Find business owners, decision-makers, and strategic allies. Start with shared context. Offer something useful. Make your next conversation count.
Choose the conversation you want to have. Keep business clients, strategic alliances, and sales opportunities on their own paths.
Opens LinkedIn in a new tab. Sign in there, then choose the filters that fit your search. A keyword match is a starting point; check the person’s current profile.
Use uppercase AND, OR, NOT; quotation marks for phrases; and parentheses for groups. Try one focused query before adding more terms.
(Owner OR Founder) AND constructionConnect first. Get to know them. Offer a relevant next step when there is interest. Let their response set the pace.
Fill in what you know, then edit the message before sending.
These fields update the drafts below. They are not saved or sent to LinkedIn.
Use these for owners and finance leaders. Adapt the detail and the service to the person.
Hey [First Name] — I noticed [Genuine detail] at [Company]. I work with business owners who want a clearer view of operating costs, employee benefits, and potential tax-credit opportunities. Would you be opposed to me sending over a quick overview?
Hi [First Name] — when did [Company] last review whether its current activities might qualify for R&D tax credits? If a fresh look would be useful, I can share an overview of the review process and the information a qualified specialist would need. Would that be relevant to your priorities right now?
Keep claims specific to what you can substantiate. A conversation or an overview does not establish tax-credit eligibility, savings, or financial results.
LinkedIn Groups can help you meet people around a shared interest. The relationship begins with what you contribute.
Notice a thoughtful post. Add a useful perspective. Ask a relevant question. Let familiarity grow.
Search by industry, business interest, or professional specialty.
Look for recent conversations and clear rules. Request membership; approval is up to the group.
Answer a question, share a helpful idea, or add a relevant resource. Follow the group’s rules.
A shared-group message request may be available. Recipient settings and LinkedIn limits apply; people can decline.
Use this as a small practice session. Finish with a relevant conversation to begin or continue.
Checklist progress lasts for this visit.
LinkedIn’s menus and allowances can change. Use its current help and the controls shown in your account.
People results, keywords, and filters.
CONNECTNotes and account-specific allowances.
PACE YOUR OUTREACHFollow LinkedIn’s prompts and restrictions.
COMMUNITYChoose communities and request membership.
MESSAGINGRecipient choices and messaging availability.
READ THE SIGNALJob interests need their own conversation.