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What Else Can You Do With Business Cards – 7 Alternatives

Oct 26, 2021

We all have them—business cards. But they are so much more than just something to hand out when you are networking or meeting people for the first time. They are small ways you can build up your own personal brand and gain potential clients, making your business cards an integral part of your business’s marketing toolkit. Here are other alternative uses to business cards: 

Appointment Cards

Business cards are often used as appointment cards where the time and date of the scheduled meeting are written down. They help remind customers of their appointments and also promote your business. Hair salons, real estate agencies, doctor’s offices and many more can benefit from this type of card. 

Loyalty Cards

You know how important it is to make your business cards interesting. With that, you can use your business card as a loyalty card. Brand a side of the card with your logo and leave space on the other side for stamps to track your customers’ progress. 

Referral Cards

Your existing customers are important to your business. When they pass your referral cards to people they know, they’re advocating for your company and helping increase its visibility. In exchange, they get a free service or a discount from you. When designing your referral card, don’t be afraid to be creative. Remember, making your business card interesting is crucial. 

Coupon

Did you know that you can use your business card as a coupon too? Coupons are a great way to reinforce your brand and boost patronage. This is why they work well for small retail stores, nail salons, spas and restaurants. You can make a visual impact by considering the size and design of the card. 

Bag Stuffer

Make sure your customers have the right contact information by having a card in every company bag. With that, you can use your business cards as bag stuffers. You can also use your business cards to promote an upcoming sale or event. 

On one side of the card, add your logo and contact information, and on the other side, have a save-the-date and staple it to the bag. 

Digital Promotion

You can use your business cards to expand your digital audience, too! Moreover, you can use them to establish greater brand awareness. You can even ask customers to leave you an online review through your card. 

Information Cards

As a business owner, you want to stand out from the competition, and you can use your card for this. For example, if you own a bike shop, you can list the general services that you have on the card. 

Make More Use of Your Business Cards

Business cards are incredibly powerful tools that can be used in many different ways. Have you ever wondered what you could do with all those business cards you collect? Tired of writing out your name, email and web address on cards? Give people something they can actually use (and remember). Use these tips to make the most out of your business cards and make them more powerful than ever!

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