Small BIG things
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Ashley Edwards from Pulse of Central FLorida
So I was recently approached about doing a post about Business Cards. Traditionally these small, rectangular-sized printed media pieces have been the networking tool that kept your business-contact list growing. But fast forward to today. Are business cards still needed in the digital age?
The answer is – Absolutely Yes! Although it may be true that many of us interact less with people face to face, especially on the Affiliate Marketing side of things, business cards are still a great marketing tool for one reason – Networking.
Networking affords us the ability to create and maintain relationships. Take my esteemed colleague, local Orlando blogger Ashley Edwards. By leveraging his local relationships, he gets invited to many cool venues (for FREE) and therefore has 1st dibs on what’s happening in the Orlando area. By having the inside scoop, he’s 1st to break the story on his hip blog about things to do in Orlando: “Pulse of Central Florida”.
Recently Ashley mentioned a venue he was attending and was in need of new business cards. So we hopped on the interwebs and landed at our sponsor Print24. We played around with some templates (he’s a real simple, down to earth guy), picked a simple one he liked, added info and had them delivered in a few days (see pic). He loves his new cards and they will serve him well.
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Regardless of the size of your enterprise, business cards tell people who you are and what you do. So instead of asking others to write down your contact info (which is a lame time-suck BTW), give’em your card! It will leave a better 1st impression as well as get you noticed. And remember, although you personally made the initial contact, it’s your business card that may get you the sale/job/promo, etc. later on.
Need new cards? Head over to Print24 and make your own. Yes, some small things come in small packages, but can pay BIG dividends.
You’re right! I got a tow from a local towing company after my car broke down in the Publix parking lot… The towtruck driver gave me his card and several weeks later, when my HOA realized they needed a new towing company, I had his card stuffed in a book I’m reading. That business card marked my page AND landed the company a sweet towing contract.
Business cards are a must have – I totally agree that a business card gives a better 1st impression. Business cards also can get you a free lunch! Many local restaurants have fish bowls that you can drop your business card in for a chance to win a free lunch for you and your friends!
As an accountant, I cannot stress the importance of business cards. They have provided me numerous leads in terms of networking in an industry where you have to do things to make yourself and your company stand out. I’ve received phone calls from people I don’t even know, who have obtained my card through acquaintances. They are a must in the professional industry, and when I ask a person for their business card and they do not have one, it comes across as very unprofessional. Hand out 100, 200, 500, and you WILL receive some call backs, I promise!
Agreed. Business cards are essential to networking. While a lot of us represent ourselves/our brand digitally, handing someone a business card will ensure that they remember your name and how to get in touch with you later. What good is a website or blog if no one can remember what it’s called?
Thanks, Luis! My cards rock, and came in very handy at my event last night – I handed out several.
Any time Ash. I’m glad everything worked out!
I do like that you can upload your own designs if you already have cards, just want new ones printed up conveniently!
How can you take a new contact seriously if they do not have a business card?!?! They are not only essential to networking and business they also show you are serious about expanding your horizons big or small. If you have personalized cards it is a great way to express a facet of your personality. Always a nice touch.
Thanks, Luis! My cards rock, and came in very handy at my event last night – I handed out several.
Sell, sell sell!
i always make my own business card through adobe photoshop and ms word, they are satisfactorily made though.`.
i love to make business cards at home, you can make a nice one by just using an inkjet printer”,.