Most business cards end up in a drawer. The ones that survive share a few habits, and none of them are expensive.
1. Say one thing
Your name, what you do, and one way to reach you. The reverse side is for a single message: a tagline, a QR code to your booking page, or a blank area for a handwritten note. Cards that try to list six services read like a brochure and get treated like one.
2. Choose a stock you can feel
Our standard 16pt card is sturdier than most office-supply cards, and the 32pt "thick" stock with a coloured edge gets picked up and turned over every time. For something quieter, uncoated cotton feels warm in the hand and takes a pen beautifully.
3. Leave room
Keep text at least 1/8" from the trim and give your logo breathing space. A card with margins looks considered; a card packed to the edges looks like it was done in a hurry.
4. Finish with intent
Spot UV on the logo, a soft-touch laminate, or a painted edge each adds a small moment of surprise. Pick one. Stacking finishes dilutes the effect and raises the price.
Ready to print? Our business card product page lets you upload your own artwork or design one in the browser with our template, and you'll see a proof before anything prints.