Power Words for Business Cards

These days, a small business needs every ounce of marketing muscle they can get. Business cards are a perfect weapon for an entrepreneur to have in the trenches when competing for customers. So, you designed your business cards using all the right techniques and it looks incredible. Now that you've got the attention of the holder, are your words appealing to them? This is one often overlooked marketing essential: What your business card says.

Take your business card out and have a good look at it. What words do you use to describe your business, your products, or your services?

Your header or slogan should speak to your customer and distinguish your business from the rest. Remember your card will most likely be on a bulletin board or in a rolodex with a few other competitors. This small bit of text could mean the difference between a new client and lost revenue.

Give them a reason to call:
The ____ that works as hard as you do
____ doesn't have to be expensive
Not just another ____
The ____ advantage
The best-kept secret in ____
Don't get stuck with...
How our ____ stacks up
Can you afford not to...?
An investment in your future

Next, give the holder a bottom line that is irresistible:
Save up to ____ %
Huge discounts
Receive a ____% discount when you present this card
Visit our website for special rebates and coupons
Don't pay more for ____
Present this card at our showroom and receive a free ____
Call us for a special offer for first time customers

Lastly, include a closing statement that will motivate the holder to respond:
Why settle for ____ when you can have ____
A rewarding ____ awaits you
You owe it to yourself to ____
Seeing is believing
You'll be glad you did... and that's a promise!
Put our ideas to work for you
We'd like to hear from you
Call us today to schedule an appointment
Looking forward to hearing from you

Mix and match these phrases to create a hook that will put your company in the limelight, prompting that all-important phone call or e-mail. The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousands words. I say that a few power words are priceless.