Archive for May, 2009

• Will a poorly designed business card hinder my networking efforts?

  May 26th, 2009
  Member Questions, business cards, marketing materials

  The short answer is yes. Here are some guidelines we have come up with to help you determine that your business cards are in need of a makeover: For starters, do not print them yourself unless you own a printing business. This is sometimes the only thing your contacts will hang on to. Spend the extra money to have a professional design the card and make sure they’re printed on high quality paper. Cheap or poorly printed cards can send the wrong message about your, professional experience, how you manage your budget, or lack of attention to detail and forethought.

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• How can I make a lasting first impression?

  May 6th, 2009
  Member Questions, first impressions, networking

  It’s startling to think that people judge a book by its cover, but they do. You have about 30 seconds to make a lasting impression on someone you meet for the first time. In fact, how you look and your body language make up 90% of the impression you leave. The other 10% is actually what you say. (more…)

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