The April Newsletter 🗞️

Welcome back to our monthly newsletter! We are happy to share all of our important updates, tips & tricks and interesting facts to provide you with a little extra something from us to you.

First impression 📸

Your LinkedIn header photo is like the front page of your professional story. It's the first thing people see when they visit your profile, and as they say, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Whether it's a skyline, representing ambition or a group photo showcasing team spirit, your header photo can truly make a statement.

It was time for our team to update our group picture, and we wanted to capture the essence of who we are as a company. We believe in not taking ourselves too seriously from time to time. 😄

Company updates

Quarterly update 🚀

We came together for our quarterly gathering again, a time to unwind, reflect on the past three months, and prepare for what lies ahead. Celebrating achievements and milestones energized our team, fostering a culture of success and appreciation. We recognized outstanding members like Renzo Bruitzman for reaching the 3-year milestone 🥳 and honored Thijs Elberse as Employee of the Month. Additionally, Harold van der Marel stepped up as our new health guru, leading with vitality and inspiration. So if you need any tips for a healthy lifestyle, he is your guy! 🥦

Hellos

Welcome to the team Sawni Oedai ! She joined us as one of our new Business Growth Managers. Best of luck in your new role. 🍀

Sales Seminar

Jacob Schermers from Sales Architects and Michiel Verstraten had an energetic Sales Seminar! Jacob really gave us a wake-up call on how we should rethink our sales organization. The division of tasks, structures, processes, and management have truly changed! Our millennials want to collaborate lean and mean, and just blindly visiting clients all day is no longer relevant. Do you already know how to adapt to this and have you thought about your team setup? You could be up to 80% more efficient and therefore... do more business.

Keep an eye on our page to see if you can be there next time! 👀

CFO Masterclass & Lunch 🍽️

We recently hosted the CFO Network , where teams enjoyed lunch together and participated in a LinkedIn Masterclass. The session focused on content strategy for personal profiles versus company pages. The CFO Network assists companies with interim CFO issues, scenario planning, mergers and acquisitions, international expansions, and many other challenges that entrepreneurs face.Special thanks to Jeffrey Janssen , Ton Rosendaal , and Rob Koppen (In Memoriam), as well as the rest of the CFO Network attendees.

Podcast PRGoeroes & YouLynq.me 🎙️

Michiel was a guest speaker in De Free Publicity Podcast PRGoeroes  with Jennifer Delano 🎙️. We discussed the relationship between PR and Marketing, with Jennifer challenging the notion that they are synonymous. Explored how LinkedIn and PR complement each other, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and maintaining relevance. Curious for more? Watch it here !

3-Day Negotiation Training 💰

Maarten Verstraten  did a 3-day negotiation training with Impact Negotiation Group and Marc Saris . Marc's expertise, the training's content, and its practical applications were impressive. Learning the importance of negotiation preparation and maximizing value for both parties was very useful. Don't hesitate to contact them to sharpen your negotiation skills.

Interesting facts

Did you know that profiles with a professional profile picture receive 14 times more views than those without one? This highlights the importance of having a good and engaging profile picture to make a strong first impression on potential business partners, clients, or connections. In need of a good picture? We know an excellent photographer: 📷  Angelique Merks . 

Tip of the month💡 

🤫Shhh.. We are going to share a little secret. You can customize your pronouns on LinkedIn to reflect how you identify, while adding pronouns like "He/Him," "She/Her," or "They/Them" is essential for many, LinkedIn offers you the flexibility to express yourself even further, if you like to.

Consider this: if you're passionate about a specific skill or expertise, why not showcase it right in your profile? Whether you're a "LinkedIn Expert," a "Sales Guru," or a "Marketing Master," your pronoun field is a space where you can truly make it yours. So, go ahead and make it uniquely yours! ⭐

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