Business card

How it is used

Used at introductions and professional events. Keep contact details current; handing over a card does not itself create a business commitment.

Example sentences

1. She gave me her business card so I could send the product specifications after the fair.

   The card enables follow-up contact after an initial conversation.

2. Please update your digital business card before the event because your department has changed.

   Professional identity information needs updating alongside contact details.

Common collocations

• exchange business cards
• hand over a business card

Related terms

• networkingMeeting and talking to people in your industry, for example at conferences and events, to build useful professional relationships.
• clientA person or organization that pays a company or professional for services or advice, often over a long period.

More terms: Business Travel and Events

• business trip
• book
• receipt
• jet lag
• accommodation
• expense report
• itinerary
• reimburse
• trade fair
• conference venue
• event registration
• networking event