Business Cards still remain to be a staple of business etiquette even in this age of virtual business.
While flyers, post cards and brochures are easily replaced or augmented with websites and blogs. The onslaught of social media marketing.
The reality of meeting a business contact and exchanging business cards
is still a staple of business introductions.
I find myself looking for our business cards these days when I have an actual meeting with a prospective client or contact and feel a bit awkward when I don't have them.
I recently interviewed the co-founder of a group of restaurants here in San Diego,CA and after he handed my his card I notably thought "Nice Card." It was a cool design with some emboss work done so it had some texture to it. A real world reminder of, "Oh Yeah, I need to re-design my business card."
Here is a great resource BusinessCards.com.
- Design Your Own Card with a WYSIWIG Editor
- Upload your images to use
- Order Online
- Letterhead
- Envelope
I have used Avery card Stock in the past but there is something still to be said about an actual business card versus a perforated card stock.
A professional business card gives you a "GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION"
In Southern CA there is a strong business casual and casual vibe. If you are caught with just shorts and a t-shirt then sometimes that professional business card can replace the business suit that you are not wearing.
So get back to the basics and make sure that you have a nice business card as one of your first tools to market yourself and your business.
