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How To Use Your Business Cards

Ian — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:55:29 +0000

I got some new business cards from work the other day, and they came in the box direct from the printer, which along with the usual ad for themselves included an instruction manual for the cards. Admittedly much of the advice involves giving out as many business cards as possible, something they might be expected to encourage, but there were a couple I wouldn’t have guessed. Some choice examples:

Insert A Business Card When Paying Bills. Bills contain advertisements. Why can’t you advertise your skills or services the same way? Insert a business card with you payment. You may not think anyone who opens your credit card bill payment can help you – NEVER underestimate the power of networking. As the movies 6 degrees of separation points out we are six people away from knowing someone of influence. You could be six people away from knowing the Prime Minister or The Queen.

Ask For Referrals. When giving a business card people will feel more comfortable if you say “If you know anyone that could use my services, give them my card” [...] This always places you in a better position – they will feel better about helping you and you should give them at least two cards.

Use Proper Business Card Etiquette. When you give a business card, ask for a business card. When given a business card don’t just take it and put it in your wallet. Make the person feel important by looking at their card for a few seconds – you may see something that could be a topic of discussion. Write comments on the card such as date, location and common points of interest. These comments will prove valuable when following-up with that person. This also demonstrates a sincere interest in the other person. Only then should you place the card in your wallet.

The Onion Asks…

Ian — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:54:55 +0000

Are violent video games doing enough to prepare our kids for the actual post apocalyptic nightmare we all face?

Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children For The Apocalypse?

Local Internet Video

Ian — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:27:01 +0000

Very strange sensation on reading B3ta this week, seeing a mildly amusing tree based video, and realising it was shot in the little park my flat looks out over (though at that time someone hadn’t written ‘I did yo mum’ on the path in chalk)!

Pony Tail

Ian — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:55:23 +0000

Another Literal lyrics video, with RHCP this time

One is enough

Ian — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:57:17 +0000

CSI Miami returned to fine form this week, prompting this text from Mr Gray:

What’s most impresive is that every time I think this is the stupidest possible plot they managed to top it.

Almost every scene in this masterpiece was incredible, but I think the best summary is the clip from the end of the episode that features:

Matrix style computer animation
Further technology in H’s ClimateChangeMobile
The ridiculous super gun which was being inplausibly used as a stealthy assasin weapon at the start of the episode
The fact HoCaine is immune to explosions
A helluva one liner

Descriptive Video Lyrics

Ian — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:39:58 +0000

From b3ta this week, this is just inspired:

Swagger Like Us

Ian — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:31:34 +0000

Ye’s ‘swagger like mick jagger’ line was inevitable, but this is still a bit of a banger. Video because I’m too lazy to upload an mp3.

New Soul

Ian — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:29:38 +0000

Fatlace linked up this AC video that samples New Soul (as wot is used on the mac air advert). I think the eminem/new soul mashup on Feed The Animals edges it in general, but this video is just class (and has a nice little sting at the end, Apple fans).