Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

" 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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Success

JULY 27, 2022

Start off by getting a mailbox at a local UPS, get set up with a toll-free phone number through Grasshopper.com, register a professional domain name at NameCheap.com, and get business cards and marketing material from Vistaprint or PrintingForLess.com.”. Keep it simple, says Kent Healy of Healo Capital.

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Get creative and design your logo, business cards, and marketing materials using free or low-cost online tools. Social media is your friend here. Use it wisely to promote your business, engage with your audience, and build a loyal customer base. Start Small, Dream Big Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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Success

MAY 28, 2022

We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. The best thing you can do is grow your social media network while working hard on becoming the ideal person who you want to attract.As Do the work.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 6, 2018

Social Media Profiles & Pages Don’t Cut It. Lots of businesses mistakenly believe(d) that they could skip the website and simply create a Facebook Page instead. When you have you own website you purchase your business domain name, which means you can have an email address that includes your business name.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Exhibition stand providers Skyline Whitespace point out that you can also build business connections through the use of interactive social media. Using an interactive screen to display live social media feeds such as a Twitter Wall is a great way of merging the offline and online worlds.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. Social media has changed all of that. You see, the key word in social media is social.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The elevator speech that I mention in that original post, while still used, has really taken a back seat to social media posts. Do the rapid changes that online technology and social media bring to the business world mean that an intro packet is no longer needed? A lot has changed in seven years. Not at all.

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Catch Friday

JUNE 23, 2011

I do business with people who will collaborate with me, that is I either add to their services or take a percentage from them for referring them to a good business deal. At the event I had only three business cards with me, and for some time I've wanted to buy some more. Catch Friday Media. 1 718 785 4195.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

You have got to be on social media sites!!! Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. However, there is a social alternative that is rich and prosperous. I have to tell you.    4.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Business cards. These two words are constantly debated on social media, news sites and in everyday conversation. Perhaps the biggest question professionals are asking is do business cards still matter? Here is why a business card is more important then ever in our digital world.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A blog allows you to become an authority in your field, build up a loyal audience and give you some meaty content to promote via social media – fantastic for your customers. You will have to include social media icon ‘buttons’ though (a minimal development cost) so your customers can go straight from your website to your blog.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

  Get active and visible on social media before the event and start having conversations.  Make Sure You Pack Business Cards. I realize that this sounds like networking 101 basics, but I'm amazed at the number of events that I go to where people forgot their cards.    Bring them! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Contact Keeper makes great products to save business cards and keep notes and other important info on new contacts. If you use social media ask what tools they use and connect there as well. Then ask to meet in person to hear more about THEM and their business. Follow up within 48 hours.

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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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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 5, 2011

It saves embarrassment after running out of business cards and avoids the loss of data due to losing a small piece of paper. Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite: The iPhone application, Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite, is an online service that allows a busy entrepreneur to access their Microsoft Office Productivity Suite.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. Promote on social media. Personally reach out. You can do this via email, letter, phone call, or in-person.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. Personal Business Cards. A lot of companies provide employees with their own business cards. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

I love this tool on my desktop or on my phone because it helps me update every social media platform from one place, at one time. LinkedIn Card Munch. I network a lot and I always come back to the office with a ton of business cards. Card Munch allows the user to convert business cards into contacts on LinkedIn.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Thankfully the growing number of home offices and cloud based businesses, as well as the rise of authenticity ushered in by social media is changing the expectations of a professional office. Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

This is what I did: I used social media to promote the event and my attendance at it. 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. I tweeted about the show, the speakers and the content.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Social media is also a great way to get recommendations, particularly Twitter and LinkedIn. Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible. Meet in person. Attend trade shows. Trade shows are a fantastic way to meet potential suppliers.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Most online businesses naturally focus on online marketing and social media to drive their business. They are still some of the most effective ways to growing your business, and should not be overlooked. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses. by Donna Toothaker.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) Attendees listen with intent to Will Pacciones session on Social Media. Will Paccione speaks with authority on Social Media. To see testimonials from this event: click here ).

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) Attendees listen with intent to Will Pacciones session on Social Media. Will Paccione speaks with authority on Social Media. To see testimonials from this event: click here ).

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

A business blog also requires promotion. Wisely use social media, email and even your business card and letterhead to promote your blog to the public. . Go heavy on the images with a minimum of text. . Don’t count on people just stumbling upon your blog or immediately finding it on Google.

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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? Have a consistent logo across your business card and company stationery. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 7, 2019

As you work to build your brand, startup or small business, it is only natural to focus on ways to use online and social media resources to your advantage. Here are four simple ways you can maximize your online presence to build your business. It is just figuring out the best ways to tap into it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

Now, take a look at your business card, brochures or other social media profiles.    The other day I was in a meeting and saw a card that had the back covered with 2 different QR codes and the front had a few different urls.   Smart businesses are going to where their customers and prospects spend time. 

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

how many of the Assistants mentioned that their organisations didn’t let them download software, still blocked Social Media sites and used old fashioned and out of date technology. I had one Executive that had a bunch of the old style Rolodex business card holders dotted around his office.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Give Out Business Cards. Hear me out on this – business cards are still the easiest way to share information at an event. Be brave and try something new! Not only does it allow you to hand over all your information at once, it gives the recipient something to remember you by for follow-up from your conversation.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

IVAA — assorted goodies VAClassroom — Bundled Training Courses: Blog Marketing & Social Media Marketing Specialist Program Mini-Courses offered at a savings of $97 off the regular price. Branding Iron Designs —Discounted business card and brochure printing, including complimentary design! Got a Better Idea?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Once you’re confident that everything is in order, then you can include the website address on your resume, business cards, social media profiles (especially LinkedIn), and professional association profiles. Make sure to add it to your email signature and reference lists, too.

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Productivityist

APRIL 3, 2017

There’s so much that Deborah shared, some of the things discussed are: How we met at Social Media Camp and the story behind the business cards she handed that really impressed me (1:59; 4:50). Her company Visual Life Stories helps people to collect their memories through visual stories.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2008

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? People want flashy premises, business cards etc. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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