LinkedIn is a powerful tool for businesses to grow their network and find new clients if used properly. The key things to do are to fully complete your profile, connect with contacts and import your email contacts, actively participate in groups in your industry, answer and ask questions to become seen as an expert, regularly publish useful content, and optimize your profile for search engines. It is also important to engage on mobile, monitor your network's updates, and avoid being overly self-promotional or ignoring connection requests. While it takes time, fully utilizing LinkedIn's features can help businesses find new opportunities.

1. Boost Your Business With LinkedInDo’s and Don’t Even Think About It’sTim Moore| SocialCrush

2. Old Contact ManagementOld School ways of “collecting” contacts for “future”use:I know his contact info is here ‘somewhere’- where did I put that???

3. Over 100 Million global users - adding one new member per second.Real-time, accurate, up-to-dateGetting recommendations which are visible to customers and prospectsNotified when someone changes jobs, this is a trigger to contact them.

6. Power of Grow trusted business connections rapidly

7. KEY POINT: You already have this network of people in real life. LinkedIn helps you see it and use it.#1Complete Your ProfileFill out all details until 100% complete! Don’t skimp here…this is where people are going to find you credible or not credible. Want calls? – Phone #

8. Want site visitors? - URLPower of Using your own name for your LinkedIn profile URL makes you easier to find.

9. To customize your URL, visit your profile editor page and click "Edit" next to "Your Public Profile URL.”

10. If someone has already used your name, try other variations until you find a match.Custom URL

11. Power of Don’t Be Shy – Connect!Import contacts from your email or address book

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13. Those that complain “I don’t see any results from LinkedIn”… Here’s why: you’re not doing anything!DO: You MUST Join Groups…and Participate!Find groups where your target consumers may be and engage! Gain news and knowledge in your sector, while others share your business and expertise with target consumers.

14. DO: You MUSTAskandAnswer QuestionsThis one of the key areas where the magic happens on LinkedIn. Jump in and get in front of prospective consumers, share your expertise, become a trusted resource – this willget you business!

15. DO: You Must Actively PublishRegularly provide both usefulcontent that builds trust and is a lead generator for you.

16. DO: You Must Optimize Profile for SEOTakes only a few minutes, and is a shame to miss out on such easy link juice for your business

17. Tip!Remember:Search engines index these pages, and other LinkedIn members also can search the network for keywords. This is a major resource in search results and improve your website PageRank. Example: If you specialize in real estate or services, say so. (be specific!)

18. DO: You MustMobilizeFREE- Increase exposure and engagement with prospective clients and customers in just minutes.

19. NEW FEATURES: LinkedIn SignalsEasily monitor updates within your network, filtering options so see only what people in your extended circle (2nd and 3rd connections) are posting.

20. NEW FEATURES: LinkedIn Today

22. COOL NEW FEATURES: LinkedIn Maps

26. WORST Practices You Must Avoid Being Overly Self-PromotionalIgnoringConnection Invitations NeverPosting Status UpdatesMaking your profile privateConfusing LinkedIn with Facebook

27. LinkedIn: TakeawaysUpdate Profile every three months