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5 Business Card Design Ideas
A stand-out business card can capture people’s attention long enough to inspire them to actually call you. There are no stats available on responses to cool business cards vs. lame business cards, but as pros in the printing business, we constantly get feedback from clients who see a higher response rate when they put more thought and creativity into their business card design.
Here are a few easy-to-do design ideas to get you started on improving your card design.
1. Print the design on the front of your ...
Quiz: Which Textured Business Card is Right for You?
There are so many business card options out there today, it’s hard to figure out which premium features are the best match to suit your personal style. Since we at Elite Flyers are the experts, we decided to come up with a fun quiz to make the selection process as easy as A-B-C!
You’re on your way out the door on a Monday morning. What are you wearing?A. A three-piece suit.B. Whatever you want. It’s impossible to say from one week to the next.C. Scrubs.D. A casual shirt and jeans – you work in a ...
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 ...
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 ...
When a Business Card is more than a Business Card
Because of the volume in which printing companies print business cards, they are one of the lease expensive marketing materials you can find. Why not exploit this situation to the advantage of your business? The business card format can do a lot more than carry your name and contact info. Check out these ideas for creative use of this inexpensive marketing tool.
Punch Cards
You’ve seen them around: those little cards that coffee shops give away with their drinks. “Buy eight, get one free,” is the message, ...
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 ...
Top 5 “Get Noticed” Specialty Business Cards
Today’s business world is all about personalization and customization. The “one-size-fits-all” attitude is a thing of the past, and successful businesses and business people are carving out unique, stand-out images for themselves through the use of carefully chosen customized branding.
Your business card is an opportune place to start setting yourself apart from the competition. But what custom design elements are right for you? Here’s a quick guide to some breakaway business card printing techniques and what ...
