Business Efficiency Tools

What is Your True Networking Cost?

Paper business cards are more than just a printing expense. They represent lost time, manual data entry, and a significant environmental footprint. Use our calculator to see the impact of switching.

Calculator Settings

10Team Size
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Estimated ROI

1-Year ROI

$1,310

5-Year ROI

$7,310

QRTRAC One-Time Cost$190
Paper Cost Replacement$500/yr
Productivity Value$1,000/yr
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Sustainable Networking

You'll save approximately 1.3 trees over the next 5 years.

The Hidden Costs of Paper Cards

Most companies only track the direct cost of printing. However, the real "cost of networking" includes operational inefficiencies that scale with your team.

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Manual Data Entry

For every card received, your sales team likely spends 2-5 minutes manually typing details into a CRM. Digital cards automate this process instantly.

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Shipping & Logistics

Coordinate bulk orders, shipping to regional offices, and managing inventory for new hires adds significant administrative overhead.

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Waste & Obsolescence

On average, 15% of printed cards are thrown away due to title changes, phone number updates, or office rebrands.

The QRTRAC Advantage

Switching to QRTRAC digital business cards isn't just about saving money; it's about upgrading your first impression.

  • One-time payment ($19 per card)
  • Real-time scan analytics
  • Direct CRM integrations
  • Password protected information
  • Eco-friendly brand positioning

Calculator FAQs

How do you calculate productivity gains?

We estimate productivity gains by multiplying the time saved during contact exchange (avoiding manual typing or app searching) by the average hourly rate of your team members. For a sales team of 50, this often represents over $10,000 in recovered time annually.

Is the environmental impact calculation accurate?

The tree-saved metric is based on industry averages where approximately 10,000 standard-sized business cards can be produced from a single tree. It accounts for both the paper content and the waste associated with the printing process.

Does the cost include recurring fees?

No. Unlike our competitors who charge monthly subscriptions, QRTRAC operates on a one-time purchase model. The $19 per card is a lifetime fee, dramatically improving your long-term ROI.