As the papers came off the press, she and her husband stuck her photo business card into the blank space with double-backed sticky tape. Months later she was still hearing from readers. If you want your business card to stay in someone's wallet and to stay in his or her mind, get the years calendar printed on the back. A word on caution on this idea, don't do this unless you go through a lot of cards or else you will end up giving cards away with a 'dated' calendar on the back. Think outside the square and look for new ways to use and benefit from what can be a very good way to find new leads and opportunities for spreading the message.
Some cards are definitely over designed, unhelpful, complex and entirely unfriendly.
Here are some further tips and things to watch for when designing your business card. They may look good but most times they cannot be easily filed or stored. If in doubt use more 'white' space on your card. Do not simply fill a card up so that you can have more on it. Avoid cartoons or statements that may be taken in poor taste.