Here are 10 networking tips

1. Answer some questions – Look into the Q&A and see if you can help anyone.Show your expertise by posting a quick answer to someone’s question. It is away of showing your authority and a genuine way of getting business.

2. Update your status – you should look to update your status at least once a day.This feeds into an activity ‘feed’ that can be seen through your contacts homepage. Let people know what you are up to.

3. Recommend – Maybe once a week or so you should try to recommend someoneor a product. You can write a review that your contact will no doubt appreciateand may even do in return in the future. Only do this for people you have workedwith or are happy to recommend though.

4. Introduce – Keep an eye out for people who are looking for something or needhelp. You may know someone who can help. If you do, introduce them. It willbe good for all three of you.

5. Accept invitations – This is the whole purpose of the site. So, if you get aninvitation and you feel that it makes sense to connect, accept it! Do this often sothat it does not pile up and become unmanageable.

6. Invite your contacts – If you have any business cards then be sure to invite thepeople to LinkedIn or any other networks they are on. Ensure that you arespreading your network as far as you can

7. Seek new contacts and connections broadly

8. Comment, Like and Share The postings of others and the group

9. Engage in thoughtful group discussion

10. Help promote your network