iPhone sales have reached the $2 TRILLION mark which got us thinking, what did we have before smartphones?
Haven't logged into LinkedIn lately? 5 reasons you really should be using it
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How much do you know about LinkedIn? Sure, you probably understand it’s a social network for professionals, but it’s so much more.
Unlike most social networks that are used to share the latest vacation pictures, LinkedIn was designed for more important reasons. It can help you make connections, share work experience and find or post jobs.
Your LinkedIn profile can be set up to look like a resume, complete with accomplishments and referrals from colleagues. If you’ve never experienced the power of LinkedIn, we can help. Here are five smart ways to use LinkedIn to network, poach employees, boast and more.
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1. Sales prospecting
If you’re wondering what sales prospecting is, it’s exactly what it sounds like — sorting through tons of companies and individuals to find prospects who will most likely turn into paying customers.
This can take a lot of time and effort and relies on knowing where to look. In the past, sales prospecting mainly consisted of cold calling and following up with every potential lead.
Now that we live in a digital world, those days are gone. Most buyers make decisions online. That’s where LinkedIn comes into play.
With about 1 billion members, LinkedIn is a leader in connecting buyers and sellers. One of the most important sales techniques is understanding how buyers behave, making prospecting easier with greater success.
An IDC social buying study revealed:
- 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.
- 50% of B2B buyers use LinkedIn to make purchasing decisions.
- 76% of B2B buyers prefer to work with recommendations from their professional network.
Those numbers prove how important LinkedIn is when it comes to sales prospecting. Information is power and LinkedIn is packed with information buyers are looking for.
Smart ways to make more money and find new customers
Small business owners must build trust, set trends and share their customers’ values. Connecting with customers is one of the most important ways to make money.
Success starts close to home. Before connecting with customers, you must build strong bonds with your teammates. Tap or click here for five leadership secrets every small business owner should know.
✨ Early Prime Big Deal Days sales
Reminder: You need an Amazon Prime membership to score these. Use this link for a free 30-day trial.
- The best white strips for a bright smile, now 35% off.
- Weatherproof outdoor lights (23% off) you can leave up in every season and change to fit. Make ‘em orange for October, then go Christmas-themed!
- Have carpet at home? Instead of replacing it, grab a deep-cleaning Hoover carpet shampooer while it’s on sale for 46% off!
- The Kindle Scribe is so sweet. It has a pen so you can take notes, and holy moly — it’s $140 off. Good time to grab one for a holiday gift, just sayin’.
- Need a new electric toothbrush? The brand I like is 44% off. Yes, I want the pink one.
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Tesla - What a difference a year makes
In just a year, Tesla’s sales have plummeted, and cars sit unsold. The once-mighty market leader is now humbled.
I have specs appeal: Meta’s speeding up the release of a bunch of new features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, including an AR display that’ll show you notifications. They’re also hoping to push out their $10,000 Orion AR glasses. Sales of smart glasses are up 73% this year, so they’d better get to scootin’.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Best tech sales right now
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Amazon’s massive fall sale is here, and I did some digging to find the best tech deals. Some of the deepest discounts get bought up fast, so plan accordingly.
Reminder: You’ll need an Amazon Prime account to score these discounts. If you’re not a member, use this link to try it free for 30 days. Just remember to cancel if you don’t want to get charged.
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Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home
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Working remotely isn’t suitable for everybody. But in the wake of the pandemic, it has seen a considerable boon globally. Tap or click here for legit ways to find work-from-home jobs.
If you’re interested in earning a living from home, there is no better time to get involved with the right opportunity.
Deals on deals on deals
🦸 Finding good sales is my superpower.
- I found a fantastic 4-pack of AirTag holders perfect for keeping track of everything from keys to luggage. Click the coupon for 20% off.
- Ladies, if you wear flats, you need no-show shoe liners instead of socks. Comfy, discreet and no more sweaty feet (ew).
- For cozy days at home, slouchy socks (12% off) are my new go-to. Yes, Barry makes fun of me.
- This wireless Bluetooth sleep mask plays calming sounds, white noise or your favorite tunes without disturbing your partner.
- Your pet deserves the best, and this pet water fountain will keep ‘em hydrated and happy.
- For all-day comfort, try the groundbreaking insoles with NASA foam technology (10% off). They never flatten!
- Made right here in the USA, this fluoride-free whitening toothpaste is packed with natural ingredients and under $10.
- Snag a cable organizer pouch (40% off) to keep all your chargers and gadgets neat and protected.
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Sales of portable CD players and MP3s are climbing: A great idea if you don’t want your kids on social media or a screen. Sure, you might have to give a crash course on how CDs work, but it beats them joining the nearly 50% of teens who are constantly online (paywall link).
Your gas is as good as mine: California and 11 other states just got the OK to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Hitting that goal is a long shot; this year, about 25% of California’s car sales were EVs and hybrids. When President-elect Trump’s back in the driver’s seat, expect the brakes to slam quickly on the ruling.
🏠 Housing scam spreading: Criminals are using AI to impersonate real estate agents and lenders in home sales. Chatbots create emails with no grammatical errors and a conversational tone that mimics professionals. Just ask Raegan Bartlo (paywall link) — she followed fake instructions and wired a $255,000 down payment straight to a fraudster. Verify everything.
🐦 The early bird gets the deals
The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale is Oct. 8 and 9, but you don’t have to wait — some sales already started this week. Lucky us!
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – 40% off
- Apple iPad (9th-gen) with the super-fast A13 Bionic chip and a 10.2-inch Retina display – 40% off
- Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker – 13% off
- COSRX snail mucin – 40% off
- Dyson V8 cordless vacuum cleaner – 17% off
- BISSELL Little Green portable carpet and upholstery cleaner – 19% off
- 4-pack of Apple AirTags – 20% off
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Labor Day 2024: Best deals on tech and more on Amazon
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Ah, Labor Day — time for burgers, poolside relaxation and unbeatable deals! Whether you’re in the market to upgrade your tech, add smart home gadgets or finally score that item you’ve been eyeing, I’ve got you covered.
Amazon Labor Day sales: Deals on home goods and tech
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If you know me, you know I love a sale. Amazon’s Labor Day weekend deals are here, and I did some digging so you don’t have to. Here’s a link to everything on sale if you want to browse. Have fun!
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Ticket heist: Cybercriminals are selling fake tickets online for the upcoming Paris Olympics. It’s a large-scale effort with over 700 fake domains. Telltale signs? Spelling and grammar mistakes and super inflated prices. Stick to the official sales platform.
Your car is watching
Automakers and insurance companies are teaming up to share data on your driving habits. Also, EV sales are struggling, and there are issues with Airbnb. I speak with a guy whose identity was stolen, and now the scammer is using his info to con others.
Tesla's in trouble, big trouble
Tesla sales are plummeting, and 14,000 workers have been laid off. Plus, Google unveils a ChatGPT rival, FTC scams skyrocket, and Instagram blurs unsolicited nudes. Struggling with sleep? I’ve got a pro phone tip that will help.
Meet Tong Tong, the creepy AI toddler
Kim and Andrew talk about an AI website pumping out 20,000 fake IDs … a day. Plus, a bogus LastPass app makes its way into the App Store, an entire radio tower gets stolen, and Mr. Bean is blamed for the poor EV sales in the UK.
Truth about EV sales, cellphone bans & 3 dangerous scams
Plus, are you a chronic snoozer? Here’s why hitting that button isn’t as bad as you think. Caller Jeffrey wonders, is it safe to share email addresses through QR codes? Despite rumors, find out why X (formerly Twitter) isn’t going away, and the scoop on California canceling GM’s self-driving taxi service.