Thursday, April 30, 2009

Do you have a business card? If so How often do you reorder business cards & how many do you order at a time?

I'm starting my own business in graphic design and are conducting some market research on business cards. I would greatly appreciate it if you could answer my questions.

Do you have a business card? If so How often do you reorder business cards %26amp; how many do you order at a time?
I order about every three months and order 500 at a time, but my business is in marketing and direct mail so tend to send my card out quite a bit more than the average person.
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Reply:I work in the legal services and Identity Theft Services industry. I usually purchase 1000 at a time. My company markets several services specific to individual markets so I also order business cards for each of those target audiences. The reason is that if Im talking to a Commercial Driver about legal services I dont want to give him a card that.has a focus on Identity Theft so I give him a card that says "COmmercial Drivers Legal Plan". If Im having a discussion about Identity Theft I dont want to give someone a card that primarily causes you to focus on lawyers. I have 3 seperate business cards and depending on who Im talking to and what we are talking about determines which card they get. I've tried it the other way (one card for every conversation) and it takes too much time explaining. I also order a different design every time I order new cards.





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Reply:Yes I have a small business called Bubi %26amp; Me in Australia. I buy 1000 at a time as it's cheaper %26amp; I reorder once the pile gets to about 1/4 of the box.
Reply:Yes, 200 once in six month, that's makes it 400 in a year.
Reply:Frankly, it depends on your usage level.





If you can used up 1000 copies in 3 months, you can consider printing in mass of 1000 pieces.





However if it takes year to finish the 1000 pieces, then consider printing in lower qty. You never know if you need to change the business card information or design.





You can find some cool design for your business card at this site http://www.print.kashcards.com/


Very colorful :)


Where is a good place to order business cards?

I'm planning on ordering some business cards, which companies are reputable? Is ordering from a website a good idea? Anyone have a good impression about a certain company?

Where is a good place to order business cards?
http://www.gotprint.net





Amazing quality - we ordered bcards, glossy both size, full color for $99. I think we had 2500, but they run deals and a friend (who hooked my up with them) had 5000 for $99. Cards are top quality and blow Kinkos away. I was a little nervous with the using online companies until I saw my friends.





Here's what we did: http://www.lifemapp.com/bcards.gif
Reply:thx. i find vistaprint completely incompetent Report Abuse

Reply:If you have a Kinkos near you, they are good.
Reply:http://www.vistaprint.com





dont use the free ones they have vista's logo on the back. they're fine, but you probably want something w/o the logo.

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Where is a good place to get business cards made?

I know there are plenty of places to get business cards made online and many for really affordable prices -- but I wanted to see what you all recommended and why. Thanks!

Where is a good place to get business cards made?
I use Vista Print for all of my business needs. They always offer free products, you just pay for shipping. I have always had a great experience with the company. Check them out





http://www.vistaprint.com/frf?frf=117047...
Reply:You can get 1000 Custom-Designed Business Cards for free from this place: http://www.foffi.com/sweepstak... Report Abuse

Reply:www.traveltags.com the best place or do it yourself, just need paper and a printer...
Reply:kinko's or staples
Reply:kinkos
Reply:VistaPrint. Very good service too.


How can I create and print out business cards on my own computer, without buying them from a company?

I have tried to do this all day and all I keep getting is it saying that it's free business cards that I can print out myself and I create them and then it says that I have to buy "something" from them. I'm trying to avoid that.

How can I create and print out business cards on my own computer, without buying them from a company?
You need to go to a local stationary store and purchase a pack of perforated business cards. (They come in sheets with several biz cards per sheet)


Then you go to google search engine and type in microsoft business card templates.


Pick the template you want and download it.


Make changes to the template to suit your business and put a blank piece of paper in your printer to test your design.





If you like it, then put one sheet of business cards in your printer and print it to make sure that your information is nicely centered. If you like it, then print however many you want.





Linda
Reply:If you have microsoft word on your computer then you can do it.


Just buy the avery business blank business card you want and go to :


- Tools


-Letters and Mailings


-Envelopes and labels


-options


and then go to the Avery number of the business cards, it'll pull up and allow you to add what you want on your business cards then print them.


How to make business cards online?

I really need some good websites or programs that I can use to make business cards. Does anyone have any suggestions?

How to make business cards online?
When I started out in real estate a few years ago I needed business cards. So a co-worker advised me to go to vistaprint.com The cards were pretty decent and the price wasnt bad. Hope that helps.





Ronnie.
Reply:I also used Vistaprint, they;re really quick and the quality is "not bad", as in: it's not mindblowingly good but it's good enough.
Reply:microsoft has business card templates on its website. I used one of the formats for my internship class and got an A.
Reply:nothing in life is free, my dear
Reply:If you are looking for it to be free, you'd have to make it yourself. Are you familiar with any graphic design programs, or perhaps have a friend or relative who would be interested in making one for you?





You could use Avery (if you buy the avery cards - go to their site and they should have this template thing as well).





Vistaprint cards are pretty appalling, I could make business cards better myself! You also have to pay for shipping with Vistaprint.
Reply:Hi there. I'm a graphic designer. Depending on what your business cards are for, I suggest you make your business cards through Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop and have them printed at a professional print shop rather than at home. I can assist if you need help.


How do i get different business cards on Microsoft project gallery?

I have a mac and I'm tring to make my own business cards and i know how to do it but i use Microsoft project gallery and there's only like 3 different designs. How do i get new ones?

How do i get different business cards on Microsoft project gallery?
Buy MS Publisher or Sierra Print Artist.
Reply:Hello,





Search on Microsoft Office Online for business card templates.





Thanks,





Ian

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Can anyone suggest any creative, radical and fun ways to get business cards in a retail business show?

I am trying to put up a booth in a business retail show in two weeks and I was wondering if anyone has a really unique and mind-blowing idea to attract clients to my booth and give their business cards. Any suggestions will be entertained. Thanks;-)

Can anyone suggest any creative, radical and fun ways to get business cards in a retail business show?
yes. place an aquarium with piranhas and a sign "Do not feed the Piranhas" and put the business cards next to the aquarium.
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Is it legal to put business cards on cars?

How can I find out if it is legal to put business cards on cars in my area? What about cars on the street, in apartment building parking lots, strip mall parking lots, government parking lots such as the library, etc?

Is it legal to put business cards on cars?
Just telling the facts, not being a witch. I was witness in a courthouse debate last year when a woman was charged with loitering and vandalism after placing her business cards on cars in parking lots at stores and a hotel. I saw firsthand how annoyed people can get when someone is brasin enough to just walk up and touch thier vehicle and place their personal belongings on someone's 'private property-thier vehicle'. Many people would not use a service or business that is tactless enough to grab someone's doorhandle, windshield wiper, ect and put things in them to make money for themselves. if stores or apartment managers find your trash lying on thier lots, after people toss them off thier cars in disgust, you get the littering bill. What if someone sees you, someone that isn't so nice and understanding? *alot of people are like that-watch the news* What if you set off an alarm? In front of people even? What if someone thought you were trying to break thier wiper or break into thier vehicle? Sounds extreme, but people these days are looking for reasons to sue or start a physical fight. i know that if you get caught touching government vehicles without a darn good excuse, you can get a nice fine, and they can take you in for questioning of "radical activity" sounds like loads of fun. How about just taking the safe route and putting up an ad? Even in the paper, bulletins, or telephone poles.
Reply:You can get 1000 Custom-Designed Business Cards for free from this place: http://www.foffi.com/sweepstak... Report Abuse

Reply:Not sure where to "find out" w/o googling it, but wanted to share a story I recently heard about this sort of thing...


I was sssO mad that there was a flier on my car(s) in my apt complex, I asked a buddy if I could do anything about it. He said, "I heard that a lawyer sued the business for advertising on his car and won".


I would imagine it would be okay if the flier (or card) was not visible by a passer-bye.


Where can I get business cards for cheap?

I am a college student so I can't really afford the top of the line business cards, but I'm always running into people who could be good connections. I really think that having business cards would be benificial. Any suggestions on a good website or company that makes them for a low price?

Where can I get business cards for cheap?
Two people have suggested this now, but it's really a great company. www.vistaprint.com . They always have great deals. First 250 are free so you can try them out. Any using one of their deals I just got 1,500 cards for $14.00 including shipping and handling. I would also recommend you pick up the book endless referrals by Bob Burg. It talks a lot about how to network to make new contacts, I'm only on chapter 4 but so far its a great book. Hope this helps.
Reply:You can get 1000 Custom-Designed Business Cards for free from this place: http://www.foffi.com/sweepstak... Report Abuse

Reply:try http://www.vistaprint.com





they make great cards. The first set is free (pay shipping/handling) and the rest is cheap.
Reply:Someone already suggested this, but I'll second the motion. http://www.vistaprint.com





I got mine through them and they look great. They have a lot of decent templates or you can upload your own images if you aren't an artist (I'm not). I should point out that I got the glossy, high-quality cards, so I can't vouch for their cheaper ones. But I'm happy. After shipping etc, it was about $90 for 2,000 glossy cards. The only thing I regret is I should have only gotten about 500. 2,000 is a LOT, but I got lured in because the price per card goes down so much with volume.
Reply:Klinko's
Reply:Really try to get good ones. Don't go for cheap if they really look cheap. Save some money if you have to. I mean, they don't have to be in full color, but I think at least two colors and a logo should be present. Don't forget to put your email address in it and your website. If you don't have a website, get one. People that are not "connected" cannot network very well.





Also, if the card looks expensive, even when it's not, there's a better chance people will keep it. Put some glossy finish on them.





Do a Goole search for "business cards" and check out the links.
Reply:Print them yourself. they now have paper that doesn't make them look hokey with perforated edges.


Where can I order some inexpensive but professional looking business cards locally or online?

I live in Fort Worth, Texas and I need some business cards. Where can I order some inexpensive but professional looking cards online? If you know of any local places let me know.

Where can I order some inexpensive but professional looking business cards locally or online?
I would suggest ordering your business cards at a Office Depot or Staples. Both stores have personalized print stations and specialize in high quality professional business cards at low prices. You can pick the color, thickiness of the paper used for the cards and pick the text style. The prices vary but I'm sure you'll be very happy with the finished product.
Reply:Just go to http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/splash/s...
Reply:There are many companies which offer you to buy professional and affordable online business cards. Check http://www.printcentric.com/buybusinessc... the site gives you complete details of the companies offering business cards all across US.

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What are good programs to make business cards?

I want to make business cards for my dad's new company. Any one knows any programs to make some?

What are good programs to make business cards?
MS Word using the templates or Publisher....Paint Shop Pro also can make cards too...





other than that i dont know of any.....I usually will do mine manually in photoshop....alot more options that way...
Reply:If you buy a pack of avery business cards (blank cards on a sheet) it will come with a MS word file(template) that is already divided into "cards" so you just have to type on them and print.
Reply:I like using adobe Indesign
Reply:go to vistaprint.com and make them for free.


Where can I find free business cards for house cleaning that I can print out?

I want to make my own business cards because I want to start cleaning apartment rentals.Does anyone know where I can find cute business cards for free and print them?

Where can I find free business cards for house cleaning that I can print out?
http://www.vistaprint.com is free, they let you design your own card.





They only charge shipping for your first free promotional order.





I would say that's as close to free as you are going to get.
Reply:You can get 1000 Cusom-designed business cards for free form this place: http://www.foffi.com/sweepstak... Report Abuse

Reply:Or you could buy the business card paper at wal-mart or any office supply store. Design them yourself and print them directly off of your computer.
Reply:www.freeprintablebusinesscards.net
Reply:fyi, if your looking for info on how to start your apartment cleaning business, you may want to check out http://www.cleanuptheprofit.com


How can I scan business cards using a regular flatbed scanner?

I would like to use a regular HP flatbed scanner to scan in business cards rather than spend more money for a cardscan or other business-card specific scanner. Is there software that can be used to import the card contents into Outlook or other standard format?

How can I scan business cards using a regular flatbed scanner?
AsphaltJ is correct.





With the card scanners, you're really paying for the software and not so much the scanning hardware. Card scanner software does all the work of recognition for you.





Otherwise, follow the steps outlined by Asphalt.
Reply:you should be able to scan it to "your pictures" do a crop to get rid of the white border and depending on what software is available or what your printer has to offer you can print your own. if you have Microsoft Works I believe you can do it there. I use Works 2000 a better version than the newer one.
Reply:I'm afraid the business card scanner does a better job of it than a flatbed. If you are still not convinced, here's the basic steps.





You need an OCR application. One probably came with your scanner. If it didn't Abbyy's software is way better than scansoft's ancient software. http://www.abbyy.com/





Once you've got the OCR software, you should be able to scan straight into the OCR software. From there, you will have a bunch of text to copy and paste into your outlook contacts.


How Can pay for business cards without a credit card or paypal?

I need a business card for my company, how can I order one witgout a credit card or paypal. Preferbly, I'd like to order cards and get billed by mail.

How Can pay for business cards without a credit card or paypal?
most places don't work like that. but there are also some stores who make business cards. so you might have to go there.
Reply:Good luck with that.





Send them a money order.
Reply:Cash is King! - go to any local print shop and I'm sure they will be happy to accept CASH!





If you are a credit worthy business, I'm sure the local printers won't mind extending $35.00 worth of credit ; )





Good Luck
Reply:Go to any office supply store and you'll find Business Card forms in the office forms department. Using Word on your computer, you can easily produce business cards with appealing designs, and the cost is a fraction of what it is to have it done by a commercial house.

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How can I make business cards for game cards?

I want to make game cards out of business cards, but I am having some problems here and there. One of them is that I don't know what business card software to use and how to use it. And another one is that I don't know how to make single cards that are different from the rest on one sheet. Any suggestions?


Oh, and just to say, my business cards' sizes are all the same as Avery 8377.

How can I make business cards for game cards?
IN MICROSOFT WORD:





Go to Tools, then Envelopes and Labels. You'll get a subscreen.





Select Options. This will bring up a list of labels.





Find your label (Avery 8377)





Click OK





You're back one screen, now click on NEW DOCUMENT





Voila - you have all the card templates right there, ready to work on.





Good luck





FP


Business cards are best to grow your business.I am looking for some good business card company ?

I need a business cards for my organization. Can any one suggest a company that is in business card creation?

Business cards are best to grow your business.I am looking for some good business card company ?
Ok you too are looking for the same for what I was looking


I was very much woried for that .At last I found a company provider for the same .





I got good response from them .Even Services are good .


Just have a look on Resource.





Thanks


Julia
Reply:hi..I do about business card in australia i can design and printing. if you interest contact me wildapple1@hotmail.com thank you Report Abuse

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Reply:I recommend http://www.ooprint.com





They allow you to choose from their design catalog, or upload you own graphics/logos. They have a great choice of business cards sizes, as well as other office supplies (letterhead, correspondence cards etc.)
Reply:Hi,





I would recommend going to your local printer. They usually have cheaper prices. If your looking for someone to create a business card for you call Lew Ray company. His prices are great also. I used him too.





Good Luck,


CM
Reply:if you are in the US use www.myezprinter.com





much higher quality than vistaprint
Reply:vistaprint.com, they're free!
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Business cards?

I want to make some business cards for my babysitting business.


Where can I do this-


: for free :


: without buying and/or downloading a program:








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Business cards?
vistaprint.com They give you 250 cards for free all you pay is shipping. which is approx. $6:00. That's what I did.
Reply:You can get 1000 custom-designed business cards for free


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Reply:Good question...





but I don't think i can answer that question. So I will recommend ,You have to check it out yourself.





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Reply:What sorts of document editing programs do you have installed already? You can do a lot with MS Word or Corel WordPerfect without installing anything else.
Reply:Just got to Microsoft word or another word processing program and search for a template for business cards. They are easy to use, just enter your information and you are done. They have step by step instructions. Search "template business cards" in your help section of Word.
Reply:If you have Word on your computer, you can make them that way. Word has business card templates that you can choose from. Just pick one you want and type in your name and phone # on it.


Just go to a local business supply store and buy a pack of blank perforated business cards and put them in your printer just like you would a sheet of paper.





If you don't have money to buy business card paper, just use regular paper and after you have printed a sheet, cut it up in business card sizes. (business card paper is better because it looks more professional and is stiffer)











Linda