Though the technology has become advanced and everything has become mobile, business cards are still important as an advertising tool. Imagine a situation where you are in some party and come across a few prospective clients. It will look awkward if you talk about your business all the time. At this moment, you can hand over a business card to each person so that they can contact you when they need your service. So, isn’t this small piece of paper useful to gain attention of clients?

Make sure that your card is good enough and the potential clients should at least keep that card for future reference. The first factor that you need to take care is the information to be placed on the card. Business cards have only a small space, and you need to ensure that you make the most out of this space. You need to add to your card your name / business name, complete office address, valid phone number or email address or other contact information. If you own a website, you can even add your website URL. Briefly write about your products / services and your company’s slogan; back-side of the card can also be used for such details. Remember not to make any side over-crowded with the information; it should appear professional in look.

Little artwork on the business card will make it look attractive. Use some good professional color combination to write the information, since a black and white card will look dull. Use logos and graphics to make it pleasing. Try to match the business card design / theme with your letter head or brochure or any other promotional material to achieve a reputable branding. In this way, your clients will remember you easily.

The clients will also like some personalization on the business card. For instance: adding your time and day for scheduling appointments. If your office remains open from 9 AM to 5 PM for five days, Monday to Friday, include this detail in your business card. It will frustrate your clients, if they visit your office, at 6 PM and find a big lock outside your office. People cannot remind such small things like date and time of all offices, because of their busy schedules. In any need, they just rush for business cards to find relevant information. Thus, provide every important detail in your card which you think can help your clients in any way.

Author's Bio: 

Edgar Paul is a successful author and online marketing strategist. He has written many articles on various topics and this time around he discusses about importance of business cards using business card designing software.