Sep
4
2010
In this article on Forbes.com, Don Crowther, on online marketing consultant in Racine, Wisconsin, offers some unique suggestions for business card use. Most experienced marketing specialists like Brad Powers focus on online marketing. It’s important, even in the internet age, to keep in mind some of the basics of old-fashioned marketing, like the business card.
Mr. Crowther actually recommends making your business card as unorthodox as possible, with a picture, space for note-taking, and unusual shapes.
Job seekers should, of course, always have cards on hand. Students, as well, should have cards made up with their school logo and their name and contact information. Keep in mind, as a networking tool, always to ask for a card in return when you give one out. Follow up with each person as well, either with a note or through LinkedIn.