If you own your own business, you need to have business cards printed to give to clients and prospective clients. The ideal business cards are printed information about a person or a business. They are usually about the size of a credit card and can fit easily into a wallet.
Common information on a business card would be a name, title or position, company name, phone number, email address, and mailing address. They also might have a slogan or some graphics. The back of the card can have a calendar or other useful information that will make your card the one to keep.
People often carry their own business cards to pass out to clients or people they meet. Stores and establishments often have a stack or a tray of business cards available for customers to take.
There are many websites that let you order business cards online and customize them to your needs. Some even offer promotions for free business cards, you just have to pay shipping. You can also have business cards printed at most copy places.
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Fast Facts
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Etiquette
Business cards have different rules in different parts of the world.
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Hand to Hand
In India, you should always present your business card with your right hand.
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Be Polite
In Japan, it is considered rude to write on another persons business card.
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Give
In China, it it better to give your business before you ask for someones elses card.
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Double Duty
People make their business cards more useful by printing a calendar on the back. This gives your cards a chance to be used all year.
