Via Tracie Mason Holton, Coach & Virtual Assistant (Agent Assistant Network):

PLEASE don't tell me nothing; or that it's blank!

Business cards are one of the least expensive and cost effective marketing and advertising tools available.  Exchanging business cards is an excellent way to pass along your contact information and to gather contacts for your database.

Agents on both ends of the spectrum have shared their thoughts on business cards.  I've had agents say they use a box of 500 every month.  They hand them out like candy; they leave them on tables at the restaurant; they leave a stack at the coffee shop or dry cleaners.

Then other agents have said a box of 500 will last them an entire year.  HUH??  Who are you keeping them for, or from?  I know, I know... business cards cost money.  I just ordered 500 business cards and it cost me about $50.  You can of course spend more or less depending on full color or foil or having a message on the box, etc.  But business cards are a cost of doing business.  Period!  Exclamation point!

But handing out cards in and of themselves may or may not lead to business.  So like all marketing, you need a call to action.  Maybe the back of your card reads ‘For a complementary Market Analysis, visit www.YourName.com' or ‘For the latest home listings, visit www.YourName.com.'. 

The back of my card reads:      "Ask how a VA can help you grow your business!" and gives my web site: www.AgentAssistantNetwork.com

Maybe they'll call me or maybe they'll visit my website.  Either way, the agent will learn more about me and my business, and how I can help them with their business.

If you have to purchase and distribute business cards anyway (and you do), you might as well make the most of both sides.  Otherwise, it's just wasted space.

So, what's on the back of your business card?  If nothing, then tell us what will be on the back of your business card the next time you order.  You will begin using the backside, RIGHT? 

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33 Comments on What’s on the BACK of your business card?

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DEC
19
2009
Outside Blog

The listing idea is great, the best way to keep the prices down is to have 5,000 fronts printed with your info it and have the printer keep these, then print the 50 or so backs as needed with the house you are marketing. Used to work in the printing industry for awhile, can you tell :-)

8:56am • #14
DEC
26
2009

Chris - great post. I am also in the printing industry and see soooooo many clients NOT take advantage of the back of their card to save a few dollars when Business Cards are the MOST important marketing piece you have. It is that first impression you get with potential clients. Another situation we see is on the back of their card is the website of the printer they got their free business cards. Why on earth would someone want to advertise a business on their card that in no way helps them with their business only that business on the back.

We have also come across some that buy those kits to do their own cards at home. just because a person owns a printer doesnt make them a printer. It comes back to first impressions. When one goes out for a sales call or networking event we all get dressed even if it is business casual. We dont go out looking rough in an attire we would go shopping in or do work around the house but that is the impression people give when their marketing collateral looks like it was printed off a $79 inkjet printer from a big box retailer.

Best thing one can do is to visit their local printer and sit down with them and go over their marketing plans for the yr and share your thoughts. That person should walk away with some great tips that will improve their marketing and maybe save money at the same time. Al's post above is a GREAT way to save money by taking advantage of printing shells and storing them for future printing.

8:34am • #15
JAN
06
2010
126,153 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Great Idea for a blank canvass. It's time for me to order cards...now I need to figure out the back too!

PS, love Al's listing on the back side is BRILLIANT.

11:37pm • #16
JAN
25
2010
4 Featured Posts

I've seen all sorts of things on the back of biz cards.  Chris I agree the most important thing is a call to action.  Not another vanity statement of why I'm the best realtor in town.   Give the recipient something that moves them to action even if they're not on the market for real estate.  The action will make your card most memorable.

1:56am • #17
FEB
05
2010
339,755 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Great re-blog!  I often times leave the blank space to hand write, "Thank You!" and add the time I showed a seller's home.  I leave it face down on their counter or table, so they can see the Thank You first!

9:08pm • #18
FEB
13
2010
110,257 Points

Great place to promote your websites and blogs.

Jerry

 

8:35pm • #19
FEB
16
2010

I put client testimonials on the back of my cards.

7:10pm • #20
MAR
07
2010

i didnt have anything there before.but now i have my home evaluation website name there

saying

 "Want to know the value of your Home?"

           www.mywebsite.com

 

8:06am • #21
MAR
27
2010
1 Featured Post

Great idea!  I have been thinking about it too.  I am new to the business and just had my first cards made.  Do you think it is tacky to put a printed label on the back of it to promote my website or advertise free market analysis?

6:35am • #22
MAY
18
2010
424,654 Points Outside Blog

I like leaving the back of mine blank to write on. You have a point though, maybe I'll add a little something with room for scribbles. Thanks for the post. 

1:01am • #23
262,786 Points

Had a blank set. Had a set that had rentals.  Seen some with appointment times and other info...  I'm a Small business owner and thinking of putting that on the back side. But that something I should run by my Broker. I know I've received cards with ad space sold on the back side..

Not found my card yet, been thinking that, its a work in progress

1:23am • #24
JUL
04
2010

Great post but wish there were more ideas

12:59am • #25
JUL
13
2010

This is a great post! 

Now the back of my cards say, Do you want to know how much you home is worth?  Call

***-***-**** for your Free Home Evaluation Today or go to www. My site .com for your

no obligation quote.

 

That should work, right?

10:45am • #26
JUL
26
2010
106,989 Points Outside Blog

I have a list of some required loan documents on the back of mine.

11:30pm • #27
AUG
07
2010
169,250 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog
My backside is website and mission statement, but always leave a bit of room to write on.
10:28am • #28
OCT
26
2010

Mine lists the services we offer....Great tip....Thanks....

3:15am • #29
DEC
25
2010
Who do you use for top quality business cards?
5:53am • #30
DEC
30
2010

I am debating whether to put a mission statement, which is a bit long, but will fit OR promote my web site (search capabilities, neighborhood info, etc). Any suggestions?

2:53pm • #31
AUG
26
2011

Business cards certainly are the cheapest print materials out there, and they can be highly effective.  Buy in bulk and pass them out like candy.  And I like the "Thank You" suggestion mentioned above!

 

 

1:34pm • #32
OCT
30
2011

Hate to admit it, but my cards are blank on the back, however I'm ready to order new cards and have seen some great ideas here of what I could put on the back.  Thank you for an awesome post and great ideas.

Eva Beshears

12:20am • #33

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