If you don’t feel your business card is unique or tells an accurate story of what you do, then you need to consider changing the design. But if you’ve just invested in a thousand business cards, or if you’re stuck using boring company business cards, there are ways to dress them up and make them unique without having to spend a fortune.
Even though your personality is most important when it comes to forging business relationships, how your business card looks helps people remember who you are and what you do. Make the most of your business card by creating one that stands out from the rest.
Add Sparkle to Your Business Card
One of the easiest ways to add a little class and glamor to your business card is by using stickers found in any stationary store. For example, adding a gold star next to your name will attract attention. Depending on the type of business you’re in, adding a funny sticker can help make a dull business card more interesting.
Writing a funny or meaningful saying on the back of your business card is another way to attract attention. Make sure what you’re writing isn’t offensive to anyone, however. If attending a trade show or conference, people you give your business card to will receive a hundred just like it. Taking the time to personalize your card will be appreciated in many ways.
Creating a Business Card
If you have the opportunity to create your own business card, there are many designs to choose from these days. You can design your own card using your home computer and send the design off to your local printer or use an online company that will mail the cards to you. When designing a business card, consider the message you want to send. Adding a background image, using the same colors found in your logo or stationary, or using a clever phrase or slogan to grab people’s attention are all ways to create a one-of-a-kind business card.
In addition to designing your business card, you should also consider how customers will store your card. You could punch holes in the card so people can automatically add it to their Rolodex, you could create business card magnets so people can stick your card on the company refrigerator, or you could use bold colors so your card always stands out in the drawer they store business cards in. You have many possibilities to choose from when customizing a business cards.