Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big is a FreeCardBiz Display?
Imperial measurements are: 15.8 inches x 16.5 inches x 2.8
Metric measurements are: 40 cm x 42 cm x 7 cm
The measurements of the unit do not include the top of the display.

2. What is a FreeCardBiz Display made from and is it durable?
The FreeCardBiz Display is made from high tech, extremely resistant, light weight and easy to maintain materials. The displays are not made from plastic. The outer shell is made from a material called ABS imported from German automakers which is the same material as used in car bumpers and dashboards. The transparent front panels are made from polycarbonate from General Electric and is the same impact resistant material as used to manufacture car headlights. The orange colour contains a UV additive to prevent premature fading when exposed to indirect sunlight. The outer part of the display has an anti finger print surface. The transparent panels can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

3. What colour are FreeCardBiz Displays available in?
The displays come in an eye catching and attractive orange colour to attract attention to the display and subsequently to the advertisers which are promoted within it. FreeCardBiz attracts attention no matter the surroundings where it is placed.

4. Why does the FreeCardBiz Display have sixteen compartments?
The design of the FreeCardBiz Display aims to strike a balance between enough advertising space and the importance of quickly making the display look busy for potential advertisers. Some of your locations may generate more interest from advertisers than others at any given time. FreeCardBiz Displays can be interlocked, providing the flexibility to add a second display to a high demand location or to move units between different locations as demand requires.

5. What are the size and the characteristics of the cards you use?
We use standard measurements. Imperial measurements are 3.5" x 2". Metric measurements are 9 cm x 5.5 cm. We recommend a high quality, relatively thick business card paper of 300 grams which is common to offset printers.

6. How does a FreeCardBiz Display attach to the wall?
FreeCardBiz Displays attach to the wall with two green plugs small screws One person can install a display in about five minutes.

7. Can the displays be customized?
The top of the display can be customised to include your company name, logo or phrase. In fact with our new customisable top you even have an option which allows you to insert your own message. For examples and more information please contact us.

8. What types of locations have FreeCardBiz Displays been installed in?
FreeCardBiz Displays have and can be located in a host of locations. We will list a few to give you an idea.
Auto Repair Waiting Areas, Beauty Salon, Bowling Alleys, Brake and Lube Waiting Area, Cafeterias, Car Park Paying Area, Car Rental Offices, Car Wash, Chamber of Commerce, Churches, Cinemas, Coffee Shops, Diners, Doctor's Waiting Rooms, Fast Food, Fitness Centres, Garden Centres, Gas Stations, Golf Shops, Gyms, Hardware Stores, Ice Cream Shops, Mail Box Centres, Marinas, Medical Centre Lobbies, Mini Markets, Motel and Hotel Reception Areas, Movie Rental Stores, Office Building Lobbies, Pharmacies, Restaurants, Shopping Centres, Sports Facilities, Supermarkets, Tanning Salons, Tire Replacement Waiting Area, Tobacco Shop, Tourism Related Venues, Travel Agencies, Universities.

9. How do FreeCardBiz Displays compare to other displays?
Free card limited are the first and only manufacturer of a business card advertising display with a dispensing mechanism. They are also the manufacturer so we are able to customize the display for your particular needs. The FreeCardBiz Display's modern design, eye-catching appearance and compact size also make them a hit with locations.

10. Where are the FreeCardBiz Displays made and who is the manufacturer ?
FreeCardBiz Displays are 100% manufactured, assembled and packaged in Europe by Free Card Limited. They are the designers, sole manufacturers, patent holders (pending) and worldwide distributors of the Free Card Display. All materials utilized are from top suppliers such as Bayer in Germany and General Electric in the United States .

11. What type of businesses will be interested in advertising?
Here are just some of the business categories that may be interested in advertising in our FreeCardBiz Business Card Displays:
Accountant, Acupuncture, Air Conditioning, Antique Shop, Architect, Art Gallery, Attorney, Auto & Van Rental, Auto Cleaning, Auto Repair, Auto Sales, Awnings, Babysitter, Barber, Bathroom Sales/Renovations, Beauty Parlour, Bed Shop, Blacksmith, Boat Trips, Body Piercing/Tattoos, Book Shop, Bricklayer, Bridal wear, Bronzing, Cabinet Making, Call Centre, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaning, Catering, Chimney Sales/Cleaning, Computer Equipment, Computer Services, Cosmetician, Credit Agency, Cruise Agency, Curtains, Dance Academy, Decorator, Domestic Help, Dry Cleaner, Electrician, Employment Agency, Entertainment Agency, Estate Agent, Excursions/Guides, Fashion Boutique, Financial Advisor, Fire Safety, Floor Polishing, Florist, Foreign Resident Advisor, Garden Centre, Golf Shop/Courses, Gymnasium, Hair Treatment/Removal, Hearing Centre, Herbalist, Home Improvement, Home Nursing, Home Security Installation, Horse Riding/Stables, Hostel, Insurance Agent, Internet Services, Jeweller, Kennel, Kitchen Sales/Renovations, Language Courses, Laundry Services, Lighting, Lingerie, Locksmith, Mortgage Broker, Motorcycle Sales/Repair, Music Lessons, Nutritionist, Orthopaedist, Office Equipment, Painter, Pest Control, Pet Store, Photo Store, Physiotherapy, Pizzeria, Plumbing, Pool Installation/Repair, Printer, Private School, Photographer, Property Management, Property Rental, Restaurants, Satellite Systems, Scuba Diving, Solar Heating, Spa/Sauna/Jacuzzi Sales, Specialty Clothing, Sport Store, Storage, Therapist, Tiling, Translator, Travel Agency, Upholstery Cleaning/Repair, Used Cars, Veterinarian

12. How long is the normal agreement with an advertiser?
Agreements are either for a six month or one year period.

13. What is it about this form of advertising which is appealing to businesses?
This is a cost effective and extremely affordable advertising medium – for small fee usually around $2 a day to advertise EVERYDAY. Compare that to the hundreds and thousands it costs to place newspaper ads or direct mail whose benefits only last a day or two and then end up in the trash. What better way for businesses to find new customers than to have their cards on display and available to interested people in high traffic locations?

14. Do the advertisers supply their own business cards?
Advertisers may supply their own cards in the following standard format: Imperial measure: 3.5" x 2" (to a max of 2 1/8" x 3 9/16") Metric 9 cm x 5.5 cm on 350 gram paper. We do recommend that business owners seriously consider us printing your promotional cards as we will be able to always ensure that we maximise the effect they have to generate a greater response and also have an ample supply of cards on hand prior to restocking the displays. It is also less time consuming for you and much better than continually dropping in to ask for more cards from you.

15. How many cards on average are consumed per month?
In our experience, and depending on the advertiser and the location, a normal take rate is between 20-60 cards per advertiser per month.

16. Do you provide any other support?
Yes we are offering other forms of sales and marketing advice, free information, editorial advertising, sales promotional copywriting, hints, tips, self help guides to help our local businesses to strive beyond where there at and to help reduce the failure rate of small business in Australia.

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Privacy Policy

Privacy and Your Personal Information

FreeCardBiz has voluntarily committed to complying with the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (the Act). This commitment has been made by FreeCardBiz to protect the privacy of its customers, business contacts and employees.

This policy sets out how FreeCardBiz collects uses and discloses personal information, including your right of access and correction. It applies equally to conventional and electronic information.

Collection Accuracy, Retention and Security

FreeCardBiz WILL:

1. Collect and retain personal information only if it is necessary for one of our functions or activities and will do this in a lawful, fair and reasonable way;
2. Take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information collected is relevant, not excessive, accurate, complete and up-to-date;
3. Take reasonable steps to ensure the protection of personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access, modification and disclosure;
4. Retain personal information for no longer than is necessary for legitimate purposes; and
5. Destroy or permanently de-identify personal information, which is no longer used or required.
6. Only use this information for legitimate business purposes

Discloser and Use

FreeCardBiz WILL:

1. Use collected information to provide the services you have requested or to meet the purpose for which the information was submitted. The information may also be aggregated for customer research purposes;
2. Not collect, use or disclose sensitive information, such as information about a persons health, except with specific consent or in circumstances permitted by the Act;
3. Ensure information provided to us will only be disclosed to a third party to the extent required to provide the requested services or to meet the purpose for which the information was submitted;
4. Respect your wishes, if you tell us that you do not wish to have your personal information used or disclosed for a particular purpose, unless this is not legally or practically possible;

What information do we gather from you?

• Information you give us
• Information automatically gathered
• E-mail communications
• Information from other sources such as letters, mailed orders, telephone orders etc.

Do we share the information that we gather from you?

• It is strictly our business policy NOT to share any of the information you give us with anyone else possessing a business Interest unless you specify that you would like to do this.
• The only time information may be shared is for security and verification purposes which also ensure your safety as a consumer.
• Information you give us may be used by FreeCardBiz for any up-coming promotional offers, please let us know if you do NOT want us to include you. Please state this to FreeCardBiz when communicating with them.

Enquiries and Access

If you wish to know more about privacy practices at FreeCardBiz, or wish to review or make changes to your personal information held by FreeCardBiz, you may Contact FreeCardBiz.

FreeCardBiz will make all reasonable efforts to promptly deal with your inquiry.

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Disclaimer

Exclusion of Liability and Condition of Use

You agree as a condition of your use of this website that FreeCardBiz will not be liable for any loss (including but not limited to personal injury, death, damage to or loss of property, damage to your computer or loss of data stored on it, consequential loss or loss of profit or business opportunity) arising from your use of this website, and whether any such loss arises from FreeCardBiz’s breach of any contract or implied contract, negligence or other tort or wilful act. This clause applies to the extent permissible by law and no attempt is made by FreeCardBiz to exclude or modify liability that is imposed by statute and which may not be excluded or modified. The proper law of this website is the law of New South Wales and by entering this website you agree with this choice of law.

Your feedback to FreeCardBiz is always welcome. Please remember that any ideas, concepts, comments or suggestions forwarded from you may be used by FreeCardBiz without further reference to you, and without payment to you or any other liability being incurred by FreeCardBiz.

Thank you for taking the time to read this important disclaimer.

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