If you have a main street business, it's obvio
us you need a business card.
Do Freelancers Need Business Cards?
What about if you work from home? Do freelancers need business cards?
Some small home based business owners think getting a business card designed and printed is an unecessary expense. I disagree.
A business card is an inexpensive, portable marketing tool.
5 Reasons To Have A Business Card Even If YOu Don't Have A Main Street Business
- Networking at conferences and professional gatherings
- Give to friends and family. It's amazing what comes up in conversations, and if your card is handy, all the better.
- Chance encounters with interested parties
- Mail out with products, invoices or newsletters
- Existing clients may use your card for referrals to their colleagues
Push and Pull
You may not be seeking new clients. You may work solely online. You may be on a tight budget.
Marketing & Business Branding Tool
However, business cards can help with branding and promotion. You may get better, long term clients. You may get offline work to supplement your predominantly online business. You may get back the expense many times over.
Having a business card may open new doors and give you more choices. What are your thoughts?
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