subject: Business Cards can help you gain contacts [print this page] Business Cards can help you gain contacts
The first known business card was printed in the 17th century and since that time it had become a "must have" attribute for any businessman, self-employed entrepreneur or a first class professional. What's so special in this rectangle piece of hard paper and why does it play such an important role in communication? Let's find out and bring it to the top.
Nowadays, business card exchange is a traditional way of creating a contact. This ritual has become an inherent part of business etiquette. Hence, if you want to look professional you better have your business cards printed and ready to give them out at any moment.
When you meet a person, who you think might become your very important contact, at an expo or in an elevator, you only have several minutes to establish a relationship. So you must prepare your speech in order to make an impression and do the most important thing get the person's contact information. The best way to get a contact is to offer your business card at the end of conversation and in 99% of cases you will get their business card back.
Business cards are very practical. They're small and you can easily put several dozen cards in your pocket. Furthermore, you can use business cards to jot down phone numbers or to make small notes when you don't have a piece of paper with you (make sure they're not UV coated in this case). Also, business cards are a convenient way of marketing yourself.
As we can see business cards have a lot of advantages. However, it is vital to make your business card look professional. Here are key tips on how to do it:
1) Avoid any misspellings
2) Make sure that your contact info is correct
3) Get your card designed by professional designer
4) Always use a printing company with a good reputation
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