Words to Avoid on Business Cards
Business cards are the backbone of a business or a business person so printing the proper words and phrases on those business cards can mean the difference between being a successful business or business person and having trouble acquiring a new job or new clients. If the business card is not printed with easy to look at colors, easy to look at print, or with a tiny amount of information on the card then it will not be a good marketing tool for businesses or business people.
Successful business cards should avoid using specific words or phrases on them. If these words or phrases are used on business cards then they will not grab the attention of other business people and will fail in getting a person a new job or a business new clients. The words and phrases to avoid on a business card include the following:
- Aggressive
- Ambitious
- Competent
- Creative
- Detail Oriented
- Determined
- Efficient
- Experienced
- Flexible
- Goal Oriented
- Hard Working
- Independent
- Innovative
- Knowledgeable
- Logical
- Motivated
- Meticulous
- People Person
- Professional
- Reliable
- Resourceful
- Self Motivated
- Successful
- Team Player
- Well Organized
Why should one avoid using these words or phrases on their business cards? The answer is simple; they are either too broad or too overused. People get sick and tired of seeing the same words and phrases over and over and over again on business cards. Its time for a change. Let’s get creative people and try something new. Come up with new ways to describe your work experience or how much of a hard worker you are.
Filed under: Business Card Help on July 10th, 2009
