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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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How to Make Networking Less Painful

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Anecdotally speaking, connecting with others via networking events has been integral to building my business. I’ve formed partnerships, gained affiliates and won clients all directly because of networking. People rarely anticipate leaving a networking event with anything except sales swag or business cards.

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I Want Some Business Cards

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

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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. This article was published in August 2016 and has been updated. Photo by Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The post At a Loss for Words? Try some small talk.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Forms and Checklists. Personal Business Cards. A lot of companies provide employees with their own business cards. However, if you want the ability to promote yourself professionally without the association of your current employer, personal business cards are must! It can include your: Resume.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

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For instance, if you’re working on your event planning page, you might include: Checklists, templates, and forms you’ve created to make event planning easier. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE. Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website? Your event planning procedures.

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Business Networking - How to Grow Your Online #Networking Into Real Relationships #smmanners

Stephanie LH Calahan

Nature takes it's course form there.   Related articles: "Business Networking - Breaking the Ice & Starting the Conversation #business #productivity" ». "How "How to Organize Business Cards & Networking Conversations - Interview & Giveaway @ContactKeeper" ». "Discover