(PRBuzz.com) March 26, 2012 -- Creating a business card is the first marketing strategy to think about when people get a business up and running. It is often the most effective way for people to remember a business after networking at an event. If businesses have a good marketing message to go with the right card they should see success when handing them out.

Having a good business card means individuals hang on to them after a meeting and don't just throw it away. If people have the right business card and present themselves well when meeting people they will be the first person they call when in need of a product or service.

Business cards should be a conversation starter - something to be kept and acted on. A business card is an entrepreneur's best friend, his most valuable marketing tool and an essential element to becoming unforgettable. Unfortunately, too many people have business cards that simply blend into the multitude of office papers. Don't let the cards be a let down when it's so easy to make something great!

Business card holders are made in a variety of materials. Some, less expensive holders are made of aluminium. These will do the job but are not going to last forever. A step up is a plated metal business card holder. These are strong, yet lightweight, and are solid enough to protect the business cards for as long as need to keep handing them out. Another material that is often used is stainless steel.

The desktop business card holder is hold more cards, 20 to 30, than a pocket business card holder. They can often be personalized with a name or business title.

Display Developments' Business Card Holder Landscape takes up to 110mm wide cards. They also offer point of sale displays and leaflet holders.