I’ve always enjoyed writing and sending postcards.  Even with the speed and ease of e-mail, instant messaging, and Facebook, I still practice this habit.  I’ve discovered it’s very helpful in keeping in touch with customers and business associates, people I meet in my travels, friends and relatives.
I try to write at least one postcard a day.  Sometimes these are cards my husband and I make that involve our business news.  Others may be cards from my paintings and his photos.  There also are cards that contain illustrations from my books. We may add inspirational and motivational sayings.  Others simply have my …read more

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Networking has become a buzz word in today’s business world. Depending on whether you’re talking about the Internet or having a traditional business.
However, even though the word is taking on a new meaning, the good old-fashioned term, “making friends,” covers it all.
When we network, we experience the enjoyment of meeting people, finding their interests, their needs, our commonality.  We are involved with developing friendships, being a relatable person…and listening.
Networking and making friends, whether in person or over the Internet, expands our world and develops for us a community of people with whom we relate.  Think of how networking has …read more