Writing a Short Note Goes a Long Way

Shut down the computer. Turn off the cell phone. Disconnect the fax machine. If you want to send a message that’s sure to be well received, write a note.

Notes are ideal networking tools as they establish one-on-one contact between you and receivers. It may seem old-fashioned, but the simple gift of a handwritten note is still a prized communication in today’s electronic world. Recipients often keep and remember handwritten notes, while emails are usually read and deleted. It only takes a moment to write a couple of sentences to someone special, but the benefits can last a lifetime.