Do We Still Need Business Cards?

With so many people using the internet for business and with smartphones everywhere, do we really still need business cards? Who even uses them today?

The answer? Smart, savvy people that know you can't hand your smartphone to a crowd of people that need your information. They all have business cards at the ready to hand out.

Always On, No Need To Charge

Business cards are always in your pocket, purse, or wallet and don't need to be charged.

A phone or laptop needs to have a charge and if you've forgot it in your car – you're out of luck. Business cards eliminate the need to jot information down or dig through your phone for details.

If someone asks for your information you can easily hand them your card. No need to plug them in, ever. Keep your cards in your pocket and you won't need to worry about battery life.

Face to Face Networking

Handing a physical card to someone is one way to build a stronger business relationship. They are left with something physical to remind them of you.

Even if they forget your meeting, when going through their pockets or wallet they will find your card and think of you. You can ask for their card in return or perhaps they will offer their own.

People underestimate the need for networking face to face, physical networking is just as important today as it was before the internet.

Connect With Many

When networking at a convention it can be hard to keep giving your contact information to all of the people that you meet. By having business cards you can hand them out to as many people as you have cards.

Not only can you hand them out, you can leave your cards in various places – booths, restaurants, and more.

For connecting with a lot of people at once, there's nothing like the business card to help you reach out. In a crowd? Pull out a stack of cards and start handing them out. You'll not find that sort of reach with your phone or tablet in a crowd.

Build Your Brand

Your business card can help build your brand.

When meeting people you can offer your card. These cards should have your name, your business name, and even your motto. If possible tie the card in with your website design.

Every card design created by a business person should represent their brand as accurately as possible. If you aren't designing your own card, communicate with your designer how you envision your brand.

He or she can help you build your dream card. Be careful not to go too flashy, unless that's your gimmick.

Remember, business cards will always be important.

Until there are virtual memory chips in everyone's brains, we're going to need something to remind others of our services.

Not everyone has a computer or a smartphone, so the business card is here to stay for a long time.