5 Reasons why Business cards are STILL Relevant and Effective.
A Business card I created for this Article.
Business cards serves as a first impression for your brand/company.
Networking is based on the principle of making Genuine connections , Providing your contact information digitally via email or texting is Impersonal . Providing them with a Tangible business card with all your contact info on the hand is your next step in cementing that genuine contact you made.They serve as an Effective Direct marketing tool.
We are in the advent of the digital age, the way we communicate also has advanced and diversified to texting , emails and social media messaging however they are not as effective in attracting potential customers / contacts as in person meetings that ends in a Firm handshake and a business card exchange.
3.Well crafted business cards can be shared by the receiver with other people = further Marketing for Your Brand.
4.Business cards can be used everywhere.
Unlike digital devices , business cards work with Internet outages.
In cases like conferences .hospitals or on planes where cellphones are to be turned on business cards come into play.
5.Business cards further help to legitimize your small business.
People go to businesses that they feel are trustworthy
Your small business is essentially competing with long established brands in industry, people looking to your business will judge it based on appearance and reviews from other people (word of mouth) . Having a sleek professionally design for your business card enhances the overall look of your business and enhance your chances competing with other large & small businesses .
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