History
Business cards history goes back to as early as the 15th century. While the primary purpose of a business card is to share contact information and has stayed relatively consistent till nowadays.
Business cards have taken a new form over the past few years and since 2019 it starts taking a different shape with the digital transformation and it accelerate with the latest circumstances related to the remote work and social distancing with the Covid pandemic. Since then, their popularity has skyrocketed because of the increased value they offer both for individuals and for corporates.
Learn more how to move to digital
As we continue to adapt to a world where social distancing and hygiene are paramount, traditional business cards are quickly becoming a thing of the past. That's why I wanted to introduce you to our innovative solution for the modern era of networking: “The NFC business card”.
What is NFC digital business card?
A Digital Business Card (also known as a virtual business card, electronic business card, NFC card,…) replaces the traditional business card and is a way to share contact information safely and securely. A digital business card contains all the information on a paper card but does much more. You can embed your picture, make multiple versions with different contact information, and customize it with different calls to action, effectively using the card as a sales, marketing, and customer service tool.
dbuz cards are more customizable, sustainable, and wallet-friendly than their paper counterparts. We recommend you start using digital business card; dbuz cards enables you to create a personal brand, share your card with anyone, and leverage your network to grow your business. Unlike traditional business cards, dbuz digital business cards have better functionality, are more cost-effective, and are better for the environment.
Some of the key benefits of NFC business cards
Everything has pros and cons, and business cards are no different. Going digital may feel like a burdensome undertaking if you’ve used a traditional paper business card for most of your career. If you decide to make the switch, it’s important to understand the benefits of going digital. In general, the pros of digital business cards greatly outweigh the cons. While there is a slight learning curve, digital cards offer more flexibility, are more effective, and are better for your wallet and for the environment.
Digital business card benefits:
Digital presence & Branding / Always on hand/ Fully customisable/ Easily sharable/ Convenient/ Sustainable/ Affordable/ Cost efficient.
Digital business card drawbacks:
Changing behaviours to new habits/ Technology dependant/ Slight training.
Cost benefits
Business cards are a necessary investment for anyone looking to grow their business or brand. Most business card apps offer a cheap version and optional subscriptions (for people who want more customization and advanced features). By going digital, you can eliminate your recurrent yearly business card budget. On average, traditional paper business cards will set you back to (50 to 100 $ /person/year for around 250 cards). Comparing this cost to a digital business card, your yearly budget will drastically decrease especially for companies with 50 employees and above.
The environmental impact of digital business cards
Did you know that nearly 90% of paper business cards are thrown away within one week? If everyone switched from paper to digital cards, we could save millions of trees annually.
If you and your organization that want a more positive impact on the environment, digital business cards will eliminate this waste immediately.
How do I share a digital business card?
Sharing a digital business card is simple and can be share in person or remotely. Several ways, like using NFC/Rfid, QR code, SMS, email, social media and more. What’s even better is that anyone can receive a digital business card, no app is required.
Can I get my entire team set up with digital business cards?
While digital business cards are becoming a standard replacement for paper business cards, you should evaluate what’s important to you and your business before signing a contract with a classical business card provider. There are a few companies that offer digital business cards for teams. Depending on the size of your organization, and the features you want, several factors should be considered to choose your provider such as: Functionalities, security, administrative controls, analytics, CRM and more.
