Printed Business Cards

The professional pet minder contracts with pet owners to care for their furry children for a given amount of time in exchange for compensation. Most pet minders have some sort of qualification or certification as well as a large menagerie at home and a lot of experience caring for animals. The pet minder’s business card should exude experience and offer specifics on care.

If choosing clip art or images to put on your pet minder’s business card, be sure to use animals you actually care for regularly. Exotic pets look great on paper but you don’t want to give the wrong impression. There is nothing wrong with the image of a cute little cat and dog side by side to explain to potential clients where the bulk of your animal care experience lies.

The range of colors that are suitable for the pet minder’s business card is wide and varied. You can choose to infuse your own personality and preferences or reflect a certain aspect of your business. Background designs of paw prints in black and blue or green washes can evoke the idea of a dog walking in fresh air under clear skies. Choose the most appropriate designs and colors for your specific business; just keep to the three color rule.

Consider adding a little extra sparkle to your pet minder’s business card with embossed foiling or engraved printing. This adds an extra dimension to the average business card that is eye catching and sets your card apart from the herd. Foiling is ideal for the business card left for people to pick up on a table or in a vet’s waiting room.

Use the back side of the pet minder’s business card to list the animals that you take care of or to explain your pet minding policies. Be sure to include your basic duties, prices, key and entry policies as well as healthy and safety issues. Explaining your policies up front can make the hesitant pet owner feel more comfortable about hiring you.

Distribute pet minder business cards at area pet stores, veterinary clinics, dog parks and even pet cemeteries. Always carry a few business cards on your person for those impromptu meetings.

Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing, Printing on February 16th, 2010