Business Cards for a Business Student
Josh wrote:
What kind of business card would you recommend for the average business student?
Josh, thanks for the question! At first glance I thought, “Why would a student need a business card?” Then I realized you might have just wanted a free link! Hopefully you’ve already been taught my advice in that fancy business college you’re going to. Harvard Business School did you say? Don’t forget me when you’re rich!
Anyways, the only reason I could think that a business student would need a business card would be to court potential employers. If that’s the case I have a few ideas for you that will turn your business card into a mini-resume.
1. List your GPA, assuming you are a better student than I was.
2. Show your affiliations, schools, degrees, etc.
3. Tell them how appropriate for the job you are. You look older than you are, right?
I think the mini-resume is really the way to go. Those three ideas may not be ideal for you, but with a little brainstorming, you should have a perfect line or two that will be irresistible for that new employer!
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Lawyer Text on a Business Card
Andrew Flusche wrote:
How would you recommend a lawyer list his/her occupation on a business card? Is
“attorney at law” preferable, or would something more unique be better?
Andrew, thanks for the question. Since I know how much money you lawyers make, maybe this should be paid advice! I’ll only charge you $250 an hour, how’s that sound?
Well, since I offered pro-bono advice (as you lawyers call it), I’d better stick to it. Here is what I think about lawyer and attorney business cards.
When designing for an attorney I think professionalism is most important above all. In sticking with that theme (professional business cards), I would recommend whatever text made you sound the most professional. I would indeed use “Attorney at Law”. But instead of just that, I would make sure that somewhere on your business card (could be the backside) should be whatever type of law you specialize in.
In that way you are you are promoting yourself in a professional manner, but also giving enough information for your potential clients to make an informed decision.
Hopefully that helps, if not, please don’t sue me!
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Business Card Idea for DealDino.com
Rick Galan wrote:
I was wondering what kind of information is best to put on a business card for
an affiliate site like mine (www.dealdino.com). I would use the card mostly as
marketing, obviously with personal contact info on it, but what else? Any
ideas?
Rick, thanks for the email. For your site, I would first focus online with my marketing. Get you affiliate links up and running, then focus offline.
For your business cards I would make sure they stand out like your logo does. The green and white work great together. I would put a past deal on your business card, something isn’t going to be outdated too quickly. You might also want to put your best deals that you personally have received on the business cards.
You could say something like:
My best deals:
Core 2 Duo Inspiron with 2gb ram = $374
Chase $250 gift card = Free
25 iTunes Songs = $14
That would let people know that your deals are legit and that you have something for everyone.
Hope that helps!
Who’s next, send me a business card question and get a free link!
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Note Cards - Another Use for Business Cards
Business cards are great for many things. One of my favorite is origami. They are also great to leave notes for customers. If you frequently go out to your customers offices and sometimes they aren’t there, leave them a business card that says, “Sorry I missed you, I’ll call you later.” If you write that on the back of your business card, you are leaving them a nice note to tell them you stopped by, but also letting them know you are serious. You left a business card.
I also use my business cards as reminders. Whenever I set an appointment or schedule a meeting, I write it on the back of my business card. At the end of the day or week (whenever I get around to it), I pull these business cards out and type them into my computer. Then I set my reminder to remind me of that appointment.
Because I always carry business cards with me, they are the perfect note card!
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Send Me Your Question and Get a Free Link!
If you have a business card question, contact me and if I post your question I’ll also post a link to your website!
Simple as that. I have received questions about business card design, marketing, what to put on business cards, how to make business cards unique, and many more.
I’ve also been asked about business card holders and accessories, the history of business cards, business card origimai and much more.
So what are you waiting for? Send in your business card question and your URL and I’ll post a link to your website when I answer your question!
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