--- title: How to Build an Email List - BizGift™ description: "To build an effective email list: collect business cards from various sources like networking events, restaurants, and more." image: https://bizgift.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20(600%20x%20350%20px)%20(33).png --- [Skip to content](https://bizgift.com/blog/business-gifts/how-to-build-an-email-list#main-content) [![BizGift with CM Logo - Full Color 835x350](https://bizgift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BizGift%20with%20CM%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20835x350.png?width=835&height=350&name=BizGift%20with%20CM%20Logo%20-%20Full%20Color%20835x350.png "BizGift with CM Logo - Full Color 835x350")](https://bizgift.com/) - [Marketplace](https://my.bizgift.com/marketplace) - [Activate](https://my.bizgift.com/activate/manual-activation) - [Design](https://my.bizgift.com/free/design) - [Pricing](https://bizgift.com/pricing) - [Buy My BizGift](https://my.bizgift.com/buy-my-bizgift) - [About](https://bizgift.com/about) - [How to Activate & Redeem](https://bizgift.com/how-to-activate) - [How Printed Works](https://bizgift.com/how-bizgift-works) - [How Digital Works](https://bizgift.com/how-bizgift-digital-works) - [FAQ](https://bizgift.com/faq) - [Industries Served](https://bizgift.com/industries) - [Blog](https://bizgift.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://bizgift.com/contact-us) December 28, 2021 1 min read time # How to Build an Email List ![Team BizGift](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/183b84022a0cde362910218654f5075d) [Team BizGift](https://bizgift.com/blog/author/bizgift) [Business Gifts](https://bizgift.com/blog/tag/business-gifts) ## For every $1 spent on email marketing, the average expected return is $42.   #### Did you know that a well-curated email list is one of the **best** marketing tactics that you can use. ![Blog Image (600 x 350 px) (33)](https://bizgift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20(600%20x%20350%20px)%20(33).png?width=600&height=350&name=Blog%20Image%20(600%20x%20350%20px)%20(33).png) ##### So how do I make one? > 1. Collect every business card you get when you’re out and about… Networking events, restaurants, small business’, and any business person that’s given you a business card. > >   > > 2. Put them all in one place, and keep track of them! > >   > > 3. Sit down and type each business card into a spreadsheet. Include the name, contact, address, email, domain name, etc. You can have your Administrative Assistant do it, hire an outsource database aggregator, or do it yourself. > >   > > 4. Upload that list into an email provider like MailChimp or Constant Contact. > >   > > 5. Send a introduction email to the entire list. > >   > > 6. Continue to send them informative, actionable, and helpful tips relative to your industry. > >   > > 7. Email them once a week. Train your audience on the frequency of your emails. And stay consistent! ###### Voila! You’ve just turned a handful of business cards into prospects, clients, referee’s, and expanded your network… for FREE. 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