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The Past, Present, and Hybrid Future of Networking

Allwork

As the 20 th century dawned, business and networking became efficient. . Business owners sought utility in sharing ideas. Because travel became inexpensive, there existed massive return on investment for conventions. How do customers choose who they give their business to? . LinkedIn provided virtual business cards.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Personal Business Cards. Protect Your Admin Career.

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Elevate Your Elevator Speech

The Office Professionals Place

Depending on what floor you are traveling to, your journey will be short so your introduction should be the same- short and too the point.  An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. Here is my business card.

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Good Ol’ Fashioned Marketing is Still Good For Business!

Step It Up VA Coaching

Most online businesses naturally focus on online marketing and social media to drive their business. They are still some of the most effective ways to growing your business, and should not be overlooked. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses. by Donna Toothaker.

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Dymo's CardScan iPhone App Illustrates Several Key Trends

Small Business Labs

The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product.    You download the app to your iPhone (they also support other smartphones) and when you take a picture of a business card it automatically adds the appropriate information to your contact list.   It's also kinda fun to use. 

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Beating Networking Nerves

Small Business CEO

We often find ourselves in situations involving networking as a result of work-related travel for conferences, trade fairs or business meetings. This experience will translate into the business environment and you’ll soon find yourself feeling far more relaxed about networking. Don’t keep your cards close to your chest.

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Who Needs an Office? 10 Entrepreneurs Weigh In on the Future of Virtual Work

Success

For that matter, who needs to travel to a meeting? Start off by getting a mailbox at a local UPS, get set up with a toll-free phone number through Grasshopper.com, register a professional domain name at NameCheap.com, and get business cards and marketing material from Vistaprint or PrintingForLess.com.”.

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