A very Smart Businessman who is in a business networking group with me is skeptical about social networking. He doesn’t think his friends are on Twitter and he finds that Facebook lacks immediacy.
I agree. Facebook skews young and trivial.
Twitter may be a passing fancy.
YouTube can be a time waster.
But LinkedIn is the business network for your Dad, your boss, and my friend.
For the over 50 Executive who wants to put his toe in the water, but feels generationally challenged, suggest that he tries 2 simple things on LinkedIn
1. Set up a profile (many have already done this)
2. Answer some questions. (Click on More > Click on Answers > Click Answer Questions )
Answer questions. Help people. Be a selfless giver. And position yourself as an expert in your field. Make a few connections. Try it you might love it.
My friend is a financial specialist, here is an example of questions people are asking in the category of Finance and Accounting right now.
Can having more new products in the pipeline substantially increase the perceived value of a company for M&A purposes?
We have been considering a number of ways to apply a proprietary technology for new product development that works across all industries. It would seem that a company seeking a buyer might be more attractive, and thus have a higher valuation, if it had a number of potentially profitable new products under development. Is this actually the case? If so, what metric would potential buyers likely use to evaluate such intellectual property?
Microfinance entrepreneurship & paying it forward vs. creating indebtedness
Friends, I endeavor to get involved with micro finance, am familiar with Grameen Bank and similar orgs. Given the concerns regarding interest in heavy-inflation zones, I am taken by what this group is doing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JAK_members_bank
Who do you know that is doing great work in this regard?
Thank you!
Comment about the state of corporate access in today’s marketplace.
It seems that “corporate access,” which consists of arranging meetings between executive managements of public companies and institutional investors, is getting more competitive. Is that perception true? Who’s getting most of the corporate access business–large broker dealers, IR firms, niche players, firms using new high-tech approaches?
Do you want to connect with Internal Auditors, Recruiters, Employers in or around Chicago? The Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditing has the group for you.
I am on a committee with the IIA Chicago Chapter with a goal to increase membership to the IIA Chicago LinkedIn Group. The goal of the group is to facilitate the sharing of ideas and virtual networking. You don’t have to be an IIA member to be in the group… you don’t even have to live in Chicago.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1123977
I have noticed it is taking longer for CPA candidates to get certified. It used to take 2-3 years now it is taking 4+. Any thoughts as to why?
Clarification added 1 day ago:
This question refers to years post graduation. Thanks
Adding Credit card payment to website
How can I add credit card payment to my website? I have used PayPal so far, but they take almost 3% of the transaction value, while you don’t incur this expense with wire transfers.
How much is the commission with credit cards? How do you get started? Is there a set up fee?
Thank you, will rate all answers and honor the best!
What Accounting Software Does Your Firm Use?
Looking to find the most popular accounting software, as to better educate our staff.
Which software and version does your firm use?
How many employees do you have?
PA Tax Amnesty Program…Any luck?
Has anyone had any positive experience with the PA Tax Amnesty program that began on April 26th? Some of my clients are receiving the Amnesty notice for businesses that are out of existence, or where there is no tax due, no returns due, etc. Contacting the state is nearly impossible…any thoughts????
CAIA Designation
The CAIA designation (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) is a new one I was just exposed to and I wanted to know who has one and do you know what reputation do they have in the marketplace?? For what I offer, I think they might be a better fit for an advanced designation than the CFA but I’m checking both out. All opinions welcome and Thank you in advance.
Let me know if your Dad, or your boss gets into LinkedIn
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