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AFL and NRL grand finals are great networking opportunities

Networking opportunities at the football.

Networking opportunities abound in a busy city like Sydney, but never more so than when major sporting events get strangers talking.

This weekend sees both the NRL and AFL grand finals taking place, so why not take your business cards out with you if you're attending any game-day functions?

Events are a great way to socialise with friends, meet new people and even strike up business partnerships, which is why it is important to always be prepared.

And irrespective of where you watch the game - it might be a corporate box or maybe at a barbecue with friends - the chance to make meaningful business connection is always close by.

So forget about personal differences - yes, there is even a chance that fans of an opposing team are interested in buying the products you sell or utilise your business services.

The opportunity for promotion may also be sitting alongside you at the game.

The point is that you never know - and given the importance of first impressions, it is good to have a few business cards ready to hand out.

The business card is tried and tested form of communication that allows you to exchange and share details with prospective contacts and clients.

It is also an important reference point for people who need to get in touch with you and may not know you well enough to have stored all your contact information.

How many times have you been caught trying to remember the email address or mobile phone number of someone you just met but whose services you require?

Environmentally-friendly or recycled business cards are also a great way to show the progressive side of your company.

It is also a means of reducing pollution - which may not cross your mind at the match but it is still an important consideration.

Enlisting the help of a printing company can also help to create professional looking cards that leave a lasting and positive first impression.