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[B1014]Business Card Design And Print

by J. Owens, J.

Imagine meeting hundreds of people per day, thousands of people a week and millions of people a year. Would you even remember a big number of them? This is where the business card design comes in. Having a business card that sustains the ties you would have with people everyday is a step to growing your business networks.

However, you also have to remember that together with your business cards, you also give out your identity. It is together with the opportunity to introduce yourself properly that makes for make a lasting impression.

The Virtues of Designing and Ordering Your Business Cards

Here are some tips to render your business card design more attractive yet functional and equally impressive at the same time.

1. Simple

There is no point in making your business cards formal. First and foremost, business cards are meant to be formal so there is no reason for it to be fancy at all. All you have to do is make sure that you tell people what they need to know. Use a readable font that is large enough for people to easily read. Make sure that the layout is clean, proper and formal.

2. Direct

Make sure that the contact information you put on you business card is ours and yours alone. Just imagine having a client call you and once he does, your mom picks up the phone for you. That would be a big turn-off for your clients which could cause you your business. Also, be considerate enough to have a formal e-mail, by formal I mean use your name and not any other nickname your friends call you.

3. Leave it to the pros

• If you cannot shape your business card the way you wanted to, you can gain the help of professionals without spending a cent for it. There are printing companies that gives you foolproof templates that you can customize to your own needs.

• Just prepare the logo you need and you can upload it to personalize the template in an instant. This free assistance on the layout and design of your postcards is something you should capitalize on.

4. Bulk

It would really be convenient for you if you have your business cards printed in bulk orders because most companies lower down their prices as you increase the number of your orders.

5. Visuals

If ever you are planning on putting an image on your business card, make sure that the image you will put would not be blurred when you print it out. If a certain picture is pixilated then it would only mean that there is something wrong with the resolution of your picture.

6. Proofread

It may seem funny that you would still have to proofread your business cards but yes, it is a must to do it. Make sure that there is nothing wrong with your name and of course, your contact details. Imagine the embarrassment of spelling your own name all wrong or much worse imagine the income you are bound to lose because of a wrong telephone number that you put in your business cards.

A simple check of every detail of your business card design goes a long, long way - and along with it, your identity. Work on these details and discover more ways you can optimize your business cards.

Who made the rule that your business information had to be printed on a 3? by 2? piece of cardboard? There are many mediums on which you can print your business information, and hand out just like a business card ? only it won't be a ?card?, but something else. Business cards are a dime a dozen ? why let yours fall into the same generalized group?

Business cards are usually thrown into a pile, or into a rolodex, and never looked at again. There is no real use for a business card itself, which explains why it is thrown away, or cast aside. Most of the time people just need to store them somewhere out of the way. Now, what if your ?business card? was an object (with your business information printed on it) that people could use or do something with. It could be an item for daily use, or perhaps an object relevant to your industry that could grab people's attention. Your business information could even still be printed on a card, but perhaps the card has a game, test, or exercise on it ? an interactive card.

Think of items that people use on a regular basis. You could design personalized business pens. Around the barrel of the pen, print all of the necessary information that you would print on a card ? your name, email address, company phone and fax numbers, website, etc. This is a practical item, and each use will be accompanied by a friendly reminder of your company.

Key chains and post-it notepads could also be very effective mediums on which to print your business information. A customized key chain, for example, would be fitting for a Locksmith, a Car Dealership, or a Real Estate Agent ? relevant, useful, and original. There are companies that will customize post-it note pads in all different kinds of shapes and sizes, along with your choice of writing, logo, slogan, etc. on each piece of paper.

Think about objects that are relevant to your particular business. An increasingly popular type of business card (particularly for those in the psychology business or a related field), is what is called a ?Stress Card? or ?Mood Card?. It is the same size and shape of a business card, and has all of your necessary business information as well as a black ?stress? chip located somewhere on the card ? usually in one of the bottom corners. You place your thumb over the black chip for 10 to 25 seconds to receive your result. The color that appears in the black square will determine your mood/stress level.

You could take the Stress Card one step further and print your business information on a Stress Ball. A Stress Ball is a malleable toy ball, approximately seven centimeters in diameter, that when squeezed by the hand, can help to relieve stress and muscle tension. You can design a custom-printed stress ball for your company that will include your business information, logo, slogan, etc.

The name of the game is originality. Brainstorm different ideas. Take an analytic approach to the design of your business ?cards?. Find something that is relevant, original, and that has the ability to draw attention or spark conversation. Market your company effectively with a memorable business card.

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J. Owens has sinced written about articles on various topics from Marketing, Business Cards and Marketing. . J. Owens's top article generates over 3600 views. to your Favourites.

Katie Mcdonald has sinced written about articles on various topics from Business Cards. Katie McDonald is an expert writer working with Group of Gold Line in Toronto, Ontario. She is currently promoting the online business card printing division of the company called GLPrint.com. Katie Mcdonald's top article generates over 880 views. to your Favourites.