Business cards have been with us for several centuries, perhaps even longer in Asia. The development of the business card coincides with the changes in social protocol and the development of modern business.
The first business card type cards apparently showed up in Europe in the 17th century when court life held sway. Visitors would present their visiting cards to the servant that answered the door who would take it to the owner of the ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on January 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
Its easy to know what basic information you need on your business card but do you know what you don’t need on it? We’ve all seen a “bad” business card. Here are a few ways you can avoid making your own bad business card.
Stick to a simple color scheme. Two colors is ideal, three is okay but more than that is a mistake. Your business card should be eye catching not distracting.
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Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips on January 9th, 2012 | No Comments »
You may think that a casino does not need a business card. In fact, they probably need it more than some other organizations. A casino may be attached to a resort but have different contact information. Business cards have several uses in the gambling industry.
Larger casinos have a number of rooms or play areas that offer a different experience. Each area is associate with certain staff members and has a manager or supervisor. If ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Marketing on January 6th, 2012 | No Comments »
Purveyor of the Porter. Handler of the Hefeweizen. You are the person that people come to when they want a fresh and unique taste in life that will make them feel terrific. You’re the beer brewer. And whether you have been in business for thirty minutes or thirty years, a well thought out custom business card is a must when trying to get your name out there.
Let’s be honest, in this instance, a business card isn’t going to keep your ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing on January 5th, 2012 | No Comments »
People mistakenly think that the job of a travel agent has become obsolete what with all the new technology that helps you plan a vacation. That’s not the case at all. Travel agents create a valuable link between you and the travel companies. Travel agents ensure you don’t forget the little details like travel insurance and extra baggage tax. The travel agent’s business card should be confident, cheerful and informative.
Branding is the foundation stone ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Marketing on January 4th, 2012 | No Comments »
You represent some of the biggest local, national and global celebrities out there. An average day might include you discussing the specifications for a record deal for your client, and then bailing him out of jail that same night. You’re an entertainment lawyer.
But whether you just started and have one client, or whether you’re a big shot in New York with ten clients, there is one thing all entertainment lawyers need. You guessed it, business cards. The business card ..read more
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These days when you use the phrase “social networking” a vast majority of younger business professionals will think you mean online social networks. This is a type of social network but there are others including the classic model of social networking in person in real time with a focused goal. Technology is great and a nice backup for business relationships but that first encounter is always better when made in person at a conference, social mixer or annual ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help on January 3rd, 2012 | No Comments »
When you create a business card, you usually know what type of content to put on it. Your name, your contact information, maybe your website, and that’s about it. But how about establishing a style for your business card? With so many different directions you can go in, it can be tough to choose the style to fit your personal character, and your business niche. Hopefully, this post can help you select the design style you want.
The first thing ..read more
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Analysts are employed in a number of different industries. They can assist for profit and non profit businesses as well as individuals. There are financial analysts, political analysts, economic analysts and organizational analysts to name but a few. An analyst is responsible for researching a given topic or company and creating reports and presentations based on that research. The analyst’s business card should be clean, professional and polished.
Don’t over design the analyst’s business card. ..read more
Filed under: Business Card Help, Design Tips, Printing on December 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
Type “business card” into Google and you’ll receive a long list of online printers offering business card related services. Choosing what company to go with for your business printing needs depends on a number of different criteria. Its always good to establish a relationship with an online printer with repeat business as you receive more and more discounts. Finding the right business card printer is about eliminating unsuitable choices.
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