Business card printing services
The simple black and white business card has been transformed into designer versions. Unusual business cards are made of wood, plastic, metal, magnets, glass, or handmade paper. And some are printed in four colors, while others are made with inlay or printing technology. The purpose is to be unique and different and to make a lasting impression.
Depending on your thoughts, budget, design, and needs, a business card service will tell you what type of printing your card will need. They offer die-cut business cards, embossed cards, CMYK full color printing, two-fold business cards, or thermographic printing cards - different processes that produce varied results.
Most business card printing services will provide in-house design services if you allow them to have all the information you need on the card. Otherwise, you could design your business card yourself using online card design services. Print providers like GreatFX business cards offer a comprehensive online design studio with which you can create a business card in minutes, using your web browser.
Today's printers are innovative. They group together to offer online business card printing services, offering a free estimate if you complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire will be sent to different card printers and those that can do the job will contact you. There are other sites online where clients can post projects for which printers can bid, the same concept as elance or guru.com.
To get a world-class product, you need to make sure to scan logos and other images in eps or bmp format. Specify how many cards you need, what kind of paper, black and white or color, if it needs to be coated, if you need proof, and when you need the cards delivered.
Be wise and do your homework well. Contact at least three business card printing services. Price comparison is good business sense, not a waste of time. Check the reliability of the printers. Find out if someone you know has used the service. Read about design and how a template can be used to design a unique professional looking card. Seek the help of a computer savvy friend or colleague and find out if designing your own card is as easy as it sounds.
Your business card represents you, it's your brand ambassador, so think before you jump. When in doubt, go for a sleek style over shiny brass or psychedelic varieties.
