Most working professionals spend a large part of their time social networking in person and online handing out business cards as often as possible. For the day to day act of working and networking a 1,000 business cards a year would more than suffice for most people. But what about the big events in your company’s calender? On what occasions will you need a lot more cards that you planned for?
Meet and greets. These ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on January 24th, 2012 | No Comments »
The world of fashion is a size zero zoo and standing out from all the wannabees takes hard work and constant self promotion. Fashion designers need to brand themselves and the right business card can set the tone for an entire branding strategy. The clothes designer’s business card should reflect their style, offer a sense of quality but not give too much away.
Of course, like any business card the fashion designer must make communication ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on January 23rd, 2012 | No Comments »
If you shop for a business card these days you’ll notice all the larger printing companies offer different alignments for your card. The classic horizontally printed business card still holds sway but for some folks the vertically printed card holds appeal. Which is right for you?
Horizontally printed cards are expected by a vast majority of the traditional corporate world. Gimmicks and eye catching design are not necessary when simple exchanging contact information. Traditional services ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on January 19th, 2012 | No Comments »
These days business professionals, corporations and small locally owned companies have a great amount of choice when it comes to the look and design of their business card and company branding. The range of business card styles seem to suit certain types of businesses and industries. So what is the right kind of business card for you?
Traditional one sided business card. This is a great card for the smaller business, the personal card or ..read more
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Business Cards may be your corporate handshake but alone its not enough to make a firm lasting impression. Ordering business cards is easy but what about ordering additional printed items for your company? Is that a hassle? In most cases designing your business cards as part of a branding package is the best way to go. So what does a branding package include?
Letterhead. High quality paper watermarked and printed with the company details may ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing on January 19th, 2012 | No Comments »
Media companies own a number of different media outlets and forms that they distribute to television networks, movie studios and individuals in the media business. When people think of media they think of modern forms of communications, the sparkle of Hollywood and the smooth commercialism of television. The size and scope of a media company can vary greatly with some being global enterprises and others being attached to a small independent film company. Either way, a media company’s ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on January 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
Baby showers, christenings and first birthday parties are all significant events in a young child’s life. A number of party planners, favor makers and catering services focus their business on making your baby shower a perfect memory. The baby business is competitive and lucrative. Making sure you get a good reputation and lots of orders is all about branding. An informative eye-catching business card is just what you need to help your business get off the ground.
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Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on January 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
Business cards have been with us for several centuries, perhaps even longer in Asia. The development of the business card coincides with the changes in social protocol and the development of modern business.
The first business card type cards apparently showed up in Europe in the 17th century when court life held sway. Visitors would present their visiting cards to the servant that answered the door who would take it to the owner of the ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on January 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
Black Friday may be over but the January sales are just beginning. Companies across the nation are handing out drastic price cuts and awesome clearance prices as they try to clear their shelves for new stock. Printing companies are no exception to this rule and use January as a time to clear out the template vaults, shift discontinued cards or inks and basically provide a good deal for the savvy shopper. A quick price comparison could lead to ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
As thousands of college graduates flood the job market even the position of unpaid intern is hard to secure. A successful internship in a professional setting can lead to great future employment opportunities. Looking like the right intern for the job is about having a professional business card. An intern’s business card should reflect both work history and have a bit of personality.
The contact information on the intern’s business card should be personal not ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Marketing on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
