How to create your own business cards
Business cards still offer a personal touch that can help you stand out in a crowded market place
One word of warning, please don’t buy a huge amount of printed business cards in the early years of your new business. You might end up changing your brand colours, or your logo. Heck most people don’t even have a logo when they start out, but then decide to get one later. The thing is, you don’t want to have a bunch of cards that you never use because you made some changes.
This is why handmade business cards are super useful, and personally I think they are perfect for small, creative businesses or those with a high degree of personal connection. You can make something yourself or you can order small batches online.
Here are some simple, affordable and fun, business card options for new businesses
Design your cards and get them printed
Canva
You can use Canva and order directly from there.
Did you know Canva has a rich array of print services now? They have a competitive online business card offering now that pairs perfectly with their design software. Make your own using Canva and their simple templates, and then get it shipped to your door.
Moo
Moo has been around for a while and there are a number of good online businesses that offer print on demand business cards. Moo offers cute square options.
Make your own cards
Blank business card paper like this cool craft paper card stock. You can also order white or select colours
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/YourLittlePaperie
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/StampedwithLoveXOXO
Custom stamps are super handy for your new business
Stamps are super useful, not only can you use them on your own blank business cards, but you can use them everywhere, on client notes, packaging if you sell products. You will find many uses for these, and they are affordable too.
Fancy tip: - consider ordering one for your business name and website, another for your postal address and a third for just your logo. This way you have a multitude of options to use individually or mix and match 🙅🏽♀️My client Mary (The Sensitive Sherpa) ordered a custom stamp of the logo I created for her to make her cards!
Order a stamp of your business logo if you have one here.
Get a cheap stamp from Business Depot or Staples for your website address and text options for your DIY cards. With these, you can change it up for free once you have the stamp
Mary’s hand made business cards were a hit at her local HSP meet-ups ❤️. If you’re in San Diego look her up! www.thesensitivesherpa.com
Keep your cards protected from damage, and with you at all times
Make sure to have them with you when you are out and in a hard protective case. I used to carry cards with me but in my soft wallet and they'd always get munched up or bent and worn. Now I always use a small hard case. These hard cases look like they'd work well.
Now you can see there are many options beyond going to your local Business Depot to get some business cards printed. Be creative, start small and don’t be afraid create business cards to match your vibe and personality. Good luck!
