON WEBSITE

60. Q&A Session