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• Title of the post: “Best business credit cards?” (r/fatFIRE)
• Original post describes the OP’s current experience with Bank of America, including a 2.6% cashback rate for all purchases
• OP notes that getting a higher credit limit with Bank of America can be difficult and that the card gets shut down frequently when purchasing from certain vendors
• Users suggest a variety of credit card options, including cards from Chase, American Express, and Capital One
• Some users advise the OP to choose a card based on their specific spending categories, such as shipping labels
• A few users mention specific cards and their rewards programs, such as the AMEX Business Gold and Chase Ink Preferred, which give bonus points for shipping charges
• Other users suggest that the OP negotiate with Bank of America for a higher credit limit or apply for additional Bank of America cards and move the credit limit to their primary card
• Users mention the importance of finding a dedicated business manager with a credit card company who can help with credit limit increases and customer service issues
• Several users advise that the OP look into bank programs that offer cashback rates based on account balances, such as Bank of America’s Preferred Honors program
• OP and other users discuss the potential downsides of using business credit cards, including high fees and the risk of getting into debt
• The post is from over a year ago, so some advised card offers or promotions may be outdated
• Karma scores for user comments range from 1 to 38

• Business cards may be considered obsolete but there is still a need for them for certain fields.
• Tips for creating useful business cards include thinking of them as a marketing expense, setting a budget, buying fewer cards than needed, keeping them simple, and exchanging them instead of just handing them out.
• Emphasis on the quality of the cards, suggesting rounded corners, thick stock, embossing or foil, and even laser cut stainless steel in high-end markets.
• Cards should represent the simplest, cleanest, most core aspect of a brand.
• Use QR codes on the back of cards with a landing page to measure card-born traffic.
• Discussion on the effectiveness of QR codes, with some recommending its use while others state that they are outdated and a waste of money.
• Other recommendations to consider include putting a picture of yourself on the card to help people remember you and to make sure the card includes what you do, not just the company name and contact information.
• Additional tips include making sure the card has a blank backside to write notes on and to consider that the text may need to be written onto.
• Comments include some who wholeheartedly disagree with the use of QR codes, while others say they found them useful to test how many people in their circle were actually using their cards.
• Some stated that incorporating QR codes onto cards could be challenging without sacrificing a good design and others mentioned QR codes working well in Asia.
• One user suggests that a URL may be better than QR codes, while another user suggests including a URL in the QR code redirecting to the desired site page.
• The native camera app on all iPhones can now scan QR codes, but there may still be an issue with the majority of people not knowing how to scan them from their phone.
• The discussion shows that QR codes may still be useful despite their potential downsides.

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• An 8-year-old Reddit thread discussing recommendations for business card vendors is provided
• Multiple online vendors are mentioned, such as T-rex Cards, Moo.com, overnightprints.com, VistaPrint, and BusinessCardKing.net
• A Reddit user with 2 karma recommended T-rex Cards for being able to design your own and use their online tool
• A Reddit user with 1 karma recommends Moo.com for their paper selection, ability to put different images on each card, and ability to add unique promotion codes
• A Reddit user with 1 karma recommends overnightprints.com for its high quality, great prices, and quick turnaround, especially for use by commercial photographers with nature photography and greeting cards. The company is based in Louisville.
• Another Reddit user with 1 karma also recommends Moo.com for its great card stock and usefulness of their mini cards. Tasteofink.com is also mentioned as even more unique but Moo.com has better cost versus quality.
• A Reddit using with 1 karma advises against using the cheapest possible online vendor for business cards, as it reflects poorly on the individual or business. They recommend not using templated layouts either, but instead use bespoke design.
• A Reddit user with 1 karma recommends BusinessCardKing.net, as it provides a large selection of designs and templates to create your own business cards with high-quality paper.
• Another Reddit user with 1 karma highly recommends VistaPrint and used their service, stating that they received amazing cards for a good price by creating their own design in Photoshop. The service allowed them to combine offer codes to save even more.
• A Reddit user contradicts the common recommendation of Moo.com, stating they have had issues with their business cards. They instead recommend GotPrint for providing quality products at a cheaper price than other vendors.
• Another Reddit user with 1 karma attests that overnightprints.com is the best option for fine art quality printing and recommends them over Moo.com.
• A Reddit user shares their experience with ordering business cards from OvernightPrints.com for their art business, stating that the cards were of excellent quality and the turnaround time was fast.
• Another user notes that Moo.com is a great option, however, they recommend Jukeboxprint.com as a more affordable alternative with similar quality and reliability.
• A Reddit user who is a graphic designer and branding consultant recommends several online services including Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and moo.com, but emphasizes that it’s important to have a professional brand style guide before designing business cards.
• A Reddit user recommends using Got

• A Reddit user posted in r/Entrepreneur asking for help to get business cards made for an upcoming music festival where they would meet many potential clients.
• They mentioned that they didn’t have enough time to talk to everyone and get their contact info, and business cards would make it easier to establish potential partnerships.
• They were looking for a service that would provide decent business cards that are not too flashy but would feel professional and presentable.
• One Reddit user recommended creating a scan code and wearing it on clothes or badges to link to services and info, but several users suggested using a business card instead.
• Another user recommended a specific website, Moo.com, for its good quality but higher price compared to the local print shop and Vistaprint.
• The user asked if Moo.com was worth the cost difference compared to Vistaprint, and another user said that the quality and luxurious feel of the cards were worth the extra cost.
• Some users suggested Vistaprint, which has affordable pricing and solid choices, making them a good choice for those on a budget.
• For those on an even tighter budget, one user suggested checking local office supply stores that may have affordable options.
• One user suggested that hiring a freelance graphic designer could be a good option, but the user mentioned that they were doing the design themselves.
• One user recommended Print Runner for its efficiency, and another user shared a personal experience with Moo.com, detailing the quality feel of their cards and the use of gold foil to make them look more luxurious.
• The same user shared a referral link for 25% off one’s first order at Moo.com.
• After getting their business cards made, the user posted a photo on Instagram showing them off, and another user asked about the experience and where they got them from.
• To this, the user replied that they used Overnight Prints, and shared a link to the photo of the business cards on Instagram.
• One user suggested that offering potential clients a drink and listening to their dreams would matter more than handing out a business card, but this suggestion received negative feedback from other users who felt it wasn’t practical.
• Finally, one user wished the original poster good luck in their endeavors.

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• A user on r/askhotels is considering the use of digital business cards at their hotel company to save costs on physical business cards and engage with guests.
• Some proposed use cases for digital business cards in hotels include displaying the manager’s profile with a photo, contact information, professional biography, and favorite local recommendations, directing walk-ins to a hotel-specific groups and meetings page, providing links to profiles of other members of the hotel’s leadership team and sales managers, links to custom landing pages for major citywide events, and links to corporate social media accounts and hotel-specific review sites.
• Concerns are raised about the potential inconvenience for guests who are expected to follow links rather than receive physical cards and the uncertainty of how individuals would receive and interact with the information provided in the digital card.
• QR codes on the back of physical business cards are suggested as an alternative that could link to a webpage with updated contact information.
• A startup called Popl is mentioned as a possibility for creating digital business cards, but there are concerns about the costs and effectiveness of this approach.
• An individualized version of a digital business card is mentioned, where people create and print their own cards with personal details and links to their work information.
• The issue of unwanted digital advertising is raised in the comments section, with concerns about companies using personal information garnered through digital business cards to send unwanted ads and emails.
• Some of the commenters who are hotel employees express interest in the idea of digital business cards, as long as they are implemented in a way that is user-friendly and appropriate for guests. However, others are more skeptical of this approach, seeing it as a technology-driven solution without clear benefits to guest experience.
• There is some discussion about various approaches to digital business cards in the comments section, with some suggesting that it would be best to have a physical card with a QR code that can be updated online, while others show favor towards a completely digital version. The conversation highlights the ongoing debates around digital technologies in the hospitality industry and the importance of ensuring that such technologies align with guest needs and preferences.

Title: Are Business Cards still relevant in 2022? - Reddit Post

• Reddit post on the forum r/smallbusiness
• Post made 1 year, 2 months ago
• Post has 47 upvotes
• The post asks if business cards are still relevant in 2022
• Reddit user suggests giving out a business card, so that the receiver has the giver’s contact information, thus allowing the giver to reach out to them later
• Another Reddit user points out how business cards can be useful long after they are given out, in his case for people in “ass-in-a-crack” work (a phrase that appears to be a niche description of certain types of handiwork)
• The same user suggests handing out fridge magnets as well, so that the receiver has a reason not to throw away the business card
• Another user suggests making creative business cards for certain professions like a compostable-and-seeded card for landscapers, which combines good marketing with a commitment to environmentally friendly living
• Reddit user mentions that he uses metal business cards, which seem to make an impression but can cost up to $2 each
• One user suggests digital business cards and using them at networking events
• Another user sells her business through in-person events and uses business cards in that context
• Some users suggest giving out double-sided business cards, while others prefer single-sided
• Certain users in niche fields (industrial/manufacturing) suggest that business cards can be more a formality than anything else
• Finally, another user suggests that websites have become the new business card in the digital age.

• The webpage discusses the lack of popularity of NFC-enabled business cards.
• The author of the post mentions that NFC technology is cool and NFC-enabled business cards are a more convenient alternative to paper business cards.
• The author notes that there were already companies that offered NFC-enabled business cards before 2013, when the post was written.
• One reason cited for the lack of popularity is device compatibility. Many people disable NFC, or their devices do not support NFC.
• A commenter notes that for NFC-enabled business cards to be useful, the success rate needs to be high.
• Another commenter suggests that perhaps the cost of NFC-enabled business cards is a factor when compared to the lower cost of paper business cards.
• One commenter shares their experience in creating an NFC-enabled business card and how they carry both an NFC-enabled and a paper business card.
• Another commenter suggests that QR codes are a decent alternative to NFC-enabled business cards as they do not increase the cost of the card.
• One commenter shares a company called Blue that offers an NFC-enabled business card service where a user’s profile is stored online and the card links to it.
• The same commenter shares that they are planning to create a page on their personal website that does the same as Blue’s service and link it to their own NFC-enabled business card.
• Another commenter shares that they have written their contact information on a stick-on NFC tag that can be tapped by those who want their contact information.
• One commenter mentions the now-defunct Bump app that provided a similar functionality to NFC-enabled business cards, where users just needed to tap their phones to exchange contact information.
• One commenter mentions a DOT card service, which they do not recommend as changes cannot be made easily and the ticket is instantly closed once they receive it.

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