Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Here are a few to consider: industry conference, leadership conference, local chamber of commerce event, virtual workshop, in-person workshop, age/gender specific networking happy hour, and so much more. Give Out Business Cards. Be brave and try something new!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

" 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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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Exchange information with a bunch of people. You may find it helpful to have the agenda at hand so you can align your goals with specific speakers, workshops, or other attendees. . A word of caution – be wary of quantifiable goals such as “get business cards from 10 potential customers.” Attend a networking event.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2018

I was so busy with work, traveling, and teaching full-day workshops that I did not really start pulling clothes and packing until the night before my flight was departing. Take business cards. Pack a good book to read or grab your Kindle. Vacations are a wonderful time to catch up on your reading.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A good mailing list is the foundation for your business. Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity (guest post by Meggin McIntosh) A question that often comes up in workshops as well as on my blog is this one: How do you suggest people use their calendar (planner) in conjunction with the tickler (1-31) files?

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Success

JULY 8, 2021

My other business helps aspiring writers improve their craft and get published. And seeing their names in print after they take one of our workshops? For author and entrepreneur Bo Bennett, “an objection is not a rejection; it is simply a request for more information.” Isn’t this a better way to interpret a no?

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