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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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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Working with an old school Executive

Practically Perfect PA

how many of the Assistants mentioned that their organisations didn’t let them download software, still blocked Social Media sites and used old fashioned and out of date technology. I had one Executive that had a bunch of the old style Rolodex business card holders dotted around his office. AHHHHHHHHH!

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

The app saves you running around with lots of different bits of paper and you can download stats on who attend and when once the event is finished. By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet. Zwoor Event HD: Free. CardMunch: Free.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

The app saves you running around with lots of different bits of paper and you can download stats on who attend and when once the event is finished. By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet. Zwoor Event HD: Free. CardMunch: Free.

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The ultimate app guide for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

If your manager travels on one airline frequently it is worth downloading their app. By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer his or her contact details to your phone or tablet. The current calendar app on the iPhone and iPad doesn’t allow for a week-to-view setting.

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Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - How to Use Both For Optimal.

Stephanie LH Calahan

- 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? What are your thoughts in this area? "The Ph.D.

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