Comments on: Business: It’s All in the Cards

By: Things You Need on a Freelance Resume

Things You Need on a Freelance Resume — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:37:56 +0000

[...] … you have your blog and/or website set up. You’ve got business cards and your services listed. Your writing samples are perfection. You think you’re all set [...]

By: Sidney

Sidney — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:40:44 +0000

Business cards need to be professionally printed on good stock. Print on one side to allow for potential clients to write notes on the back after hearing your presentation. The information on the front varies depending on the type of business and customers.

Your card on top seems to cover everything. It just needs a makeover to look its best.

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:54:34 +0000

I don’t think business cards are necessary at all, especially if you do 100% of your business online. I ordered some last year and haven’t handed out more than ten or so. Also, I’d recommend ordering them in person. I got mine online and was not happy at all with the way they turned out. The color was darker than I’d anticipated and the stock feels cheap. I’ve seen better looking ones homemade.

For my next round, I’m going to include my name, title, URL, and email. That’s it. I’m going minimalist. If I add anything to that, it will be a list of services on the back.

Ultimately, I think it depends on your goals as a business owner. I’ve seen hundreds of fantastic cards. There is no limit to what you can do or include. This is a great topic

Melissa Donovan’s last blog post..Writing for Animals

By: kenneth

kenneth — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:22:46 +0000

Well i dont think you missed out anything
and a business card should be 1 sided rather then
being on both the sides..
But all in all good post
good work keep it up

By: --Deb

--Deb — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:22:57 +0000

That’s strange–it shows on mine. Is anybody else having trouble seeing the image?

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:25:13 +0000

The whole image is missing on my computer! I’d love to see it somehow. If you are going to list your services, I like the idea of listing them on the back.