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10 Business Card Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Office Dynamics

What business card mistakes are you making? Like it or not, business cards are still widely used among entrepreneurs and their prospective clients. But if you’ve recently handed out several business cards and never heard back, it may be a sign that you’ve gone wrong somewhere along the way.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.    Over time, she had forgotten who many of the people were or even why she had kept the card. . 

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I Want Some Business Cards

Catch Friday

I met Ian Hendry the brains and owner behind the networking platform WE CAN DO BIZ at a Business Scene Event in Datchet near Heathrow Airport. If you want to successfully network with people, you cannot expect to sell to them directly with out some form of collaboration and referral.

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The Past, Present, and Hybrid Future of Networking

Allwork

Where professionals held a de facto monopoly on services, the late 20 th century showcased a world where people could walk down the street and choose from several of the same businesses. . How do customers choose who they give their business to? . How can brands grow if they’re not working with other businesses?

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Are you a networked PA?

Practically Perfect PA

Don’t forget your business cards – I meet quite a few PAs who still don’t have these, make a business case and approach your boss and get some ordered. Be consistent and collaborative. Always wear a smile and be approachable – remember most people are nervous too so make sure that your body language is open and welcoming.

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Link Lineup: Small Business Tools, Time and Todos, Productive Marketing and More!

Stephanie LH Calahan

Inexpensive Ways to Prevent Business Disaster - [link] -- OK. I'm smiling because my tip is listed first in this collaborative work, but that is not the only reason I am linking it here.    Check it out and get great ideas to save your business from disaster. What Business Card? Data Backup.

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Productivity With Shared Files

Professional Assistant Blog

IM or iChat)with collaborators while working on the project. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Also, a fun feature is you can chat (i.e.

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