LinkedIn is a valuable resource for professionals around the
world. It's a chance to connect with like-minded people, find jobs, get advice
from experts in your field, and join groups that offer all of the above. For
entrepreneurs, these groups can be the ultimate resource for improving and growing
your business. Here are 15 LinkedIn groups you can join to expand your
entrepreneurial network.
Executive Suite This
group is all about connecting people at the executive level so they can share
advice on leadership, decision-making and more. As a member, you will join more
than 316,000 others who get access to a web-series, discussion boards and
practical advice.
A Startup Specialists Group – Online
Network for Entrepreneurs and Startups With more than 253,000 members, this
group, aimed at startups, mentors, founder and investors, acts a resource for
entrepreneurs. Here you will find support, tips for planning your business,
crowd funding, network and so much more.
Band of Entrepreneurs:
This "non-profit organization of, by and for entrepreneurs" boasts
more than 26,000 members and provides support on topics like legal help, human
resources, public relations, technology and more.
Bright Ideas & Entrepreneurs | Small Business Startup Community
This group aims to facilitate discussion and idea sharing among entrepreneurs
all over the world. With 20,000 members, this group invites you to share ideas
and connect with other likeminded professionals.
Digital Marketing
With 1 million members, this group covers all areas of the digital marketing world.
It includes social media marketing, mobile marketing, search engine marketing,
online advertising and more. It also offers updates to industry reports and
whitepapers.
Entrepreneurs Meet
Investors With around 6,200 members, this group is for entrepreneurs
seeking startup funding, and for more established businesses in need of capital
for further growth.
Entrepreneur's
Network:Founded in 2008, this group now has more than 35,000 members. The
aim is to connect current and aspiring entrepreneurs to find answers, ask
questions and connect with similar professionals.
Future Trends: If you're looking to connect with fellow trend
hunters and visionaries in a variety of industries like marketing, consumer
insights, strategic planning and trend tracking, then this group is for you.
Join more than 482,000 other members and share your ideas.
Leadership Think Tank :Committed to collaboration for the
improvement of leadership, this group, with almost 222,000 members, aims to
identify the relationship between leader and follower, with open discussions
about leadership concepts and practices.
On Startups – The Community for Entrepreneurs This group gives
entrepreneurs the chance to discuss marketing, sales, finance, operations,
hiring, and other startup topics with almost 630,000 other members.
Social Media
Marketing: With 1.6 million members and 20 subgroups, this group tags
itself as the largest and most active social media marketing group on LinkedIn.
Moderated by professionals, members join interactive discussions on topics like
social media marketing, non-profits, etc.
Women's Network of
Entrepreneurs: A collective of more than 17,000 dedicated entrepreneurs and
women in business participate in the group for support, sharing ideas and
struggles. Members also promote their business with the goal of building their
network and sharing resources.
Start-Up Phase Forum
:This free community of more than 19,200 members provides information and
support to entrepreneurs and small business owners in the startup phase. The
topics range from marketing, recruiting and financing, to working from home
ideas, slogans and branding.
Linked Business:The
10,600 members of this group come together to discuss issues facing small
businesses, additionally, business owners seek qualified professionals to
provide services in the hopes of getting both perspectives and experiences on
small business issues.
COSE (Council of
Smaller Enterprises) Based in Chicago, this group of 2,100 members aim to
provide support for organizations and small businesses. COSE fights for the
rights of small business owners and provides a forum for small businesses
owners to connect and learn from each other.
Startup Mastermind:
This group, boasting 5,700 members, describes itself as being "dedicated
to providing networking opportunities and collaboration among startup founders,
founding team members, and startup advisor."
Written by Jennifer Post
Jennifer Post graduated from Rowan University in 2012 with a
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. Having worked in the food industry, print and
online journalism, and marketing, she is now a freelance contributor for
Business News Daily. When she's not working, you will find her exploring her
current town of Cape May, NJ or binge watching Pretty Little Liars for the
700th time
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