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I need business cards.

Does anyone have a recommendation for business cards online? I`ve never purchased business cards online and I`m wary of what I might get in the mail once I order. I found a Custom Print Shop at paperdirect.com, but I need help deciding.
thanks.
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As I create new companies, or even just new projects in my company, I always find my self in need of a new card. Either my title changes, I`m promoting a new product, or join a new organization. You shouldn`t have to print 100 cards when all you need is 10.
This is not one of those perforated edge things - I actually worked with a printer to understand exactly how cards are printed. With today`s digital presses, you no longer have to run large quantities to get high quality at low cost.
It starts with a power point template I developed over the years. I then have it printed on very specific paper at Office Max (special gloss card stock) in full color. When all is said and done, cost is $0.12 per card, and you only need to create 12 cards at a time.
I`ve posted a blog entry on my site: http://JimCarrillo.com , I explain exactly how I do this, and I even demonstrate how I cut the cards. You`ll learn EVERYTHING you need to print quality business cards (again, not the perforated stuff), and represent your company well.
I`ve also attached two files to the post.
1. Powerpoint template for business cards
2. Exact wording for email to send to Office Max for printing.
Regardless of how you get cards, the most important thing is never go to an event without some type of card - it`s pretty bad if you have to say, "I`m still waiting for my cards to be printed." That in itself says alot about your company.JimCarrillo9/23/2008 11:29 PM
I am proud to say that we got a gleaming review from a fellow Start Up Nation member who recently used the service. It can be found on page two of the following thread.
http://www.startupnation.com/forums/12921/1/1
Best of luck in your business!
Remipub9/24/2008 12:44 PM
Cheap and easy. Look good though.
Great website and low low prices, if you are still needing business cards. They also print things like brochures, letterhead, postcards, etc...
Goodluck to you!
mjohnstn15/29/2009 9:05 AM
Thanks for the list Connie. That will really come in handy! I`m starting up a marketing agency here in Boulder Creek, CA; so, I`m still not sure which online venders to use for what. Another area you could really help me with is, graphics. Where can I spend around $20 - $30 per month to get decent marketing graphics for use on collateral and web pages? So far the only site in that price range I`ve found is www.graphicsfactory.com. But there selection is extremely limited. It think it`s mostly targeted at home users. All the "professional" sites see to charge outrageous monthy fees, or outrageous per-image prices. What do you recommend? thanks,Maggie
A couple of extensive resources for graphics images are:
www.stockxpert.com and http://www.dreamstime.com/
I have no affiliation with either of them other than the fact that I`ve purchased images from them at times. You can pay per image (or buy a subscription if you`re going to use a ton) - far less expensive than many of the sites that sell images.
The images are very good quality - fine for 99% of applications.
No one says to spend an arm and a leg, but there are many middle of the road solutions. Def. make sure you hire a good graphic designer and print smaller runs of 250 or 500 because you`ll probably make changes to the design or tweak other aspects. If you get a moment check out:http://www.printmvp.com/business-cardsPrintMVP8/4/2009 12:49 AM