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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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Yes, You Need a Website. Here’s 7 Reasons Why.

Tips From T. Marie

Social Media Profiles & Pages Don’t Cut It. Lots of businesses mistakenly believe(d) that they could skip the website and simply create a Facebook Page instead. When you have you own website you purchase your business domain name, which means you can have an email address that includes your business name.

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How going digital can make business events more valuable

Practically Perfect PA

Exhibition stand providers Skyline Whitespace point out that you can also build business connections through the use of interactive social media. Using an interactive screen to display live social media feeds such as a Twitter Wall is a great way of merging the offline and online worlds.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. Personal Business Cards. This makes a stressful time even tenser.

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I Want Some Business Cards

Catch Friday

At the event I had only three business cards with me, and for some time I've wanted to buy some more. drama scene: I asked Ian to tell me about his business. I then spoke to him by phone and then joined his network. Catch Friday Media. I asked him if he had a product that I could offer, and he showed interest.

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Love Your Office Space Series: Just Add Personality

Tips From T. Marie

Bookcase filled with industry appropriate books, an executive desk (or depending on your position a utilitarian desk), phone, computer, desk chair and perhaps one or two chairs for clients to sit in. Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top.

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Business Networking - How to Grow Your Online #Networking Into Real Relationships #smmanners

Stephanie LH Calahan

You have got to be on social media sites!!! Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. However, there is a social alternative that is rich and prosperous. Phone (providing value) 4.