Duggie then says - "Alan, can I have one or two of your



business cards in case I need to get in touch and to pass to

other people."

Now, I'm always nagging other people about never leaving

home without business cards. Don't even take out the garbage

without a business card in your pocket. And guess what - I

had no business cards to give to Duggie.

He then tells me that he was at a Dinner the previous

evening and he met several new contacts - however, he'd also

forgotten his business cards. Duggie has his own business

and he's always looking for new clients.

So let me say it again (and I'm also talking to myself) -

never, never, never leave home without business cards. Don't

even dig the garden, wash the car or visit the supermarket

without business cards.

There's always a chance that you'll meet someone who says -

"And what do you do?" or "It's ages since I've seen you,

what sort of business are you in now?"

Be aware - new customers and clients are the lifeblood of

any business so make sure you never miss an opportunity to

make a new contact.