tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post1707885891727749425..comments2023-07-26T05:11:09.210+00:00Comments on Connecting is not Enough: What do you do with business cards you're given?Andy Lopatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09727833067768795959noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-58239945844429429782009-07-25T17:49:21.819+00:002009-07-25T17:49:21.819+00:00I agree that notes are essential on business cards...I agree that notes are essential on business cards! However I also confess that I probably actually make notes about 75% of the time. I do the note-taking at three points in time: on the spot (asking permission, as suggested), on the train afterwards and the next morning first thing (or later in the day if it's a morning event). <br /><br />In addition to asking new contacts if they would like to be added to the gallery newsletter, I have another offering for new networks. Whenever the person is in a property-related/creative industry (which many of my networks are), I ask if the person if he/she would be interested in attending an event for property/creative professionals. I explain that I hold an event quarterly and would be happy to add the person to the invitee list. I've discovered that this offering frequently results in the new contact emailing me first thing the next morning, or later on the same day. Brilliant! <br /><br />Thanks as ever Andy for your insight, and for stimulating thought on this essential area of business networking!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872849661763329859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-54306549272034926962009-07-23T10:21:34.334+00:002009-07-23T10:21:34.334+00:00Thanks for such an interesting article.
I keep m...Thanks for such an interesting article. <br /><br />I keep mine in a filing system after adding the details to my outlook contacts. I also make notes on the reverse of the card to remind me. <br />I ensure I follow up all promises I've made within 24 hours of making them. <br /><br />I do not automatically include contacts on my mailings without asking. If I think something will be of particular interest to a contact, but I have not asked their permission to mail, I will send it to them individually with a note explaining why I have sent this particular mailing and offering to include them on all mailings from then on if indeed they do find it interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987206270282426248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-34809985117110937222009-07-23T09:09:15.148+00:002009-07-23T09:09:15.148+00:00Thanks for your comment.
I do exactly the same, a...Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />I do exactly the same, asking for permission in advance and confirming in writing in the follow up. <br /><br />It makes a difference, people actually expect, and look out for your mailings.Andy Lopatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727833067768795959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-11450843040698766172009-07-23T08:18:18.105+00:002009-07-23T08:18:18.105+00:00excellent article and top tips on etiquette.
I ha...excellent article and top tips on etiquette. <br />I have to say I was guilty of just adding to my database and treating it as if they subscribed to my newsletter (until someone complained)Now when I take a card I actualy ask if they would like me to include them on my mailings which is great as face to face you get a positive responseCarCare Directhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644106281613120922noreply@blogger.com