Are You at Risk of Missing a Networking Opportunity?
I have a confession to make. The other day I was stocking up on
necessities at my local supermarket when I came face to face
with Duggie, who I haven't seen for years. We went through all
the - "How are you, what have you been up to, what're you doing
now" kind of stuff.
Duggie then says - "Alan, can I have one or two of your business
cards in case I need to get in touch and to pass to other
people."
Now, I'm always nagging other people about never leaving home
without business cards. Don't even take out the garbage without
a business card in your pocket. And guess what - I had no
business cards to give to Duggie.
He then tells me that he was at a Dinner the previous evening
and he met several new contacts - however, he'd also forgotten
his business cards. Duggie has his own business and he's always
looking for new clients.
So let me say it again (and I'm also talking to myself) - never,
never, never leave home without business cards. Don't even dig
the garden, wash the car or visit the supermarket without
business cards.
There's always a chance that you'll meet someone who says - "And
what do you do?" or "It's ages since I've seen you, what sort of
business are you in now?"
Be aware - new customers and clients are the lifeblood of any
business so make sure you never miss an opportunity to make a
new contact.