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How To Make Traditional Business Cards Work For You In The Digital Age.

Tips From T. Marie

Purchasing traditional business cards used to be one of the first official things you did when you started your own business. Today, with everything from file storage to forms being offered electronically, many business startups are abandoning the traditional business card altogether.

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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

If you want to successfully network with people, you cannot expect to sell to them directly with out some form of collaboration and referral. I do business with people who will collaborate with me, that is I either add to their services or take a percentage from them for referring them to a good business deal. 1 718 785 4195.

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Contest: Win $1000 In Free Business Cards From MOO

Small Business CEO

Our sister site Small Business Trends has partnered with Moo for the ultimate small business contest. One company has the chance to win $1000 of credit to use at MOO for free business cards! To enter, all you need to do is visit Small Business Trends and fill out the contest submission form.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

Success

Try, “How do you know __?,” “What is keeping you busy these days?” It doesn’t have to be complicated, just something to get you started and form new acquaintances. I’ve gotten a lot of great business information by just listening to what people have to say, whether it’s work-related or not. Really listen to others talk.

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Find More Success at Networking Events by Setting Goals

Jen Lawrence

Exchange information with a bunch of people. To make the most of networking events and the relationships you form, set goals for your time there. A word of caution – be wary of quantifiable goals such as “get business cards from 10 potential customers.” Are you stuck in an unfruitful networking cycle?

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Practically Perfect PA

Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Will this inform, educate, inspire or motivate? First things first, create a bespoke LinkedIn URL. I’ve seen some shockers full of digits, which does not create a great first impression.