Best Practices When Giving Out Your Business Cards Printing Materials


by Adan Ines - Date: 2008-10-16 - Word Count: 488 Share This!

he design and look of your business cards printing materials say a lot of things about the person whose name appears on the card and this is where people are basing their first impression on.

However, a most often overlooked aspect of business cards printing is the way in which you give our your business cards printing materials. Here are some ways to give you an idea about the different places, things and occasion the will help you maximize the effectiveness of your business cards printing.

-    Give out three or more copies of your business cards at a time. By doing so, you allow the card's recipient to give away the extra copies of your cards. It is a fast and easy way of expanding your network.
-    Include business cards in your direct mail ventures. They may throw away your direct marketing postcards or brochures but they may keep your business card.
-    Send your business card along with the products that you ship. You can also place them on the gifts that you send out to others.
-    You can also use your business cards as name tags on your briefcase, bag and luggage so that every time you travel, you can market and promote your business anytime.
-    To avoid agitating the customer by giving your business cards too early. It is advisable that you establish a connection or at least a conversation first before giving out your business cards.
-    When in a convention or a trade show where in there are many people that are handing out their business cards, take your time and wait for your turn. Do not rudely interrupt others.
-    You can also try and write a direct number at the back of your business card. By doing this, your business card will be seen as more important and will less likely be discarded.
-    Also, it is common etiquette to give out your business cards face up.
-    In Asia, business cards are given out using two hands.
-    There are many customization options that you can avail of when you are designing your business cards. One of the most useful custom options is to print your cards in magnet form. By doing so, you can give your recipients a valuable tool that they can use everyday.
-    Another tip in terms of business card etiquette, when a person gives you his business card, do not hide it right away. First try and converse with the person first and discuss some of the more important details in the card.
-    Take good care of your business cards and use a card holder to keep them from being folded, crumpled or damaged.

Also, in addition to giving out as much business cards as you can possible give out, collect as many as you can. The business cards that you collect will serve as your inspiration on what designs you can do with the next batch of business cards that you will produce.


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