business cards...

I was actually at a networking drinks session yesterday. As is known, the point of these little gatherings is of course to meet new people and catch up as it may. What is always curios to me when I attend these sessions is how some individuals can show up without any business cards.

Your business card, by any standard acts as sort of your identification card or drivers license. The point I'm getting at here is that you wouldn't hesitate to leave your home without any of these documents, so why would you not have your business cards with you at all times?

Not having a business card at a networking function translates to 2 things, one being an opportunity lost to let people know about your business. You never know when & where you might meet your next million dollar deal. Secondly, a lack of a business card reflects a lot about the person or company you represent. Not having a card sends a message to the person you're meeting, I'm not interested in any opportunity to do business with you nor am I excited to meet or get to know you.

So, perhaps it would be a good idea not to be caught without any business cards on you. You never know, your next million dollar deal could be the next person you pass your card to.