Business cards are necessary for anyone who has their own business. Much of your success can come from networking and business cards are part of that. The first step is to design effective, memorable and effective cards using a professional service. Think outside the box for optimal results. The next step is to hand out your business cards and build a network of business contacts.

Don’t stop there. Create some unique ways to distribute your business cards to get maximum exposure. Always carry a stack of business cards with you to hand out and hand out if the right opportunity presents itself. There is no way of knowing when someone may need your services and they just come across your card. Read on to learn about some unique ways to distribute.

Restaurants

When dining out at a nice restaurant, consider leaving one of your business cards on the table after you finish eating. Another way to do this is to put a card with the cash when paying your bill. If you’ve befriended the staff at a specific restaurant, give them your cards.

Correspondence

Even if you’re not doing direct marketing, there’s no reason you can’t put at least one of your cards on pretty much anything you send to customers or prospects. The only time you should avoid doing this is when sending holiday greetings or cards. Post business cards with the bills you pay.

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While most people think of putting flyers or brochures on car windows or under windshield wipers, there’s no reason you can’t stick business cards there. Another idea is to attach the business card to a brochure or flyer and place them under the windshield wipers. Their contact information is on the flyer, but a card allows them to carry it with them or give it to someone else.

Local business

A unique way to distribute your cards is to make a deal with businesses in your area. Ask them if they will let you put their cards in their store or business. In return, offer to perform a service for them or let them do the same with your promotional materials. This type of network can give good results.

bulletin board

Make it a point to put your business cards on all the bulletin boards in your town and nearby towns. This means posting them on bulletin boards at local libraries, coffee shops, grocery stores, and community centers. Research the possibilities and start handing out your business cards. Always ask permission if you are not sure if it is allowed.