Business cards aren’t just for high-powered execs. I recently gave my retired mother business cards. They have her name and e-mail address. She can simply gives them to people she meets. It’s a breeze for her to keep in touch with others.

Anyone can find a reason to use business cards. And believe it or not, you can get them free. You can have them done professionally. Or you can print them at home on business card stock. Office supply stores sell business card stock.

Business Card Star – This site makes it easy to create the perfect business card. Choose from dozens of design templates. Customize graphics, text and colors. Then print your cards at home for free. You could also pay to have them printed and shipped to you.

VistaPrint – This site will professionally print 250 business cards for free. There is a catch. You have to accept an ad on the back of the card. There are dozens of designs to choose from. But you can only customize the text. The site will offer to bundle other items into the order. Don’t want them? Click Next to turn ‘em down.