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By: Vivinne

Vivinne — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:19:41 +0000

In reply to Lori. Yep I should do that more often. It's the only way weeks later that I remember.

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By: James

James — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:27:57 +0000

Hi John,

You have shared a thorough professional advice for freelance writers like myself.

From my experience, all the points mentioned are valid and holds true in helping one to get the needed attention, however, I have discovered that the use of business cards help a lot in retaining and maintaining the business relationship.

And not just that, giving a business card means you are a professional that knows what he’s doing.

All other points will not convert positively well if you do not have and/or share your business card.

Thanks for sharing.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:09:22 +0000

In reply to Cathy Miller. What an excellent idea, Cathy! Great tips, John. In addition, I also prepare a one-page business overview that I hand out to those who express an interest beyond the business card.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:01:35 +0000

In reply to Anne Wayman. Informal networking can happen anywhere: parties, the health club, coffee shops. Like you, I always have a few business cards with me.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:50:56 +0000

All works. I also keep business cards with me when I’m doing non-network stuff, like grocery shopping, browsing in the library, etc. It’s amazing how often the opportunity shows up to tell people what I do… of course, I usually start with a smile and say hello just to get things started, or a complement or a question…

By: John Soares

John Soares — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:33:01 +0000

In reply to Sam Mudra. Sam, effective networking in the right venues can make a big difference for many businesses.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:32:15 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Mattern.

There are several techniques for remembering names. There are two I use most frequently:

1. Mentally picture the person talking with other people I know with the same name.

2. Make a rhyme of the name and another word, and then repeat it mentally several times.