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It would seem that every business is now required to maintain a Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter account to keep up with the Social Media Age, which leaves some business owners wondering if they need anything else. Are business cards still useful and necessary? An easy way of answering this question is to look at the facts. A business card contains useful information about your business that is small and easily kept in a purse, wallet, or pocket. It answers immediate questions such as who you are, what your business is, and how to get in touch with you. Do you still need a card? The easy answer is yes.

When you first encounter a potential client, you want to make a good impression and give them a bit of information about yourself and the business that you are promoting. Unless the customer has an outstanding memory or pen and paper to write down everything you tell them, you will need a way to transmit the information to them. A business card is a quick and concise way of offering your customers and potential customers a way to remember you and get in touch with you. A Facebook or Twitter account will not do you any good if the client cannot remember the name they should look up.

The best way to use a business card in the Social Media Age is to include a website address as well as an email address. All of the social media applications offer a search by name and by email so armed with your card, your customers can find you easily. The card can be used as a way to get in touch with you, but also as a first impression. Make a great impression by spending time on the design and layout of your card. The card itself should say something about your business. For example, if you are a florist, you could include a picture of a bouquet of flowers. This may give you the edge over other businesses and help your clients to remember you.

The reality of the business world today is that most businesses need as much advertising as they can afford. Business cards are inexpensive and effective. A card allows your customers to remember you and contact you quickly and easily. If you use other forms of media such as social media websites, a business card can also allow them to find you there and learn more about your business. They are still an integral part of the business and social world.

In today’s business world, potential clients are inundated with information. With access to a computer and the internet, they are able to search for any needs, but a business card cuts out the middleman altogether. With the right business card, you can let your customers know who you are and how to get in touch with you easily. A business card is one of the cheaper forms of advertising, but remains one of the most effective because it is easy to use, made readily available, and is conveniently sized to fit into the wallets or pockets of potential clients.

What makes a business card great? That really depends on the industry in which you work. At times, a simple and straightforward approach is most effective. If you work in a no-frills environment, a simple, yet elegant, black and white embossed card may be all that you need to make a great impression on your clients. However, if your company involves some creativity, you may find that a more creative approach is needed. Color is a simple way to add the wow-factor to your card. Keep in mind that less is more where color is concerned. Use one or two, but preferably no more than three colors and make sure the colors that are used coordinate attractively and make the words legible. For instance, a black background with red letters is difficult to read and is not appealing to most people.

A great way to make your business card shine among the others your clients will receive, is a picture. The picture can either represent your company or be a personal picture of you. The idea is to make your card memorable and recognizable. Using your own picture helps the clients to remember your appearance, which can help create an association with you that may lead them to your work in the future. Other pictures or a catchy slogan can help, but you should not overwhelm the eyes with too much going on.

Finally, give your potential customers as many ways to get in touch with you as possible. Make sure that the writing is large enough to be easily read at a glance. If they have to squint to read it, they might just throw it away. Include as much contact information as you can, including your office phone, cell phone (if it is used for business), physical address, email address, even the company’s website address. If it is easier to find you with your card than to look it up themselves, you are sure to make the sale.