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10 Business Card Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Office Dynamics

What business card mistakes are you making? Like it or not, business cards are still widely used among entrepreneurs and their prospective clients. But if you’ve recently handed out several business cards and never heard back, it may be a sign that you’ve gone wrong somewhere along the way.

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The Past, Present, and Hybrid Future of Networking

Allwork

Where professionals held a de facto monopoly on services, the late 20 th century showcased a world where people could walk down the street and choose from several of the same businesses. . How do customers choose who they give their business to? . How can brands grow if they’re not working with other businesses?

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Zero Dollars, Zero Excuses: Starting or Growing a Home Business with No Money

Tips From T. Marie

Get creative and design your logo, business cards, and marketing materials using free or low-cost online tools. Social media is your friend here. Use it wisely to promote your business, engage with your audience, and build a loyal customer base. This is often called starting your business as a side hustle.

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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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I Want Some Business Cards

Catch Friday

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.

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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that their organisations didn’t let them download software, still blocked Social Media sites and used old fashioned and out of date technology.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.

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Beating Networking Nerves

Small Business CEO

Effective networking is an essential to furthering your career as well as being vital to the success of your business. 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.