Top 5 Places to Leave Business Cards and 6 Business Card Alternatives

A business card can be a low cost but effective way to market your business. Despite the popularity of internet marketing business cards are one of the most popular forms of advertising that is still being used today. Business cards are effective because they can help you get great results if they are left in places that grab your potential customer's attention. If you haven't received good results from business cards you have probably left them in the wrong places.

1) Library

The library constantly has people that are there to find information or to do research. The obvious place to leave your business cards is at the front desk. But another great place to leave them is inside the books. The key to leaving your business cards inside books is to put them in books that your target market will read.

2) Department Stores

There are several places you can leave your business cards in a department store. Some great places to leave them are dressing rooms, bathroom and near the cash register. But if you want to be a little more creative you can leave them in unique places that will stand out such as shoe boxes or the pockets of jeans and coats.

3) Bulletin Boards of Coffee Shops

Coffee shops have become the place many people go to work, to socialize or to simply enjoy a great cup of coffee. When people go to a coffee shop there is a good chance many of them will be there for a while. So there's a strong possibility your business card will be noticed by someone and won't fall by the wayside. Bulletin boards at college campuses are another great place to post your business cards.

4) Dealerships

There are many customers coming to dealerships several times a day. The best places to leave business cards are in the area where customers will do negotiations and in a place that will grab your potential customer's attention.

5) Airport

Compared to the other places on the list the airport has the most customers. Some of the best places to leave business cards in an airport are the food court, waiting area (such as seats, etc) and magazine racks.

If you are still not receiving good results from your business cards, there are a few alternatives that can help you grab your potential customer's or client's attention. The following marketing products have been chosen because there is a greater chance people will keep these products and will remember your ad when it's time for them to use your product or service.

Below are 6 business card alternatives:

1) 1) Pens

2) 2) Magnets

3) 3) Mouse pads

4) 4) Coffee Mugs

5) 5) Key chains

6) 6) Postcards

These are just a few ways you can get more customers or clients for your business by using a business card. Hopefully this information has helped guide you in the right direction to coming up with creative ways to increase your business.