Despite the fact that this is the technological age and most work gets by e-mail or over cell phones, there are certain times that meeting in person is required.  Meeting others in person is still the best way to network, whether it is to get a new job or to find contacts for your present business.  For decades, the best way to get your name out there, and to remember the names of those you have met, is by exchanging business cards.  Business cards are often also used for personal interactions, as a good way to give your name and phone number to a potential date.

Now that you know the importance of business cards, the question becomes a matter of how to create them.  Many regular print shops will print business cards for you.  Likely you will need to come up with the design and text yourself and give it to them in digital form.  There are also companies online that specialize in printing business cards.  They focus only on that aspect of business and you can make sure they will do a good job.  Some stores, both online and brick and mortar, will have a minimum amount of cards to print so that it is worth the effort to them.  For that reason, you may want to consider printing them yourself.

In addition to only wanting a small number of cards, there are other reasons to consider printing them yourself.  One reason is if you want to change your design every so often.  Rather than printing hundreds of the same card, you can print smaller batches of various designs.  Perhaps you want one look for personal use, one for business.  Or maybe you want one card to give out at certain networking events and other for another purpose.  It could be expensive to print all those different kinds at a print shop because each different design will cost extra.

If you decide to print your business cards at home, you will need to make sure that you use a good word processing program in which you can properly print the design of your card in the proper dimensions.  You will also need to get high quality heavy card stock paper.  You can chose matte or glossy paper per your preference.  You can use color or black and white ink, depending on how you want your cards to look.  In either case, make sure you are using good quality ink.  Don’t forget that you can save money by having your cartridges refilled rather than having to buy new ones.

For cutting the business cards, you will need to invest in a paper cutter.  That will ensure that you can have a nice, even, straight cut.  There is paper available that has perforated edges, but it does not look as good as using a paper cutter.

While it will take some work to make business cards yourself, the creative freedom and the lack of limitations on quantity may make it the best choice for your business.

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