A second chance for a first impression

Handing out a business card is often the first impression people take of your business, so you need to get it right. We all know the online print companies that will mass produce (and then some) business cards between free and cheap. And that’s how they look: cheap. But what if you wanted to stand out from the crowd and having something unique to hand out at your next meeting?

Attention to detail is everything – it keeps you looking polished and professional. Here’s some tips and ideas to have fabulous business cards that, instead of ending up in recycling, leave a lasting impression.

• Use your own photography or artwork to create custom business cards with a personal touch. Needless to say always print in full-colour.

• If you don’t have your own imagery, you can take advantage of simple online tools and templates to make your cards look amazing (links below).

• Use your own professional portrait image – too often I come home from a conference with cards of people who I don’t even remember. T…