Write on your business card
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What to Write on Your Business Card
Summary
As a salesperson, I meet numerous clients and prospects monthly. Some become customers, while others do not. However, all of them receive my business card.The Importance of Effective Business Cards
As a salesperson, I interact with countless clients and prospects monthly. Every encounter, whether it results in a sale or not, involves exchanging business cards. I attend business breakfasts, seminars, and networking events, always ensuring to hand out my card to every contact I meet.
The Realization
A few years ago, I sorted through the many cards I had collected over time. I noticed that most business cards lacked meaningful information. Unless you work for a well-known company, your card might just be a name and contact info on paper. Consider this typical example:
- ABC Company
- Mr. Bob Jones
- General Manager
- Phone Number
- Mobile Number
- Website
Without additional context, such cards provide no insight into the company’s function or the individual’s role.
The Solution: Add Context
It struck me that I needed to provide more than contact details. Here’s why: Imagine a prospect returns to their office and needs a new supplier for widgets. They remember talking to a few potential suppliers but are unsure of specifics. As they sift through collected cards, they find one with a clear label: “Widgets, budget to high end.” Who do you think they’ll call?
Building Meaningful Connections
I’m selective with my cards in meetings; I avoid exchanging them without purpose. I’m wary of people who approach with, "Hello, here’s my card, may I have yours?" Often, it feels like a setup for junk mail. However, creating a meaningful connection during the initial interaction provides a foundation for a future relationship.
Focus on Quality Contacts
Not every prospect aligns with your ideal client profile. Since I work within a specialized niche, I focus on quality connections. Jotting down notes on the back of a card can remind you of the connection’s relevance, serving as a conversation starter in future meetings. Following up promptly with promised information can reinforce this relationship.
Conclusion
Enhancing your business card with specific details transforms it from a mere piece of paper into a powerful networking tool. It's about giving your prospects that extra nudge they need to remember you and your services.
This concept, sometimes called a "cardboard connection," as coined by Anne Baber and Lynne Waymon in "Make Your Contacts Count," emphasizes that meaningful interactions can extend well beyond initial meetings.
By writing purposeful notes on your business cards, you enhance your chances of building productive business relationships.
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