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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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3 Tips to Network Better

Jen Lawrence

Give Out Business Cards. Hear me out on this – business cards are still the easiest way to share information at an event. Use these three tips to get better at building relationships that help you achieve your goals. Be brave and try something new! Networking is tricky for almost everyone.

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Communication Productivity Tip: Don't Make People Search for You.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « 5 Simple Steps to Eliminate Fear and Even Use it as an Asset | Main | 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World » Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You. Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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

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When you let down your guard, you’re more likely to have more genuine and productive conversations that turn into meaningful connections and not just another business card for the drawer. — You still accomplished your goal of going when it was easier not to, and you were there supporting a friend or coworker.

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Tackling Business Strategy: 6 Tenets of Building a Scalable Brand

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Scalability refers to the ability of a business to increase revenue without much increase in costs. It only takes you a couple of hours per day, but your product is great. Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth.

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Productive Communication & Marketing : How to Manage All of Those Links! Interview with @ItsMyURLs CEO @hustle247

Stephanie LH Calahan

Now, take a look at your business card, brochures or other social media profiles.    I call ItsMyURLs one of my productivity powerhouse tools.   The idea came from a business card that I received while visiting my friend (now co-founder) Harout Khandjian in Los Angeles. 

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Getting buy in from the boss

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This is a culture which embraces tooting your own horn and showcasing your productivity. Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals? Magazine Subscriptions.