Basic Business Card Etiquette

1. Always have your business cards with you.  Never leave your home or office without them.
2. When in the office, keep your cards in view on your desk
3. When out on calls or in a meeting, keep your cards handy so you will get to them with ease.
4. When you offer your business card to someone hand it to them with contact details facing up.
5. Make sure your business cards are always clean and crisp.  Keep them in a card holder or case when you are not in the office.
6. You don't always have to wait for someone to ask for your card.  Depending on your business you can advertise by adding your business cards to promo packs, have a past client send referrals your way, place them on public bulletin boards at grocery stores, laundromats, community centers, local businesses if they will allow it, restaurant check out counters, doctor offices with permission, waiting areas at hair and nail salons and don't forget to ask family and friends to pass them out.

What information you should include on your business card:

• First and Last Name

• Job Title or Position

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Business Address

• Website

• Social Media Info

• Logo

The Importance of a Business Card:

Business cards are the easiest way to give out your contact details. It will allow people to follow up with you after a meeting or appointment

Business cards gives a personal touch and will help grow your network and help build your personal brand

Business cards make a good first impression.  A professional looking business card design will build a favorable impression of your business.

Business cards are a direct marketing tool when you can share them with your clients and customers.

Business cards can mention your skills or what your business does.  This will help with referrals.

Business cards continue to be an effective way to make connections and a great way for people to contact you.  Make sure you have a good way to keep or display them.  A personalized business card holder to have on your office desk or a nice travel case for when you are out of the office. Each can be customized with any name, initials, monogram, business title, company name or optional information. Custom engraved business card holders also make great gifts for friends, family, coworkers and colleagues and are perfect for graduations, work promotions, new jobs, employee appreciation gifts, father's day, birthday, Christmas gifts and more.

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