Instead, the next time someone asks for your card, whip out a blank one and take the time to write what the contact needs to know on it, making him or her feel special or important enough to you to take the time to do so.
Of course you can always write on pre-printed cards, but the point of this simple idea is to stand out.
Levenger makes business-card-sized wallet cards (that can be personalised) and other note cards that would be perfect for this idea, though any quality blank business card stock will do.
Do you have a unique business card or approach to marketing yourself? Tell us about it in the comments. Photo remixed from an original by kvanhorn
Drawing a Blank [CJ Chilvers]
Steve
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2:59 AMI’ve just ordered some cards to try a more general experiment – based on the idea that, if you and your card are unique enough, people will remember what you do.
The cards give my name, phone, and email, and a physical attribute – in this case ‘moderately tall man’. It’s unusual enough to be memorable, it links with an immediate physical attribute, and the card is general enough to be used in most situations. We’ll see how it goes.
Ltwo
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2:56 PMwouldn’t there be a lack of professionalism about “writing” your own business card?
chefu
Monday, April 18, 2011 at 9:30 AMtrue professionalism is about how you conduct yourself and your business, it is not about how shiny your business cards are.
Cameron Friend
Monday, April 18, 2011 at 3:23 PMGreat idea, but where can I get these cards in Australia?
Mark Conway
Monday, April 18, 2011 at 8:23 PMWhy you shouldn’t write your own:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cISYzA36-ZY