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BUSINESS CARDS OF THE FUTURE

ounded in 2011, Meishi is within one week of receiving — it will help connect the ‘name can send information such as to order more. Meishi makes
a progressive web app that them. Consequently, tools such to a face’ for your contacts. You house listings, new cars, or following up with clients easier
Fnot only shares contact as digital business cards or are able to make your profile accommodation offerings, in and more efficient, which in
information but the DNA of your business card web apps will be even more memorable by opting image files or promo videos, return can lead to fostering
business. more commonly used to share to featuring a video instead of straight to a cell phone stronger connections. 
The way we exchange contact these details. a static picture, which is a great or computer.
information with other In addition to your normal way to further engage with You are able to update or To find out more about getting your own
businesspeople.
businesspeople is changing. contact information (like edit the information on your Meishi card speak to Don Gray at
Although business cards have your name, company, email, Through the Meishi Meishi card at any time, so T: +27 74 616 1954
E: dongraybiz@gmail.com
been used for many years, the and phone number), you can progressive web app all printing your contacts always have
increasingly digital era in which enhance your card with links in your business is eliminated – your current contact details
we live suggests that printed to your various communication business cards, flyers, brochures, and products or services
business cards will soon become platforms e.g., Zoom, Skype, and product specifications information.
redundant. become redundant. You can
Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp,
In addition, the drive for Telegram, Signal etc. put as much information as you Digital cards can be shared
remote interactions in 2020 LinkedIn is great to include want on your digital business with anyone, anywhere —
simply send the link over email,
card, and you’ll never run out
provoked a greater need for a on your Meishi card as it is an of space. text, social media or supply a
virtual way to exchange contact SCAN
and business information. Even excellent platform for developing Creative media companies, QR code.
and strengthening your brand,
when in-person gatherings estate agencies, car retailers, or As long as you have access QR CODE
resume, digital business cards for growing your number hotel chains, amongst others, to your phone or computer, TO SEE
and apps will stay around of LinkedIn connections, or are set to make full use of this you’ll always have your digital VIDEO
because they are germ-free, and sharing your CV if you’re on the new technology. Being able to business cards on hand. Because
no physical contact is required. job market. transmit more than names, everything is electronic, you’ll (Open the camera on your phone and
Furthermore, over 90% of Adding a picture or video to numbers and website addresses never need to worry if your card hover steadily for 2-3 seconds over the
business cards are thrown away your Meishi card is important means that businesspeople supply is low and if you need QR Code to see the video.)

GET CASHBACK ON FUEL SPEND

he year 2021 is set to be by the amount of fuel (diesel) and drivers can plan every trip’s
tough on budgets with dispensed into your vehicle/s. route efficiently and profitably. SCAN
Tmany increases in daily The difference between the QR CODE
living costs proposed. pricing (zone-specific) and How do you obtain the
the displayed pump price will cashback? TO SEE
The sharp increases in the VIDEO
prices of petrol, diesel and be reimbursed. The fuel must 1. Register online
paraffin in February and March be purchased at participating www.btcorp.co.za/
2021 are still having an impact service stations, which are ApplyNow.php?AID=79 (Open the camera on your phone and
with many industries having to located around the country. 2. Fill in your business details hover steadily for 2-3 seconds over the
QR Code to see the video.)
pass these additional charges BT CORP uses BP Windscreen and your taxi’s details and
onto their clients in the form of Tag technology which create an account
fuel levies. eliminates credit risks. Details 3. After you have completed
In May, petrol is expected to like driver details and odometer this quick approval process
increase by six cents a litre, while reading are captured for every and deposited some funds,
you select a location to
diesel and illuminating paraffin purchase, so you can stop pick up your disc from the
costs are expected to drop. This chasing down fuel receipts from list provided
decrease will provide some relief your vehicles’ drivers.
but will not lower the price paid This product is specifically 4. Place the disc on your taxi’s
significantly. targeted at small, medium and windscreen and you are
good to go
Through BT CORP’s micro businesses. As a business
prepaid offer, you can obtain owner you are able to manage The cash back accumulated
a minimum cashback of your business’s fleet vehicles each month is credited to your
70 cents per litre of diesel by monitoring and controlling account. 
purchased. Once your vehicle employee spending. Ultimately,
is registered on the programme you would be able to easily For more information contact:
Tracy Engelbrecht
your benefits are determined account for every transaction, E: tracy@zambezzi.com

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