Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 27, 2023

Attend Networking Events If you’re inwardly groaning reading this one, you’re not alone. I am not a social butterfly and networking events are literally what my nightmares are made of. Attend events in your local area and industry-specific events to build connections and get your name out there.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 29, 2013

Today’s picture demonstrates that not even a bad business card has to be a barrier to your success. This is apparently the original business card of Bill Gates himself and it would certainly have stood out if you received it at a networking event.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 12, 2013

Business cards are a highly effective marketing tool and are the best way of passing on your contact details to new and existing customers. Printed business cards are often the first impression new contacts will have of your business.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

. " 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.  Business Cards. A pile of business cards is simply clutter.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Whether you’re networking online or face-to-face, it can play a vital role in securing your next job opportunity. Networking the old-fashioned way, face-to-face, is still an important route to building lasting connections with people that can benefit your career. Offline networking. Choose events carefully .

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Networking events are vital to the visibility of a business and present valuable opportunities to build strategic relationships. The importance of such events is no secret. 375 billion a year is spent on events worldwide with £40 billion of that being spent in the UK.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 1, 2011

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? We meet new people all the time and have lots of detailed business conversations. I have found that the Contact Keeper is a much more organized and streamlined way keep cards and conversation notes.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. External networking will broaden the playing fields.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Cheap and nasty cards reflect badly on your business. Remember that direct selling is not the purpose of a networking event. Following-up is a crucial part of the networking process.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 14, 2022

“And certainly, during the pandemic, when our virtual membership grew more than 35-fold, more people were becoming digital nomads, who don’t necessarily want a physical address but do want a New York City address on their website or business card.” .

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Office Dynamics

MAY 4, 2016

However, going to the first night’s event when attending an administrative conference is a great way to start meeting the people with whom you will spend the next 3 or 4 days. It also gives us an opportunity to be in a casual environment with our conference attendees so we can get to know them before we get very busy hosting the event.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Networking can be a scary word can’t it? At the start of my career aged just 21, I had no real grasp of what networking was, nor was I interested in finding out. Now, just 5 years on, I have come such a long way and networking has been a huge part of my journey and contributed to my success. Networking can mean many things.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2012

It’s true in the sense that the person who actively creates a reputable brand for themselves with genuine relationships will see more opportunity simply because there is a broader network of people in the world who know who they are, what they are capable of and know this is a genuine person they feel they can trust. Networking.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think about expanding their network until they need something—like a job.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 26, 2012

Resist the urge to get “back to business” the minute you walk through the door – now is the best time to harness that positive energy and put what you’ve learned into action. They may also have a presence on Twitter, Linked In, Plaxo, or other business and social networking sites.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2007

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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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Today I'm going to share my secret tips for how you can triple your results from attending live conferences and events. Start Connecting BEFORE the Event. Many live events now have Twitter hashtags or Facebook groups or pages for people going to the event.  Pre-Plan Your Networking.   Bring them! 

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Catch Friday

JUNE 23, 2011

I met Ian Hendry the brains and owner behind the networking platform WE CAN DO BIZ at a Business Scene Event in Datchet near Heathrow Airport. If you want to successfully network with people, you cannot expect to sell to them directly with out some form of collaboration and referral.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2023

But maybe events like these, the ones that require you to make small talk, bring you more anxiety than excitement. No one likes a fake networker. When you let down your guard, you’re more likely to have more genuine and productive conversations that turn into meaningful connections and not just another business card for the drawer. —

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Awesome wordsmith?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Awesome wordsmith?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

  If very few business owners are able to effectively follow up after networking with someone, shouldn't that be a "no brainer" thing for you to get into place today? Productive networking is about more than collecting cards.  Networking Is Like Dating, It's All About Them.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 12, 2012

Suzanne Evans shared so much valuable and wonderful information during her 3-day event … attendees walked away with a huge binder-full of information. So I thought I’d share with you my top five take-aways from the event. Recognize how you show up in your life and your business, and how it plays out for you.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? Tags: Networking.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Such was the case last week when my long-time friend and Las Vegas BNI ( Business Network International ) Director Leslie Taylor presented a speech that outlined a simply brilliant model for building effective relationships. N-Networks —What groups or organizations are they a member of? Notice none of this is about you!

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Topic: Networking Magic ~ 5 EASY Strategies for Follow-up Success. You know how things go at a networking event, or some other type of in-person event… . You go along, meet many new people, collect a TON of business cards, and then promptly put them to one side and never follow up with the contacts again!

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Effective networking is an essential to furthering your career as well as being vital to the success of your business. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to overcome barriers to networking, so you can relax and reap the rewards of meeting new people in your industry. Put yourself out there. Practice makes perfect.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 8, 2023

Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark. – LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Jay Danzie.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

It not only lets you check the time in any part of the world, it also shows you color-coded business hours in your specified time zone, making it easier to schedule meeting times. Business Card Scanning Apps: Anyone who’s ever attended a conference or networking event knows just how quickly all those business cards stack up.

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Denise Aday

APRIL 10, 2013

Trade show season is in full-swing this time of year Trade shows can be a cost effective way to showcase your business, learn new industry information and network with potential customers. If you’ve done a good job of working a show, you’ll come home with handfuls of business cards.

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Success

MAY 28, 2022

Traditional networking is mostly ineffective. We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. Here are eight unconventional strategies to nurture a powerful network: 1. Do the work.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2007

Seems we've both got some pet peeves when it comes to people who are pretty obnoxious when it comes to networking. Don't swoop down on us at events, shove a business card in our hand, shoot the bull for five minutes and then expect us to be best buddies. "You In the world of networking, little things mean a lot.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

As you can imagine I am pretty much surrounded by events 24/7 so it made a lovely change last month when I attended the show simply as a delegate! There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.

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Catch Friday

MARCH 20, 2012

Working a room in networking can be quite daunting, can't it? Have you ever wondered that out of this online blogging platform, you are invited to an event where you are meeting people for the first time. Focus on Getting the Best out of Networking. Ask for a business card if you can't remember the name.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Here are seven ways in which you can market your upcoming virtual event: 1. Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. School for Online Business Success Member Extra.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

A great network is the foundation of every successful entrepreneurial career. As tempting as it sounds (especially for introverts) big business wins don’t happen from years of slaving alone in your basement. Go to “Networking Events” Don’t do it. Network for Direct Sales. Huge mistake.

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