10 Nifty Tips for Better Business Cards


Not having a business card is as bad as using aneMail address that ends in AOL.comIt's just not professional.

With domain names costing less that 9 bucks ayear, there's no excuse for anyone in business tohave an AOL.com address. With business cardscosting less than 9 bucks at the big box store,there's no excuse for anyone in business not topass them about.

Here are BIG Mike's 10 Nifty Tips for BetterBusiness Cards

Don't Do It At Home
For what you spend on blank microperf cards andthe time to get it right, you could pay to havethem look professional instead of home baked.

Get your Own Logo
No logo at all looks better than a logo from aclip art book. Same with cards with bars of coloror circles. Your card should be you, not somethingfrom a can.

Put YOU in the Middle
Your name is the most important part of the cardput it in the middle and big enough to seewithout granny glasses.

Forget the Beeper Number
No need to list cell phones and beeper numbers.If you want a customer to have them, it is farmore impressive for you to hand write it on thecard ("I'm giving you my private cell phonenumber...")

Throw 'em Away When ANYTHING Changes
Don't be a cheapskate. Spend the bucks for newcards rather than penciling in corrections.Be professional.

Keep it Simple
One phone number and one eMail is enough.Be sure to put your website on the card, too.Some cards work great without a street address.Do you need it on your card? Why?

Use Both Sides
The back of the card can be used to reinforce yourselling proposition. Think of your card as alittle newspaper ad. Use both sides.

Stick with White
White, glossy, shiny cards say "Business". Pastelsand swirls say "Avon Lady".

Never Leave Home Without One
Always carry a supply of cards. You never know.And keep them handy in a ready pocket, not tuckedaway at the bottom of a bag, so you can presentone with a flourish on demand. Keep a backup stackin the car.

Present It With A FLAIR
Practice offering your card with BOTH hands.It makes a BIG impact. You goal is to get peopleto remember you and save your card. Do that byusing both hands.

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