It Pays To Network
Guest writer:
Ivette Marques
For a lot of people attending an event with people they don’t know with the expectation of talking to strangers and making new contacts is not their idea of a good time. I’m one of those people who actually likes networking and have first hand experience enjoying the success that can come from it.
Like it or not, many of us are involved in networking in one way or another. If you are a business owner or in a position to bring new business to the company you work for, then networking is part of your job description. If you’re a young professional looking to break into an industry, networking should be your part-time job. If you serve on a board or are involved in a charitable organization or cause, networking is your middle name. Either way, knowing how to take advantage of the contacts you make and growing your personal and professional brand in the community is essential and networking plays a huge role in your success.
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Brochure Blues
Brochures - so many businesses have one, but why? Brochures serve a number of purposes from explaining a concept and business mission, to highlighting services and products. But the most important function is to give the person holding it a glimpse into who you are and leave them with a FEELING.
What feeling does your brochure leave with people? Are they actually reading and looking at your brochure or is it simply landing on a pile on their desk or worse thrown in the trash, never to be read or reviewed?
If your brochure isn't making the impact or getting you the results you expect, consider a makeover. Whether lining it up more closely to your company brand or adding some pizzazz, the goal is leaving the person holding it wanting to learn even more about you, purchasing your product or meeting with you in person to discuss how you can help them. Give them a brochure they want to share with their clients and friends and ultimately make them remember you!
When it comes to the copy for your brochure and working with a designer or even designing it yourself there are some things to consider:
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Design of the Quarter
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"REQUEST FOR DESIGN" - Do you know a company or association or an individual that needs help with their branding, design or advertising? I am working out some details for a "contest" where I will have companies, associations and individuals send in a proposal to me about there company and what designs they need and how I can help them. One of these companies will be chosen to receive a certain amount of free time from me to use for whatever they need help with. More details to come later.
STATIONARY & INVITATIONS - Still working on setting this up. I will email everyone when it is ready to go. I will be including original designs for stationary, invitations, notecards and a variety of other items that you can purchase on my site as is or have them customized specifically for you. If you would like to make a request now, please send me an email.
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