LinkedIn.com, my new business associate

I would just like to bring to your attention the phenomenon of Linkedin.com, the social networking site. Yes I know it has been around a while but I have only recently started using it properly. While networking sites such as facebook have connected people personally, Linkedin has connected us to our business associates and professional contacts.

Your profile is completely professional and should include aspects of your career and business rather than your social life. I find the site is a great tool with which I can build my business network.

An example would be if you attend a traditional networking function. You meet people, collect business cards and generate interest from prospective clients. Once you get home, use those business cards to invite the people you met to join your Linkedin network.

I have found this way of networking opens doors which before I would not have imagined being near. Have a look at the business cards sitting on your desk, rather turn them into active LinkedIn.com contacts.

Happy networking

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Festive season donation

We are always working closely with our clients on their CSI projects and donations, that it is sometimes difficult to focus on our own initiatives dear to our heart. This year NGAGE decided to support the Compass Group, which provides milk, nappies, purity & medication for babies in need.

If anyone would like to get involved with the Compass Group please visit http://www.compass.org.za/

Skills on Site distribution changes

Skills on Site Magazine, a construction trade publication which focuses on the building contractor, has recently secured distribution of their magazine through the Cash Build and Build It stores throughout South Africa.

This is an excellent move forward by the publication as this not only increase the magazines circulation but also gives advertisers a very targeted market segment of the DIY Builder and Sub-contractor around South Africa.

If you are interested advertising or generating some media publicity through Skills on Site, please email russell@ngage.co.za