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[D204]Design Your Own Business Card Free

by Diana Ratliff, Dia

Hmmm, should I address you as Sir or Ma'am?

I see from the card that your name is Pat Smith. But is that Patricia or Patrick? I'm afraid I don't know how to ask for you, and I'd really hate to look foolish and ask for “Ms." Pat Smith if it's supposed to be “Mr." Pat Smith… and I don't see any kind of photo on your business card, which would help.

Bet you expected me to remember you, didn't you? I know, I know, my memory isn't what it used to be.

But look, I got this card yesterday. I think; don't know for sure, I was busy. I do remember that it was with a pile of other business cards on my desk.

You see, I forgot it was my boss's birthday, so I had to go get her cake, and I'm afraid I didn't have time to file your business card when I got back to the office. I'm sure it was important, which is why I might just send you an email…

Except I'm not sure if I got your email address right. I can't quite make it out.

Did you print these business cards yourself? Surely no professional printer would allow you to cram all that text onto one single card, especially that line where you capitalized something in a script font. Maybe if I put my glasses on… nope. Now where are those magnifying glasses when you need them?

And is that a period on your card, or some kind of dirt or smudge? Well, it brushed off, guess it was a poppy seed or something.

Anyway, it doesn't look as if you had your business card in a case — I know how easy it is to just tuck a few cards into your purse, but I'll bet this one was in there a while. It's kind of crumpled along the edges, too.

And now that I come to think of it, I'm not really sure what you do, either. You're a consultant, right? That's what the title says, right after your name. What kind of consultant?

Sorry if I appear dense. I see your company name is “Midwest Consulting Group” but I'm afraid that doesn't jog my memory a bit. There's no slogan, no tagline, no logo, nothing that would give me a clue as to what your company actually does or what line of work you're in. Our company deals with lots of different vendors and different industries — I couldn't begin to guess which one you might be affiliated with.

I really don't want to ignore you, or lose your business (if you were a potential customer.) I have this nagging feeling that your business card is important — hey, maybe you wrote something on the back! Let me turn it over.

Darn. Just a blank back.

Well, let's sum this up. I don't remember who you are or what you do. I'm not sure if I have your contact information right since I can't read it, and I don't even remember if you're a man or a woman.

Sorry, whoever you are, but I'm throwing YOUR business card away!

There are many ways and places to store business cards. The back pockets of your pants, the credit card slots in your wallet, the inside pages of your business journal or in your bag. Although these places may have been a good alternative to store your business cards and business cards that you receive, it won't make a good impression on you. You need a good-looking business card case to boost up your elegant, confident and professional image.

Importance of Business Cards and Why You Need Them

Your own business card and card that you receive from clients and colleagues are important things that you shouldn't just take for granted. Your business card is a way for people to know who you are, where your office are, the nature of your work and where to contact you in case they have a need for your service. Unless you don't want to be reached and doesn't want to make a sale, don't bother on creating your own business card.

As for the business cards of your clients, keeping them gives you an edge over other sales people and businessmen who have a habit of throwing away business cards that they receive during a meeting, a conference or simple gathering. This is most especially true if the business of that person isn't related to yours, you didn't make a sale from him, and he is very unlikely to become a client or a partner in the near future.

If you keep all the business cards that you receive and keep them safely in a business card case, you will be surprised at what these contacts can do for you and for your business even if they are the least likely to be a client of yours. These people have contacts of their own in and out of your field, which may become prospective clients if only they were introduced to you by someone they know.

Look Good with Business Card Case

Your best companion during giving out and receiving business cards is a business card case. Best material makes to choose from are stainless steel, silver, and gold. One of the most favorite material of modern men is stainless steel with frosted finish. It gives a modern, minimalistic look, complimenting your sleek laptop or thin attache case.

There are many ways you can use a good looking business card case to your advantage. Consider this:

When you are in a sales meeting, of course, it would be you who would make the initiative to offer your business ard to your client. When it is your client's turn to give out his, put out your business card case, open it up ever so slowly, and while you are still talking to him leave your business card case open and let him have a glimpse of the cards already in it. After which, promptly place his card atop all the other cards to make him feel important and snap it close to make him see that you are proud to have his business card.

This is just a simple gesture yet it will get you far from being just a regular salesman. After this brief stint, you are sure to be treated with more respect than during your initial meeting.

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