As technology has changed and advanced, there are some aspects of businesses that have changed things forever and have made permanent differences in the way we run businesses.
There are also things in the realm of business that come and go in trends, just like clothing and other trends. One of the best and most clear examples of this is the business card. While it seems a bit old-fashioned to hand out a piece of paper, it turns out to still be one of the most effective ways to quickly share information while being professional.
With that in mind, your business card, no matter how often you decide to use it can be a huge advantage to you if you can create it and use it effectively.
First, you must create a business card that stands out. Standard business cards that go in someone’s wallet and never returns are far gone. However, unique and eye-catching business cards can be a clever memory that you leave after you meet someone.
Creation
Creating a business card that stands out and you will need to take the size, material, and verbiage into account. Breaking the mold of the standard size will both make it memorable and a bit harder to ignore and lose. Likewise, the material is also a fun factor to play with. Using different types of paper or material can be a great way to leave an impression and show that you are out of the box, so to speak.
And obviously, the words you have on your cards are equally important. Using your words wisely both leaves a positive and unique memory for those who read it and should be simple to remember.
Go Online Too
Second, you should also make an online version of your business card. As close to an exact replica as possible should be found in the footer of your website or your email signature. This is a clever way to both display your information but also trigger a memory if someone has seen the card before. It’s incredible the impact an image or card can make someone’s memory fire and make connections.
By having an online version of the same or similar card, you are giving yourself a chance to be seen with clear, concise information, that is both printed and digital.
Leave It
Finally, just leave it around! If you can afford to make a few extra copies of this upgraded business card, leave that thing here and there strategically and do your part in leaving an impression on someone.
One of the best examples of this comes from DJ’s at weddings. They never leave the sound booth but every single table has a business card or two about the DJ. Maybe a place on the card to text a request and the contact information. It’s not an “in your face” presentation of the card by the DJ themselves, it’s an invitation, a clever reel in, and a memory that you might use later when you are thinking about DJs.
Business cards are far from dead, but the old and aged card rules are. Bright, bold, unique, and memorable are the new age of business cards and just might the thing that pushes your marketing to the next level.
Think of a design, get help and advice from a few other professionals and make it happen. You don’t have to print hundreds at a time to test this theory. Just take this advice, create a killer business card, and watch your business grow using this timeless business tool.