The MingleStick – Will it replace the Business Card?

Do you have a pile of business cards in the bottom of your drawer? It is too much trouble to do anything with them?

You could potentially be losing out on business. Your next client could be in amongst those cards.

I am excited to say that there is a new gadget available, that may very well mean the death of the business card!

The MingleStick is a small device that uses infrared technology to transmit an ID from one device to another. This isn’t a gadget for someone who likes complex gadgetry, as there is only one button to click. The person you are connecting with must also press their button. What could be simpler?

It holds up to 500 contacts and it is easy to upload your contacts. You simply plug your MingleStick into a USB port on your computer and connect to the MingleStick website. You will set up a profile and have full control on what information your contacts will see.

There isn’t a security risk if you lose it, as it only holds your ID and no personal information. All the personal information is held on the MingleStick web server.

How much do they cost?

A lot less than business cards, unless you get the free ones from VistaPrint! One MingleStick will set you back $25.94 or £16.50 (exchange rate date 04-Oct-09). The more you buy, the cheaper they are. You could buy in bulk and sell them at your next social networking event.

Where can you use a MingleStick?

The MingleStick is a social networking gadget, it is not restricted to business use. You can gather contacts at various locations, including:

• During your time at University
• At Networking Events
• At a nightclub

The Benefits

The MingleStick has many advantages including:

• Extremely simple to use.
• Saves you time – you don’t have to enter details yourself.
• Saves on paper – less business cards to buy.
• Saves you money.
• Your profile can include all your social networking sites e.g. twitter and facebook and a photo. You become a real person and not just a business card shoved in the bottom drawer!

The Drawbacks

The only disadvantages of a MingleStick are:

• Not many people have heard of them YET!
• It’s no good if you are the only person at an event with one. Although, it would be a great topic of conversation.

Let’s start mingling the smart way.


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