Hand those Business Cards Out!
As an entrepreneur, there is nothing else you desire but towering sales and huge profit. Now how do you that in the first place? You market your business, and of course, yourself. One successful and cost-effective means of doing that is broadening your network with business cards.
This write-up will show you what to do with your business cards so you can establish and expand your business contacts. Take some time to read them and you’ll surely be marketing your way to success.
First thing you must do with your business cards is to bring them out. Of course. Don’t just keep or leave them on the box. Let your potential clients have them. Put them in their hands! You and your company should leave an impressive mark on people. So that you always have your business cards available, keep them in your briefcase or wallet or on your desk. You can also leave some at the reception area of your office. Also, make sure that you have them in your car so when the moment calls for it, you have something to hand to that important person. See to it that you always have a sufficient supply of your cards. You don’t want to lose that golden opportunity of introducing yourself together with your business card to your potential client.
Second thing to remember is to keep your cards in a presentable box. You don’t want them to get bent or folded, do you? So make sure you store them right. Another thing, don’t just stack them into your case. Store them in style! Find a nice, stylish case for your cards so that you make an impression when you hand your cards out. Similarly, business cards that you have received from other people should also be kept and stored properly. Make a good impression as well when you receive those cards. Show the giver your appreciation by taking a moment to read and look at it. On another note, make sure to update your contact information at once and have new business cards printed immediately in case there are any changes. Indeed, it is never impressive to write your new phone number on your card.
Another thing you can do to add more contacts is to have your business cards placed at public places such as supermarkets, restaurants and schools. In return, you can put up a bulletin board in your workplace where other people can post their business cards as well. Find places where your business cards can be noticed and needed by your potential clients.
Another tip in handling your business cards is to include them in all your letters or correspondence. For instance, if you ship products, you can insert your business card in the package. If you are sending out thank you notes or cards, include your business card as well. And of course, don’t forget to include your contact information in your email signature. It’s like handing out business cards online.
Also another tip to impress people is writing your additional contact information at the back of your business card. You can actually make a particular person feel that he is special by telling him to contact you through a certain number for his convenience. Write this number at the back of your card instead of writing it on a napkin.
Lastly, make your business card unique and different so that people may really want to keep them. For instance, you can include a little calendar at the back or a list of your services or any information that your recipient would find useful.
Don’t just let your business cards sleep inside your drawer. Now that you understand its importance in marketing your business, let them serve their purpose! Use your imagination and your business cards might just find its way to the best clients that you’ll ever have.
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