How to Get Cheap Business Cards
Showcase your business effectively using eye catching business cards without spending a fortune. There are several ways to get free business cards both online and offline. You can print your own business cards, take advantage of a "pay only for shipping" deals, or use one of many "free business cards with purchase" (of another item) specials available at many print shops.
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Things You'll Need
- High quality printer, or access to one
- Business card paper stock (if printing yourself)
Instructions
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Print your own Business Cards
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Choose the software you'd like to use to design your business cards. Select free templates from HP and Microsoft websites, among many others. Or, choose from several free software packages that have even more business card templates.
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Purchase the paper stock to go with the business card template you use. The template will say which brand and style number of paper you need. Choose business card paper stock that has smooth edges for the most professional look.
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Use a high quality laser or inkjet printer to print your business cards. If your printer isn't up to the job, go to a copy or business center that rents computer time and print your business cards there.
Find Free Business Cards
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Compare deals online. VistaPrint for example, requires only that you pay for shipping. Their free business cards are digitally printed and usually have the VistaPrint logo on the back of the card (unless you pay the small fee to have the back left blank.) There are other printers advertising free business cards with the purchase of letterhead and matching envelopes or with the first set of cards.
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Double, even triple-check your business card "proof" (the digital rendering) before submitting your order. Most print shops online and offline don't offer refunds for your mistakes.
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Verify all of the information on your business cards as soon as they arrive. Notify the printer (whether they're online or offline) of any errors quickly to speed up the corrections.
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Tips & Warnings
Check with local print shops and see what offers they can make. Many locally owned shops would love to make a deal rather than lose a customer to an online printer. Plus, you're saving on shipping costs.
Check the prices of upgrades and see what other freebies they're offering. Since you're already paying for shipping, add the print items you think you'll need now and only pay shipping once.
If you are printing business cards on your own printer, replace the ink cartridges for best results.
Review the shipping charges carefully. Printers charge a great deal for shipping so compare prices. Check for separate "handling charges" and choose the slowest shipping method you can to save money.
