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The Number of LinkedIn Contacts You Have Doesn’t Matter

No More Cold Calling

Should I accept every LinkedIn invitation? Otherwise, if they’re in a sales-related field, I’ll often accept. There’s research to prove it. In other words, even if you have a thousand LinkedIn contacts, you only have 150 true connections—the kind that drive sales and generate referrals. It’s a personal choice.

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How Fake LinkedIn Profiles Can Cause Real Business Headaches

Zoominfo

But recently, there’s been attention on a new frontier of fake social media accounts — business profiles on LinkedIn. The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance tweeted that of the 7,000-plus LinkedIn profiles claiming to be Binance employees, only about 50 actually work there. How Many Fake LinkedIn Accounts Are There, Really?

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15 Indispensable Company Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps

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In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! It’s free!

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A Quick Look Into Prospecting With LinkedIn

MTD Sales Training

Many people are under the impression that LinkedIn is generally only used as a recruitment tool, as it is very common to find job advertisements posted all over the site, and obviously LinkedIn’s main function is to provide each member with a professional (and searchable) profile. Are you beginning to see the potential yet?

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Should Sellers Do Their Own Research?

Partners in Excellence

I see a lot of discussions about “forcing sellers to waste selling time by doing their own research.” ” Increasingly, I see people recommending outsourcing this research, freeing the time up to make more calls. Clearly, too many sales people don’t know how to do research, as a result, they waste a lot of time.

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The 18 Best Places for Sales Reps to Research Prospects [Expert Tips]

Hubspot Sales

Prospect research is a challenge that's every bit as frustrating as it is essential — so to help you out, we've put together a list of 18 of the best places to research buyers before sales conversations. The 18 Best Places to Research Buyers Before Sales Conversations. Either way, that deal is probably going nowhere.

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Top LinkedIn profile tips: Boost your professional presence

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LinkedIn has become the world’s standard professional network. There are more than 200 million LinkedIn users in the US alone. LinkedIn is a tool for career advancement. Learn to optimize your LinkedIn profile, and it can become an excellent resource for finding both potential employers and potential customers.