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Christmas work functions may be a contact list waiting to happen

Christmas is a great time to network.

Christmas is just around the corner, which means shopping, putting up a tree and making last minute deadlines and corporate events are all high priorities.

The end-of-year drinks are more than just your standard get-together and they may be a great networking opportunity for savvy business men or women.

With managers and directors mingling from a range of different departments, as well as their partners or special guests the list of potential contacts continues to grow.

Bearing these details in mind it is important to make a strong first impression, which demonstrates both professionalism and a can-do attitude while still making easy conversation.

And while picking out the perfect summer suit or designer dress is an essential part of the party preparation, it may also be a good idea to update your business cards.

In the age of digital media and fast-paced technology it may seem old fashioned to carry around a personalised card.

However, it is also a truism of modern society that advances in the IT sector is are not necessarily mirrored in personal relationships.

This means that meaningful interactions often hinge on face-to-face conversations, which require effective communication skills.

Making an effort to remember the name of the person who works on the same floor as you, as well as a few details about their interests or hobbies can go a long way toward building real friendships.

But not everyone has a photographic memory and there are times when it can be tiring having to repeat information about your own life that you are sure listeners will struggle to recall.

Potentially embarrassing situations can be avoided by handing your would-be contact an eco business card.

By summarising your details in an easy to read format important details such as your name, association and position in the company can be shared instantly, without having to worry about forgetting anything.