Mark Antman and Alan Carey had long been business partners of The Image Works. They started this photo studio way back in 1983 and made it one of the best in the New York area. It started as small picture house which eventually grew as the years passed by. Their partnership in their business somehow ended in 2001 when Carey retired from The Image Works. It has been more than a decade since Carey retired from the photo studio but the company has been great as ever.
Mark Antman has been the main man of the Image Works since 2001. There were several attempts from interested parties to be his co-partner but he has rejected all of those proposals. Mark Antman believes that only Carey is his partner with Image Works. This photo studio was built with Carey that is why Antman does not want anyone to replace his buddy in the company.
Image Works has been doing so well even with Carey already retired. Antman made sure that the company they both built would last for a very long time. Despite rejecting several attempts to be his co-partner with Image Works, he still hires people that he feels can help him in reaching more success.
Antman has successfully managed Image Works despite being the only man managing it. His successful management of Image Works as the sole company president can be well attributed to his wide range of knowledge in the field of photography. Being a photographer himself, Antman knows the in and out of the industry which helped Image Works to be very successful. It also helped that he has the extensive experience in this industry which dates back to his time as a college student when he was still a part time photographer. His experience in France as a documentary photographer also helped him to build the Image Works of today.
Antman will be the man of Image Works for still a very long time. He has no plans of handing out the keys to someone other than his partner. It’s not that he doesn’t trust anyone but it is his respect to his partner that helped him build the top photo studio in New York and helped him become who he is today.
It is quite difficult to handle a company solely but Antman proved otherwise. He has the right people handling some of the administrative works which really helped him.
Every day our newspapers and television news programs feature stories of horrifying crimes such as murders, rapes, and burglaries. In many of these cases, the lawyers for the defense also get a lot of public attention, especially when compared to the attention given to the prosecuting lawyers. Frequently, a lawyer for the defense or plaintiff will not only gain a lot of media attention, but will also receive a lot of remuneration for his or her work.
Most people have the mistaken belief that remuneration in the civil law field is quite low, as there are not many cases that deal with huge dollar amounts, such as the Enron scandal or the expensive lawsuits involving rich celebrities. However, the fact is that such large cases are only a fraction of the many types of civil cases that end up in the law courts. Many civil law cases are about very minor matters and get no attention from the media. The larger civil cases occasionally make the headlines.
People have begun to look up to Attorney Evan Granowitz as a role model who has made a very successful career in the field of civil law. Not only has he demonstrated a great deal of success in this industry, he has achieved this success in a very short period of time. Evan has always believed that the true success of an attorney is not measured by media attention, but by the number of satisfied clients. Since he received his Juris Doctor Degree in 2004 from Boalt Hall Law School, Evan has shown that satisfying the needs of his clients is uppermost in his mind. For two years in a row, Evan has received the Rising Star award from the prestigious magazine Super Lawyers. He has been chosen by his peers as one of the top 2.5 percent lawyers in his area.
In 2004, Evan Granowitz was successful in passing the California bar exam immediately following his graduation from Law College. Evan showed his commitment and enthusiasm for the field of law and he was soon working for the Central California District Center. Here he gained experience in dealing with civil law cases, including bankruptcy, personal, and business tort cases. Evan had a very good record of success in the cases he handled, and his reputation quickly grew because of the satisfaction of his clients. Soon, many people were asking for Evan’s assistance with legal cases as he demonstrated an exceptionally high rate of success.
The business card is one of the most used and least understood tools in business today. Whether CEO of a Fortune 500 Company or founder and part-time CEO of a web-based start-up, the business card is an effective communication and marketing tool. But like any tool, it must be used properly. The do’s and don’ts of business card etiquette, while not the key to wealth and success are helpful to prosper in a business or organization of any size.
The Business Card
If you work for a mid-sized to large company or organization, the style and format of the business card will have been decided for you. If you have your own company or organization, then keep the business card traditional in size and shape. Have them printed with all your key contact information in additional to you company or organization’s name, logo and tag line.
When to Carry Business Cards
Unless you are going swimming or otherwise actively engagement in sports, carry your business cards. Do no limit carrying them to work days, the office or business functions. Some of the best opportunities for business networking are at the least likely events or times.
How to Carry Business Cards
Some people carry business cards loose in their pockets or their purse. The best thing to carry them in is a business card case. These are available in metal and leather. I carry the leather one made by COACH and it has served me well. The metal ones are acceptable also as long as they are no bigger than the business cards.
When to Offer Your Business Card
Some people whip out their business card every time they meet someone at work or at a work related function. The best times to offer your business card are:
- When someone asks for your card.
- When you ask someone for their business card.
- At the END of a meeting with a client or potential client before they leave.
- If someone asks for your contact information (business or otherwise).
- At the end of an air flight if you have talked with the person sitting next to you.
- If you dine next to someone outside of your company at a professional or networking function (business-related), you may tell them that it was enjoyable talking with them and offer them your card as you shake hand and leave.
Business Card “Don’ts”
- Don’t give your business card to people who work with you. If you are that unmemorable you may need a professional coach.
- Don’t give your business card to people at a reception or networking function unless they ask for yours or your contact information.
- Don’t drop them in bowls for raffles as you will only be contacted by someone trying to sell you something.
- Don’t give them to others to hand-out for you.
- Don’t leave them on bulletin boards or in stacks at any place other than your own desk – and only then if you meet face-to-face with customers or clients.
- Don’t hand them out to anyone at a church service (social functions are acceptable) or at funerals.
Old Business Cards
Old business cards make great book marks and also work well for “to do” lists.
Business cards are both a blessing and a curse. Until everyone passes all contact information through technology, we will still have a tool called the business card. Know when and how to use them as an effective business development and communication tool remains essential to success.