Business cards are necessary for anyone who has their own business. Much of your success can come from networking and business cards are part of that. The first step is to design effective, memorable and effective cards using a professional service. Think outside the box for optimal results. The next step is to deliver your business cards and create a network of business contacts.

Don’t stop there. Think of unique ways to distribute your business cards to get maximum exposure. Always carry a stack of business cards with you to hand out and distribute if the right opportunity presents itself. There is no way of knowing when someone may need your services and they just happen to come across your card. Read on for some unique ways to distribute.

Restaurants

When dining out at a good restaurant, consider leaving one of your business cards on the table after you finish eating. Another way to do this is by placing a card with the cash when paying your bill. If you’ve befriended the staff at a specific restaurant, give them your cards.

Correspondence

Even if you’re not doing direct marketing, there’s no reason why you can’t put at least one of your cards on pretty much anything you send to prospects or clients. The only time you should avoid doing this is when sending greeting or holiday cards. Include business cards with the bills you pay.

Car windows

“While most people think of putting flyers or brochures on car windows or under windshield wipers, there is no reason why you can’t put business cards there. Another idea is to attach the business card to a brochure or flyer and place them under the windshield wipers. Their contact information is on the flyer, but a card allows them to carry it with them or give it to someone else.

Local business

A unique way to distribute your cards is to make a deal with the businesses in your area. Ask them if they will allow you to put their cards in their store or business. In return, offer to perform a service or let them do the same with your promotional materials. These types of networks can give good results.

Announcement table

Make it your goal to put your business cards on all the bulletin boards in your city and nearby cities. This means putting them on bulletin boards at local libraries, coffee shops, supermarkets, and community centers. Research the possibilities and start distributing your business cards. Always ask permission if you are not sure if it is allowed.