As business owners or managers we often find it difficult, even in the best of situations to get out and seek new business. You’ve probably thought that if you could just find a way to squeeze that into your day without spending more time away from your family or working weekends, you’d be all set, right? Guess what? You can and all that it’s going to take is a little preparation.
1. Keep a box of business cards in your car. That way, you can always keep a stack of cards in your wallet or business card holder.
-> The next time you go out to eat, leave a card on the table when you leave.
-> Drop a business card in each bill you mail out.,/li>
-> When you’re at the book store, slip your card into some of the books related to your industry. Be sure to put them near the middle of the book so they don’t fall out when someone is casually flipping through.
-> Place a card rack full of your business cards on the counter of your dry cleaner. Most of them are more than happy to help out a good customer.
-> Give each friend a stack of your business cards to hand out.
2. Make a goal of meeting at least one new...