How to Create Two-Sided Business Cards

Business cards help advertise your business.

One-sided business cards are great for basic needs. However, two-sided business cards are excellent advertising tools because you can add a map, directions, discounts, a motto, a translation or product lists on the back of your business cards. Though it may seem daunting, you can make your own two-sided business cards at home with publishing software. Using Microsoft Publisher can help you create beautiful business cards that attract more customers.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Publisher
• Cardstock

Instructions

1. Start Publisher on your computer. Click on "Publications for Print" under the "New Publication" window. Select the design you would like to work with in the panel on the right of the screen.

2. Determine whether you want to add a logo and what type of orientation you want for the business card. Choose the number of copies you want (they come in sheets of ten). Select the color schemes and font schemes you want for your card in the "Publications Designs" pane. Type your desired text in the text box.

3. Click on "Insert" and select "Page." Select "OK" on the dialog box that pops up. Add whatever text or images you choose to the back of the card, using the same formatting techniques as you did for the front. Save your work.

4. Print your designs on cardstock or other special paper designed for business cards. Type in your template number in the print dialogue box if you are using template paper.

Tips & Warnings

• If you prefer to edit text size yourself, click inside the box and then click on the "Format" menu. Select "AutoFit Text" and choose "Do Not Autofit." Highlight the text and choose a new font size from the "Font Size" menu on the toolbar.

References

• Microsoft: Create Your Own Business Cards in Publisher