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Atricle Dump - Six Ways to Make Business Cards Work for You
I owned one in the form of a great dane. People mounted theirs on car dashboards or rear speaker panels. And when there was motion, the head would bobble while the body remained still.They were cute, drew attention, and posed little threat. Nobody had anything bad to say about them. And left alone, these ornaments would survive many years.But lately, I've noticed the same patterns in people...They exist rather than live
Hand cards out generously, but not indiscriminately. It’s not a contest to attend a networking event
I knew from the first moment I saw his card that I had to talk to the person who left it for me. Why did I feel so strongly about it?Well, for a start, it made me laugh. Nothing is as important as being alive, so enjoy it while you can: “Carpe Diem”. We’ve all heard it said, but how many of us really know much about it? Where it came from, or who said it?“Carpe Diem”: the famous advice “Seize the Day” is from Horace’s Odes. (O
That’s why you need to find ways to get (or get back) on the radar screen. One way is to make maximum use of your business card.
Here are a few suggestions if you need to promote a product or service--or yourself.
Grab people’s attention. Your card does not have to be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, but in this visual era, it should be more than plain text on a white card. If you are not a designer and can’t afford to hire one, many online companies offer attractive templates—just make sure that the graphics match the professional culture where you are seeking work (e.g., little puppies work for pet-watchers but not corporate speechwriters). Your card should not feel flimsy and it certainly should not have those tiny perforated edges around the sides that indicate it came from your desk-side printer.
Watch the font size. True, a lot of information has to go on a standard 2- by 3.5-inch piece of card stock. But make sure the type size is large enough to read (8 point minimum). Before you order a supply, test a sample with a few people, including those with “middle-aged” eyes. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have, at a minimum, your name and contact information (phone, e-mail, address), Web site, and your business name or area of expertise. Ask a friend to proof the copy. Better yet, ask a few.
Hand cards out generously, but not indiscriminately. It’s not a contest to attend a networking event o
We live in an ever-expanding universe and the universe expands from the unmanifest silence of Spirit or light outwards into more and more concrete expressions of our dreams, which we create in our spiritual blueprint of reality.We have all heard about The Secret and Quantum Physics - a field of pure unmanifest energy which underlies all creation. This field contains all expressions of manifest life in virtual form.It is just w
Here are a few suggestions if you need to promote a product or service--or yourself.
Grab people’s attention. Your card does not have to be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, but in this visual era, it should be more than plain text on a white card. If you are not a designer and can’t afford to hire one, many online companies offer attractive templates—just make sure that the graphics match the professional culture where you are seeking work (e.g., little puppies work for pet-watchers but not corporate speechwriters). Your card should not feel flimsy and it certainly should not have those tiny perforated edges around the sides that indicate it came from your desk-side printer.
Watch the font size. True, a lot of information has to go on a standard 2- by 3.5-inch piece of card stock. But make sure the type size is large enough to read (8 point minimum). Before you order a supply, test a sample with a few people, including those with “middle-aged” eyes. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have, at a minimum, your name and contact information (phone, e-mail, address), Web site, and your business name or area of expertise. Ask a friend to proof the copy. Better yet, ask a few.
Hand cards out generously, but not indiscriminately. It’s not a contest to attend a networking event
Franchise business is being part of a successfully proven business that has a name or trademark that is well known and profitable. Franchise businesses are strategically tried and marketable with options to expand by offering products and services that appeal to the consumer. Having to make the decision on which franchise business to buy can be challenging. Franchise business consultants can offer assistance to evaluate current franchise op
Watch the font size. True, a lot of information has to go on a standard 2- by 3.5-inch piece of card stock. But make sure the type size is large enough to read (8 point minimum). Before you order a supply, test a sample with a few people, including those with “middle-aged” eyes. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have, at a minimum, your name and contact information (phone, e-mail, address), Web site, and your business name or area of expertise. Ask a friend to proof the copy. Better yet, ask a few.
Hand cards out generously, but not indiscriminately. It’s not a contest to attend a networking event
Many of the people who express interest in opening a restaurant business mention a passion for cooking, or entertaining. In speaking with them further, it is almost always the case that they have a very similar picture in their minds of what running a restaurant is going to be like- and it is usually quite far from the reality.What people often envision is a place like Rocky had in the latest Rocky movie, to use just one example. It
Watch the font size. True, a lot of information has to go on a standard 2- by 3.5-inch piece of card stock. But make sure the type size is large enough to read (8 point minimum). Before you order a supply, test a sample with a few people, including those with “middle-aged” eyes. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have, at a minimum, your name and contact information (phone, e-mail, address), Web site, and your business name or area of expertise. Ask a friend to proof the copy. Better yet, ask a few.
Hand cards out generously, but not indiscriminately. It’s not a contest to attend a networking event
If you are a small or home based entrepreneur or a solo business owner, there is little room in your business for taking a sick day when a crisis or stressful life event happens. In today's world our lives are complex, fast paced, and challenging. How do you keep your business going and growing during the times when life happens and you can't work?There are several answers to this question, and one very important caveat - if you h
Hand cards out generously, but not indiscriminately. It’s not a contest to attend a networking event or other function and see how many cards you can unload in an hour. On the other hand, remember to exchange cards before the close of a conversation. Give your card to neighbors, friends, service providers, and the people in your community. Although they may not be in a position to hire you, they may know someone who is looking for a great writer or whatever it is you do.
By the way, many cultures, such as the Japanese, have specific rituals for the exchange of cards. If you anticipate doing business in such a situation, read up beforehand so you don’t inadvertently offend the other person by giving or receiving a card in an impolite manner.
Invest in paper clips. Need to send a signed form, an article, or other paper to a client or other contact? Attach your card. That way, they won’t have to dig through their address book or card file to get your phone number or e-mail.
Better yet, attach two or three cards. It’s happened to me that a contact in a large organization is asked to recommend a writer or editor (my specialties). They can pass on your card.
Add a note. Maybe you have suggested a useful Web site or other tidbit. Write down the information on the back of one of your cards. Doing so helps
Save the cards you receive. Just as you want others to hang on to your business card, keep the cards you rec
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