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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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How to Find and Win More Clients as a Home Business Owner

Tips From T. Marie

However, if you love being social or can get over your aversion to it, networking events can provide valuable opportunities for home business owners to meet potential clients. Be sure to bring business cards and have a brief, clear elevator explanation you can give of your services. Sign up for the newsletter today!

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Communication Productivity Tip: Don't Make People Search for You.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  This is the back of my card as a sample of what I mean: Creating Your Online Business Card An online business card is one site that lists all of your connection points online.    There are a number of ways you can do this. .    Each is a bit different in look and feel. 

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Tackling Business Strategy: 6 Tenets of Building a Scalable Brand

Success

Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth. That logo may look fine close-up on a business card. These may include shipping notifications or e-newsletter and discount awards upon purchase. Summary: you’ve built your scalable brand.

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Make the Most of Your Business Downtime This Summer

Step It Up VA Coaching

Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards. Prepare your newsletters and blog postings in advance.

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When It’s NOT Okay To Add People To Your List

Office Organization Success

Just because you recently met someone at an event and they handed you their business card doesn’t mean it’s okay for you to add them to your newsletter. This is actually bad business practice and, for most people would be a HUGE turn off!

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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.