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New Gig? Make It Legit with a New Business Card.
Even for the most confident among us, starting new ventures can be nerve-wracking. Simply sitting back and dreaming of the day you become a small business owner, a writer, a working artist, an educator, a spiritual guide, or a philanthropist may seem like torture, but at the same time, there’s something comforting and safe about simply wishing for something to happen while doing nothing about it.
When you officially start something new, you take a risk. You are telling the world, “Hey, I think I might be ...
Five Free Resources for Business Card Design
We can’t all be graphic designers, but even the least tech-savvy among us has at his or her fingertips the resources necessary to design a simple and effective business card. Thanks to the magic of the interweb and people a lot more into computers than we are, it’s now easy to get all the tools necessary to design a great business card and send it to the printers on the cheap. Here are a few key resources to help you get the job done.
Free business card maker and ...
Networking Opportunities in Your Hometown
Seeing as we’re in the business card business, we often have conversations with customers about how their companies are doing. We’re always happy to hear about ventures that are flourishing, but we always pay special attention when clients are having trouble as well. One common complaint goes something like this:
“We’ve got such a great service in place. I just wish we could reach more of the right people.”
Businesses often try to do this by directly sending out emails or social networking communications ...
Give a Great “Elevator Pitch” to Go with Your Business Card
“Concise.” It’s arguably one of the greatest words in the English language. Its definition is “expressing or covering much in few words.” That’s a beautiful thing.
And it’s what you should strive for when you make the elevator pitch that should accompany your handing out your business card. An elevator pitch should take no longer than an elevator ride – somewhere around 30 seconds. That’s all you should need in order to tell an interested party what it is that you do, and why you’re great at it. Whew! Here’s ...
How to Remember Names
If you’re in business and you’re any good at it, chances are you meet people pretty frequently. Of course it’s hard to keep them all straight. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. People appreciate it immensely when you remember their names. They feel valued and they will, in turn, hold you in higher esteem for your efforts.
The business card exchange is a great opportunity to create memories of your new contact’s name. Business cards can also be used as a tool to help you recall. Use them. Here are some ...
What Colors Mean in Your Business Cards and More
Choosing colors for your business cards and other marketing materials should not be an arbitrary process. Color does more than any other design element in creating a mood or effect in the materials you present to the world as reflections of your business or yourself.
So what colors should you incorporate in your designs? Well, it depends on your intention. Let’s take a look at some common colors and the messages they send to your potential audience.
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Yellow:
Happiness (think the ...
Beyond the Internet: How to Broaden Your Business’ Reach in the Real World
There are a million ways to drive more people to your business’s website. But in our experience, some of the most important business connections stem from real-life, in-person interactions with other human beings… not cold, hard-wired machines. Here are some tips for actively improving your chances of making headway in business through your daily interactions.
1. Talk about work all the time
We know, this may sound horrible. There is nothing worse than people who drone on about boring projects they’re ...
Developing a Successful Business Card Speech
If you want people to actually act on your card, you’re going to have to talk to them while you give it out. Yes, this applies even if you have a gorgeous foil-stamped card or a thought-provoking see-thru plastic card.
We know. Giving a speech is typically a stressful event for everyone. Self-promotion is also often uncomfortable for many people. So business card speeches, which combine the two, can be even more of a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Use our handy tips to simplify the process of ...
Win Free SILK Lamination Business Cards with Spot UV from EliteFlyers.com
Thank you to all the contestants. Stay tuned for our next giveaway which takes place Aug 31st 2012.
We are happy to announce the winners to our first contest where 4 winners win
1000 - Free SILK Lamination Business Cards with Spot UV Gloss
Contestants names were written on a small sheet of paper. 1 time per each entry and placed into a drawing where we selected 4 winners. And the winners are are.
1. Nancy Bobbert @1CrazyMomma
2. Will McCole @Egare
3. Howard House @mhowardreviews
4. Edward ...
Three Ways to Tie Your Business Card and Other Printed Collaterals to Your Twitter Account
First of all, your business should have a Twitter account. Period. Even if your industry is not geared toward the younger set, it doesn’t matter. Everyone, young and old, is capable of social networking, and you’d be surprised at how many savvy gray-haired consumers and professionals are hitting the Tweetosphere on a daily basis.
That said, you are missing a divine opportunity to spread your business’s name and message much further and wider in cyberspace than you can in the “real world” if you don’t connect ...
How to Use Good Business Card Etiquette
You’ve designed and printed the perfect business card to represent your business or initiative. Now don’t just go shoving it into people’s hands like an executive bull in a China shop! There’s a certain protocol to follow if you want people to happily accept – and follow up on – your custom-printed business card. Here are some dos and don’ts on proper business card etiquette.
Don’t Leave Home Without Them
The first and most important rule of business card etiquette is actually having them on-hand. It ...
Tips for the Best Business Card Design for Artists
Everybody can benefit from a good-looking business card, but this truth is more pertinent for artists than it is for anyone else. If you’re an artist, your marketing materials are an excellent opportunity to plant your aesthetic in the hands and minds of potential buyers, collectors, gallery or museum owners. Maximize this important medium with these four tips for designing your artistic business card.
Keep Your Card Functional
As a creative type, you may be tempted to go wild with your business ...
