Poised for Success by Jacqueline Whitmore

12 Sep

My POISED FOR SUCCESS Business Cards Arrived!


My latest marketing tool just arrived — POISED FOR SUCCESS business cards!  A photo of the book is on the front and these business card etiquette tips are on the back:

  • Don’t offer your card early in conversation; establish a rapport first.
  • Always present your card with the print facing the recipient, and when you’re presented with a card, take a moment to acknowledge it before putting it away.
  • Present your business card to the receptionist when you visit a company so that he/she can announce your name and company properly.

Let me know what you think!

September 12, 2011 | Filed Under Business Cards, Poised for Success | 4 Comments 

Five Reasons Calling Cards Are Making a Comeback

You don’t have to be part of the social élite to have your own calling card. This old-fashioned social networking tool is making a comeback and here are my top five reasons why you should have one:

1. They can be more fun, stylish, artistic and elegant than a traditional business card.
2. They come in bright colors and designs that seem anything but stodgy.
3. They make an impression without saying a word.
4. They’re a great tool to showcase your personality or hobby.
5. They’re perfect for:

• Playdate-seeking parents
• Playdate-seeking singles
• Retirees who love to network
• Itinerant job seeking professionals
• College students
• Creative expressive types and more!

March 8, 2011 | Filed Under Business Cards | 3 Comments 

Business Cards Are Serious Business

March 7, 2011 | Filed Under Business Card Etiquette, Business Cards, Uncategorized | 2 Comments 

10 Tips to Better Business Card Savvy

42-15599207The first graphic impression for most of us is our business card.  Your business card and how your present it is a very personal part of executive communication.  It’s like a handshake you leave behind.  A handsome card, properly presented, makes a tremendous impression.

Here are 10 tips to help you present your card in the most professional manner.

  1. It’s more appropriate to wait until someone asks for your card before you give it to him or her.  Or you can say, “May I give you my card?”  Never force your card on anyone.
  2. Don’t offer your card early in conversation.  Establish a rapport with the other person and offer the card just prior to concluding the conversation. Read more

February 24, 2010 | Filed Under Business Cards, Business Etiquette, Uncategorized | 3 Comments