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The Past, Present, and Hybrid Future of Networking

Allwork

A network’s value represented itself by a tool called the Rolodex. The fuller the Rolodex, the more connected a person was to their community and other businesses. . How do customers choose who they give their business to? . A friend providing the business card goes farther than the cleverest advertisements could.

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How to Organize Business Cards & Networking Conversations - Interview & Giveaway @ContactKeeper

Stephanie LH Calahan

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? Do you need an easy way to delegate the input of contact and conversation information into a customer relationship management (CRM) tool? We meet new people all the time and have lots of detailed business conversations.

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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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Business Card Window Envelopes

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Business Card Window Envelopes By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity H eres an interesting envelope that I found on this website. You can promote your business cards through this way as well. It is easy and very cheap to use.

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2019 Joan Burge Innovation Award for Assistants

Office Dynamics

I know assistants are always coming up with great ideas, creating new systems or templates, or taking the lead. My executive, Don Harms, tried multiple different task management tools but found that none were designed for the unique relationship between an executive and executive assistant. So he decided to create his own tool.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. You should have two versions of your cover letter – a formal one that can be printed and an electronic version for online submission systems. Personal Business Cards. LinkedIn Profile.

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Does Your CRM System Help Your Business Grow? Interview: @batchblue

Stephanie LH Calahan

  You might need a CRM system too. Powerfully Productive businesses know that effective follow-up is critical to success.    In simple terms, a CRM tool if used correctly, can help you manage all of the communication you have with your prospects, clients/customers, people you network with, service providers and more.