Priscilla G Sabado has been doing business for a very long time and she knows that it’s important to stay up to date with the latest technology. “Technology drives business,” Priscilla G Sabado says, “and technology is always changing, so that business is always changing. If you can’t change along with it, you get left behind.” To prevent that from happening, she makes sure to stay connected on social media sites and has a profile on LinkedIn, the business networking site.

LinkedIn connects professionals with other professionals via social networking and has become an important tool, especially for independent consultants like Priscilla G Sabado, who must find their own clients. “LinkedIn has been a great tool for me,” she says, “I have found many new clients by networking with other professionals and through online referrals. It has been a resource I would have been foolish not to take advantage of.”

For Priscilla G Sabado, LinkedIn has meant that her independent financial consulting business has stayed relevant in a world of rapidly changing business needs. While her business has thrived, she has noticed other businesses that have been slower to adapt are getting left behind and even failing altogether. “It just makes sense,” says Priscilla G Sabado, “The world changes, and you must change with it. If you don’t, there are consequences.”

Priscilla G Sabado also prides herself on being up to date with other technology, such as her iPhone and tablet, which contain her calendars to help coordinate her busy schedule. With so many responsibilities, it pays for Priscilla G Sabado to be savvy with all the latest technologies. It’s a big part of how she manages to fit in all her various duties and obligations into each day. “I couldn’t live without it now,” she laughs.

Priscilla G Sabado has helped start many businesses over her long and distinguished career. “The one thing that keeps the successful businesses alive is adaptability,” she says, “and having a meaningful social media presence is a part of adapting to today’s world.” For her part, having a LinkedIn profile has made all the difference.