Where to Order Laminated Business Cards
Laminated business cards are business cards that display your business name and contact information on a card that is covered in a thin protective coating. This protective laminate seals the card and ink printed on it, preventing water and dust from damaging the card's ink. Laminated business cards are more durable and won't fade or tear when stored in wallets, folders and desk drawers.
There are many companies, both online and with physical store locations, that provide lamination services. Some companies will print and laminate the card, covering the whole process from producing and printing to lamination and boxing the cards.
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Function
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Business cards serve the function of promoting one's business or networking with other business professionals and employees. These small cards, usually smaller than a credit card, provide the recipient with the basic information of the business that is listed on the card. Information on the card includes the business name, the employee's name, the logo of the business, and basic contact information such as phone and fax numbers, and street, e-mail and website addresses. Sometimes a business motto or picture is included as well.
Those who receive business cards from potential business partners, business contacts and service providers might store their cards in a Rolodex, a wallet or a document folder. Laminated cards serve the purpose of making business cards more durable wherever they are kept.
Availability
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There are a wealth of online websites that offer printing and lamination services for business cards (some are listed in the Resources section). Some stores that handle printing and copying also offer laminated business cards. Examples include office supply stores and copy stores.
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Considerations
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When selecting a company, you should consider a few key things. First, consider the quality of the lamination and printing. When you have found a store or website service to do the work, read the customer reviews, browse the Internet and sites such as the Better Business Bureau to discover any complaints or issues, and contact the company with your card needs to see how their customer service is handled.
Second, you should consider the price. Companies may offer bulk discounts; that is the more you order, the cheaper the cost becomes per business card. You want to look at the total price for printing and laminating including shipping and handling fees and processing fees.
Finally, you should consider the turn around time listed on the company's website or information booklet. If you need 1,000 laminated business cards within 1 week, you may pay more for faster rush service or you may be limited in the number of choices that you have. Planning ahead can help you find the best service at the best price without having to pay extra for rushed services.
Do It Yourself
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You can also purchase a lamination machine for your home or office and laminate your own business cards. Use software programs such as Corel or Microsoft Word to design your own business cards to print on to thick printer paper and use the lamination machine to seal them. Or you can go to a printing place that prints business cards and have them handle the printing while you do the lamination yourself. Doing it yourself can be time-consuming, but depending on your business resources and size, you could have a group of employees work on the project. Lamination machines can be purchased for office use for under $90 dollars, as of 2009.
Types
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Most business cards are printed and cut to the industry standard size of 3 1/2-by-2 inches. Standard business cards have white backgrounds with black or another easy-to-read text color. When business cards are stored in a wallet, Rolodex or drawer, they are usually stored in a way so that the front of the card is face up. Cards with text on the back are uncommon and this text may not be read in the future once the card is stored.
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