Tony Naccarato

I never get tired of looking at business cards. I have multiple websites bookmarked as well as printed books that are full of business card examples. I decided to put these to a list and also see if anyone else has any other good resources.

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As any professional knows it is a source of pride that you can pull out your card and give it to a potential client. Although, there are some things to watch out for when creating your business cards. Here is a list of dos and don’ts.

Don’t print your own cards. It looks cheap and unprofessional

Keep it simple. This is when you should think of the phrase, “less is more”.

Don’t use large text. Make your name stand out a bit, but keep the font size between 6pt and 11pt.

Remember your profession. Just because you love kittens and rainbows doesn’t mean you need to put them on your cards when your profession is a Realtor. Your card should contain three elements: Contact information, company name, logo or visual identifier. If you go beyond these three elements, make sure there is a good reason.

Try to be unique and different. Just because you are a Realtor doesn’t mean you should have your picture on the card. Not everyone is pleasing to look at. There are also many ways to get your cards printed. There are unique sizes and shapes, rounded corners, you can get your cards printed on a letterpress or embossed.

Leave plenty of space. White space and margins matter.

If you are able to, get a professional designer to create your business cards and brand your company.

Here is a list of business cards to get you inspired.