"Not sure if this w/ do anything, but see what happens." Is that what goes through your mind when you leave your businsees card behind? This is what came to mind as I'm writing this now.

Over time I've experienced from the positive guidance of others, what to do and what not to do with my business cards. Just leaving them beind, ie. at a restaurant or wherever is not the best way to  make  use of this business tool.  There where times I thought it was easy to comunicate my venture by pinning it up on a board at a gas & grill of a fish bowl draw at a restaurant. If some street worker or loser with felonious intentions picks it up, what good is that?

Personal style has a lot to do with how best to use the business card. Just think back - when's the last time you where in conversation with somone and he/she asked for a reconnection at a later time. Just asking if they have a card, and if they have one then it's a no brainer. If needing to write down a name, phone number or email address, heck there again, the way is clear to hand out and give that card.

The next thing, what does the card have on it that will communicate the key information that will produce the desired result? In my case it what's on the back that has the most to say:
* Motor oils- Superior wear protection - Improved engine performance....
* 2 Cycle Oils -
*Drivetrain Fluids -
* Fuel Additives -
* Air & Oil Filters -
You get what I'm saying? Now that the person has moved from just a casual contact, he's moved to the prospect stage.