{"id":920,"date":"2017-11-08T14:46:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-08T12:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inmedia-design.com\/?p=920"},"modified":"2023-01-22T13:44:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T12:44:06","slug":"the-importance-of-your-business-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inmedia-design.com\/de\/the-importance-of-your-business-card\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of your business card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We live in the digital age, and everything we do in business is done with any kind of digital technology &#8211; sending mail, researching information, signing contracts, attending meetings, and even networking. But there is one fundamental thing that digital will not fully replace anytime soon: your business card.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three reasons why your \u201cold school\u201d business card is still important &#8212; and why you should have a pocket full of them at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Create a solid first impression.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you meet a potentially great client or connection, don\u2019t you want him\/her to walk away with a great first impression? A well-designed business card does a lot more than just providing your email address or phone number as it\u2019s an extension of your brand &#8211; it is the first physical thing of your business that your potential client or partner will get in touch with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Make it personal.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile email and social media should be <a href=\"https:\/\/inmedia-design.com\/ibiza\/marketing\/\">essential in your marketing<\/a>, they are quite impersonal, and they aren\u2019t as effective as a face-to-face meeting sealed with shaking your hands and handing your business card. Face-to-face is much more personal and should be an essential part if you want your business to move forward &#8211; I think that most business relationships start from engaging in real conversations where you speak with your potential clients\/partners personally and create a genuine connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Be prepared.<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can bump into a potential client or contact at any time &#8211; at friends\u2019 parties, airport lounges, or industry conferences &#8211; and being prepared with your business cards at all times will ensure that you never miss an opportunity to make a valuable business connection. Showing that you are always ready is a great sign of being professional. So always keep some of your business cards in your pockets, wallet, money clip or laptop bag.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is in this digital age, make sure you don\u2019t get lost in technology. Business cards are still very relevant; in some cultures, they\u2019re a fundamental part of the business. Here at INMEDIA we know how important this little detail is, and we can help you create a memorable business card to show off your business, personality and style &#8211; don\u2019t wait, get in touch today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We live in the digital age, and everything we do in business is done with any kind of digital technology &#8211; sending mail, researching information, signing contracts, attending meetings, and even networking. But there is one fundamental thing that digital will not fully replace anytime soon: your business card. 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