A Bucket of Wisdom

There’s power even in small things. That’s what my wife wrote about business cards. I’m quite amused by that statement but it’s true! Having been working with a Band for 23 years have taught me many lessons on formal business opportunities, especially now that our group would be booked to play in wedding ceremonies, receptions, special occasions and other intimate gatherings here in our place.

This is the first time I’ve heard about entertainment business cards and I believe this is one thing we need to widen our scope of friends and acquaintances for referrals to future business deals with them. Yes, business cards can do many things not mentioning the opportunities to meet new friends and of course earn from business appointments.

What’s important with a piece of paper around two inches by 3 inches in measurement? It does a lot if you know how to use it properly! It can mean an increase in product sale, a new acquaintance, an additional client number for future referrals and many more! Yes, business cards are commodities of today especially in the business world. Even political figures, church ministers, teachers, independent writers, and business entrepreneurs can attest to the importance of this small piece of paper.

When I was given the chance to attend a Mission exposure in Indonesia, one thing I noticed after the last service we had with the parents, elders, pastors and church members are the exchanging of business cards to maintain contact and communication with friends and expand our network for future mission exposures. I for one received at least six business cards from my friends during the two-week missionary work in Jogja, and Bandung, Jakarta. I felt its importance since I need to be in touched with those friends too. I might as well find a cheap business card printing printing and order at least a hundred pieces. You just do not know when an opportunity knocks and you must be ready to hand that piece of card to somebody.