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Networking Opportunities in Your Hometown
Seeing as we’re in the business card business, we often have conversations with customers about how their companies are doing. We’re always happy to hear about ventures that are flourishing, but we always pay special attention when clients are having trouble as well. One common complaint goes something like this:
“We’ve got such a great service in place. I just wish we could reach more of the right people.”
Businesses often try to do this by directly sending out emails or social networking communications ...
Beyond the Internet: How to Broaden Your Business’ Reach in the Real World
There are a million ways to drive more people to your business’s website. But in our experience, some of the most important business connections stem from real-life, in-person interactions with other human beings… not cold, hard-wired machines. Here are some tips for actively improving your chances of making headway in business through your daily interactions.
1. Talk about work all the time
We know, this may sound horrible. There is nothing worse than people who drone on about boring projects they’re ...
Developing a Successful Business Card Speech
If you want people to actually act on your card, you’re going to have to talk to them while you give it out. Yes, this applies even if you have a gorgeous foil-stamped card or a thought-provoking see-thru plastic card.
We know. Giving a speech is typically a stressful event for everyone. Self-promotion is also often uncomfortable for many people. So business card speeches, which combine the two, can be even more of a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Use our handy tips to simplify the process of ...
When a Business Card is more than a Business Card
Because of the volume in which printing companies print business cards, they are one of the lease expensive marketing materials you can find. Why not exploit this situation to the advantage of your business? The business card format can do a lot more than carry your name and contact info. Check out these ideas for creative use of this inexpensive marketing tool.
Punch Cards
You’ve seen them around: those little cards that coffee shops give away with their drinks. “Buy eight, get one free,” is the message, ...
Win Free SILK Lamination Business Cards with Spot UV from EliteFlyers.com
Thank you to all the contestants. Stay tuned for our next giveaway which takes place Aug 31st 2012.
We are happy to announce the winners to our first contest where 4 winners win
1000 - Free SILK Lamination Business Cards with Spot UV Gloss
Contestants names were written on a small sheet of paper. 1 time per each entry and placed into a drawing where we selected 4 winners. And the winners are are.
1. Nancy Bobbert @1CrazyMomma
2. Will McCole @Egare
3. Howard House @mhowardreviews
4. Edward ...
How to Use Good Business Card Etiquette
You’ve designed and printed the perfect business card to represent your business or initiative. Now don’t just go shoving it into people’s hands like an executive bull in a China shop! There’s a certain protocol to follow if you want people to happily accept – and follow up on – your custom-printed business card. Here are some dos and don’ts on proper business card etiquette.
Don’t Leave Home Without Them
The first and most important rule of business card etiquette is actually having them on-hand. It ...
Top 5 “Get Noticed” Specialty Business Cards
Today’s business world is all about personalization and customization. The “one-size-fits-all” attitude is a thing of the past, and successful businesses and business people are carving out unique, stand-out images for themselves through the use of carefully chosen customized branding.
Your business card is an opportune place to start setting yourself apart from the competition. But what custom design elements are right for you? Here’s a quick guide to some breakaway business card printing techniques and what ...
Give a Great Elevator Pitch to Go with Your Business Card
“Concise.” It’s arguably one of the greatest words in the English language. Its definition is “expressing or covering much in few words.” That’s a beautiful thing.
And it’s what you should strive for when you make the elevator pitch that should accompany your handing out your business card. An elevator pitch should take no longer than an elevator ride – somewhere around 30 seconds. That’s all you should need in order to tell an interested party what it is that you do, and why you’re great at it. Whew! Here’s ...
