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5 ways to use your Business Cards more effectively
Contrary to popular belief, the best use of business cards is not making origami or collecting dust. But, in this article you will find 5 of the most effective ways to use your business cards on a daily basis!
When Joe Girard, the world's greatest salesman, was selling cars he would frequently go to Detroit Lions football games.
Even though he could afford more expensive seats, he chose to sit in the upper deck and whenever the Lions scored, he would throw business cards off the top deck onto the expensive seats below that offered a discount on a new car that was only good the following day.
Joe Girard's example leads us to our first point:
1. Be Creative
An instructor at a karate class might hand out business cards at his son's t-ball game that say "First Lesson Free with this card". A pet store owner might give out business cards that have an offer for a free goldfish, or 10% off a purchase over $100.
No matter what your type of business, there is a creative way to get your business cards into the hands of buyers.
If you can think of these creative ways before your competition does, you are one step ahead, and you will see the increase in business.
2. Remember the 1 to 1 ratio
The 1 to 1 ratio is the easiest formula you'll ever need to know. If you talk to someone for more than 1 minute, they should have 1 of your business cards in their hand. That is the 1 to 1 ratio.
Basically that means that you need to find a way to talk about what you do, and get your business card in their hand within the first minute of the conversation.
Think of it as an elevator conversation. This prospect will be getting off of your elevator soon, so you have a short time to get that business card into their hand.
3. Make them keepers
Once you have your business card in the hand of your potential prospects, what is going to make them keep it'
Unless you are selling air and water, potential clients probably don't need what you sell, but hopefully they want what you sell.
Since most of us are not in a need based business we have to get our potential clients a reason to remember us and keep our cards.
Why does someone want your business card' If you cannot answer that easily, maybe it is time to think about a new http://www.business-cards-free.com/business-card-design.php
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