dworkdaddy31

Account Executive

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Business Cards a thing of the past?

I work for a fully remote company and my team got into a little bit of a debate.

Some of my team thought it would be a good if we had business cards to pass out when we are out and about.

The other half said business cards weren't even necessary because what we do is 100% virtual and we do not do any business in person.

Wanted to get some people's thoughts on this and see if business cards are still necessary or not?

Are business cards still necessary?

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CuriousFox

WR Officer

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I keep them in my laptop bag, purse, and my car. I give them out anywhere I strike up a conversation, not just meetings. I also insert them in handwritten cards I send to my clients.

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

SaaS Eater

God bless you for handwritten cards still. I commented this on another thread last week but its such a simple way to stand out that no one uses anymore.

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

You do not want a hand written note from me, I write like a 4 year old with cerebral palsy.

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Mine's not QUITE that bad, but I find most guys these days can't write by hand for shit.

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

I love them, sure people can now search for you online, but I believe it's part great part of professionalism and customer service, plus you never know when you might need them, it’s good to be prepared.

RealPatrickBateman

Politicker

🔪Amateur Butcher🔪

I made a post about this vs digital cards earlier this year and got shatted on for even thinking digital cards were a viable option.

To be fair, I have both physical and digital. Physical is still the standard. Anyone who truly wants your business card will want a physical card. The digital card has tech issues, probably marketing's fault tbh.

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Worth having some on you.

Their importance varies based on segment.

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Everything @CuriousFox said, plus in-person conferences.

WomenWantMeFishFearMe

Politicker

I like them, and I use them, but I also have a "digital business card" that I can tap against phones that brings up all my info for people to save. Super handy at trade shows when I spend a lot of time talking to someone but ran out of cards.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

I use them as well. Exchanging card was an added touch point in the last business I was in.

FamilyTruckster

Politicker

Exec Director, Major Accounts

Still a thing surprisingly. I have a stack of mine and my customers.

helps in a meeting if you don’t want to interrupt the person to jot down their contact info

sellingsellssold

Politicker

SDR

I think it depends on what position you have and the current company you are at. Based on what you are selling makes a difference also. I do not think it hurts to have some with you in your work bag incase you might need them.

hancock

Good Citizen

Director Strategic Accounts

Great leave behind still

ChrisSellsHisSoul

Fire Starter

Owner

Yes especially for door knockers.

Spending an extra $10-20 for cards that look and feel really cool is worth it. Buy em and get rid of them as quickly as possible.

TheOverTaker

Politicker

Senior Account Executive

Definitely not what they used to be, but I always keep that thang on me

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I like them and would use them when I begin travel again. Until then, they aren’t in the company budget. Should I be blaming marketing for that?

FromaBlankPerspective

Politicker

District Manager

While I do think they are phasing out, they are still necessary. Networking events, mailers, etc are all things that still exist in a fully remote environment.

Beans

Big Shot

Enterprise Account Executive

I haven't even ordered my new ones, I'll wait until conferences are real again for me.

thebuckhunter

Politicker

Great for shows, conferences, leave in cards, leave behinds. I include my LinkedIn on mine. Sometimes write a brief note on the back.

HarryCaray

Notable Contributor

HMFIC

https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/the-old-timey-business-card

Here's a good thread I posted on this, and Corp actually featured it on his weekly video a while back if you want to check that out.

One of the best thoughts I saw on my thread was the idea to have blank ones in your bag too, in case the other person doesn't have one. That way they can jot down their contact information even if they didn't bring a card of their own.

I personally think business cards are great. I think people appreciate them and it brings out a bit of nostalgia when I get a card from a prospect or customer.

thesecretsauce

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Trade shows?

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Business Cards a thing of the past?

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