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rupert shellgame · Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 109

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has advise on having business cards. I already know several places that can do it, I just want to find out format information, what's the best layout, most important information.

thanks!

TaoyuanSteve · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 1028 Location: Taoyuan

A name card is a good idea for meeting people and/ networking here.

Format of the card is not overly important and information need not be extensive. Essentially your name and a mobile phone number are all that are really required. Indeed, I've seen many with little more than this on them. You may include your occupation or business, eg. English teacher, if you wish.

forest1979 · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 507 Location: SE Asia

Yes, business cards are very handy. No harm done handing them out to people. In some formal situations it's expected that you have a card. Not having one can be a faux pas.

Welshguy · Joined: 06 Jan 2005 Posts: 143

an absolute MUST imho, not giving a card in return when one is presented to you is a complete no no and a very quick way to lose the all important "face". Even a really cheap practically see through card with spelling mistakes is better than no card at all.

mangoholic · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:31 am Post subject:

I agree with guys. After a while, people here won't take you seriously without one. Constantly taking others cards and never having one to give in return. Not cool.

dreadsword · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Winnipeg, Canada

I guess you need to get them made in Taiwan, once you get over there and get a mobile number (I'm not arriving 'till Febuary).

Is it easy to find print shops (like a Staples or Kinko's equivalent) in Taipei?

forest1979 · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 507 Location: SE Asia

Places making/selling business cards are easy to find, although you will have to go and buy in bulk. 200 business cards at a time I used to be given upon making an order. If you don't think you need that many then simply make your own once you get to Taiwan. All you need is access to a computer and a printer, and of course some better quality paper which are easy available in stationary stores.