Being at social and networking events, meeting so many people can be challenging. Thank goodness for the various social media sites that you can finally fit a name to a face and get to know people a little more, so that more targeted and meaningful conversations can be held later, through emails and texting.
Having a great business card is a must, as it represents who you are. Your business is your brand. It says a lot about you as the first impression counts.
An effective business card needs to be professionally designed and not cluttered with information that is hard to read. Whatever is not on the card, should be reflected on the website. Never use an on-line template business card that is free. A million people are using the same thing and you are losing your personal brand. You need to be unique and portrayed strongly. Your image matters.
Basic things that should be on the business card:
- Logo
- Name
- Title
- Phone/Mobile
- Website
- Brand Feel, Tag line
- Social media address (2-3 listings)
- Address (optional, depends on the business)
To add more interest and keep sake to your card, it can be a sticker; a magnet, an offer or a memorable wise saying... something that will make people remember you. For me, it is true that after I have put all the information down in my iPhone, I will dump the cards out... unless it is well designed and of quality, then I will keep them on file.
In this information age especially in business, it is a must to have a dynamite business card and a well designed website to support all your information. Where everything is concerned, these are the two basic things to have, when running a business.
Remember, Good Design Is Good Business.
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ReplyDeleteYes, a business plan is important since it requires you to already have thought out your target market. The position and approach that you want to stake out. Questions that need to be answered to create your brand.
How you transform the business plan into an integrated marketing brand requires working with someone with branding and design experience that can provide the consistency and impact throughout your marketing artifacts.
Your business card may have the most widespread impact along with being one of the first things you do. You have to get it right, the brand first (incorporating the business plan), then the business card and other vehicles to promote your brand. At ShamikoDesign, www.shamikodesign.com, we start with a comprehensive review of your business to develop the brand that will communicate your brand promise effectively.
We are an international business and through the web, communication is just a door away. Email us: shamikodesign@gmail.com or call us via skype: shamikodesign. We love to help you grow your business right from the start and give you the best possible solutions for your business.
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