3 Simple Things to do Before a Conference

As business women, we need to be prepared. Preparing for a conference is no different and can optimize your experience because you are well-equipped and ready to make the most of the day. Below are three things that you should do to prepare for the MACs Women's Entrepreneur Summit! 

1. Order Business Cards.
If you have a specific promotion that your company is running or would like your new contacts to know something specific, take the opportunity to print it on the back of your business card. Promote yourself and your business all at once.

2. Connect on Social Media.
Use the hashtags for the MACsWomen Summit #MACsSummit or #MACsChat and begin introducing yourself. I am attending the #MACsSummit ! Looking forward to meeting you there! (Click to tweet!)

3. Practice your elevator pitch.
At conferences you often spend a lot of time introducing yourself and explaining what you do. Practice your three-minute elevator speech. 
Know exactly why you chose to attend the event, what your goals and interests are and the business that you are in. Also have an idea of what you hope to gain from your new relationships. Are you looking for customers? Mentor? or just Contacts? The kinds of relationships you are looking to build will affect the way you develop and deliver your elevator speech. Keep your end goal in mind always. 

The MACs Women Summit is October 3, 2015 in New York. Visit our website for more information or follow the conversation on Twitter: #MACsSummit or #MACsChat