Comments on: Does Your Business Card Say You Mean Business?

By: Peggy Duncan

Peggy Duncan — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:38:40 +0000

@Chef Elle: Hi Elle, none of the above. I batch scan all my cards into categories using the CardScan. For example, when I speak at an event, I’ll create a category for it and scan all cards into that category. Later if I want to send an email message (or mail merge email or letter) just to those people, I can.

I trash all cards after scanning because CardScan creates an image of each one. All of my files are backed up online so no worry there. http://www.mozy.com/?ref=3f9a896b&kbid=38915&m=5

If you don’t want to invest in a CardScan, decide how cards can become electronic (Excel spreadsheet, Outlook, etc…either way, add categories so you can filter later). If you never intend to contact the people and only need a few of the cards, dump them because they’re junk.

I do have a rolodex still and keep cards for vendors such as gardener, barber, etc. I don’t file them by the person’s name but rather by what they do. So the barber’s card would go under B because that’s the first thing I’d think of when I need the number.

Hope this helps.

By: Chef Elle

Chef Elle — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:22:36 +0000

Hi, Peggy! I have lots of business cards from others. What is the most productive way to store them. I originally thought I’d use a desk top Rolodex; then I thought I should group them according to services, photocopy the page and then file the pages. What do you suggest.

By: Peggy Duncan

Peggy Duncan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:54:42 +0000

Hello Christine, thanks for your comments. I just butchered a new business owner’s card at a conference today. Had to tell him he didn’t look like he was ready for prime time…punched out paper, wrong font, too crowded…etc.

By: Christine Banning

Christine Banning — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:49:42 +0000

Hi Peggy:

Great post. You really focus on putting everything to work for a small business. Nice biz card tips!

Thanks,
Christine

By: Peggy Duncan

Peggy Duncan — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:04:52 +0000

Hi Alik, thanks. A business card is pretty typical as far as info goes. A clean, readable design works well. On my card, I put my picture because I’m a speaker and I am the brand. My phone number stands out and my email address is easy to read.