Another thing, ask for the other person's card. He/she will likely ask you for your card in return. Also, hand out two or three cards at a time. These extras might travel a long way. Be sure to enclose your card in mailings, etc. Who knows who's going to open today's mail? You can use your card for scrap paper when jotting down information to give a prospect. "This is my direct number" you could say, making the client feel more important.
Keep your cards in your pocket, purse, wallet, and waiting rooms. Have them in a nice container which will protect the cards from bending. Crisp, clean, professional appearances mean quality. Leave some of your cards in you car. You will use them often. As a business owner, have cards printed for all of your employees from the highest to the lowest on the rung. This will give your employees confidence and enable your card to get in more and more hands. If your business card is not working as hard as you are let us design one that will.