Are Calling Cards Still Useful As A Referral Tool?

Every business person has a business card. You most likely have a calling card and you distribute it to potential clients, friends, people you meet, etc. However, have you ever wondered whether those calling cards are boosting your business? With the use of search engines like Google.com, is the name card still a useful networking tool?

The answer is… MOST DEFINITELY!

However, you can make sure your name card is more effective to get you business.

1) Make your name card design bold. Do NOT be afraid to use strong colors, bold pictures. Anything to make people remember you.

2) Make it FUN! Is there a rule saying business cards must be rectangle shaped. One of my most effective business card was in the shape of a monkey’s face. I attended an internet marketing seminar and distributed 4-5 cards to people I spoke to. Lo and behold, people started coming up to me ASKING for a card. “Hey, can I have one of your cool monkey cards, please?”. When was the last time someone said that to you?

Some ideas. If you sell double umbrella stroller, what about making your card in the shape of a baby stroller. Or if you’re selling computers, what about having your card in the shape of a mouse (a computer mouse, of course!). Things like that will get you noticed and remembered!