10 Ways to Use Business Cards Make the most of business cards. Related Articles How to Make & Print Your Own Business Cards on a Computer List of Cool Names for a Business Examples of Marketing Objectives 5 Sources of Power in Organizations How to Wipe an iPad to Factory Settings Without a Passcode How to Determine Who Receives a 1099 Business cards provide as many networking possibilities as the mind can imagine. While narrowing the options down to 10 effective ways to use your business cards, a list will give the small business owner enough ideas to jump start her own creative business mind. According to Entrepreneur writer, Ivan Misner, a business card is one of the most valuable networking tools you have. Business cards provide word-of-mouth opportunities to spread the word about a small business. Ads by Google HK Houseware Fair Organised by HKTDC 20-23 Apr. Register Now!hktdc Back of Card The front of a business card brings obvious communication options. Use the back of a business card to carry a small business message further. The website, All That Women Want, suggests ways to make the most of the back of a card. In Thirty Creative Ways To Use Business Cards, Linda Elizabeth Alexander suggests seminar leaders list a seminars main principles on the back for holders future reference. Write your business private 800 number on the back of the card. Giving potential clients inside information increases the value of the card, advises Alexander. Supply and Demand A well-designed business card has no value if the business owner does not use them. Misner recommends keeping a supply of business cards in your car, in your pocket or purse, in your briefcase and your wallet, to name a few places. The point: Dont be caught in a promising situation without your signature card. Related Reading: Tips on Generating Effective Business Cards Cardholder Options Business cards should achieve a higher function than serving as small pieces of card stock easily lost. On the website, Great FX Business Cards, Alexander suggests printing a promotional offer on a business card. Give the holder a free consultation or product sample when she presents your business card. Networking Possibilities Business cards can help businesses form alliances. Misner recommends visiting businesses that complement yours. Ask the owner if you can leave a supply of cards to put your name in front of similar clients. Offer to pass around the owners cards in exchange. For example, a massage therapist might form a networking partner with an herbalist. Productive Places Take advantage of your business cards convenient size. Writing for the website, All That Women Want, Alexander suggests creative places for business cards. Scan your business card and save the graphic on your computer. Make your card a link to your website. Use your card as a link to your website. Include your card link with your email signature. Survey Business Cards Alexander also suggests printing a short survey on the back. Cardholders can redeem a completed survey for a product or service discount. Use the completed survey to gauge customer satisfaction. Cards for Networking Partners Keep a list of networking partners who carry your business cards. Keep sufficient stock to refill partners supplies. Check regularly to make sure networking colleagues have enough business cards on hand. Bilingual Business Cards Business cards in English and a foreign language can reach more people. Misner suggests printing business cards with English on the front and a language represented at a bilingual conference or event hosted by a business from a non-English speaking country. Card Placement Visit local libraries. Place business cards in books related to your product or service. For example, a small business freelance writer might place his card in books about writing. Appointment Cards Appointment cards keep a business name in front of clients and customers. Print business cards with appointment fields on the back of the cards. Card holders have multiple reminders--the appointment information, location of the appointment and a reminder of the business.
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