Even just ten years ago, businesses revolved around the phone book. Companies were named based on the phone book like for example AAA Remodeling, the ads were purchased in the phone book and it was one of the only references for customers to find businesses. Today, websites accomplish everything the phone book did and more...

Having been involved in graphic and web design for over a decade now I can assure you the business card is still a much needed asset. However the self promotion and marketing of a company has gone well beyond just meeting someone and giving them your card,