Whether you are looking for a job or running a business, giving out business cards is crucial to marketing your skills or services. Even as a job seeker, develop the mindset of running the business of YOU, Inc. Business cards speak volumes about who you are, what you offer and how serious you are marketing YOU, Inc. as a business. Oh! So, you have a resume and don’t need business cards. Can you carry 10 resumes in your wallet’ Do you or can you carry your resume everywhere you go’ A church bell ringing lets people know they are open for business. Your business card is your bell. Here are some proven tips using business cards to increase your chances of landing a job or creating a business opportunity.
If there’s a long article online, there had better be bullet points to identify whether or not it’s relevant to what I’m looking for. And if it’s a book, it had better have subheadlines so that I can identify the chapter to read. The bottom line is that we’re lazy. But that’s actually good news for video marketing. If people would rather see a video, it’s your job to give it to them. But you have to use your network marketing skills, along with a few social networking lunch tips, to really make your videos hit home for your prospects.
Social Networks like Facebook and Twitter are two examples. Spend a little time looking around these sites to see how things work, then jump in! Being on these networks will keep your business in front of people that may be interested in getting some work done. Post useful information, answer questions, look professional but don’t be pushy. This works. Social software defined networking is the fastest growing segment online (my mom is on Facebook), make use of this growing market now.
When deciding what kind of business to start, look at your own skill set and personality. Do you like working with people, or would you rather sit behind a computer all day? Are you a good writer? Creative? Energetic? Social? If you do a little homework, you will love what you are doing and success follows naturally.
Start by using your real name on your profile, upload a real photo of you and fill out your bio. Your bio is about you and not your business. Your website link will take care of that.
Possible choices: networking and/or business groups; business journal, chamber advertising, web based networking groups – such as BlitzTime, newspaper, direct mail, inserts, trade shows, e-marketing, billboard, radio, TV, internet advertizing, blogging – such as Ezine, website optimization, sponsored links on search engines and social networks such as LinkedIn.
Think of the meeting as you would a workout at the gym. What’s the point of going if you’re not going to make the most of it? Arrive early, stick around, collect cards, and commit to calling for follow-up meetings.
I don’t think your customer would appreciate a phone call three to five days after you have received their information. Even if they are still on the market for your product, you will not be off to a good start.