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The Value of Business Cards

June 17, 2008 by salada438  
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Business cards are an inexpensive and simple way of getting your name out on the street. They can be a very creative way of letting prospective customers know your name, contact information and how you can be of service to them. Even if you own an online business, business cards should not be overlooked as a viable method of bringing customers to your website.

This 2 inch by 3 1/2 inch card is an easy way to let people know what you do and they can even be used as a coupon. People cannot refuse discounts and coupons. Business cards have become very reasonably priced and can even be gotten online for free, although the free printable business cards do come with some drawbacks.

For a small fee, (usually less than $5) you can purchase 100-250 business cards that are designed exactly as you want them. Or, if your budget allows, you can have a designer create a custom logo to be used on your business cards.

So as you can see, custom business cards are a great way to attract new customers to your business. It is easy to drop a few off at neighborhood businesses, put them on windshields or on store bulletin boards. These are just a few ways you can use business cards. For a small fee, business cards online have great potential to increase your customer base.

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40 Comments on "The Value of Business Cards"

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  2. Affordable Search Engine Optimization on Mon, 7th Jul 2008 10:32 pm 

    Business cards are still essential for any business. So many times online business owners dismiss the need for them and it can really hurt their reputation. Online businesses aren’t seen as “real” businesses to many people and not having a professional business card only reinforces that perception.

  3. Maya Tutorials on Fri, 18th Jul 2008 12:26 pm 

    Business Cards are one of the most essential marketing material for a new business. BTW I received my new cards two days back and I really love handing them out to people.

  4. Stockton Real Estate on Mon, 28th Jul 2008 3:22 am 

    I started a business a month back, and I just gave an order for 1000 cards to my local vendor. I think I will be receiving them this Thursday.

    I am waiting to handout my cards to people i meet.

  5. jessicaper on Mon, 4th Aug 2008 3:14 am 

    Business cards seem to be one of the main things when starting to build your own business. It is a good way to make people be interested in your business and know more about your company.

  6. Anthony on Thu, 21st Aug 2008 2:35 am 

    Business cards are very important for any type of business specially in this fast growing world. It helps someone to remember you correctly.

  7. Jane on Fri, 22nd Aug 2008 6:01 am 

    I feel you can never spend too much money on business cards. Get the quality and design that you want. Period.

  8. Ascend Training on Wed, 27th Aug 2008 6:38 am 

    Business cards help you present yourself and your company to potential new customers. It is often one of the first and most important thing someone will see and form first impressions about your business.

  9. JD on Sun, 14th Sep 2008 11:27 pm 

    I like to make some just for fun.

  10. jobs in finance on Sun, 28th Sep 2008 9:23 am 

    This article is truly a good read for me! Informative and very interesting!

  11. Website Design Portfolio on Wed, 22nd Oct 2008 2:07 am 

    hi

    great articles.

    Business cards are very important for any type of business.

  12. MP3sale on Thu, 23rd Oct 2008 7:14 am 

    Business cards are still essential for any business. So many times online business owners dismiss the need for them and it can really hurt their reputation.

  13. Press Release Distribution on Sat, 8th Nov 2008 11:39 am 

    Never leave home without having a least a dozen business cards in your wallet.

    That’s my two cents anyway

  14. Web Jobs on Tue, 11th Nov 2008 3:10 am 

    I agree with what you say. Business cards are not just important for any business’s functioning, they are a necessity. Its like a memorandum for your client. Or shall say more like soft-selling your brand.
    So, no matter how tech-savvy we become still we cannot completely eliminate the paper technology.

  15. Web Jobs on Tue, 11th Nov 2008 3:12 am 

    I agree with what you say. Business cards are not just important for any business’s functioning, they are a necessity. Its like a memorandum for your client. Or shall I say its more like soft-selling your brand.
    So, no matter how tech-savvy we become still we cannot completely eliminate the paper technology.

  16. Free Resumes Templates on Thu, 13th Nov 2008 5:14 am 

    Interesting point of view. I really liked your article.

  17. Catering Miami on Thu, 13th Nov 2008 10:57 am 

    Business cards must be regarded as a handy tool for businessman, and its really an effective way of advertising and letting your clients keep it touch.

  18. Website Design Portfolio on Mon, 17th Nov 2008 3:23 am 

    hi,

    nice articles,

    thanks a lot for sharing the information.

  19. Website Design Midlands on Mon, 17th Nov 2008 7:06 am 

    Yeah, Business cards are very salient to keep your clients in touch and a good way of promoting your business.

  20. TigerTom on Sat, 20th Dec 2008 10:38 am 

    Business cards are like a mini-advert that stay in people’s wallets. Very useful for self-promotion.

  21. Fling,com on Sun, 21st Dec 2008 10:10 am 

    Business cards are a quick and reliable way of sharing and establishing contacts.

  22. Hidden on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 6:16 am 

    Yeah this one have still importance even after the digital age. This one is often in any conference and seminars.

    I saw many go with the 500 - 1000 business cards and distribute this to everywhere, like a pump late.

  23. Caduta Capelli on Mon, 9th Feb 2009 2:31 am 

    Very good article, with a intersting point of view. Business card are a necessity for business’s functioning.

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    nice article..

    thanks for sharing.

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  25. Company Formation India on Mon, 23rd Feb 2009 8:12 am 

    The info you have given here really makes my head spin, keep it going

  26. ljubljana hotels on Tue, 24th Feb 2009 2:12 am 

    Business cards seem to be a bit antiq way of handling contacts. But i think a lot of people appreciate this old-school style.

  27. business change management on Tue, 24th Feb 2009 6:24 pm 

    Business cards are really cool in my opinion. Of course, it gets your name out there. You can distribute it to potential customers. And these customers will mention it to others, so you get a boost in your marketing.

  28. chickmagnetstuff on Tue, 24th Feb 2009 11:42 pm 

    true business cards are very useful in promoting products and it even lets you look more formal.

  29. San Diego DUI Lawyer on Fri, 27th Feb 2009 2:12 pm 

    you should check out this flickr page that has a whole bunch of really cool business cards…one looks like a razor blade and it’s for a laser hair removal doctor and on the back it says “never use a razor again!”

  30. LOCC - Tha Most Gangsta on Sun, 1st Mar 2009 8:58 am 

    Most business cards whisper. If they speak to your prospect at all, they do so quietly. Give your clients a reason to call or visit by utilizing these cards.

  31. almir on Mon, 9th Mar 2009 10:03 am 

    business cards are great because its an easy way of having your business get promoted for cheap by simply talking to someone and slipping them your card

  32. Egyptian Cats on Mon, 16th Mar 2009 1:05 pm 

    Yes, business cards exchange are still essential, especially when you have a well designed one which isn’t dumped right away but attracts attention.

  33. Leaflet Delivery on Wed, 25th Mar 2009 3:11 am 

    Business cards are great face to face, but if used for non face to face marketing I would consider them to be too small.
    Visit our free online leaflet distribution top tips guide, hopefully everything you need to know to make yours go well.

  34. Andrew @ vrtno pohištvo on Wed, 8th Apr 2009 12:01 am 

    Yeah, business cards are a nice traditional ‘romantic’ way of doing business. They will probably never totally disappear, same way as online newspapers will probably never totally replace paper newspapers.

  35. London Notary on Mon, 20th Apr 2009 2:17 am 

    I’ve found business cards the easiest method to spread awareness of your business via word of mouth

  36. Montreal Web Deisgn on Mon, 27th Apr 2009 4:52 pm 

    I feel business cards are essential to any business that wishes to have respect… personalized business cards especially (meaning with the company logo, as oppose to some cheaper, generic version with no personality). Even if a client/customer tosses your business card in the garbage afterward, they are more likely to remember the name of your company, and simply understand that you are more professional, therefor more trust-able than a business that never took the time to create/pay for one.

  37. chin suregery on Wed, 27th May 2009 12:04 am 

    business cards is the next killer ap. I’m good to go. I would like to personally thank you for your outstanding product.

  38. San Diego Drunk Driving Attorney on Tue, 23rd Jun 2009 4:53 pm 

    It also helps if your business cards are themed and branded congruently with your website and other marketing collateral

  39. San Diego California Web Designer on Tue, 23rd Jun 2009 4:54 pm 

    VistaPrint.com lets you design and style your business card online on their interactive platform

  40. r9 driver on Mon, 28th Sep 2009 11:09 pm 

    yeah,Business cards are still essential for us.
    great post, thanks for sharing

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