The internet is the platform for our businesses. It helps us interact world wide, instantly. I am in central California writing this brief training. From where are you reading? How much interacting about your business do you do in your neighborhood and your town?

My business is 9 months old. During those 9 months, I have consulted with one person, face to face, about a business problem. All my training has been online. All support and suggestions have been online. I have extensively researched dozens of topics from my desk totally by myself. I have sold products through my business, from inventory I don't have, to people I don't see in places I never been. Its wonderful and amazing, but isolating.

This is why business cards are important. You've seen it in the movies. "Jim Collins, Nice to meet you. I'm in fishing. Hold on, let me find you a card."

I use business cards for 10 reasons. The reasons are the same today, with an internet business, as they always have been for more traditional businesses.

Business cards:

  1. Confirm for me that I have a real business.
  2. Are a prop for introducing myself.
  3. Are a prop for telling others about my business.
  4. Give the recipient a record of the name and purpose of my business.
  5. Give the recipient my contact information.
  6. Give me a chance to get the recipient's contact information.
  7. Establish a tiny spark of a relationship.
  8. Give me the chance to direct the recipient.
  9. Become a reminder in the future for the recipient.
  10. Can be a business sign anywhere they are placed.

They are old school, but business cards can do a lot for your internet business.

The style of a business card and the information presented on the card are personal choices. These decisions should be given a great deal of thought.



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lynnsam61 Premium
Business cards are a must! I used an online site and am happy with the way they look but may consider a local printer the next time.
Erica
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BBH101 Premium
Definitely something to consider! Thank You.
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drcmaint Premium
This is good, thanks. Vista print, here I come.
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LouisaB Premium
Business cards are an asset to your business, and they are the gateway for building a diverse platform.

Thanks for sharing!
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Shinobi57 Premium
Really interesting post - I think your first point is critical in that it confirms to you that you have a business.

Very thought provoking - thanks for sharing.

Kind regards,

Steve
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