Hi Dr. Erica, thanks for stopping by. Yes, time is always a consideration. That’s why I focus on my own group first. I also get the weekly digests for the other groups I’ve joined so I can see at a glance if there is a discussion I want to join. If it’s appropriate, I share my blog posts or other relevant content in other groups. It’s usually pretty quick with the LinkedIn share button you can now find on most blogs.

Thanks for the information about how you have used your linkedin group.  I have joined several groups but I find that time is limited and I don’t get back into the discussions as often as I would like.  I haven’t started my own group yet.

Dr. Erica

Hi Denise, thanks for your comments, and the opportunity.  Although my group is called Canadian, it is really international. We have people from all over the world. If anyone reading this post is involved in natural health, natural beauty or skin care, nutrition, dietary or herbal supplements, or fitness, please join my group and contribute -thanks!

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Canadian-Natural-Products-Industry-Network-4153619?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

Lynda, keeping a group alive and active is a challenge. I post a link or comment on someone else’s posts every day. That way there are frequent updates going out to people who have chosen to receive updates. I find this encourages interaction. Also, asking questions, polls and encouraging people to share their own links and promotions (some groups don’t permit that).