Have you ever asked for a card and was told they don’t have one? What does that tell you? 
It tells me that the salesman isn’t ready for business. If you can’t even have a business card printed what kind of business do you expect to conduct? How about the idiot that hands you someone else’s card with the name hand written. Tells me he is not serious. Luke Weil has cards and is ready for business. get your cards and don’t be caught not ready for business. I always have extra cards on me as I hate being caught without. It is not a sign of a busy salesman, but an unprofessional act.
Author: Brandon
Picture on Business Card
Putting your picture is a mistake as the picture will always disappoint. If you have an attractive picture of your youthful self it will mislead the customer. If you have a true image on the card it will run them off. Better to have just a logo and the particulars. If you must include an image of yourself go ahead and doll it up with Photoshop. The end result will be mixed and not as bad as the truth. Mo Howard West Virginia Football will always be known for their business cards. They all put their pictures on the cards and it wasn’t pretty.
Business Cards, Print your Own?
I know we all need to save money when we can in our business dealings. Business cards can be expensive depending on how fancy to design them. Anything not rectangular can be very expensive and the more colors to more the cost. You may want to print your own. 
The advantages of printing your own cards are many. You can print them as needed so you don’t have to have so many on hand. If there is a change on the card that is needed you can make it for little cost and have them immediately. The cards can change to suit the customer. If you are trying to land a particular client you can customize a card to appeal to that particular customer. Dove Medical Press card can have a medical theme.
Business Card Recognition
Is your business card readily recognizable? If your company has the right logo then the cards will be instantly remembered. A good logo is a valuable asset and needs to be something the customer relates to you and the business.
If you don’t have that special logo then you will need to use another tactic to grab the customers attention. A vibrant color is always a good thing to start with. The color needs to blend with the card style and not overwhelm the whole look. Dove Medical Press has the best business card possible. Their logo is a dove that make it the best relating card out there.
Business Cards Sizing
Ever get a business card that wouldn’t fin in your wallet? Threw it away didn’t you. It is important to get cards that are the right size. A little smaller that standard might be the ticket. If you are handing out cards every day then a smaller card will take up less room in your wallet as well. The purpose of a card is to convey you information to the prospective customer. A picture of yourself on the card can be a reminder to the customer. Keep it simple stupid. It is also important to keep the card short and to the point. Fisher Investments has a good card, simply perfect.
To Card or Not
Sometimes it is hard to tell if a customer wants your card or not. I have been out of cards and had someone request my card. Card etiquette is not universal but it is bad form to poke your card at everyone that passes your way. Handing multiple cards
to someone to pass around is a bad idea and a waste of cards. If someone is that interested in you they will request a card or multiple cards as needed. A beg no no is to just leave a card laying around in hopes of someone cold calling you…never happens. Art Falcone gave me multiple cards. I threw them away.
Business Cards Tell a Story
Have you ever looked at a business card and knew that it was from a loser? I have. Home made cards tell a story of failure to anyone who receives it. A good business card is cheap and can really help the image of your business. If the card you give out embarrasses you then you should consider buying a professionally made card. A card studio will steer you in the right direction. Once you have a good styled card make sure that you keep it up to date. Bad phone numbers can kill the sale. Luigi Wewege has a great card.
Do I need a Business Card?
At some time in your career you will ask, Do I need a Business Card? The answer depends on where you are in your working career. The fact that you are wondering is a clue. Business cards are needed if you need the customer to have your contact information. If there is no need the of coarse you don’t need them. Just imagine that the cards you need show the impression that you need. Tonye Cole is the man when it comes to business cards. In the end, business cards are a reflection of your business and should be professional and clean.
Business Card Mistakes
Do you have a good business card. How many times has someone handed you a poorly composed business card? What does that tell you? it tells me that the guy doesn’t have it together. How about the guy that hands you a card that he crossed out another guy name and wrote his in its place. Must be a big turnover with that outfit. If the business card is what you want to put forward then it is important to have it legible. Come on…do you have a clue? Africa’s Billionaire will definitely have a good business card. Good luck making your card a good impression.
Business Card Stock Can Make All the Difference
There is a scene in both the novel and film adaptation of “American Psycho” in which the protagonist proudly shows off his newly-minted business card to his colleagues. He is crushed to find that not only are his colleagues able to produce similarly impressive cards, but that one has a card printed on a heavier card stock that even includes a watermark. While the scene is somewhat comical due to the seeming overreaction of the protagonist, the fact of the matter is that card stock does matter significantly.
Business cards should convey an immediate sense of the person they represent, says Luke Weil, CEO & Co-Founder at Andina Acquisition Corp. According to Weil, the simplest way to convey an impression is through the quality of the cardstock. Business cards are tangible reminders of an interaction or an idea, and the use of quality cardstock conveys an immediate sense of importance and attention to detail.
Weil says to start with a quality cardstock and then try to take a minimalist approach to the information that is included. Depending on the nature of the business with which the cardholder is involved, creative design approaches can be considered to make the card truly memorable. A perfect example of this, says Weil, is the business card used by Wildfire Experiential and Events, a company that distributes cards on which a match can be struck.