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Why It’s Important to Keep In Touch With Friends From The Past

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Whether it’s from way back in grade school or from the old neighbourhood, old friends are an important part of who we are and the memories that bring us joy. Adventures and mishaps, achievements and events, and even sad moments have become more meaningful because they were shared experiences with friends. Challenges were more bearable, and victories were better celebrated in the company of family and close friends. This is why it’s important that we stay connected. In this day and age, technology has provided the common man with multiple means by and with which we can keep in touch with each other. Just having a computer, a smartphone, and access to internet opens up countless possibilities with which, at the literal click or tap of a button, you can say hi to someone across miles of ocean – crossing boundaries such as time zones. Your good morning could be a friend’s good afternoon – but the point is that the connection has been made. Through the use of a wide variety of availa

Does The Physical Business Card Still Make Sense?

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Before the internet and smartphones, business cards were the only — and one true way of exchanging information at business meetings and events. There simply were no acceptable alternatives. Aside from relaying information, it served as part of one’s first impression through the design, and possibly the quality of the board or paper stock. These days, printed business cards may still do these, more and more evidence show that digital may be the way to go. Digital alternatives that do the original functions and so much more. The question has come up, therefore, if the printed business card is going the way of the dinosaur — to become extinct in a green, paperless society? This gives rise to some points to be made regarding printed business cards and their digital counterparts. First point to be made is that exchanging information can now be done through one’s phone. Often just asking for a mobile phone number, the proper spelling of the other person’s name, and it’s done. Everyth

THE IMPORTANCE OF NETWORKING IN BUSINESS

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Breaking in and Standing Out in Networking The process of establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with other business people and prospects is known as Business Networking. Its purpose is to tell others about your business and later turn it to customers. In the current business climate, networking is a nexus of technology, the consumers, and innovation and YOU! Yes, you, it’s about time to put your heart and mind into it. In short, you have to be in it or you’ll be left behind! It is important that we meet the following to keep our business network strong and equipped with what’s to happen. 1.        UPDATED – The business should be well informed with the trends and strategy to keep with the competition 2.        GROWTH – There will always be growth if we accept our weaknesses and turn it to strengths. This is also growth in numbers – followers, consumers and partners 3.          TECHNOLOGY – In the digital era, it is not enough that you just know the basics, rathe