What to think about when designing a business card
- Date: 2007-02-20 - Word Count: 324
Share This!
So you really want some business cards – you think it’s going to make people take you seriously and get in touch with you. What you have to realise, though, is that a badly designed business card is much, much worse than none at all, and will actually lose you business. Before you go ahead and make business cards on that spiffy machine that does them for pocket change, take a little time to consider exactly what you’re going to put on the card and where. The first, and most important, thing you should put on is your name! Don’t be modest – make it big and bold, so people can spot your card in a pile. It might feel a little egotistical, but remember that you’re doing it to help them find you, not because you think you’re really important. The next thing to put on is some kind of description of what you do – whether that’s a job title, or just which industry you’re in. If you’re undertaking a specific project at the moment that is somehow notable (you’re the producer of a popular TV show, for example), then it’s worth putting that on too. The two vital pieces of contact information to have on the card are your phone number and your email address – these are the two primary means of communication that people will use to contact you. Website addresses are also a very good idea, as they offer someone a quick, easy way to find out more about you. Your street address, on the other hand, isn’t really necessary unless you own a shop or otherwise expect people to visit you, and your online instant messaging address runs the risk of looking somewhat unprofessional. Depending on what business you’re in, a fax number might be useful – in general, if you get more than one fax per month or so, it’s probably worthwhile putting it on there.
John Gibb is the owner of candle-making guides, For more information on candle - making please check out http://www.candle-making-guide4u.info Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- 12 Tips to Getting Instant FREE Publicity More Profitable Than Any Advertising You Can Buy.
"Entrepreneur's Do It Yourself Marketing Month" June is 'Entrepreneur's Do It Yourself Marketing - "How to pick the right radio shows to promote your product."
Have you written a book and are searching for ways to promote it? Have you thought about the po - "7 Tips to Getting Started with Radio Interviews"
Have you determined that you want to be a guest on radio shows? Have you realized that radio sh - "Call the Radio Station to Book an Interview!"
Call the radio station and book an interview by following these tips:1.) Call the producers, no - "How to Create a Press Kit to Book Radio Interviews"
What is included in a press kit? Why do I need one to book a radio interview?A press kit comes - "How to Book a Radio Interview"
If you want to be booked on a radio show then you have to provide entertaining, informative cont - A new age in marketing
A new age in marketing A new age is arising in the marketing and advertising game. Print media ha - Why Using Digital Brochure Printing is Better
These past few decades, many printing methods have been introduced to the brochure printing industry - How To Improve Your Publicity Design
I'm a copywriter and I work with designers. I prefer to work with designers who understand the marke - Business Cards - Driving your Business to Success
In every business endeavor it is often hard to make a name and establish an image worth remembering.
Most viewed articles in this category:
- Business Card Printing Services Helping You Grow Your Business
Business card printing services are available in a variety of options today which makes it very impo - Stuck with a generic business card?
Business cards are the most popular marketing tool for any business, big or small. But their familia - Marketing your Business using CD Business Cards
Why? Because quite simply they work. The information delivered on such a small disc and the overall - Digital photo prints like a pro
Using digital cameras have eliminated the need to use film in photo taking. Why many use digital is - Inkjet Printing - The System That Demonstrates Printing Excellence
Inkjet printing is a flexible, affordable, user-friendly and upgradeable printing service for the ev - Business card's Lasting First Impression
Simple, isn’t it? The first is a success and the second is a failure. The former entails more - Business Cards: Does Your Business Information Stick?
Everybody that has ever been to a meeting, can recall the all familiar "passing" of the bu - Make front page news by NOT inviting the media
Not a single reporter showed up at our news event. And we were THRILLED!Not a single photograp - Large format posters the dawn of the new advertising era
The present advertising realm calls for a more challenging way of promotional scheme that was not ef - Pictures and Postcards: priceless possessions
When I was a little younger, I took up photography and have myself exposed to different subjects. I