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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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3 Tips to Network Better

Jen Lawrence

Here are a few to consider: industry conference, leadership conference, local chamber of commerce event, virtual workshop, in-person workshop, age/gender specific networking happy hour, and so much more. Give Out Business Cards. Be brave and try something new! Networking is tricky for almost everyone.

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Ep 201: Claire Haye – Assistant to General Manager at Amazon UK

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

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. – Claire’s current passion is the development of others through her mentorship and facilitation of IamRemarkable workshops. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Jay Danzie. ABOUT CLAIRE.

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Find More Success at Networking Events by Setting Goals

Jen Lawrence

You may find it helpful to have the agenda at hand so you can align your goals with specific speakers, workshops, or other attendees. . A word of caution – be wary of quantifiable goals such as “get business cards from 10 potential customers.” Prior to the event, write out three goals you hope to accomplish.

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The Executive Assistant is Key to Managing Executive's Calendar

Office Dynamics

Two weeks ago, I was presenting a workshop for executives and their executive assistants. He hands out his executive assistant's business card when he has told someome in person that he wants an appointment with them or they requested an appointment with him. As an executive assistnat, do you have a business card?

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Make a Connection with Vacation

Office Dynamics

I was so busy with work, traveling, and teaching full-day workshops that I did not really start pulling clothes and packing until the night before my flight was departing. Take business cards. Pack a good book to read or grab your Kindle. Vacations are a wonderful time to catch up on your reading.

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Good Ol’ Fashioned Marketing is Still Good For Business!

Step It Up VA Coaching

Offer to do a free class or workshop at your local library, women’s business network, or community center, and send press releases to local papers, radio, television, and local business newsletters, such as those sent out by the chamber of commerce. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses.