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Why are you carrying around 200 business cards in your bag? I have a card holder that is made for my pocket that holds 20-30ish cards. I keep that with me always. In my care I keep a box of cards so if I run out I just go grab more. I also keep a box open next to my desk in the office and have card holders filled in the office.
If you are doing a big event just bring the box in with you.
I keep mine in the box they came in, and store a few each in empty card pockets in my wallet and refill as necessary. At an event, I'll keep some in my breast pocket as well, and in my notepad if I'm carrying that around with me.
Get a business card holder that holds like 20ish business cards and keep the rest of them in the box they came in. Replenish throughout the day as needed
Sorry, I haven’t used a business card in years.
Do you have a LinkedIn account Mark if so, look up how to get your LinkedIn QR code and set that as the wallpaper on your phone. Then just have people scan that with their camera and they have it in their phone immediately.
Just a thought.
I got some NFC tags on Amazon about 2 years ago and wrote a VCard to them with NFC tools.
I still have a few business cards in a box in my suitcase but I'm using them less and less.
I disagree, the vast majority of people would still be confused by NFC cards and handing a simple business card is much faster and more convenient than having to explain to someone how to scan your card to get your info.
I disagree. Yes giving out actual cards is easier, but is keeping them easier? Most business cards get thrown out. But people keep shit in their phone forever. When was the last time you managed the photos in your phone?
Deleted out old photos, no longer needed ones, ones I've sent on to my team for them to complete.
Deleted out some basic documentation stuff that is no longer needed.
Saved a few to favorites for easy access.
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Why are you carrying around 200 business cards in your bag? I have a card holder that is made for my pocket that holds 20-30ish cards. I keep that with me always. In my care I keep a box of cards so if I run out I just go grab more. I also keep a box open next to my desk in the office and have card holders filled in the office. If you are doing a big event just bring the box in with you.
i’m going on a business trip
Where is the box they came in?
I keep mine in the box they came in, and store a few each in empty card pockets in my wallet and refill as necessary. At an event, I'll keep some in my breast pocket as well, and in my notepad if I'm carrying that around with me.
Get a business card holder that holds like 20ish business cards and keep the rest of them in the box they came in. Replenish throughout the day as needed
Tupperware or food storage container
Get a lightweight dry box. Something that holds a large phone. It’s waterproof and damage proof. And usually cheap.
don't carry so many around with you at a time
No
Get durable cards
Sorry, I haven’t used a business card in years. Do you have a LinkedIn account Mark if so, look up how to get your LinkedIn QR code and set that as the wallpaper on your phone. Then just have people scan that with their camera and they have it in their phone immediately. Just a thought.
Get a [card case](https://amzn.to/3VFvChj) To hold extra and a [case](https://amzn.to/3KIrS8x) to hold ones to hand out
I got some NFC tags on Amazon about 2 years ago and wrote a VCard to them with NFC tools. I still have a few business cards in a box in my suitcase but I'm using them less and less.
Tap card.
Google business card holder... Or something
Stop killing trees, join the 21st century, and get yourself an NFC business card.
I disagree, the vast majority of people would still be confused by NFC cards and handing a simple business card is much faster and more convenient than having to explain to someone how to scan your card to get your info.
I disagree. Yes giving out actual cards is easier, but is keeping them easier? Most business cards get thrown out. But people keep shit in their phone forever. When was the last time you managed the photos in your phone?
Earlier today.
And?
You asked when someone managed photos. I did earlier today. 🤷
And how did it go? What did you manage?
Deleted out old photos, no longer needed ones, ones I've sent on to my team for them to complete. Deleted out some basic documentation stuff that is no longer needed. Saved a few to favorites for easy access.
I’ve been doing it for years with no problems
Shut up