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One of My Favorite Business Networking Tools – Flip Note Pads

Flip Notes Business Networking Tool

Whenever I attend a business networking event, I always want to arrive with plenty of business cards, a nice looking pen, and the ability to write notes.  One of my favorite tools to bring along is a flip note pad.  It’s a handy little invention that easily fits in a purse or pocket. Some feature a slot to hold your business cards and have a pen attached. This not only protects your business cards and the cards you collect, but gives you a … [Read more...]

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Do You Drop the Ball Following Up After Business Networking?

Don't drop the ball on followup

As a person who has dribbled the ball a few times I admit I have never been perfect with following up after business networking events.  However, one must forgive oneself.  As we have been told many times before, The fortune is in the follow up. Are you flaky when it comes to following up?  Do you have a stack of cards and have no clue why you received them?  It happens even to the best of us. Are you giving out your cards like rain … [Read more...]

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What Do You Do With All Those Business Cards You Have Collected?

Business Card File

Have you ever felt overwhelmed wondering how to organize the business cards you picked up at networking events?  Often times they end up in a box, or stacked with rubber bands.  You wonder how you are ever going to find the time to input them into your computer.  Here are some tips to make the process easier in the first place. When you meet a prospect and receive their card, immediately write a note to help you remember something about … [Read more...]