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Don’t Forget Your Business Cards #4

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Are you one of those people who never seems to have a business card? If so, then you will want to break the habit of forgetting to bring your cards along.
Not having your business card on you is a social faux pas. When someone asks you for a card, they are complimenting you. It means the person likes you and might be willing to do business with you in the future. Not having the card with you is embarrassing for both of you. It also puts your reputation on the line. After all, what kind of a businessperson doesn’t have a card on hand? It communicates that possibly you’re not serious about your job, your business or your life—and that you can’t be trusted with their business. Here are a few tips on strategies that will help you to always have a card handy:

• To use business cards strategically, you need a plan. For instance, you might decide to give out five to 10 cards per day. You’ll be less likely to forget them if you have a plan.

• And while you’re at it, why don’t you invest in new cards. Make sure it’s a design you love and you will enjoy handing out. This will also serve as a motivation to keep your cards with you.

• You might also want to practice a presentation. How are you going to introduce yourself and offer your card? How are you going to make a positive impression?

• Buy a nice business card case. Get one you will want to show off.

• Keep business cards everywhere—in your glove compartment, in your gym bag, in your desk drawer, in your coat pocket and in your briefcase. That way, you’ll never have to say, “I don’t have one with me right now.”

—adatped from www.digital-women.com