One of my favorite things to do to spread the word about my blog and brand now is networking. I love getting out and explaining, face-to-face, the passion behind what I love to do. It creates a lasting impression and forms real relationships with people you may have never met had it not been for a chance meeting or networking event. My go-to networking material is my business card. I’m on my second design for my business card, and I can say that I love this one most of all! It was made with MOO.com‘s builder and it made my life less hectic. I’ve been through my share of designing logos and layouts with my Adobe Creative Suites programs, and while its good to have that knowledge, I like the fact that MOO has my back and makes the design process so easy. I was able to choose a layout and fill in my info, and then I chose to use Printfinity which allowed me to have different photos on the reverse side of my business card.
photos on business cards by Stephanie Drenka
I just recently attended a women’s conference and networking event, Finesse Your Life Tour, an event put on by the The Ladies’ Roundtable and Jennifer Onwumere of Jen-Gerbread Marketing. I formed some lasting relationships while there and look forward to keeping in touch with the ladies. For people that I met spur of the moment and that I didn’t get to have in-depth conversations with – I gave them my business card and was pleased to hear how much they liked it! I hope that in turn influences them to reach out to me so that we can speak after the event is said and done. If you are in the DC or LA area, you can still register for the last 2 #FYLTour events!
Now, I tell y’all all the time that everything can be done sustainably, and it is no different with these business cards. I chose the Green Business Cards option which uses 100% recycled fiber, is 100% chlorine free and 100% biodegradable!
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3 Networking Tips
- Have your MOO business cards on hand to share with people you meet so that you can connect after the event.
- Create a 30 second elevator speech. This is a summation of your business/brand’s purpose and mission to help you quickly inform the people you meet about who you are and what you do. It shows that you are serious about what you do!
- Follow through and actually connect with the people you have met after the event is over. It looks bad on you if you say you will reach out to someone, but you don’t do it. You also will possibly miss out on a great connection that you easily could have formed after meeting someone.
How do you love to network? I hope you use your MOO Green business cards the next time you network!
xoxo, dolls & dudes
I use Moo and I absolutely love them! Their cards are so cute and like you, I put a pic of me on the back so people can know who’s card they have! 😀
These cards look so nice! I have been meaning to get some printed. It would definitely be helpful to have them on hand!
What a great tip to have a 30 second introduction! I will practice that. Love your business cards too!
These business cards are super adorable!!! Love them and I love that they are green too!
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
Moo is the only place I will print my business cards! AMAZING QUALITY!
Totally agree! Don’t be shy. If everyone didn’t say hello first, no one would ever connect. CUTE styling and cards
such good tips! I love your business cards too, they’re really cute!
Esther
The Cuteness
Love the networking tips. The business cards look great! I love the smaller sizes Moo provides, so cute.
Their mini business cards are so adorable! That may be my next business card venture lol
These are great tips! I really need to get business cards myself.. I just can’t decide what all I want to put on them!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
These are great tips and a super useful post! Thanks so much for sharing all of this information!
xx Bri
http://www.Neutral2Neon.com
I’ve been blogging since 2011 and never made up business cards (I know…terrible!) I knew I never wanted traditional business cards…I love the way these look – and I like how you have your picture on them – being able to put a face with a name is always great!
Lovely tips! This is definitely something I follow up with when I attend conferences for my daytime job as well as for my blogging/YouTubing. Always important to follow up with people and even if you don’t necessarily say you will. I love emailing the people I’ve met (especially if there’s an attendee list of some kind) because it puts me back on their radar! xx, adaatude.com
So true, Adaleta! And getting on their radar after the hustle and bustle of the conference makes for better chances of staying connected!
Great tips!! Moo has such to cutest cards!! I want to get some more business cards now!!
I use Moo “green” cards as well! I love them!
I’m such an introvert so networking is hard for me. Great business cards though! I think I’ll go with Moo my next time around.
xoxo. | cymone.
The Block is Haute
I will have your business cards. Her beautiful and so unique, eye-catching.
So many great tips! I don’t even know, which one I like best. I definitely need to get some business cards!
These are such awesome tips! My business cards are from Moo and the quality is unsurpassed.
xx, Victoria
memphismadeblog.com
How fun and helpful! Love your business cards! Ive used MOO too and they are great! Love the images on the cards too!
Sportsanista
I LOVE your photos on your cards. I need to do that, but I don’t have a shot I am happy with yet!
I think your business cards are super classy, love it.
Thank you for sharing! I really need to get some business cards. I think what’s holding me back is that I’m a jack of all trades. I have yet to decide what I *really* want to specialize in. Oops! 🙂
Shelly – I didn’t put a title for that very reason. It also makes people curious and really ask “what do you do?” And they’ll want to learn more about you! Make you some without a limiting title!
I just ordered from MOO!! They have such nice cards!
http://alwayzfashionablylate.blogspot.com
Love your business cards! Thanks for the tips.
Great tips & I know for me, I am constantly working on the perfect 30 second pitch!
Those cards are gorgeous! I’m needing some made and will definitely be checking out this service. Agreed on networking! It’s also so fun to meet up with other men and women who also blog to exchange ideas. Sometimes people don’t understand how much work goes into these blogs, so I love meeting people who manage and run their own.
Cameron Proffitt
Your business cards are such beauties! LOVE them! And great tips!
xo, Christina
Fashion & Frills
Omg these are some really great tips!!! I’m also loving your business cards! I need new ones so bad.
I use MOO too! They have the cutest cards to choose from and I love that you can make them sustainable!
http://www.thefashionhour.com
These are great tips! Thank you so much for sharing. I am going to a conference this upcoming weekend and will definitely need to utilize networking.
Hannah Shanae
hannahshanae.com
Your Moo cards came out so nice…and I’ve seen advertisements for this company, and have been impressed with their overall quality. The company offers one of the most professional-looking options that I’ve seen.
Addie, u r soooo Awesome. This is ur cousin, girl.
Haha, I was like “is this MY Rachel?” Lol. Love you!!! =)