Whatever your new venture is, having a business card readily at hand will help you to build contacts and further relationships. By offering your business card at events or social functions, you enable new contacts to re-connect with you later. Also, by offering your card, you open the door to ask for theirs in return. Don’t leave things to chance!
Business cards aren’t expensive or difficult to make. In fact, with many printing companies, you can get them for free if you’re willing to have their company logo on the back. For a few dollars more, you get a professional looking card and you’re ready to start networking.
I recently bought my business cards for StGermaine.ca through Vista Print. Their online system is extremely intuitive and makes uploading your design or creating one with their business card creator simple and fast. Better yet, they currently have a promotion that offers 500 custom printed business cards for $3.99
If you’re using their online business card creator, here are four simple business card design tips to help you make your cards look professional:
- Use a professional font like Arial or Verdana. Stay away from flowery or Gothic style fonts.
- Make sure the phone number that you list on your card has a professional voice message.
- Use a font size that is large enough to be read by people with less than perfect vision.
- Have your cards designed on good card stock. Flimsy cards will create the impression that you are a fly-by-night operation.
Having a professional business card is a cost effective, easy option for marketing your company. But, If you’re on a tight budget and unsure about whether to purchase cards, try out Vista Prints 250 Free Business Cards offer. These cards do come with Vista Prints logo on the back, but any card is better than nothing!
Most importantly, once you have your business cards printed, get out there and start swapping them with potential clients!
