For the past few days I’ve been posting about business cards. This started as I was looking for different concepts for my own card. Now I think I have reached the point that I don’t have anything to share about business cards anymore, so I’m now ending this series.
Don’t waste the precious opportunity to pre-sell your product, or perhaps show off your skills to your clients. Another business card concept that would help you on your first big step towards your clients is to have these Presell Cards. (Well I just made up that term, perhaps there’s a more formal term for these cards.)
I want to show you how versatile business cards can be. Business cards are not only limited to an individual. You can also use business cards to promote the whole team of your company by making a portfolio or a squad of business cards for your company.
If you need a business card, but your budget is kind of short, perhaps you could check out these recycled business cards:
What is a Business Card?
According to National Encyclopedia, business card is:
“a small card made of thin carton with the owner’s name and, usually, address.”
Well, business cards today also contains contact information such as: Telephone, fax, mobile numbers, and email. Others also put their websites and services/products as well.
Here’s an example of a basic business card layout:
This is my dad’s business card, FYI.
In my opinion, the more simple, professional and formal your card, the better – unless of course you are a designer, your card should be artistic.
It is also better to not overload your card with information. Basic information will do. Too much information will make your card look unorganized and will be difficult to read. Others even put advertisements on it, which is good if it doesn’t mess up your card.
Use contrasting font colors and be sure that the font size is reader friendly.
Here are some great samples of business cards: (Click to enlarge)
