Scottish EDGE joins with Scottish Enterprise & Techscaler to drive economic growth in Scotland with new awards
Businesses looking to make a positive impact in Scotland’s economy could be in the running for up to £150,000 of support from Scottish EDGE thanks to a new award, Mission EDGE, funded by Scottish Enterprise. This new award debuts as part of the 25th round of Scottish EDGE Awards which open for submissions today, 29th…
Read MoreLinkedin Profile Writer continues to support Ukraine
Savings of £162 available to clients with 100% donation to Ukraine Red Cross Appeal LinkedIn Profile Writer David Petherick is continuing to support the work of the Red Cross in Ukraine. As winter approaches, bringing with it harsh weather, renewed missile attacks on civilian centres, and power cuts and disruption to water supplies, the situation…
Read MoreNew LinkedIn Premium Feature: Adding key profile content to your Featured Section
In a professional world where differentiation is key to success, LinkedIn has once again elevated its platform by introducing an exclusive feature that accentuates the individuality and expertise of its Premium members. For those who strive to stand out in a crowded digital marketplace, LinkedIn’s latest update is a game-changer, offering an unparalleled opportunity to…
Read MoreWhy your LinkedIn ‘About’ section is going to become even more important
LinkedIn has just announced a change to the way your LinkedIn profile ‘about’ section is going to appear. It’s going to be moving up closer to the top of your profile, starting in March 2024. LinkedIn announced this in an email sent on the 1st of February to the roughly 18 million members who currently…
Read MoreHow to add skills to your LinkedIn About section
LinkedIn has introduced a new feature that lets you associate up to 5 skills with your profile’s ‘about’ section. This feature began to appear on profiles in April 2023. How it works When clicking through to edit your about section, an additional panel appears below the edit window, as shown below. You can select…
Read MoreHow to find all LinkedIn Collaborative Articles
Here are the current LinkedIn Skills pages where you can find and use all of the Collaborative Articles on LinkedIn. [Jump straight to A-Z List of Collaborative Articles Topics] About LinkedIn Collaborative Articles LinkedIn’s Collaborative Articles are a treasure trove of collective wisdom, presenting an amalgamation of insights and viewpoints from the diverse LinkedIn community.…
Read MoreMaximizing your LinkedIn presence: 10 must-follow tips for entrepreneurs
10 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Entrepreneurs Must-follow advice from Doctor David Petherick to enhance your LinkedIn presence Enjoy this free interactive guide that’s regularly updated as LinkedIn evolves and changes. No downloads or email signup nonsense – just direct access to advice gained from over 17 years of working on LinkedIn. Click to read…
Read MoreScottish #EDGE20 Finals: Watch £1.5m disappear in front of your eyes
The 20th Scottish EDGE funding competition takes place on the 6th-7th December in Edinburgh, with prize money of over £1.5m to be awarded to some of Scotland’s most dynamic and exciting small businesses. Join two days of pitching for prizes of up to £100,000, with judges’ questions and answer sessions, competitions and business networking. You…
Read MoreHow to set up LinkedIn Profile Verification
LinkedIn has started rolling out Profile Verification. You automatically get the status of a Verified Account if you have given LinkedIn your mobile number for 2 Factor Authentication. To verify your phone number: 1. Add your mobile phone number to your account through your account settings. (Shortcut to these settings on LinkedIn — https://is-in.link/phone) 2.…
Read MoreFree LinkedIn Profile advice for fired Twitter staff
Scottish ‘Linkedin Doctor’ David Petherick is offering staff affected by the recent layoffs at Twitter free expert advice to improve their Linkedin Profile. Twitter which was recently bought over by Elon Musk, laid off around 50% of its 7,500 staff members on Friday 4th November, sending a brutal email to employees with the news that…
Read MoreI give free advice, not sales pitches
I had almost finished a free profile microsurgery with a LinkedIn member in Brazil yesterday. Then they said something which completely stopped me in my tracks: — “I was expecting you to pitch me with a special offer or something!” I told them that I never do that. What I do when I offer…
Read MoreFree LinkedIn advice for Edinburgh International Film Festival Staff
Edinburgh ‘Linkedin Doctor’ David Petherick is offering staff affected by the recent failure of the Edinburgh International Film Festival free expert advice to improve their Linkedin Profile. Centre for the Moving Image, the parent charity of Edinburgh International Film Festival, Filmhouse Cinema and Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen has fallen into administration, making its staff redundant…
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