Business Card Game

Play the Business Card Game

December 1, 2013

Networking is a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded people in your chosen profession. Professional contacts come and go, and it is important to stay in contact with people. Yet, there are some people who simply do not know how to play the "Business Card Game."

The art of sharing as well as receiving business cards from professional contacts includes a genuine reason to connect as well as the follow up. The person who receives your card may become a cherished friend, colleague or business associate based on how you introduce yourself and the style of your card. There are a few quick tips to creating a basic business card that will become your calling card at events, meetings and other business functions.

Business Card Game

• Create a fluid business card that includes your name, organization and preferred contact information.
• Try different types of designs and then show the top three designs to business associates for feedback
• Tight budget: create your business cards using MS Office or other online tools 
• Print your cards at home on card stock paper or visit your local copy store for professional printing
• Be sincere when sharing your new business cards with other business professionals
• Avoid handing your card out to everyone. The goal is to meet and connect with others based on specific mutual business interests.
• Once you receive a person's business card, follow up with a telephone call or email.
• Use a brief message to reintroduce yourself to your new business contact. 
• Coordinate a brief meeting via conference call or email.
• Ask permission to share and receive relevant industry information.
• Update your business cards as you continue your professional journey and move to new jobs.