The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Cheap and nasty cards reflect badly on your business. Thorough preparation is important.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Fear not, here are my 25 top tips to help get you noticed on LinkedIn. Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Will you be acting on any of these tips? 25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn. Always think quality and not quantity.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 2, 2007

A woman I work with gave me this tip for labelling binders. "I I solved my problem.use the Business Card Pockets (3 3/4" x 2 3/8") along with the Name Tag Sheet (Avery 5390). Tags: Binder Avery 5390 labelling business card pockets labels name tag sheet. wasn't sure of what was available. It works like a charm!"

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Success

MAY 25, 2022

Here are my top two tips for accomplishing this: 1. When I first started my business, I was desperate to make productive connections and gain some traction. People rarely anticipate leaving a networking event with anything except sales swag or business cards. Illuminate your “why.”. First, it’s unexpected.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Work With Stephanie « 5 Simple Steps to Eliminate Fear and Even Use it as an Asset | Main | 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World » Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You.   Do you have a tip or trick that works well for you?  To your success!   Let me know! 

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

I like the idea of including a QR code link on my business card. If you already have a ton of business cards, just have some stickers made and put them on the back of your card. This post is part of a new series that revisits the topic of an older post here on the Tips from T.Marie blog.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2023

These tips can help take the stress out of small talk and create a quality conversation: 1. 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. — Get your mind right. Compliment and shift.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

A word of caution – be wary of quantifiable goals such as “get business cards from 10 potential customers.” Check out this post for tips to level up your networking skills. These types of goals may taint the development of authentic relationships and also may create the impression of “collecting leads.”

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

If you’re new to LinkedIn, here are some tips to help you create your profile: 1. Personal Business Cards. A lot of companies provide employees with their own business cards. This most crucial part of your business cards is your contact information, such as your name, phone number, and email.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 21, 2010

PFL prints Holiday cards, business cards, note cards, catalogs, stationery, brochures and more. So, whether you need a business card designed, WordPress updates, a Facebook Fan Page set up, or any of our other services, you get an hour free per $100 spent at PFL. Chlorine Free Paper. Vegetable Based Ink.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 6, 2018

When you link to your website from your social media accounts, business cards, brochures, letterhead, etc., Year after year I’m amazed at the number of people who still question the value of having a business website. I never hear, “Do I need business cards?” which aren’t even close to being as important.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 28, 2016

How else will people know you’re on Etsy or that you will have a table at the local business expo. There are a few things that go into marketing a small business. You don’t simply want to have business cards and have an ad in the local paper. photo credit: M.V. Jantzen / Flickr. …

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

One tip when saving your documents to wherever they’re being stored is to use some kind of common naming convention for your folders and documents. Email tip for EAs: Set up templates for your most-frequently repeated emails Click To Tweet. #3. When you have a pile of business cards from a conference or event, what happens to them?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

My top tips before you request Buy-In are: Adopt your bosses preferred communication style i.e. The language of leadership. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top. An old tea cup can hold paper clips or even business cards. A pretty soap dish or plate holder can become a business card holder. A small one holds my monitor on top.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Here are some tips you should follow before you get into the spirit: Check to see if others will be doing the same. Do you have any more tips to add here?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? Eclipse gum is offering employees this and all you need to do is submit your best stress relief tip and how chewing gum helps you get rid of the bad stuff at work.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Also success stories.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 21, 2018

It should work just fine for website or business card use. You can download it in just.png and.jpg format. This means it’s probably not suitable for printing or anywhere a high-resolution image is required. Paid Options. You’re also given two paid options. For $19.99 you receive a print ready, 5000px by 5000px image.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

Travel Association found that 57% of business travelers say trimming their travel budget during the economic doldrums hurt their company''s performance. Rossi, a business etiquette coach, says if you''re reticent about approaching strangers on the road to make a business contact, try these tips: • Be observant.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Here are 9 great tips on making you a better blogger: Credentials are a must. Do you feel like you want to voice your opinion about other topics?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

It is about making a connection that will last and build your business. Read through their tips and share some of your own ok? Contact Keeper makes great products to save business cards and keep notes and other important info on new contacts. If you want to grow the new relationships you make, there are 2 steps.

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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. Before I go into my tips, I want to come clean a bit.  The tips I'll share today have helped me to bridge that gap and jump it into overdrive. Make Sure You Pack Business Cards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? Do you feel jittery each time you receive a task that needs to be completed yesterday?

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

 An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. Here is my business card. We recently were awarded Business of the Year by Businessweek. Hi, my name is Kim Harwood. Short, sweet, and to the point!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2018

Many of you may have already taken your spring break or might just be getting ready to go on vacation so I’d like to provide some tips either way. Take business cards. It really is important to take a vacation when you are on vacation. Post Vacation. Pack a good book to read or grab your Kindle.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 27, 2014

It includes their contact information and fun things like their birth dates just so I can send them a birthday card, their kids’ birth dates, anniversaries of their business; those types of things. Other items you can include in your welcome package are your W-9 form, business cards and company brochures.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2013

Here are some of pictures and also some handy tips on picking the right promotional material for your company! The logo was on the mug, on the sweets inside the mug, on the business cards attached to the sweets! Pick a product that your clients are going to use. Make sure your logo is displayed on everything. It was everywhere!

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 2, 2011

Business Cards – GreenCard. How many business cards do you give out for your company? Instead of wasting money on getting these business cards, get the GreenCard app. This app will help you save money on gas and on your brakes. How much do they cost to get printed?

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 15, 2013

A freelance web developer, for instance, can offer green web hosting with his services and print referral business cards on recycled paper to distribute to clients with new invoices. Green Tips Green Your Business Guest Post' Market your eco-friendly approach to work, showing how your reuse is more cost-effective.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 16, 2013

It includes their contact information and fun things like their birthdates just so I can send them a birthday card, their kids’ birthdates, anniversaries of their business; those types of things. Other items you can include in your welcome package are your W-9 form, business cards and company brochures.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I attended two seminars (Pitman’s Excel training and The iPad PA) both of which were excellent and I did come away with lots of tips and good advice. I also wanted to make sure I attend a good mixture of talks and training sessions and I also wanted to speak at the very least half of the exhibitors and exchange business cards.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 16, 2018

There are also online codes for places like Vistaprint (business cards and marketing materials), Hotels.com and Avis (for lodging and renting a car on your next business trip) as well as GoDaddy (domain names and web hosting).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. However, here are my 21 tips on entering the workforce, whether for the very first time or not. She gave me her business card.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product.    You download the app to your iPhone (they also support other smartphones) and when you take a picture of a business card it automatically adds the appropriate information to your contact list.   It's also kinda fun to use. 

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

If this is you, here are a few tips on working with an old school Executive. I had one Executive that had a bunch of the old style Rolodex business card holders dotted around his office. Is your Executive living in their own bubble? Quite often old school Executives are incredibly resistant to change and we will come on to this.

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