Tips to Remember When Designing & Printing Your Business Cards

* If you're serious about your business be serious about your business cards. Don't focus on the money, focus on the quality. Business cards not only provide contact details, they represent you and your organization. People you give your card to will form a first impression within seconds of receiving your business card (oftentimes before even reading it), and you want that impression to be a good one. Make it appeal to the senses.

1. Have someone in house create a catchy logo and/or design and layout for your card. If you don't have anyone to do that, hire someone.
2. Get high-quality, thick card stock that feels nice to the touch.
3. Apply foil or glossy finishes it applicable to catch their eye.

Make your card stand out. If you spend enough time and quality on your card people will believe you put that same amount of effort into your business.

* Make the most out of your cards. Don't be afraid to use them as a marketing tool. Give them to everyone you meet. In fact, give everyone you meet two or three, so that they can give them out if the opportunity arises.

* Give your business card additional value. If you wish, you can usually create a useable backing for your business card—a calendar, appointment card, coupon, referral discount —give it value and decrease the chance that it will disappear into the trash bin.

* Be creative...but not too creative. It is important to design a visually-pleasing layout for your business card. But there are times when you can take creativity too far. Nobody likes to receive business cards of odd shapes and sizes that wont fit into their Rolodex or other business card holder. Make the text big and dark/light enough to read. Don't use 'wacky' colors or fonts.

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Permalink Reply by Workathomemomblogs on January 11, 2009 at 8:37am: Great ideas I will use them; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chanie Pritchard on January 12, 2009 at 7:29am: This is decent advice.

A lot of entrepreneurs underestimate the importance of strong marketing materials. Everything you do, say, and provide needs to represent the level of quality you want associated with your business.

So that includes your business cards, of course. But it also includes your logo... I wouldn't leave this task with whoever happens to have some time to spare around the office. Not if you want to be taken seriously, that is. It's the visual identity for your business - don't shrug it off, or that's exactly what your customers will do.

Business cards can be a very powerful marketing tool if done properly. The design should be relevant to what you do, unique enough to be memorable, and concise in presentation.

And if you're printing locally, always check out the stock and finish options in person.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Maureen on January 13, 2009 at 12:20pm: Your business card represents you - thanks for the tips; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Yovonda Mack on January 13, 2009 at 12:22pm: I really like your input, I need a business card makeover.

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Permalink Reply by Sheree Chapman on January 13, 2009 at 2:34pm: I will help you with this new design if you would like. I specialize in printing and I am also a graphic artist. If you would like my assistance, I will be glad to help you.; ▶ Reply to This

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Hanck on April 16, 2009 at 11:30am: Hi Randy: I am a graphic designer and can get you professionally designed business cards for a reasonable price. I believe that a quality business card immediately gets you remembered and in this world of seconds to make an impression, a quality business card can put you ahead of someone who did theirs on the home computer and printed them out. A professionally designed business card says - I care about my business and have taken the thought and time to make a good impression. Please tell me your requirements - my e-mail is cahanck@yahoo.com - thank you - Cathy Hanck; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cathy Hanck on April 16, 2009 at 11:33am: Hi - this is my reply to Randy who also needs a new business card: It can apply to you too - I am here to help and desigining is my passion.

Cathy Hanck

This is what I sent to Randy:

Hi Randy: I am a graphic designer and can get you professionally designed business cards for a reasonable price. I believe that a quality business card immediately gets you remembered and in this world of seconds to make an impression, a quality business card can put you ahead of someone who did theirs on the home computer and printed them out. A professionally designed business card says - I care about my business and have taken the thought and time to make a good impression. Please tell me your requirements - my e-mail is cahanck@yahoo.com - thank you - Cathy Hanck; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Corrine Petteys on January 13, 2009 at 12:24pm: I'm an actor so my card has to have my headshot photo on it. But for regular business a good card goes a long way. For my reiki business, my card says soothing, relaxing. Good points! Thank you!!
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Permalink Reply by Carol Holland on January 13, 2009 at 12:30pm: My card has a glossy finish, and I agree that it does make it nicer to touch and more noticeable.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Timothy Kendrick on January 13, 2009 at 12:31pm: It is your instant resume. Thank you; ▶ Reply to This

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