Do you still use business cards?

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November 6, 2018, 2:03 am

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I wonder if a lot of people still print business cards and give them out or do we do this one now virtually, too? If so, do you take a lot of time in designing and making sure your card looks good or conveys what you are as a professional?

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cjctm11

cjctm11

Using business cards are one of the simple type of advertisement. Business cards are somehow important for me to those you just have met and that person doesn't have an Internet access to look for you but if you gave your business card, they already can see your details and what you offer. They don't need to waste time to search for you.

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theresajane

theresajane

I actually haven't tried using or even printing business cards. It never even crossed my mind. But, I still know some who use it. One of them is my cousin who works abroad. It actually depends on your line of work. Well, for me, business cards are not of importance.

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amelia88

amelia88

I think if you're working for a big corporation and often have to travel internationally for work, business cards can be really important. You don't always have a pen and paper on you to exchange contact information if you meet a new client, and a business card with all that pertinent information can be exceptionally handy in making connections.

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menchuuy58

menchuuy58

That's right. Business card is easier. You don't have look for pen and paper.

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Alymae

Alymae

True. Despite the digital age, business cards are still very important. It would be a hassle to always bring a pen and paper to write your name and contact information. My old boss brings business cards everywhere he went. He said that it is an effective marketing strategy, especially in events. You cannot talk to everyone but you can give your business card. So, your business card should be well-made.

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nrnlss

nrnlss

I agree with you, it depends on someone's linw of work. I knew someone, she's a designer. She still use business card and it is really helpful.

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mark8625

mark8625

Most of the people using business cards has in senior management job or even business owner. They usually using it for of course business for easy transaction and convenient contact purposes.

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menchuuy58

menchuuy58

I met just the other day a person who gave me his business card. We were working together in a company six years ago. He is presently the head of the administration department.

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menchuuy58

menchuuy58

I agree with you. It depends on your line of work. I have not used business card also.

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Youngshark

Youngshark

TRue, true, true, There are numerous professionals that still rely on business cards to spread their contacts and their business details or company. It is age old and verified to work by many hence still works.

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vinaya

vinaya

I have never used business cards for myself, however, I have created business cards for my brick and mortar business. Giving away business cards was the easiest way to promote your business You could share vital information on your business along with contact number, email and web address. If they needed you they would try to contact you. Business cards are easiest way to retain customers as well as attract customer.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

In my line of work, business cards are a valuable tool. I use it to market and advertise my trade by giving it to specific targeted people.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

I just printed a batch yesterday. I use a lot of business cards whenever I go out of the house I usually have a whole pack of 100 pcs in my car. And daily I would give out 2-3 business cards to people I meet that day.

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stbrians

stbrians

I have business cards that I give to my acquaintances. It is easier than writing addresses and telephone numbers. Very few people actually use these business cards

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jayjaydimson

jayjaydimson

I do not have a business, and I think using business cards nowadays is useless because there's a lot of ways on how you can get contacted by your customers online.

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Barida

Barida

I disagree on the notion that making use of business cards is now useless. There are still big companies that makes use of it as it is one of the best ways to connect with your clients when you want.

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jayjaydimson

jayjaydimson

Yes, same here, there are a lot of ways on how to inform your clients.

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superlicca

superlicca

I agree with you. A business card is still useful especially for those who have businesses. I find it as an easier way to provide your contact information than having your clients check your website just to contact you. A business card can be kept on a wallet and have it anytime they need to check your information.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Well, as much as I respect your opinion, I would have to disagree with you on saying that using business cards is useless. It's not really because there are still some clients who aren't internet wise, so they can't reach you through making use of the internet but with the hard copy business card, they will be able to contact you with ease.

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anyone01

anyone01

I agree. Business cards are a proper gesture. They show professionalism. It's far the identification of your company and includes all of the essential information about your company. They are very essential as they're a business etiquette.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Forget that it seems like online platforms especially social media sites have influenced almost everything today, there are still some areas that are still well respected and valued in business and the use of business cards can never fade away.

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Barida

Barida

I have made use of digital business card in the past when I was working on one of the freelancing sites where one is meant to have a mode of identification. I think that it is one of those jobs that I really enjoyed with the business card being a core part of it.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

I haven't been fortunate enough to use any kind of business card for my online freelance writing jobs.

But I have used it for most of my offline business and I'm still making use of it till today. It contains my business address, business name and phone numbers.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Some people consider business cards a thing of the old but from where I stand, it's still very much useful and important when you want people to have access to contacting you easily.

Now, the use of the internet and social media sites have limited the use of business cards but it's not yet obsolete or extinct.

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focusedwriter10

focusedwriter10

I agree with you. Business cards are still in use. Even with social media sites, some companies and government offices are still using business cards.

In such offices, business cards are used by the bosses, because that is the easiest way of sharing their job or personal contacts. Otherwise, some are busy and their social media accounts are handled by personal assistants. For direct contact, you will always be given a business card.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

"... For direct contact, you will always be given a business card.... "

Exactly! Whenever you are issued a business card, it means you have been given a direct access to contacting the business head because 90% chances is in favor of having the direct contact of the business owner and not the staff.

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focusedwriter10

focusedwriter10

Yes. Most of these prominent individuals have several contacts, but the one in the business card will always be active. In most cases, such numbers are used for almost everything they do on a daily basis.

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theresajane

theresajane

I agree with you. My cousin has a business card and he said that it's the best and fastest way to give your contact information especially when you're in business mode. It's not yet obsolete.

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nrnlss

nrnlss

I agree with you, it is very useful for other business men/women.

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Youngshark

Youngshark

My uncle's business still relies on business cards heavily as little digitalization has occured. He normally has them printed when they are about to get finished and gives customers at their request.

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nrnlss

nrnlss

It might be an old way, but it is still useful.

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jpk0007

jpk0007

Well, I have an offline business and I do make the use of business cards to some extent. I think that there are still a lot of people who rely on a business card and will ask for one if they need it. However, the use of printed business cards is declining every day as more people have started accessing the internet on their phones. i guess after some years the use of the printed business card will stop completely.

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amelia88

amelia88

I do think it can be awkward if someone asks for a business card and then you don't have one to give. Often, it's just an expectation that if you run a business (or freelance) that you're going to be able to provide a business card that has contact details and a website address. If you don't have those to provide, you can often be forgettable.

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vinaya

vinaya

Business cards can be useful even if you are working online as a freelancer. Let say you work on Fiverr as a web developer. You have a business card and you give it to a person you are meeting for the first time. Then one day he needs someone to do some programming work, he remembers you and checks your business card. He checks you fiverr profile and is very impressed with your portfolio. He will hire you. You gain an an offline client through a business card.

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esteban123

esteban123

I don't have a business card since I am not fan of using it because mostly I just send my important contacts on emails or other social media platform privately. I just mainly put my contact details in a piece of paper for those people who have ask for my contact details offline.I don't want anymore to make an expense for just since we can do a lot of ways to give our contact details without having an expense.

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amelia88

amelia88

I don't these days, but I know plenty of people who still are. Depending on where in the world you are, some countries still see it as a status thing where the exchange of business cards is very important.

I think it probably depends on your line of work and where you live as to whether they're necessary or not.

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theresajane

theresajane

I agree with you. It depends on your line of work. Business cards are of not much importance like the old days, unless you're a very busy business man from a big and busy company.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I think business cards still have value. Absolutely. You just don't go around handing them out unless you're at a convention or gathering of folks in your business space. When it comes to a regular day out and about, leaving them in certain spaces can pay dividends later on.

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amelia88

amelia88

Often in my local town, I see people pin them to bulletin boards at places like local supermarkets and malls. That way if you're there and you're looking for a certain service provider, you may find a business card for someone that provides that service.

It can be a unique way of drumming up business.

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anyone01

anyone01

Using business cards has been round for a long time and that’s not possibly to change within the future. Even in the age of the internet and networking the customised contact of shaking hands and exchanging business cards do wonders for a enterprise transaction. Trade of business cards is the primary line of touch in any face-to-face conferences or interviews and enables to fast set up credibility of the brand.

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theresajane

theresajane

You have a very good point. At times when you don't want to bring out your phones and exchange numbers or emails, because it would be awkward, a business card is the easiest tool.

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mcnasci24

mcnasci24

I used to give away business cards until I realized it was a waste of money and paper. People usually receive your business card, proceed to put it into their wallet or pocket, and never look back at it again. Which is why I now take out my phone, connect with them on LinkedIn, and I am able to establish a better professional relation with others.

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superlicca

superlicca

I don't have a business that is why I don't use a business card. But I still see a lot of people who use a business card and give to customers. I think it is good to have this as a good to provide your contact information in the most presentable way.

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Youngshark

Youngshark

It is a traditional method and though there are digital methods of exchanging contacts that have come around it has its roots which are hard to unstick and the culture is so immense in some areas that not giving a business card is considered impolite.

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esteban123

esteban123

In my office we are using a business card to be given to some customers or people that might be asking for our contact details whenever they would be having some important deals with us in the future. I know that having a business card looks obsolete and not anymore so popular because people have already forgotten these because of the advancement in the technology that we are experiencing now. It is very rare now to see people asking for a business card especially if we are into developing countries.

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cmoneyspinner

cmoneyspinner

There are people who still print business cards. But there is not as much need for them so much these days as social media business pages and electronic business cards. I haven't used business cards for decades.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Well, the nature of one's business is going to go a long way in determining whether using of business cards are important to the business or not really required.

If the nature of the business demands that business cards must be issued every now and then, you are definitely going need it.

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theresajane

theresajane

I agree with you. Well, I think it's just a think for the businessmen from big companies nowadays and for people who are out there in the field and dealing with strangers like scouting talents for potential idols or actors and such.

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Janie1994

Janie1994

Of course! Business cards can make or break a first impression, they're the first indicator of who you are as a professional. Sometimes you meet people while in daily life and regret not having an easy way to give them your information so they can contact you. My business cards- since I'm in environmentally focused work- are on recycled paper and my information is surrounded by leaves. You wuld not believe the response I get to them! Other people wish they had thought of the idea and it helps to translate excatly how commited I am to my field that I would go out of my way to hunt down and spend more money on recycled paper business cards!

My specific area of the field is very young compared to other areas and the other young professionals whom I meet and network with are incredibly impressed by the thought I put into my marketing. Social media and online pages are important but young people recognize when that online image doesn't translate into reality.

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MomoStarr16

MomoStarr16

In our office we still use business card. We feel like that it is more useful and easy to give to our clients. Our designer make it sure that it will be an eye catching design. It is importan to get the attention of the client.

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focusedwriter10

focusedwriter10

Depending on the type of work you do. You will either use a business card or not. However, companies, government offices, and most businesses are still using business cards.

A business card has all the information and contact details that one would need in case he or she needs some services or contact an individual in a company. Personally, I do not use business cards but they are still relevant.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

A lot of contractors still use business cards also. However these days, I do wonder how many business cards that are accepted by a client, are thrown away later on after they tag you on social media. Your business card has all of your information on it such as official site, facebook page, twitter, etc. So perhaps, once the client has bookmarked your site and has followed or friended you on social media, they might just toss your card to prevent clutter. Business cards might not be a way to stay connected as much these days, as they are an avenue to make a digital connection later on.

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ajahcuizon

ajahcuizon

I agree. It will depend on the field you are currently working on. But people working at companies or governments should have their business cards with always as they would need it to have many opportunities. So that if ever they would meet someone that could help them in their business, they could have contact immediately in a professional way.

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focusedwriter10

focusedwriter10

You are correct. Most of these people have a busy schedule, and the only way to share their contacts is through business cards.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Yes I do, I always have several in my wallet and sometimes in my shirt, if it has a pocket. Business cards are important in marketing my business. It gives me ligitimacy, respect and class when talking to clients and even new acquaintances.

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theresajane

theresajane

Yes. It could be because of the ease that technology has given us. Maybe, because of the availability of smartphones in our hands and the easy access to Internet and social media. What we have online is already like a virtual business card.

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esteban123

esteban123

I think that business card is now becoming obsolete in my point of view because it is very rare that I can see them now, many people here in my country are not anymore so active in using it compare when it was like before. It is maybe because of the rapid advancement in technologies that we are experiencing now which makes it them to used it very rare.

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ajahcuizon

ajahcuizon

I haven't tried using business card but I saw how my mother used it way back then. I'm not into it because for me, I am doing a freelance job and I'm doing it onlibe so I won't have to make my own business card. But for professional people who are used to meet people for businesses, they should always bring their cards with them.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

This article reminded me that I have only 1 business card left in my wallet. I have to make several batches again, I usually make batches of 300 and they usually last a year. I do think that business cards are still relevant today. It's one of the easiest way of promoting your offline business.

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edencaga

edencaga

I have not tried this but I can still see someone who give calling cards. I think its not necessary but it is more advantage to prepare this kind of marketing material especially long running companies even those small business just to make it more formal in promoting their brand. This is still relevant now a days as there are people with businesses who prefer not to rely on technologies.

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emiaj55

emiaj55

Business cards can be handy. In itself alone, it could be a powerful tool. But in order to create such effective business card one must not only focus on the decorations on the card but its function. The card must then be filled with essential info without overcrowding. Business cards are handy in conferences too. Partner it with first impressions, business cards can often close the deal on the first encounter without the client realizing it. On the hands of a capable entrepreneur a business card is still a powerful weapon.

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kaellic

kaellic

Business cards are extremely useful for advertising purposes, but I have never used them. I never know where to drop some off, or who to give them to, so I went without. I may get some made and see what happens after passing all of them out. With the internet and social media, business cards feel like a bit of a hassle to me.

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mark8625

mark8625

In my job before our company required us to have a business card. It was mandatory and it was a company issued business card. I think it is still use by many today because of the business matter.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Business Cards are essential tools of a trade or business. It's the cheapest and easiest way of marketing and advertising yourself, your profession, your company, your products and services.

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cks003

cks003

Business card is still widely used by those who do not have virtual presence and involved in businesses such as car salesmen, insurance agents etc. But my personal experience is that I never distributed my business card as what is important is that our online resume is more important than the fancy card. Overall the card is still very useful among the businessmen.

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agbuyarashel

agbuyarashel

Some businessmen still needs a business card because the card can speak itself, no more words hahah just give that card.

Hardcopies are still important because not all people thrust online or social media because it's more prone to scam.

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gutzman

gutzman

having both printed business card and a virtual one really helps a lot in promoting your services. The printed one could be use when you have met someone in person while the virtual one could be displayed online for public view. That way you'll have both kind of customer which you can cater your service to.

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DenisP

DenisP

I’ve personally never used business cards because I never actually established my own business. When I did freelance design I kind of just took whatever work I happened to find online.

That being said, the efficacy of business cards kind of depends on where you’re from. For example, when I lived in New York City, it was almost worthless giving someone a business card. You’d give someone your card hoping they’d contact you for work, but more often than not the card would end up in the trash.

On the other hand, I’ve read that business cards are incredibly important in Japanese culture. Business cards are highly regarded and respected over in Japan, and I think that certainly makes a difference with regards to how often they’re actually saved and used.

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MomoStarr16

MomoStarr16

Business card in my opinion is still useful for me. It is a physical card that cant be easily deleted.

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stbrians

stbrians

Business cards are dying out really. I still use them because I find it an easy way to give out your addresses and phones. If Iblist them on a business card then one card solves all. I cannot actually give you one phone after the other till I finish all.

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rlpzbeermoney

rlpzbeermoney

Everything is digital now and the only place I see business cards now are on handmade products. It's usually included in the package when you open them. Sharing your contact info now is so easy. On Android, you can just tap both phones together and it'll automatically transfer to the other phone using NFC. Most people just send it through email or text.

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Wenkx03

Wenkx03

I agree with you. Business card is a sign of professionalism. Also it takes lesser time and effort than taking a pen to write your contact details.

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mhingnhormz

mhingnhormz

Do you still use business card: I'm not a businessman at all. But if I had one, I'd still prefer to use business card. It's appropriate to do so. In many events, one can meet who also in business and who are trying to have more productive worker/employees, or attract/needs more costumers they always present/give their business card for them to have a contact.

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knnon

knnon

In my opinion it's always better to have a business card that you can give out to clients or other people. It's easy to lose a contact on your phone book as sometimes we might forget to hit save or just can't find the person's name anymore because of the many names added there. And it does feel and look more professional to give out cards. But yes I've used it, and I will do so again if ever the need arises Do you still use business cards?

Do you still use business cards?

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jessie271

jessie271

I still use business cards. It is more convenient especially when you have your own business or you provide services. When you want to give someone your details, it’s easier. You just have to hand over your business card with all your necessary information in it and you’re good to go. You can also promote your business better and reach more people without spending much of your time. It saves time you know. ????

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JBeleren

JBeleren

Even though we are in the digital age and most of your information are available online it is still better to have a physical business card you can handily give out to a client especially when in a hurry. It is just practical to have one though most of the people use their social media or websites as their virtual business cards. Business cards gives you this air of professionalism.

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antonToledo

antonToledo

I use every means possible to expand my business and business cards are one of the most effective tools to use. Yes, there is a virtual business card but why not settle for one if you can use them both at the same time. When designing my business card, I make sure that the information is clear and that my card looks professional and sharp.

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Alania

Alania

I'd say business cards are way out of fashion. Rarely anyone uses them nowadays. But I would, just for the fun of it. It kinda increases your "official" status in some way. Business cards were very important back in the old days, but nowadays, the digital technology and social media are overwhelming the need of using these business cards.

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