We all know we need to design and buy business cards to be successful in the business of professional networking. These days there are hundreds of websites and companies offering business cards for a great price. But is there too much choice? Surfing the net looking for the ideal business card template can leave you feeling overwhelmed. There are ways to narrow your search.
Pick your colors before you look. A lot of business ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on January 5th, 2012 | No Comments »
In smaller communities the business card is often the most recognizable branding for a given company or product. Smaller enterprises often cannot afford large marketing campaigns or have a PR person on staff. In this case, the business card becomes the best way to convey information and make your name in your area. Business cards used as networking devices and advertising posters can vastly increase a small company’s revenue.
Most small towns have a ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing on December 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
It can be difficult to start handing out new business cards, especially when you are not in the office environment. But there is no point ordering the cards if you feel uncomfortable handing them out as often as possible no matter where you are. There are a number of different ways to bring your business card into the conversation.
Make plans and confirm with contact information. Making plans, any kind of plans (from a lunch ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Marketing on October 31st, 2011 | No Comments »
Business card blogs have a tendency to tell their readers to choose fancy fonts for their business cards that are creative and give their card “personality.” Some sites tell you to go with your established branding font no matter what. Even more sites tell you to pick “what you like.” None of these approaches mean your card will be successful, easy to read and engage your clients. For every new business card font choice ask yourself some ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on October 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
Using printed cards to let people know who you are and the type of product or service you can offer is nothing new. In fact it appears that business cards, in some form or other, have been around for at least four centuries. Personal branding has quite a history.
Some of the first documented business cards appear during the reign of Louis the 14th of France. Courtiers and visiting emissaries would present a card, almost ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on July 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
I must admit I am addicted to browsing my online printer’s website. The constant deals that are e-mailed to me full of discount codes get me brainstorming my next set of business cards or related branding materials. I use an online printer for home office supplies and business promotions. Choosing the right printer for your business needs can take time and a little research. So what online printer works best for your business? Are there better business cards ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on March 11th, 2011 | No Comments »
Business cards are a busy professional’s best friend and a great prop in the world of social and business networking. Creating a network of clients, referrals and colleagues takes time and business smarts. Here are a few ways to use your business card in the world of networking.
Any place is a possible networking moment. Whether at the family holiday party or at a town hall meeting you should always carry business cards with you. ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing on February 6th, 2011 | No Comments »
Traditional contact information such as office address, cellular telephone number and office landline number remain essential items of any effective business card design. But in a world dominated by social networking sites, viral videos and things internet, it makes sense to make your business cards cyber savvy.
Every smart business card owner needs to provide clients and associates with every possible means of contacting them. This will result in few to no missed calls, messages, meetings, sales and follow ups. ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on September 25th, 2009 | No Comments »
In these stressful economic times, business cards may be the last thing on your mind. But they shouldn’t be. Even the unemployed individual should have a business card. And for those who are employed, the possibility of change is everywhere. A personal business card conveys contact information whether you have a job or are looking for the next one.
The traditional calling card finds modern meaning for job seekers by displaying basic contact details without tying an individual down to ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on September 21st, 2009 | No Comments »
