How can a business benefit from using business cards?

Business cards have been an invaluable tool for business development, networking and contact management for decades. Despite the widespread use of digital media, business cards are as relevant and important today as they ever have been.
There is no doubt that first impressions count. When you meet someone for the first time in a business setting there are typically two important factors in creating a positive impression; the first is you and the second is your business card. Of these the business card is arguably the most important as it will be retained and viewed over again, forming part of the lasting impression.

It is absolutely vital that you get your business card right; don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your card just needs to serve as a record of your contact details, it has a much more powerful impact. Imagine that you work in media and dress yourself to convey a contemporary and vibrant message, what will your new contact think if he later looks at your business card and finds a ‘tired’ basic and traditional design? The contact will start to question their perception about both you and your business. In short, it is vital that your business card conveys a consistent visual image which is in line with you, your business and the type of people you are hoping to connect with. A well thought out and designed business card is an invaluable part of your marketing strategy.

In addition to conveying a first impression of your business, a good business card should also act as a small 5 second advert summarising who you are, what you do and thereby hopefully enticing a response from the reader. This approach works perfectly for brief meetings when you don’t have the opportunity to launch into a full sales pitch about the services you are able to offer.

Emails tend to get deleted whereas a business card will often be filed, kept in a drawer, on a desk, or given to the PA. They could be retained for years by your prospect and subsequently found again when a need arises years into the future. Your card needs to stand out though, your prospect could have collected hundreds over the years and you need to make sure that yours stands out immediately from the rest.

At their most basic, business cards are a way of passing on your contact details, letting people know where you work and perhaps what qualifications you have. You can, however, make your business card work so much harder for you if you take the time to invest in a great design and a succinct and compelling message.

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