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How to Make Networking Less Painful

Success

When I first started my business, I was desperate to make productive connections and gain some traction. But I often left events feeling frustrated because I genuinely didn’t know how to get beyond the compulsory “What do you do?” People rarely anticipate leaving a networking event with anything except sales swag or business cards.

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How to Organize Business Cards & Networking Conversations - Interview & Giveaway @ContactKeeper

Stephanie LH Calahan

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? Keep reading to learn more about the great product and how you can win. “ We meet new people all the time and have lots of detailed business conversations. The time is now! I also watched many others struggle with this.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. And we have to keep our executives organized, too. With so much to keep in order, it’s easy to neglect one vitally important area that requires a great deal of organization: our careers.

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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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Business Card Window Envelopes

Professional Assistant Blog

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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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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How to Organize Tasks Effectively

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise How to Organize Tasks Effectively By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 23, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize A task here, a task there! The question is, “How do I prioritize and organize my tasks? When does it ever end? Well, you are not alone.