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Business Cards: Why Waste Valuable Space?
So many business people neglect this valuable asset that may be used for a multitude of messages. Don't fall for the trap of supplying a "scribbler" for others that virtually guarantees your card will be in the "round file" sooner rather than later. Remember it is your card, why not put it to good use?
Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking along the correct lines. List the things that differentiate you or your company from the competition.
Relevant information on your products and/or services
Testimonials from satisfied customers
Your guarantee for your products/services
If it is appropriate?your hours of business
Your company mission statement and/or goals
Special Offers
Your Points of Difference from the competition
Product Information
Links to Interesting Websites
A Cartoon
Public Holiday Dates and/or Holiday offers
Recipe
Famous Quote
Next Appointment
Your Opening Hours
Other Clients
Taxi Service Numbers
International Time Differences
Toll Free Numbers
Terms & Conditions
List of Email Addresses
Local Services: Doctor, Dentist, Chiropractor
Competition Numbers
Refund Policy
Money saving Tips
Tips to Help a Bad back
Five Ways to Overcome Stress
Before & After Testimonials and Client Testimonials
Members Code
A 'Thank You' Message
An 'I'm Sorry' Message
Charities Your Business Supports
Weight Conversion Table
Measurements
Health Tips
Riddles
Reports Written by your organisation
Available Products
Emergency Numbers
First Aid Tips
CPR Information
National Flag
Interesting Facts
Laws
Stretching Exercise
Tips to Help a Sore Neck
Tips to Help a Headache
Photo of You as a Child
Restaurants You Recommend
Competitions
Instructions
Marketing Tips
Management Tips
A Line That Says "I just wanted to say?" Of course this list can grow according to your imagination, but you get the general idea. After a wide and varied career spanning a number of diverse industries, some in management roles and others as owner of the business, David retired as National Manager for a division of Wesfarmers, one of Australia's top 20 companies. He now consults to small business owners and can be contacted at http://www.TheLMPGroup.com
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