Friday 20 December 2013

Choosing Microsoft Publisher Business Card Templates

By Jeannie Chapman


Setting up your own business can mean you have a lot of costs. You may not necessarily have the budget to find a graphic designer to create a fancy business card for you. However with a bit of ingenuity it is possible to use Microsoft Publisher Business Card templates.

Before you use the program it is worth considering what is best suited to your product or service. What works for one particular company may not be suitable for another. For example if you are an artist then you want to show off your images as much as possible whereas a finance company may want something a bit simpler and focus mainly on the services they offer.

There are different types available. What you need to consider is whether or not you want a single or double sided card. A single sided one is ideal if you only have a few details that you need. There is also the added advantage that if you need to write a note for a potential client there is something to write on. For example you may want to let them know about an upcoming event or special offer and having it written down will often be a good reminder.

A double sided design is better suited to people who want to provide additional information. For example you may have a promotion that you want to spread the word about. You can have your contact information on one side and the details of an offer on the other.

Each template is designed with a certain type of business in mind. For example if you are someone who is involved in arts and crafts you would want a design that reflects that. However the kind of design you would want if you run a cab company or if you are a plumber would be completely different.

Whatever design you choose there are certain basics that need to be on there. Contact information is crucial so that people know how to contact you. Remember to double check this before you print your cards to avoid the embarrassment of having to get your pen out and correcting them.

When looking through templates consider the kind of product or service you are offering and whether the template works for it. Brighter colours are often best for companies targeting children or for artistic businesses. However if you are involved with finance or insurance you may want a simpler design with just the logo and contact information in order to give a sleeker and more professional look.

If you are using Microsoft Publisher Business Card templates for the first time then it is best to look for online tutorials. A visual demonstration can often make it easier to create a design. You should also consider whether or not you intend to use a professional printer. A professional printer is best if you want to print off a lot of them. Look online for more information and to get feedback from other users to get the best results from your design.




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