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Business Marketing 101: Benefits of a Business Card

Continuing on with the Business Marketing 101 series, we are going to be looking at the benefits of a business card. My personal favorite resource for this is Vistaprint. They make it easy and very affordable. In fact, many times you can get business cards for free and just pay for shipping. But they also offer other great deals. Creating a business card is beneficial for a number of reasons. Although social networking and other forms of technology can help market your business, you can’t dismiss the good old fashioned business card. You never know who you will run across … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Business Card?

Last week, a friend of mine did something that reminded me about a very important yet often overlooked tool of the small business professional. She handed me her business card. My friend is a college student, and she has had a pet sitting business for a while. However, until she handed me her card the other day, I had no idea that she was a pet sitter. While I have not had to hire a pet sitter for my beloved cat Patrick since I took him in almost four years ago, and it is unlikely that I will ever have … Continue reading →

Make New Games With Old Business Cards

I’m a big believer in letting kids invent and make up their own games. Not only does it foster creativity and encourage problem solving and thinking skills but it takes twice as long! They have to create the game before they play it. Instead of throwing away old business cards, let your kids play with them. Or buy a pack or two of index cards if you don’t have old business cards cluttering up a drawer. The kids can make their own trading cards by drawing or pasting magazine pictures on them. They can make their own card game. If … Continue reading →

Business Cards: Are They Going the Way of Dinosaurs?

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I overhead a discussion today regarding business cards, and it made me think about them (which, admittedly, isn’t something I do very often.) It used to be that business cards were your calling card, and a reflection of you, albeit a professional reflection. The thickness of the cardstock, the writing style, the colors used, and the information included (what phone numbers, what addresses, etc) was an encapsulation of the business card holder’s professional life. There were just as many different business card holders available as there were styles of business cards: Desktop holders, plastic wallet organizers, and everything in between. … Continue reading →

Do You Really Need Business Cards?

I don’t have business cards. This doesn’t mean that I haven’t had them. I’ve held various positions where business cards were provided and I’ve even done my own a time or two for my freelancing and consulting work. Over the years, however, I’ve phased out the use of business cards and found other ways of promoting myself and my business that work just as well (or better)—but that doesn’t mean that business cards aren’t still a fine promotional tool for entrepreneurs promoting their home-based businesses. I know other business owners who swear by business cards. It gives them an easy … Continue reading →

Full Color Business Cards from Kodak – $11 shipped

We’ve all heard the adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s true, of course. This is especially important to remember in business. Part of that first impression is the business card. If you’re dealing with (or want to be dealing with) high-end customers, you might want to think about a high-end business card. Kodak Creative Network can help you with that part. Right now, they’re offering 50 full color business cards for $0. You pay only the shipping ($11). Kori recently blogged about the importance of having a concise title that reflects what … Continue reading →

Business Cards – Box of 250 for 99 Cents

Do you have a home business that you wished you had business cards for, but can’t really justify the cost? Or do you craft or sell things that you’d like to include your web presence or phone number in the box? Here’s your chance without affecting your bottom line (much). Now through January 29, 2007, you can order a box of black and white business cards online at Office Depot. Using the coupon code below, the normal price of $12.99 plus shipping drops to .99 with free shipping. These are standard white vellum business cards with black ink. They don’t … Continue reading →

Business Card Holder

This craft makes a great gift for your favorite executive or home business owner. Items Needed: Craft sticks (Popsicle stick size) Glue Felt Utility knife (with adult assistance) Paint Paintbrush Stickers, stencils, or other embellishments Directions: Place plastic over your work surface to avoid messes. Newspaper isn’t great for this project. Use plastic grocery bags if you don’t have anything else handy. Place three craft sticks lying flat, side by side, and glue them together. This will be the bottom of the business card holder. Stand another stick on its side and glue it the edge then do the same … Continue reading →

Mobile Credit Card Processing – Is It Right For Your Business?

Getting paid. It is at the forefront of every home-based professional’s mind at least one or more times each day, in the form of thoughts like “When is client x going to pay that invoice”, “I have to make time to get to the bank to deposit these checks”, and “Why aren’t there credit card processing systems that are geared towards the needs of home-based professionals like me”. Fortunately, although I cannot tell you when client x is going to pay (hopefully soon) or run to the bank for you, I can tell you about recent innovations in credit card … Continue reading →

Should You Send Holiday Cards (or Gifts) From Your Home Business?

It used to be standard faire for even small businesses to mail out holiday cards this time of year, or send out the annual calendar. But with the rising cost of postage and concern about being politically correct, many small businesses find themselves wondering whether or not to send out cards or even spring for the classic fruit basket? I still think holiday cards are a nice touch—but it will depend on several factors: what sort of time do you have to do them? Would you rather do something hand-written or pre-embossed—each sends a different message (homey and personal or … Continue reading →