FLASH: Hoovers, yet another business info collector that lives off sec filings, seems to be making a move into LinkedIn’s space. I say “seems” because while it claims to be in ‘beta”, it doesn’t allow any sign ups. It also claims to be free, but I don’t believe it. They have a bottom line to feed.
Here’s a jpeg snapped at their site.
FWIW!
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Reinke Faces Life 
It’s hard to ignore a gathering of 11 Million people. So, Linkedin must know that it will face increasing competition as it becomes larger, more successful, more mainstream. But, rather than being dismayed by competition, I believe Linkedin should be encouraged by it. Competition confirms its commercial viability, in my opinion. (Of course, some don’t want that type of confirmation! :-) But, handled correctly, it could be good news for Linkedin.)
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