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Networking with Business Cards
Are you getting maximum benefit from networking events you attend? If not, try taking a look at how you are promoting yourself. Is your business card specific or interesting enough to help make a good first impression?
Here are some tips from Vannie Ryanes of BellaOnline.com, an editorial site with a focus on women’s issues.
Make sure you have a proper business cards. You card should be:
• Clean and unmarked with neat edges.
• In a business card case or clean briefcase pocket.
• Up-to-date information; no hand-written changes.
• Suitable for your line of business; simple/extravagant.
• If you have several businesses have an appropriate card.
• A double-sided card is perfect for multiple businesses.
• Readily available. You should not have to search for your card.
Recommended Reading:
• Five Ideas for Keeping Business Cards Handy
• Ivan Misner: Networking
• Networking for Shy People
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