Because of a drop card's purpose, message presented on a drop card is extremely short, and presents one of two methods of immediate contact. These methods of contact are usually a phone number or URL. A sample drop card may contain simple message like:

BE A STAY AT HOME PARENT! 1-800-663-0151

Drop cards are used similar to how some would use business cards. Here are some suggested uses:

If you are afraid of public speaking, there's a work around. Engage services of an experienced presenter or facilitator, and you act as assistant. With practice, you'll overcome your anxiety and eventually you'll be comfortable going it alone.

Here's how you get started:

1. Decide what you want to teach, and to whom. i.e. if you have a bookkeeping business, you might decide to offer instruction in basic bookkeeping to new entrepreneurs. When entrepreneurs decide it's time to contract out their bookkeeping, whose name will come to mind?

2. Decide whether your workshop is to be conference style or skill development style. In conference- style events, trainer stands at front of room and speaks, using audio-visual or other props where appropriate. Participants learn what they can from performance and from distributed handouts. In skill development workshops, participants have opportunity to practice and develop specific skills throughout course of event. If selecting latter method, you will want to limit number of participants since each will need personal attention during hands-on learning activities.

3. Next, create a preliminary outline of your workshop and activities you will be incorporating. Decide: key points, skills that your participants will acquire, and instructional method you will use to impart these skills.

4. Now, decide upon ideal length of workshop, including breaks. Determine your workshop schedule. Will it be delivered over course of a weekend? One evening a week for six weeks? Other?