This tactic of the game was tough for me to grasp and at initial I failed many occasions. I carried my business cards only in my briefcase, simply because I thought they had been only utilized in business. Incorrect! I missed really a few opportunities to toot my horn simply because of that misconception. Not only did I skip the chance, but when it did occur, I looked like an amateur. Here’s what happen on one of those events.

One day whilst standing in a financial institution line waiting to make a deposit ? by the way, it was the merchant financial institution line a nicely dressed gentleman noticed I had several checks from different companies. He asked about my occupation. I cheerfully explained my business and qualifications. He stated that he was impressed and promptly asked for my business card. Oops! I did not have one in my possession. I had to meekly confess that I did not have one with me. He now realized I was new to the game and in a teaching tone, he recommended I ought to have them in my wallet. He went on to explain, that I ought to never be without one. I was too embarrassed to ask for his business card and was elated when the teller said &quotnext.&quot

New to the game, I really did not believe individuals would just ask you for a business card. When I related this incident to my boyfriend Tim, he chimed in.

&quotWhy wait for individuals to ask? Do not be a top secret agent depart them for individuals to find.&quot He continued, &quotWhen you depart a tip on the lunch table, depart your business card.

&quotWhat?&quot I questioned, &quotI don’t believe a waitress or buss boy would use my services.”

“You don’t know that.” he calmly continued, “Apart from they might know of someone who requirements your services. Standing in lines or elevators are the greatest locations to market your self,” with that he winked and said, “you’ve acquired a captive audience.”

### Gina Novelle (copyright twelve-2004)

Gina Novelle is a printed totally free lance writer. Her business sponsors the web site http://www.thirdpocket.com, a support site for the self-employed. Her guide, &quotBusiness Secrets and techniques Males Do not Tell Women&quot reveals how ladies and men see self-employment in a different way and will be available in 2005. She currently provides her services as an Ezine Author to optimize search engine ratings. gina@exclusivemarkets.net