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\"123PrintWhile social media networks like LinkedIn, and smartphone applications like the Bump<\/a> app, might be cool and convenient ways to exchange information, most of the same people who \u201cbump,\u201d \u201cDUB\u201d and \u201cLike\u201d online are still walking around with business cards<\/a> tucked inside their messenger laptop bags or iPad case.<\/p>\n

Why? Because even in the era of email and electronic address books, there\u2019s still something to be said about presenting a prospective customer with an attractive, eye-catching business card that clearly conveys the personality, philosophy and attitude of your company. Plus, there\u2019s nothing like a real-life business card that you can touch and feel to remind you of a contact you made. This compared to an electronic file that, once digitally tucked away, can become \u201cout of sight, out of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

As you\u2019ll see in our November infographic<\/a>, it is estimated that over 10-billion business cards are printed annually in the United States. And that for every 2,000 business cards distributed, a company\u2019s sales increase by 2.5%. When ordering your business cards from 123Print.com<\/a>, that could be as little as investing $80.95 for a 2.5% increase in your sales! Still think digital is the only way to go?<\/p>\n

Regardless of what line of business you\u2019re in \u2014 marketing, communications, sales, real estate \u2014 business cards are an affordable and effective way to succinctly capture and communicate your brand identity. While in the past, business cards were typically printed in black and white on one side of thick cardstock, today there are thousands of options available. In fact, 123Print offers choices that mimic the fashions<\/a> displayed at 2012 fall fashion week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sharing a great business card with someone can make the difference between making the sale (or getting the job, creating a partnership \u2014 or even getting a date!) and having your card wind up in the trash. Make yours a keeper! Take advantage of the latest trends in business card designs and have fun creating a memorable business card that lets you leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

Do you still carry a business card? Do you also use digital business cards? Let us know what\u2019s working for your business. Please leave us a comment below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’d like to check out our infographic\u00a0sources, here are clickable links:<\/p>\n

SOURCES:
\nhttp:\/\/ezinearticles.com\/?A-Brief-History-of-Business-Cards&id=456122<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.socialmeteor.com\/2012\/03\/16\/takin-care-of-business-cards-with-your-iphone\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2012\/03\/22\/worlds-smallest-business-card_n_1372497.html<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.luxurylaunches.com\/jewelry\/worlds_most_expensive_business_card_costs_1500_a_pop.php<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.pingo.com\/blog\/index.php\/global-business-card-etiquette\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/fashion\/fashion-articles\/fall-fashion-trends-2012#slide-1<\/a><\/p>\n

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