If you own a business in today's world, I'm sure you're like every other business owner out there; you love to save money and lots of it. Being a business owner is tough and when someone comes up to you or you hear of an opportunity to save money, you're usually all ears. If your business currently maintains and insures a fleet of vehicles, you may want to listen up because I have a legit way you can save on gas.
Gas prices have continued to rise over the past few years and there are no signs on when it's going to slow down. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can save on gas with your business and it's the way of the business gas credit card. If you're unfamiliar with a rewards card, it's a very simple concept to understand. Like most credit cards, it works the same exact way but instead you're able to get rewards on your gasoline purchases.
Operating a business can be a very stressful task but you can be assured that having a gas credit card can ease up on the budget a little bit. Let's take an example and I can show you exactly how much you can save. Let's say your business is currently spending one thousand dollars a month on gas and you're not saving anything at all. Let's say you apply for a card that gives you five percent off. Keep in mind that when you do apply for a card, the credit card companies will generally give you a bonus savings rate for the first few months. Now, let's get back to the example. Let's apply that five percent to our one thousand dollars.
This is a fifty dollar savings! Just imagine how quick this can add up.
Now you're probably reading this and it sounds too good to be true. If you do decide to apply for a card like this, you'll have to keep in mind that you'll have to pay the card off in full each month in order to take advantage of the benefits. The reason this is, is because if you keep an unpaid balance on your monthly bill, you'll be charged interest. This interest will then take away from the rewards and rebates you were going to get. Yes, you'll still get the rewards but in the long run, you won't be saving any money because the money you were saving will go to the credit card companies because of interest.
Now, I hope by now that a gas card for your company sounds like a good plan. A lot of companies are going this route because of the high gas prices and there's no reason you shouldn't do the same. Everyone likes saving money and all it takes is a little research to find out exactly what card will fit your companies needs. Once you get that card, use it responsibly and remember to pay it off on time in full so that you can take advantage of the rewards.
The business card is the most powerful single business tool in which one can invest. It's compact, energy-efficient, low-cost, low-tech, and keep working for hours, weeks and even years. The two main functions of business cards are to gain business from the person you give it to and to get your name out to other people with whom the first person comes in contact with via referrals.
Make Your Cards Accessible in Every Situation
In short, don't leave home without them! It's a great idea to keep a small box of your cards in your glove box, just in case you find yourself in a situation where you need more than you've carried in your pocket or purse. Keep an eye on your supply. The time to reorder is before you're in danger of running out.
Seek Situations to Exchange Business Cards
Whenever you have a one-on-one meeting with someone new or someone you haven't seen for a while, give his/her your business card. Conventions and trade shows are another great venue for exchanging business cards. The vendors at the trade shows are anxious for you to take their card--don't make that a one-way street. Be sure you give them your card as well.
When you visit a non-competing business that might attract the same people you would like to have as customers, ask if you may leave a supply of cards to be handed out or made available. In most cases, a business that's complementary to your own is always looking for a networking partner. An example would be a sports nutritionist leaving a stack of cards at a martial arts studio.
Contacts at a Distance
Enclose several cards in every packet of sales material you mail out. Along with your thank you note to the businessperson whose referral brought you a major contract, include a business card to replace the one she gave away, plus several more.
After any telephone call in which business was discussed, follow up with a letter outlining the main points of your discussion and include one or more of your cards.
Special Tricks of the Trade
After you get someone's card and have ended your time with her, make notes on the back of the card to jog your memory about something special that'll help you remember her. Don't do that in front of her, or you run the risk of making the impression that you are "forgetful." If you need to record information immediately during your discussion, such as telephone numbers or other data not on the card, use one of your own cards. You don't want her to think you view her card as scrap paper upon which to take notes.
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