Is it a good idea to offer several business cards to customers for distribution?

Offering multiple business cards to customers can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed. When customers are given more cards than they need, it may create confusion about what to do with them or whether they should distribute them to others. In a retail environment, the primary goal should be clarity and engagement with customers, and simplifying the experience usually helps in achieving that.

While promoting the business is important, it's more effective to offer customers one or a few cards along with clear instructions on how they can best use them, such as sharing with friends or family who may benefit from the services or products. The intent is to foster genuine interest and not to bombard customers with material that they may not find useful or manageable.