Business Cards

BRay'sGirl · July 4, 2015

So, I was wondering if some of you have an opinion about business cards.

We all got one or two from different services...maybe three...

Beside the written information how important is it to you to know by just looking at it what kind of business it is. Does it matter at all? If there is a pic on it should it be related to the business? Do you still keep them or do you put the info into your cell and that's about it?

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it!

cheers!

kevin_nj · July 4, 2015

Depends on the business and how the card is done. Lawyers, doctors, sales reps: no images. Contractor, landscaper, auto mechanic: a small image is nice.

I keep work related cards, most personal contacts go in phone, card may still hang out in desk at home.

'01LS1 · July 4, 2015

Graphics on business cards depends on how well you want garbage cans & recycle bins decorated. ;)

Remember having the books to fit business cards in, never used it for anything more than storage. Now cards go in

a desk drawer or somewhere until they are thrown out.

When am in need of something, I start searching online for the person/business that gave me the card. If I can remember

the business but need to specific salesperson, will save their info on my phone.

Too note, bought 2 boxes of cards for my business in 2007. Still have one box at over 80% full. Most people that I deal with

would rather trade an email or phone number in person vs cards.

There are a few that would rather have a card. But as long as the co name is clear what the business is, would not think

graphics are necessary unless you want them there.

ember1205 · July 4, 2015

It completely depends.

Some businesses don't need a lot of "data" on the card, so a well-placed and appropriately-sized graphic makes sense. The colorful backgrounds, glossy coating, and picture quality graphics are a complete waste of money for the average business person to have.

Mike-1000 · July 4, 2015

If you are having cards made, do something you like and provides the info you want to share. While ember1205 has a point about wasting money on the frills, with such competition In the online printing business, you can have a pretty fancy card made for not much money.

I rarely keep a business card and will just add the info to my contacts. Having said that, there is a different feeling when receiving a quality card compared to a flimsy card with someone's number scratched out. YMMV

Mike

MikeNH · July 4, 2015

For those of you with binders full of cards, the app CamCard is probably the most useful business app I've ever used. It costs a few bucks but I can take a pic of a card and it scans it and automatically stores all the info in my contacts.

ember1205 · July 5, 2015

If you are having cards made, do something you like and provides the info you want to share. While ember1205 has a point about wasting money on the frills, with such competition In the online printing business, you can have a pretty fancy card made for not much money.

I rarely keep a business card and will just add the info to my contacts. Having said that, there is a different feeling when receiving a quality card compared to a flimsy card with someone's number scratched out. YMMV

Mike

More evidence of the "it depends" factor.

One thing to remember is that a business card is Marketing / Advertising. So, take a look at what your competitors are doing and see what you could do for your cards to make them a little nicer so they stand out. I have business cards for a side business of mine with a section on the back for an upcoming appointment. Otherwise, it's a simple card with a small graphic and just the basic info on the front that's necessary.