Business Cards 

Every one can have a business card quite easily. It makes you easy to remember, get in touch with and can even network itself, when you are not there to self-represent.  Many home software programs come with a business card template, or you can order business cards for free at www.vistaprint.com. A small business card case also adds a polished touch and makes a great gift. 

When someone hands you their card, take a moment to read it. If there are a several people that you are meeting at once, keep all of their business cards out and refer to them like name cards, so that by the end of the conversation you’ll have their names down pat.  

Finally, after you part ways, make a note of what the person was like: personality, looks, or job – anything to help you remember them – on the back of the card.