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Do you have a business card?

Practically Perfect PA

Do you have a a business card? I always felt I should have a business card. I would go so far as to say I felt a bit resentful when colleagues were pulling out business cards in meetings or during networking events and I wouldn’t have anything to hand over to my new contact.

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How to Find and Win More Clients as a Home Business Owner

Tips From T. Marie

In fact, it’s one of the most popular requests from students of my “ Work From Home as a Virtual Assistant ” course. In response to those requests, let’s explore some tips on how home business owners can find clients and grow their business. Be sure to have marketing materials like your intro packet and business cards on hand.

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The Office* Show and how to be a great delegate

Practically Perfect PA

I took a few pictures, posted them on Facebook and also on Twitter. I also wanted to make sure I attend a good mixture of talks and training sessions and I also wanted to speak at the very least half of the exhibitors and exchange business cards. I also arranged a tweet-up with readers of the blog and my followers on Twitter.

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Business Networking - How to Grow Your Online #Networking Into Real Relationships #smmanners

Stephanie LH Calahan

Maybe you have created the Facebook page and the Twitter profile.  I asked my expert panel: Social Networking is a popular activity, but truly effective business people know that using online communication tools is about more than publishing content.  Nature takes it's course form there. Connect Genuinely.

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Dymo's CardScan iPhone App Illustrates Several Key Trends

Small Business Labs

Small Business Labs Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business Welcome to Small Business Labs Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Networking – it doesn’t have to be a chore!

Practically Perfect PA

For me as a result of putting myself out there and attending all the events I can, I have not only met some amazing people but have identified two mentors, joined the Board of a women’s networking group, found speakers for events and sought invaluable advice about a number of training courses that Google just would not have been able to provide.

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Taking Your Marketing From Print to Digital

Eco-Office Gals

Followerwonk is really useful for determining Twitter insights and can consequently help you target your audience at your brands ‘optimum’ time. If you advertise you’re a ‘green business’ then your efforts will be appreciated too – especially if leaflets and business cards are the bulk of your competitor’s campaigns.