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RDGinc

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Mar 12, 2007 10:23 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Not on the back if you are going to do networking. Leave the back blank.
See Business Card Tip #3847583945 for more information.

Great thread! Although I`m not sure I completely agree in all cases. When working with folks I always give a handful of layout options including leaving the back blank vs. artwork on the back but that`s more for cost options. So far every client has gone with the 2 sided card for reasons of wanting to showcase their artwork. For an artist/photographer it`s like a pocket size portfolio you always carry with you. I guess it really depends on how many networking functions you plan to attend and how you want to use the cards.

CampSteve - I like your cards.

BoldPrint

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Apr 10, 2007 11:35 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I agree with the above message. We design and print business cards on a regular basis, and find the back of the card to be a very useful investment of space. It is a great spot to showcase artwork, list your services, display your mission statement, or just create a funky eye catching design. Obviously, industry and audience dictates, but using the back side of a business card can turn the card into both a networking piece and mini brochure. The business card is the most effective form of advertising.

mariamarsala

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Apr 17, 2007 12:15 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Generally I`d say that blank backed cards or cards pretty close to being blank on the back - are much more useful. Networkers will write on the back of cards, things like where we met you, something about your company, etc. So providing us space to write would be great.

I`m redoing my cards and they`ll have a back. But just for a line and 3 words under it. There will be plenty of white space and no IV coating to annoy those folks who have a follow up system for those they meet.

dconner

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Apr 18, 2007 3:28 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Our general business cards have a short bullet list on the back, yet we`ve kept plenty of white space and no IV coating for notations. Then as suggested earlier, we developed an attractive mag. that we mail out with all inquiries. Our Magnet is business card size, uses a great photo that protrays our business to our potential client. Combining attractive and functional is important. This way they keep it around (hopefully on the frig). When they need us, they know where to find us.

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David Conner
Fresh Perspective Home Care
Ph 269-329-4717

"Your Life...Your Home...Our Help", www.FreshPerspectiveHomeCare.com providing quality care for your in-home needs. Affiliate site ChickenPucker worth the read

emb806

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Apr 29, 2007 8:16 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I have both the plane everyday cards used to hand out.

And magnetic ones usually use when doing mailings or sent in

my boxes with orders. You could use these for promotional items.

My magnetic card are more ad looking then the everyday card that have my

name and contacted info.

I also use the back of my everyday card.

I usually put a discount on the back.

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Jenny
Cool Candle
www.CoolCandle.net
Unique Candles for Unique People.
Making life a little brighter!

jenidlg

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Jun 07, 2007 3:48 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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This is a related topic to business cards but also delves into another topic. I ordered 500 Biz cards when I started my business last November. Because 99% of my clients are NOT in my area of the country, I do not ever find much opportunity to give out said biz cards. I was advised that a bulk mailing would be an ineffiective use of my budget. I should mention I am a Virtual Assistant specializing in General Admin Support and Real Estate support.

Any suggestions on other marketing ideas for using the 485 cards I have left?

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Our Mission is to Serve our Clients with Professionalism and Efficiency.
www.SupportMyOffice.com

jillybeans

posts: 361

Jun 25, 2007 4:17 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Jenidlg,
Is there a reason you don`t want to develop clients in your area? Use your business cards locally to help develop more clients!

I ordered half my cards with bullets on the back listing some of my products and the other half blank so I could use them to label my products.

I`d rather not be given a magnetic business card -- they go in the garbage. I prefer sticky stones to hold things on my fridge -- magnetized hematite stones sold through my shop.

Jillybeans

Exysay

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Nov 23, 2009 9:46 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hi Everyone I am just getting my business off the ground and I have a few questions. It is an event and lifestyle planning business. For me I think the most important thing is to get my logo, business card and website set up. This may seem like a stupid question but isn't this the most important thing to do? Also, I am not sure how much I should budget for these items. Does anyone have any advice on this?

Nuevolution

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Nov 23, 2009 12:35 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Exysay,

It is hard to tell you what your budget should be. But if you shop around for all three things you might get a better deal, than doing everything one by one.

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Edgar Monroy
Web Developer / Owner / Consultant
When starting your own business the need to "know-how" is greater than money!
http://www.nuevolution.net

Kate23

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Dec 08, 2009 7:42 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I would add an email address which has yourcompanyname.com. Stay away from the free email addresses (yahoo, gmail, etc) as this does not make your company look professional.

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Kate

MedifastHealth.org

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