At every networking event you attend you may be asked at least once, “May I have your business card?” You graciously hand them your card. So what do they do with your card once they are back in their office? Most put in the ever growing pile. How do you get your business card to standout from the rest?
It begins with your conversation. It begins with a first impression. By presenting yourself as an Authentic Connection, you begin the conversation truly engaging in that person. Don’t worry about the next person you are going to meet or scoping the room for someone you know.
Standout from other conversations; start with asking about their day or complementing them on something they are wearing – make it personal. Remember when you are networking, your first priority is to build relationships.
Now when they return to their office, where do you think your business card will end up? Most likely it will be next to their phone or calendar to follow up with you.
However, be sure to keep a lasting impression by doing two things:
© 2010 Renee Belbeck, National Association of W.O.M.E.N.
Renee Belbeck, Founder National Association of W.O.M.E.N,, leads a networking organization that is unique, by putting her members first and help the backbone of economics by helping the small business owner grow to their full potential. www.nationalassociationofwomen.com.
This article may be reprinted when the copyright and author bio are included.
It begins with your conversation. It begins with a first impression. By presenting yourself as an Authentic Connection, you begin the conversation truly engaging in that person. Don’t worry about the next person you are going to meet or scoping the room for someone you know.
Standout from other conversations; start with asking about their day or complementing them on something they are wearing – make it personal. Remember when you are networking, your first priority is to build relationships.
Now when they return to their office, where do you think your business card will end up? Most likely it will be next to their phone or calendar to follow up with you.
However, be sure to keep a lasting impression by doing two things:
- Create a business card that stands out from the rest. Here is a video that brings home that point.
- Follow up with them in a unique way. Yes it is easy to send a quick email, but think outside the box by finding a way to follow up that is Authentic and is in alignment with you.
© 2010 Renee Belbeck, National Association of W.O.M.E.N.
Renee Belbeck, Founder National Association of W.O.M.E.N,, leads a networking organization that is unique, by putting her members first and help the backbone of economics by helping the small business owner grow to their full potential. www.nationalassociationofwomen.com.
This article may be reprinted when the copyright and author bio are included.
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