We all know business cards can be a very valuable tool, both for advertising your business and for networking. Even with the most effective tool, you should always ask yourself if it is right tool to use in this specific circumstance. Not all tools work equally well in all situations. Here is a great example of a good tool that was not a good fit for the job at hand:



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A Leavenworth man might have brought too much “professionalism” to his job.

The man had been handing out business cards, including his phone number. Just one problem: His business allegedly is dealing drugs, Police Maj. Patrick Kitchens said.

“For a quick hit on time call the boss,” the card read.

So police called. When the man showed up, they arrested him.

The man allegedly had 12 grams of crack, along with $500 in cash and a scale. The man was charged Monday, but his name and charges were not being released until his first court appearance.

“It makes it really, really easy to do our jobs if criminals advertise,” Kitchens said.

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— Robert A. Cronkleton/The Star
http://blogs.kansascity.com/crime_scene/2006/01/crack_dealer_ha.html