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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

Success

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. Of course, you already know that networking is valuable. This strategy is successful for several reasons.

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

Success

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. Every conversation runs its course, but finding a natural end is hard. or “What brought you to this area?” Ask thoughtful questions, and then follow up.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. Forms and Checklists. Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. Copies of diplomas, relevant course syllabus or transcript. Personal Business Cards. Procedures.

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The Welcome Package – Turning New Clients Into Loyal Clients

Step It Up VA Coaching

You want to show them how you can help their business grow and prosper, and convince them that partnering with you is a solid business decision for them to make. That’s all good stuff, and important, of course. You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success.

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The Welcome Package – Turning New Clients Into Loyal Clients

Step It Up VA Coaching

You want to show them how you can help their business grow and prosper, and convince them that partnering with you is a solid business decision for them to make. That’s all good stuff, and important, of course. You have to continue to impress them with your talents, your skills and your commitment to their business success.

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Starting a new contracting role? How to fit into a new team fast

Page Personnel

Pro tip: collecting business cards can really help and you can make brief notes on the back to remember who is whom.) Mimic what you see around you (while still maintaining your own unique personality, of course), and you’ll be on track to fitting in fast. Is it a particularly formal office? How loudly or softly do people speak?