If you’re like me, you network with other professionals, in the hopes of finding new clients. But what are you supposed to do after you meet people at networking events and exchange cards?
It’s important to get organized after the networking event. I know, I know, I’ve had business cards scattered all over my desk and not done anything with them for a week after an event. But it’ll help you in the long run.
I am so wrapped up at the conference I’m attending this weekend (Type A Mom) that I forgot to write my post yesterday. But that gives me a great topic for my branding post: working conventions. No matter what industry you’re in, there are conferences you can attend to learn more on your field and network with people in your industry.
Sometimes it’s hard to know that a contact will be worthwhile for a long time. I attended BlogWorld Expo last year and am only now reaping the benefit of some of the contacts I made. The point is to find people you’re aligned with. Find people you can give referrals to or that you can see working with, if not now then later.