Random Musings of a Curious Mind: Business Card Reader

For years, as Customer Service Supervisor, I handed out business cards. Although most of my customer interaction was by telephone, there were occasions when I had to correspond with contacts in writing. Clipping my card to these letters, ensured that whenever the need arose, the people with whom I communicated had my name, number, and email address. In turn, I collected a fair number of business cards.

Back then, there were few ways to keep this information at my fingertips: copy everything onto a card in my desktop address file, type the data into a email address book, or file the business card in a notebook. None of which were really effective. Rewriting or typing the address and phone number left room for errors and was not a constructive use of my time. Filing the card away meant flipping through pages of similar information, every time I wanted to contact a particular customer. Again, wasting time.

What I needed was Scan2Contacts business card reader. Something that, in a the blink of an eye, reads the information and creates a new contact record for me in Microsoft Outlook. It will even pick up images and logos. And, unlike other products, it doesn't require scanning into another application first.

Small and light, this scanner can go anywhere and everywhere. Just imagine working a trade show or exhibit and being able to immediately add attendees' information for follow-up back at the office. Or perhaps you're a salesrep, traveling your territory and making new contacts. How helpful would it be to be able to have all those names and numbers at your fingertips, just moments after completing that sales call?

No more worrying about losing those little cards or copying down incorrect information. Now, you can compile a contact list and compose thank-you or reminder messages right from your laptop while events are fresh in your mind. Impress your customers and your sales team with your meticulous attention to detail and consummate customer service.