Comments on: The Reluctant Networker’s Guide to Business Cards http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/ Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:08:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-264912 John Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:51:58 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-264912 I love creating business cards. I go to weekly networking meetings with a different card and tell a different story. I make them at home on my HP (it's actually a Canon) and laser perforated cards are indistinguishable from "real" cards these days. They don't have furry edges. This means you can print just 10 cards and they can all be different! My latest card is here: http://goalby.org/technology/my-new-business-card/ It has a barcode on it. It isn't a matter of finding people with the barcode reader, but the conversation that is started because of it. John. I love creating business cards. I go to weekly networking meetings with a different card and tell a different story. I make them at home on my HP (it’s actually a Canon) and laser perforated cards are indistinguishable from “real” cards these days. They don’t have furry edges. This means you can print just 10 cards and they can all be different!

My latest card is here: http://goalby.org/technology/my-new-business-card/ It has a barcode on it. It isn’t a matter of finding people with the barcode reader, but the conversation that is started because of it.

John.

]]> By: Erin http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-211888 Erin Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:56:02 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-211888 I don't recommend anyone see American Psycho (it is REALLY disturbing) but there is a hilarious scene in it when a bunch of high-powered NYC yuppies are showing off their business cards and the main character is breaking a sweat because his super-duper card has been upstaged. I always remember the tip I learned in Japan, where there is a huge amount of cultural customs surrounding business cards (as well as everything else). Listen carefully to what the person is saying, when they offer you their card accept it with BOTH hands and thoroughly study the card. Don't jam it in your pocket while jawing on about connecting. Thank them sincerely for the card and only put it away after the conversation is complete. I do this when I get a business card and I think it shows great respect. I don’t recommend anyone see American Psycho (it is REALLY disturbing) but there is a hilarious scene in it when a bunch of high-powered NYC yuppies are showing off their business cards and the main character is breaking a sweat because his super-duper card has been upstaged.

I always remember the tip I learned in Japan, where there is a huge amount of cultural customs surrounding business cards (as well as everything else). Listen carefully to what the person is saying, when they offer you their card accept it with BOTH hands and thoroughly study the card. Don’t jam it in your pocket while jawing on about connecting. Thank them sincerely for the card and only put it away after the conversation is complete. I do this when I get a business card and I think it shows great respect.

]]> By: Marilyn http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-144334 Marilyn Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:32 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-144334 Good tips. You know how you see "tag clouds?" About a year ago, I made some tag cloud business cards. I don't hand them out, because they don't have any personal info on them other than my name. But I use them as sort of a micro vision board...since the words surrounding my name are visions (labels) I have of myself. Good tips. You know how you see “tag clouds?” About a year ago, I made some tag cloud business cards. I don’t hand them out, because they don’t have any personal info on them other than my name. But I use them as sort of a micro vision board…since the words surrounding my name are visions (labels) I have of myself.

]]> By: Tamal Anwar http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-138159 Tamal Anwar Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:27:07 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-138159 Wow Kane, a great article you gave me to read! Not just you're a musician, you are a great business woman too and I liked it. Stumbled this article :) Wow Kane, a great article you gave me to read! Not just you’re a musician, you are a great business woman too and I liked it. Stumbled this article :)

]]> By: Chelle Parmele http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-136518 Chelle Parmele Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:51:04 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-136518 I got a great card at BlogHer from a lady by the name of Shannon Renee Mouton and on the back of the card is printed "Shannon Renee is the woman who..." which I thought was a really smart and clever thing to do. A prompt to put notes about meeting her. I got a great card at BlogHer from a lady by the name of Shannon Renee Mouton and on the back of the card is printed “Shannon Renee is the woman who…” which I thought was a really smart and clever thing to do. A prompt to put notes about meeting her.

]]> By: Amylia Grace http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-135683 Amylia Grace Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:30:02 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-135683 well said! I like the moo.com cards and you can make your own on Flickr with them that are pretty awesome. I use my photographs, but not my own face...hmmm...i totally get the idea, but don't know if I'm there yet. You're right about it reminding me of a real estate agent's card. I'd love to see how your card came out. will you give me your card? You have my information (dec retreat here I come!) :) well said! I like the moo.com cards and you can make your own on Flickr with them that are pretty awesome. I use my photographs, but not my own face…hmmm…i totally get the idea, but don’t know if I’m there yet. You’re right about it reminding me of a real estate agent’s card.

I’d love to see how your card came out. will you give me your card? You have my information (dec retreat here I come!) :)

]]> By: Deb http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-135667 Deb Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:26:36 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-135667 I just ordered new business cards for BlogHer. With an option of printing something on the back, I added two lines: We met at: We talked about: So the idea is already on the cards. I sometimes write something there before I hand it out; other times, give them the option of adding to it themselves. It's been the BEST idea in a card. I just ordered new business cards for BlogHer. With an option of printing something on the back, I added two lines:

We met at:

We talked about:

So the idea is already on the cards. I sometimes write something there before I hand it out; other times, give them the option of adding to it themselves. It’s been the BEST idea in a card.

]]> By: Reno http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-135650 Reno Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:15:23 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-135650 A business card is a great vehicle for an artist to convey his or her artistic sensibility. I think Linda should consider creating an artistic statement with her inderutilized 1,000 business cards. On the next 1,000 consider giving them away and allowing them to work for you. Great post with many good ideas. Aim for 3 per day and don't think to much their cheap. www.businesscardtobusiness.com A business card is a great vehicle for an artist to convey his or her artistic sensibility. I think Linda should consider creating an artistic statement with her inderutilized 1,000 business cards. On the next 1,000 consider giving them away and allowing them to work for you. Great post with many good ideas. Aim for 3 per day and don’t think to much their cheap.

http://www.businesscardtobusiness.com

]]> By: Mary http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-135065 Mary Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:37:28 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-135065 wow! that's a lot of thought about a simple card! i've had a business card forever, it seems, from way back in the day when i was pounding pavement in nyc looking for illustration work. my first card had my name, the word illustrator and my phone number....i change up my card often and now have one with an image and my info, including my website. i often get calls from people who have had my card hanging around for years....having an image helps people remember who you are and what you do in this world of networking and business cards... wow! that’s a lot of thought about a simple card! i’ve had a business card forever, it seems, from way back in the day when i was pounding pavement in nyc looking for illustration work. my first card had my name, the word illustrator and my phone number….i change up my card often and now have one with an image and my info, including my website. i often get calls from people who have had my card hanging around for years….having an image helps people remember who you are and what you do in this world of networking and business cards…

]]> By: Bowers Industrial Sales, Inc http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-134555 Bowers Industrial Sales, Inc Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:53:38 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/the-reluctant-networker%e2%80%99s-guide-to-business-cards/#comment-134555 You can't underestimate the value of cards, that for sure. There really isn't one perfect business card template either. You just have to see what works for you and stick with it. Nice post! You can’t underestimate the value of cards, that for sure. There really isn’t one perfect business card template either. You just have to see what works for you and stick with it. Nice post!

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