How to Make Business Cards
Business cards can help you look more professional and your business more legitimate. Quickly make cards that will dazzle any colleague or potential employer.
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You Will Need
- A budget
- A computer
- Cardstock
- A printer
- A ruler (optional)
- A craft knife (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Determine a budget
Decide how much money to spend to make your business cards. Hiring a graphic designer to create a logo and printing cards on high-quality paper can be costly.
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Step 2
Pick a computer program and template
Pick a computer program and template from which to create your cards. Select a template that creates cards that are 3½ by 2 inches – the standard size for business cards.
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Use standard sizes for most businesses. Non-standard sized cards might be memorable, but they can seem unprofessional and might not fit into standard card holders.
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Step 3
Gather the information for your card
Compile the information that you want to list on your card, including your name, e-mail address, phone number, and web site. Add a logo designed by you or a professional.
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Step 4
Add additional details on the back of the card
Add additional information that you wish to include on the back of the card.
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Keep the design of the cards simple. Have only the most important details on the front, and supplemental information, like your business's mission statement, on the back.
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Step 5
Print and cut your cards to size
Print your cards using a quality cardstock or perforated business cardstock. Separate perforated cards or use a ruler and a craft knife to cut the cards to the correct size.
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Step 6
Distribute cards to current or potential clients
Distribute your cards to current and potential clients. Keep a stash of cards handy at all times – you never know when you might need them.
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According to the Small Business Administration, just over half of all U.S. workers were employed by small businesses in 2008.
