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Adrianna Noton
The high-tech world of the internet and social media shows no signs of killing off the need for buying business cards to hand out when meeting new customers, potential clients or during networking possibilities. The cards continue to be standard practice. And with hundreds of online printing companies and brick-and-mortar printers it is easier than ever to create a design and have it in stock within days. Basically, there are two options when deciding the look and feel of the cards. The design can be created by a professional, or it can be done online using a template from a printing company. It is important to remember the overall design should make a statement about the business. For example, using recycled paper would let potential customers know the company is environmentally friendly and socially responsible. The contact information on the card needs to be not only current, but should also be valid for at least the next year. Otherwise, it would be useless to hand it out to any potential customers who, later on, would be unable to contact the firm. In this situation, most people would feel like the business is already proving itself to be unreliable. The design should also be clean, without too much information or clutter. The font should be large enough to be easy to read by the average person. The text should also clearly state the person's job title and what the company is all about. If the information is vague, people are likely to toss out the card later on, because they will not remember why they even have it in the first place. The weight of the paper stock used is also part of the overall design. If it is too thin, it will feel cheap. Thicker paper will last longer and make a better first impression. However, the size should be the standard one that easily fits into a wallet or business card binder. Using odd sized paper will make it more difficult to file. Certain businesses lend themselves to using more plain, traditional looking card stock. A financial planner who has an older client base would probably want a plain white paper, with black ink. But others may want to make more of a statement by using bold colors. For example, the manager for a rock and roll band may want to use the group's logo as the background image on the card. Do not forget to use the back side. It can be used to promote special deals or provide additional information about the company. The back side can also contain other contact information, such as a technical support or sales help phone numbers. Some businesses also use it as a kind of resume, listing other clients or projects they have done that shows off their goods or services. Buying business cards can be done quickly and easily. And they are a tried and true, yet personal, marketing tool that can help any company owner or employee promote themselves and network with potential customers. They can also be a gentle reminder about the business owners' goods and services.
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