Why are premium business cards important?

The best luxury business cards elevate your brand while still incorporating all your important information. Small details, such as a weighty paper stock, delicate metallic foil, or elegant raised UV gloss, can elevate an otherwise simple design. These elements, though seemingly small, show an attention to finer details—an approach that, hopefully, carries over to your business practices. A well-crafted business card adds a touch of credibility to your professional presence.

Of course, not everyone requires premium business cards. But anyone in a high-end field would do well to invest in the best business cards available. Luxury real estate business cards, for example, are a crucial tool for high-end realtors. Luxury car business cards can benefit personal drivers or luxury car dealerships. Sales associates at luxury retail stores who want to build relationships with repeat customers should have an impressive business card. Prominent corporate professionals, people who offer luxury services, or anyone else who works with an upscale clientele. 

If you’re ready to enhance your business cards, here is how you can design cheap luxury business cards that don’t sacrifice quality.

Trifecta Business Cards

A thick cardstock instantly makes your custom business card more impressive. That’s why Trifecta, GotPrint’s signature paper stock, is the best option for high end luxury business cards. When compared to a standard 14 pt. paper, the sturdy 38 pt. material is markedly different. A thick business card feels far more luxurious in the hand, and it clearly stands out in a stack of flimsier alternatives. 

The velvet touch finish adds to the expensive feel. But what also sets Trifecta business cards apart is the colored core. Available in black, red, blue, and green, the inner layer provides an eye-catching pop of color to your business card design. The colors aren’t painted on the edge; instead, the colorful core is woven together, resulting in a long-lasting, vibrant shade. 

Handing someone a soft touch Trifecta business card instantly gives you an advantage in a networking environment.

Raised Foil Business Cards

Paper stock isn’t the only way to craft luxe personalized business cards. Unique design elements, such as foil printing, can also enhance your custom business card design. Custom foil business cards add metallic elements to any part of your design – text, logos, graphics, or patterns. These sophisticated elements are raised, which adds textural contrast between the 16 pt. matte paper and the foil. 

Raised gold foil business cards will look lavish and extravagant, while raised silver foil business cards offer sleek, modern designs. For a trendy alternative, design raised rose gold foil business cards. Finance professionals, jewelry companies, executives, and luxury retail workers often use foil business cards.

Raised UV Business Cards

If foil doesn’t match your style, then raised spot UV business cards are an excellent alternative. These embossed business cards feature smooth gloss over specific portions of your design layout. Some people print their company name with raised UV gloss, while others have a glossy pattern. You have the ability to apply the gloss to any area of your design, which means you don’t have any color limitations. You can even control how opaque your UV print is, which will change how glossy the final print appears. 

The raised spot UV creates a smooth texture that is raised above the 16 pt. matte paper stock. This tactile print creates luxury you can feel. Embossed gloss business cards are popular for high-end creative industries, such as photography, beauty, and wellness.

More Luxury Marketing Materials

GotPrint’s premium features aren’t limited to business cards. Trifecta prints are available as business cards, postcards, club flyers, bookmarks, collectors cards, and rack cards. Raised UV and Raised Foil are available on business cards, postcards, greeting cards, folded business cards, bookmarks, rack cards, collectors cards, and club flyers. These durable prints are ideal for luxury events, marketing materials on display at upscale locations, and luxe branded assets. 

Define Your Luxury Brand

Something as small as a business card can totally transform how people perceive your brand. Luxury branding requires luxury materials, detailed prints, and polished refinement. GotPrint’s precise printing process and premium materials make us the preferred choice for luxury business cards. Trust us to deliver print products that will flawlessly represent your brand. 

GotPrint’s custom beanies embroidered with high-quality threads are the best option for personalized apparel. Most of our beanies with designs are made with super soft 100% acrylic fabric (athletic gray beanies are 68/32 Poly/Acrylic material). These winter hats are one size fits most, and the stretchy fabric makes them suitable for all ages. The knit material on the custom winter hats will keep your head warm through cold weather. The material is easy to handwash to keep the fabric fresh. Your personalized design will be embroidered onto the cuffed beanie.

Another benefit of ordering custom beanies from GotPrint is that you can place a bulk order or just receive one. If you’re in the market for custom embroidered beanies no minimum, GotPrint is the best shop to place your order.

How to Design Your Own Custom Beanies

Choose a Beanie Color

GotPrint offers 9 beanie color options: black, white, athletic gray, red, olive green, millennium blue, brown, navy, and coyote brown. This wide variety means you can easily find a shade that matches your business branding or personal style. 

There are a few rules to keep in mind when creating custom made beanies. The top priority is your design. The colors need to contrast with the base beanie shade. For example, a design with black text will blend into a black beanie. Instead, you should choose a light-colored material, like white or red. Another consideration is your pre-existing branding. If your brand colors or team colors are white and red, then those beanies will work great and match any current uniforms. If you’re making professional corporate beanies, you can’t go wrong with a classic black or navy.

Beanie Embroidery Design Guidelines 

There are a few rules for custom embroidery to ensure your design looks just like you pictured it. Embroidered hat designs look best when they’re simple. Anything too complex won’t look good when transformed into a stitched pattern. If you have a photo, it won’t work well as personalized embroidered beanies, since those intricate details and colors won’t work as embroidery. That’s why minimalist graphics, brand logos, text, and patterns are well suited to embroidery. 

You can choose up to 12 thread colors: white, black, silver, gold, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, light pink, light blue, and born. Again, the threads you select should contrast with the beanie color you chose. 

Any text in your design should be converted into outlines. Your design file should be in RGB color mode and at least 300 DPI.

Ideas for Personalized Beanie Designs

Promotional Beanies

• Custom logo embroidery
• Company slogan
• Simple brand name

Custom Team Beanies 

• School mascot
• Team Name
• School Slogan

Cute Designs

• Flowers
• Mushrooms
• Simple Animal Art (cats, dogs, bears, sheep, etc.)
• Holidays (Christmas tree, ghosts, pumpkins, turkeys, clovers, reindeer, etc.)
• Mountains

Monogrammed Beanies

• Initials
• Name
• Add a small design next to it

Simple Text or Quotes

• Book Lover
• Dog Mom
• Witchy Vibes

Popular Uses for Customized Beanies

• Employee Gifts: Custom beanies with logo embroidery are excellent additions to employee onboarding kits, corporate holiday gifts, standard company uniforms, and other freebies for your team.
• Company Giveaways: Big-ticket giveaways at trade shows, conventions, and other corporate events leave a strong impression with potential clients. Giving out custom logo beanies helps strengthen brand awareness. 
• Branded Merch: Coffee shops, local bookstores, other small businesses – let fans of your brand wear a cute accessory with your logo.
• Team Uniforms: Ideal for fall and winter sports, a custom beanie ensures everyone stays warm during outdoor practices.
• Personalized Accessories: Update your own wardrobe with a one-of-a-kind beanie. 
• Small Apparel Brands: Open a small business on Etsy, Depop, or another online platform. You can also sell your beanie designs at craft fairs and local farmers’ markets. 
• Personalized Gifts: Custom beanies are excellent holiday gifts, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, or any other important celebration gift. 

Whether you’re at a Christmas market, fan convention, art festival, or farmers market, use our guide to set up a craft fair booth that beautifully showcases your creations.    

Craft Fair Signs 

Your company name needs to be displayed on a large, highly visible sign. This makes it easy for people to find your booth and creates brand recognition. Even if they don’t buy something at the event, they can remember your name and find your online storefront. There are several branded sign options you can set up at your booth. A custom vinyl banner is a simple yet effective sign option that can decorate your space above eye-level. If you can’t hang a banner from a tent or ceiling, you can always display it in front of your table. No matter where you’re displaying it, your banner design should entice people to check out your booth. Your vendor booth display at artisan markets and other events should be easy to find. Similarly, retractable banners are large signs that draw attention. Easy to transport and set up, these custom banners can be displayed anywhere inside your booth. If you have an easel or a similar stand, then acrylic signs and foam boards are stylish, trendy signs to greet customers.

What should you include on a craft fair sign? Your company name should take up the most space, as you want people to remember it. Add your logo and slogan to the sign as well. Other signs can inform customers about product pricing, your brand history, and your product materials. These informative signs establish your company as a legitimate brand that customers can trust. Since craft shows get crowded, eye catching signs are critical.

Event Booth Decor 

You don’t want your table to look sparse. How to set up a craft fair booth that looks lived in and unique to your brand can make your display stand out in a crowded space. Cover plastic tables with tablecloths that match your branding.  Lay down a cute rug to make the space feel homey and inviting. String lights and plants (real or fake) make the environment look cute. When craft fairs are in large convention halls, these small details can make your booth appear distinct and recognizable. Small table top banners or acrylic signs can also decorate your space. Whether they have funny sayings, your social media handles, or a cute design, these table decorations help establish your brand’s personality. Set up table cards in front of products with the prices written on them. They add dimension to the table space and inform shoppers about pricing. Alternatively, use our retail hang tag design guide to print custom price tags. These craft fair vendor booth ideas help generate interest in your brand outside one event and build a following online.

Vendor Booth Setup Ideas 

Use bright colors and visual elements to make your booth bold and eye-catching. Monochrome themes, like a blue booth or a pink booth, can attract customers who fit that color. Bold decor pieces, like a photo backdrop or comfy chair, can add personality to the space. When you display products, don’t feel limited to tables. Pegboards, bookshelves, clothing racks, and other furniture options are fun ways to display your products. Use the tent wall space by showing products on a metal wall grid. Large display racks let you hang handcrafted clothing, while a smaller jewelry display lets people browse rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Food vendors can set up jars on shelves with the labels facing out. Whatever direction you choose, your booth setup should be easy to browse. 

If you are using tables, you can use table raisers to make some of the tables stand out more. Set up multilevel displays with boxes, small stands, or plant pots to present your products in a visually engaging layout. A booth with electricity nearby can use fun lamps and string lights to ensure people can easily read your signs. Indoor craft fair booth ideas aren’t restricted by the weather. This is great for people selling paper products like artwork, which might often have to be held down in case of wind at an outdoor vendor booth.  

Need 10×10 craft booth layout ideas? Keep most of your products along the edge and leave plenty of space for people to enter the booth. Hang a vinyl banner above the entrance so people can easily start browsing. For more flea market booth setup ideas, consider using vintage furniture, decorative rugs, and wicker baskets. Following these steps for how to make your vendor booth stand out will make selling handmade crafts easy.

Marketing Materials 

Custom prints also let you market your business. Design a thank you postcard with your website, social media handles, and coupon code to slip inside customers’ bags at checkout. You can also print rack cards or flyers that highlight specific products or services. If someone doesn’t make a purchase that day, custom print marketing materials can point them towards your website or the next event you are attending. Custom business cards serve the same purpose. You can pass these out to people walking near your booth. Free stickers are another popular custom freebie to leave in shopping bags or distribute to attendees. Making space for print products in your craft fair booth set up will help you curate a boutique shopping experience.

What to Sell at Craft Fairs? 

For holiday craft fairs or other themed events, like fantasy conventions, your products and event booth decor should match the theme. Sell your artwork on postcards, posters, or bookmarks. Check out our guide on how to make money as an artist to find all the different ways you can print your art. Cute stickers are popular at craft fairs, since they are small and generally inexpensive. Selling handmade crafts is popular, and the wide variety of products makes it easy to find your niche. Crocheted stuffed animals, DIY kits, and artisan beauty products are also popular. Whatever you sell, you want it to stand out from every other booth. Make sure there’s something that makes your products better than theirs. Then, use signs and marketing materials to convey that information to shoppers. These visual merchandising techniques will make your handmade items, unique art, and vintage goods fly off the shelves.

Key Takeaways

• Choose a sweatshirt style: hooded, crewneck, or zipup 
• Choose a color: 8 colors for hoodies, 7 colors for crewnecks, 2 colors for zip ups 
• Direct to Garment Printing or Embroidery: Print photos or complicated designs, or embroider simple designs, text, and logos
• Custom apparel is a great branded tool for promotional products, employees, schools, uniforms, custom merchandise, giveaways, etc.
• Personal apparel for one-of-a-kind garments, personalized gifts, and matching outfits.
• GotPrint’s luxurious fabric and detailed embroidery/printing makes it the best place to design your own hoodie and other custom apparel

Custom sweatshirts are a wardrobe staple during winter. Whether you want a fleece crewneck, a cozy hoodie, or a casual zip up hoodie, custom made sweatshirts are a simple way to personalize your wardrobe. The creative design options are endless – print a family photo, a pet photo, or a cool design; embroider a logo, your favorite quote, or a monogram. Direct to garment printing allows you to print detailed designs, while detailed embroidery offers a professional design style. 

When you design the perfect sweatshirt, you blend comfort and customization into a single piece of clothing. If you are looking for new outerwear, custom company apparel, or custom merch, custom hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts remain some of the most popular apparel regardless of the season.

How To Create Your Sweatshirt

Designing a sweater is easier than you think. GotPrint offers multiple options, so you can customize a hooded sweatshirt, crew neck sweatshirt, or zip-up sweatshirt. From there, you need to choose a sweatshirt color. If you want to order branded hoodies, they need to match your company’s brand colors; university sweatshirts should feature school colors, while you can make personal apparel with colors you wear regularly. 

For all our sweatshirt options, GotPrint uses premium materials. GotPrint hoodie sweatshirts , crewneck sweatshirts, and zip up sweatshirts are made with 50/50 cotton/poly fleece and are machine washable. You can design multiple unisex sizes, ranging from Small to 2XL. 

GotPrint sells custom sweatshirts no minimum required, which means you can order just one apparel item or bulk order sweatshirts. There are endless uses for custom apparel: sports teams, clubs, family reunions, holiday parties, or any other special occasion.  A personalized and comfy sweater makes a great personalized gift for anyone.

1. Select your Type of Sweatshirt 

The first step in the creative process is to select your specifications. We have several options for color, size, sweater type, and printing type. These early decisions will determine the final appearance of your new custom printed sweatshirts or custom embroidered sweatshirts. 

Crewnecks

• No pockets or hood
• Casual yet professional style 
• Easier to layer
• 50/50 cotton/poly fleece
• Air jet yarn for a soft, pill-resistant finish
• Unisex sizing – Small to 2XL

Hoodies

• Slightly more casual 
• Slightly thicker, hood and pocket provide extra weather protection 
• Streetwear style
• Front pocket
• Hooded sweatshirt
• 50/50 cotton/poly fleece
• Air jet yarn for a soft, pill-resistant finish

Full Zip Hoodies

• Most casual option
• Best for easy layering and removing for temperature control 
• Hood and pockets
• Portable – tie around waist, across shoulders, etc

2. Choose your Sweatshirt Colors

Crewnecks are available in 7 colors: 

• White
• Black
• Athletic Heather
• Navy
• Red
• Neon Pink
• Sky Blue

Hoodies are available in 8 colors: 

• White
• Black
• Athletic Heather
• Navy
• Red
• Neon Green
• Neon Orange
• Tan

Zip Ups are available in 2 colors:

• White
• Black

3. Choose a Design Style

Embroidery

• Threads stitched directly into the fabric on either the left or right side of the chest.
• Ideal for logos, text, and simple artwork/graphics.
• Choose up to 12 thread colors: white, black, silver, gold, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, light pink, light blue, and brown.

Direct to Garment Printing 

• This option offers more variety in colors and placement
• For crewneck and hoodies, you can print a design on the front, back, or both sides. For zip ups, it’s on the back of the sweatshirt.
• A cost-effective option for bulk custom apparel printing.

It might be difficult to determine if embroidery or direct-to-garment printing is right for you. Check out our DTG printing vs embroidery guide to learn more about the design options. Both use premium materials for quality printing. For DTG, we use long-lasting inks printed on soft fabric. For embroidery, we use durable threads that are excellently stitched.

4. Choose a Size

Here are the sizes GotPrint offers for hoodie sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, and zip up sweatshirts:

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• X-Large
• 2X-Large

5. Upload Your Artwork or Design Your Sweater Online

Some people have their design ready to go – a company logo, a funny photo, a cute design, or a memorable quote. The design file should be 350 DPI (here’s where you can learn more about DPI) and in RGB color mode (here’s where you can learn more about file color modes). Any pre-made design should keep a few things in mind. For embroidery, the design should include thread colors that will contrast with the hat color. Anything too detailed won’t translate to the embroidery style, so keep it simple. For printed designs, use a high-quality image or file that will look good on a hoodie. 

Alternatively, you can use GotPrint’s online sweatshirt maker to design a sweatshirt. Our design tool lets you upload photos, add graphics, add text, and change background colors. 

6. Preview Your Sweatshirt with Our Live View

Once you’re satisfied with your design, simply click the ‘Preview’ icon in the upper right corner of the screen. This will show what your design will look like on the sweatshirt. If it doesn’t look right, return to the designer and make any necessary adjustments. 

5. Log In/Sign Up and Complete Your Order

After you’ve generated your sweatshirt design, you’ll be prompted to save it to a GotPrint Account. All that remains is to place your order and await the arrival of your personalized crewneck sweatshirt, personalized hoodies, or custom zip up hoodies. 

Where can I get custom sweatshirts made?

GotPrint is the best place to design custom sweatshirts. With many color options available, different design style options, and premium materials used, GotPrint will send you well-made apparel at an affordable price. 

If you’re still stumped on design ideas, GotPrint has specialty apparel Design Services! Our professional team of design experts is ready to work with you on whatever project you have coming up. Simply choose the product and design services package that best suits your needs.

Custom sweatshirts and hoodies don’t have to be expensive. If you’ve been looking for high-quality, low-cost clothing, GotPrint has got you covered. You can rely on us to print your sweater or hoodie using high-quality and long-lasting techniques.

If you’re still stumped on just what you want to design for your sweater, GotPrint can help with that too with specialty Design Services! Our professional team of design experts is ready to work with you on whatever project you have coming up. Simply choose the product and design services package that best suits your needs.

Custom sweatshirts and hoodies don’t have to be expensive. If you’ve been looking for high-quality, low-cost clothing, GotPrint has got you covered. You can rely on us to print your sweater or hoodie using high-quality and long-lasting techniques.

Are wedding thank you cards required?

Wedding thank you cards are absolutely required. After all, your guests spent time and money celebrating your nuptials. Mailing wedding thank you notes lets you express gratitude for any wedding gifts you received while also acknowledging how much their presence at your special day meant to you. Following proper thank you card etiquette wedding guest lists is important to ensure everyone receives a thoughtful, handwritten note. 

By this point in the wedding process, you’ve probably already sent your fair share of thank you notes, such as engagement gift thank you notes and wedding shower thank you notes. This final note neatly ties the bow on the entire experience.

What to Write in a Wedding Thank You Card 

Wedding thank you notes should include: a personal note, gratitude for the time spent with you, and gratefulness for the gift you received. Address the guest (yes, it is okay to address couples with one card, especially if they were invited together) at the start of the card. Thank them for spending their time with you at your wedding. If you had a destination wedding, or if any of your guests traveled far to celebrate with you, make sure you thank them for investing in the journey. Try to mention a special interaction from the night, whether it was a hilarious maid of honor speech or someone cutting it up on the dance floor. Above all, thank them for their gift, whether it was monetary or from a registry. If it’s a physical object, note how you have already used it or plan to use it (ie making morning smoothies with a blender, or nice dishes for dinner parties). If they contributed to a honeymoon fund, mention something fun that money went towards, like a scuba diving excursion or a trip to the spa. Any way you can personalize wedding thank you cards will make them feel specific and authentic.

That being said, there is wedding thank you card wording that can help streamline the process. Here is a general wedding thank you note wording script you can follow:

Dear (guest’s name),

Thank you for joining us in (wedding location). It was so special to celebrate this personal milestone with you. 

Thank you so much for the (insert gift). We think of you every time we (reference what you use the gift for – make coffee with gifted French press, serve cheese on enamel platter, continue to save for our forever home, etc.). 

Our wedding was so memorable with you there. We can’t wait to see you again!

Best,

First names of the people in the couple, or refer to The (shared last name)

If someone sent a gift but did not attend your wedding, you still need to send thank you cards. Mention the gift, share how you used it, and say that their presence at your wedding was greatly missed. 

Here is a script for a thank you card for someone who sent a gift but was not at your wedding:

Dear (guest’s name),

Thank you so much for the (insert gift). We think of you every time we (reference what you use the gift for – make coffee with gifted French press, serve cheese on enamel platter, continue to save for our forever home, etc.). Though we missed you at the wedding, it means so much that you shared such a thoughtful gift. You were with us in spirit!

Best,

First names of the people in the couple, or refer to The (shared last name)

When to Send Wedding Thank You Cards 

Wedding thank you card etiquette indicates that you should send your cards up to 3 months after your wedding. If you receive a wedding gift before the wedding, you have up to 2 weeks to send the card. However, most guests understand that newlyweds get busy. You can easily wait until after the honeymoon to get started. 

Depending on how extensive your guest list was, it’s smart to conquer the thank you cards in chunks. Getting a few done at a time makes the task less daunting. Start with anyone who gave a big-ticket gift, immediate family members, and anyone who might be offended by receiving their thank yous several months after the wedding. But most people will be pleased to receive your thank you wedding cards at any time – and, the more detailed your note is, the more any delay is justified.

Who do you send wedding thank you cards to?

Send wedding thank you cards to everyone on your guest list – your family members, your friends, your coworkers, etc. Make sure your thank you notes to members of your wedding party are extra thoughtful, since these people dedicated more time, energy, and money than the average person who attended your wedding. You can also express your gratitude to anyone else who contributed to your wedding. Send thank you cards to your wedding planner, makeup artist, hairstylist, caterer, officiant, photographer, and other vendors. 

Do you have to handwrite wedding thank you cards?

Yes, you absolutely should handwrite your wedding thank you cards. This makes the note feel personal and genuine. While it’s not exactly frowned upon, typing up or emailing thank you cards doesn’t feel as intimate. 

Wedding Thank You Postcards vs Wedding Thank You Greeting Cards

Both custom postcards and folded cards are options for your post-wedding cards. Greeting cards offer more space inside the cards to write a lengthy note of appreciation. Use these for a thank you card design that is mostly focused on artistic design. Thank you postcards are best used for photo cards. If you want to include wedding photos in your cards, then go with this route. We suggest using 14 pt. Gloss, but without the protective UV coating on the back. This allows you to handwrite your message. 

Wedding Thank You Card Designs

By this point in the wedding planning process, your design theme is well established. Whether your style is elaborate art deco motifs or minimalist neutrals, your thank you cards should match that theme. Use similar design patterns, such as florals or lace, and color palettes, such as ivory and sage or blue and white. Browse GotPrint’s wedding thank you greeting card templates. 

Another option is to design wedding thank you cards with photo prints. This is a great way to get use out of your wedding photos. Print your photo on one side of a postcard, then use the other side to write your messages. Browse GotPrint’s wedding thank you postcard templates.

Wedding Thank You Note Templates

Modern Black Marble

This elegant greeting card design features a textured black backdrop paired with delicate gold geometric shapes and text. Inside the black greeting card, one side is white, so you can easily handwrite your message. 

Rosy Bride

These floral greeting cards have dainty roses in the corners. The empty white space on the 5×7 greeting cards lets you share appreciation with your guests.

Hues of Blue

Blue greeting cards offer a graceful style for your personalized thank you notes. Geometric shapes border the thank you on the cover alongside cute blue floral designs. Inside, pre-written text thanks people for attending your wedding. You can add a personalized note inside as well. 

Faded Leaves

Upload photos from your wedding for these 5×7 postcards you can send as thank yous. A slight leaf pattern adds depth to the design. On the back. Customize text for you wedding thank you postcard.

Minimalist Thank You Card

These wedding photo postcards have a simple design that allows your image to shine. Customize a colorful backdrop behind your photo, then personalize the text inside the color block on the back of the card. 

Wedding Stationery Suite

Since you’ve already mailed out save the dates, invites, and any other important notes for guests, you’ll hopefully have other wedding stationery supplies ready to go. Prep your thank you notes for mailing with wedding envelopes, address labels, and envelope seals. Make sure you’ve properly sealed and addressed your cards. Double-check people’s addresses, just in case someone has moved since you sent out your invites. 

Custom business cards are far from obsolete. They clearly communicate specific information, including your contact information, like your work phone number and email, as well as your job title and company. The business card design also conveys unwritten information about your personal style and business approach. A minimalist style indicates a traditional business person, while a geometric design might indicate a more creative approach. Business cards can also be mini portfolios, and they can direct people to your online presence. This opens the door for further connections. 

But making a good impression starts with having a professional demeanor at networking events, such as trade shows and conventions; it is key to making a great first impression for you and your company. A friendly smile, steady eye contact, and a firm handshake will get you pretty far. Still, you need to nail the handoff. Just walking up to someone, giving them your business card, and leaving is not going to work out. Business card etiquette rules cover how to establish a connection that actually makes your business card an effective networking tool. 

Since the way you design and deliver your business card can either impress or confuse potential contacts, we’ve made a list of worthy tips on business card etiquette that will keep you steps ahead of the game.

Business Card Etiquette

1. Choose an Appropriate Style

Depending on your profession, you can choose from a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles for your business cards. Keep your profession and audience in mind; for example, if you work in financial services and travel internationally, you should consider a standard North American or European business card size. An American business card is 2” x 3.5”, and a European business card is 2.17” x 3.35”. If you’re in a creative field, you may consider unique business card sizes, such as a square business card or a round business card. 

Whatever field you’re in, make sure your business card is in pristine shape. People will undoubtedly judge you by your business cards. It begins with the design. Does the art style look outdated? Does it feel appropriate for your job title? But the physical quality of your business cards matters too. Don’t hand someone a crumpled, bent, or stained business card. GotPrint prints business cards on premium paper stocks, ranging from our 14 pt. Glossy business cards to GotPrint’s signature 38 pt. Trifecta business cards. Potential clients and customers will instantly feel that you’ve invested in high quality business cards. 

If you’re in a more formal industry (such as financial services or the legal field) or if you’re a younger professional, stick to a classic style: don’t veer away from standard sizes and shapes. This will show that you’re professional and respectful of tradition. If you’re an artist or creative professional, feel free to display your creative mindset in the colors and fonts.

2. Say Enough — But Not Too Much

Your business card should have all of your professional contact information, including your first and last name, job title, company, website, phone number, and email address. Make sure everything is easy to read, regardless of your field; consider font types, sizes, and colors, and how the text stands out from the design background. Here’s how to find the right fonts for your business cards. 

If you’re in a creative field, include a URL to your portfolio, website, and professional social media accounts. Use a business card QR code that can share several links at once. 

Don’t hand out business cards with outdated contact information. Having to cross out old information to write in new info looks sloppy and unprofessional. Print updated business cards prior to any important event. Not sure how many business cards to order? Here’s how you can place a business card order with confidence. 

It’s a good idea to include a description of your business when necessary. If you’re a wedding photographer, for example, you may not need to go into more detail, but if you’re a business consultant, you’ll probably need to say more. In a few words, describe your areas of expertise; that way, when you hand out your business card, no one will struggle to remember what you do — it’ll all be right there. The backside of your double sided business card is an excellent place for this.

3. The Right Time and Place

Sharing your card at the wrong moment can ruin your business connection before it even begins. If you’re in a business meeting, aim to hand your card out toward the beginning. Chances are they will hand you theirs too; that way you both can get in the habit of learning each other’s names and titles right off the bat. If you establish that familiarity from the get-go, then you have a greater chance at building trust and at securing that contact/connection.

If you’re at a trade show, convention, or other networking event, then the exchange might be a bit awkward to introduce. Typically, it can be done as the conversation winds down. There are two casual ways to approach this. One is asking for the other person’s card. A simple, “We should connect again soon. Can I get your business card?” does the trick. Alternatively, you can offer to give them your card. Say, “I have to run, but I’d love to chat later. Here’s my business card.” Most people will give you their card as well. 

Handing over your business cards outside of a work function should be avoided for the most part, as it is considered tacky. Unless you are discussing business and networking with a potential connection, giving out your business card at the wrong time and wrong place could be a reputation killer.

This may seem obvious, but be polite and friendly when handing out your business card. Don’t force your business card on someone who clearly isn’t interested in your conversation or business. Similarly, don’t hand out your business card to every single person you see at an event, especially without any additional conversation. It looks desperate and inauthentic.

4. Storing Your Business Card Properly

Keep your business cards in a holder or case, so that you won’t hand out damaged or stained business cards; it’s disrespectful to whoever is receiving your card. When conversing with a potential client or contact, have your business cards in an easily accessible location.

If you take too long to retrieve your business card from your purse or briefcase, the potential contact may become disinterested — or worse, excuse himself or herself from the conversation. A long delay in handing out your card ultimately ruins the great impression you’re trying to make.

You may want to consider investing in a business card case for this reason. They are not very costly and will assist in keeping you organized when it comes to both passing your card out and putting away a card you just received.

5. How to Receive a Business Card

If you are exchanging business cards with someone, take a moment to look at the other person’s business card before you put it in a safe location. This shows respect for the other person’s business card.

You should also get in the habit of handing your business card out with your right hand in order to show good manners and impress international business clients who find this gesture respectful. Prior to any meeting with international clients, brush up on the local business card etiquette. 

Remember to also compliment business cards when appropriate — odds are, this person put as much time and effort into his or her card as you did with yours, so your compliment will be remembered and appreciated.

Make the effort to follow up with the other person via their preferred method of contact (whether by phone, email, LinkedIn, or a social networking site); depending on the profession and the situation, you might wait a few hours before following up, or a few days.

Standard A Frames

Standard A Frame signs are the less expensive option of the two, but they are still made of durable materials. Your A Frame sign design is printed on a vinyl material that is then stuck to the surface with an adhesive backing. You can order single or double sided A Frames made with white or black frames. 

Standard A Frames are 18 lb with 45″H x 25″W x 3″D dimensions.

Deluxe A Frames

If you’re looking for luxury real estate yard signs, then Deluxe A Frames are your best option. The well-crafted plastic is available in both white and black, so you can choose which color best matches your design. What elevates a Deluxe A Frame is the material used for your design. Your custom real estate sign design will print on 4mm corrugated plastic boards, which have a sleek finish. Just slip them into the sign frame and secure them in place with the side tabs. You can order a double or single sided A Frame sign. 

Deluxe A Frames are 20 lb. with 46.375″H x 27″W x 3″D dimensions.

Ordering Replacement Signs

Maybe you printed a sign for an open house at a specific property. Or you updated your real estate business branding, and want your signs to reflect the change. When you order A Frames with GotPrint, you don’t have to order a new frame every time you need new signs. For both Standard and Deluxe A Frames, you can simply order the printed sign itself, whether that’s the adhesive vinyl material or the corrugated plastic board. This makes it easy to consistently update your signage at an affordable price.

Why Order A Frame Signs from GotPrint

With high quality printing at a low price point, GotPrint is the best place to order A Frame signs for real estate. We know that outdoor signs need to be able to withstand the elements, which is why our A Frames are scratch and weather resistant. Our premium UV ink makes your design super durable and long-lasting. For both Standard and Deluxe signs, the premium plastic sandwich board frames are sturdy enough to stay in place but light enough to easily transport. Plus, we’re known for our speed and quality. We’ll print your new sandwich boards quickly and efficiently, without sacrificing quality. Browse our pre-made real estate A Frame sign templates to find a design that you love. 

The final result: custom A Frames that are portable, easy to assemble, and long-lasting.

What is Signcade?

Signcade is one of the most popular plastic sign materials. Durable and long-lasting, you can trust GotPrint’s Signcade AFrames to withstand the elements through repeated used. The premium signage is sure to attract new clients. 

Types of Real Estate A Frame Signs

Custom real estate signs need to attract new buyers, promote your brand, and increase foot traffic. A Frames work best for messages that are displayed outdoors. 

• A Frame Open House Signs: Large A Frames instantly grab people’s attention and let people know that an open house is in progress. Use these signs to invite people to check out a property. 
• For Sale Signs: Use an A Frame placed directly outside a property to inform people that it is on the market. 
• Real Estate Directional Signs: Everyone in the neighborhood should know about your real estate event. Set up a sidewalk sign or two that direct people right to your property. 
• Real Estate Office Signs: Place a customized A Frame right outside your realty office or brokerage office. This is easy yet effective marketing.

How to Design A-Frame Signs for Real Estate

Large text

Use eye-catching fonts in big text size to immediately catch people’s attention. Open House or For Sale should be the largest part of the design. Read more about choosing fonts for signs.

Contrasting Colors

The text needs to stand out against the backdrop so people can easily read it. Black and white, blue and orange, and red and green are all examples of contrasting colors that make a stark visual impact. Don’t clutter your design with too many colors, or viewers might get overwhelmed and miss your message. 

Call to Action

Whether you want someone to book a property tour, rent a home, or RSVP for an open house, it should be very clear from the sign. Make the message as simple as you can. 

Contact Info/Headshot

Your contact information needs to be easy to find on the sign. What if someone wanted to buy your property, but they can’t figure out how? Print your phone number in large text. You can also include your website for more information. To consolidate info, use a QR code. This can lead people directly to book a tour or your general brokerage website. Many real estate agents will also incorporate their professional headshot into the sign design; this is especially easy if you’re using double sided A Frame signs, since there is more space available. 

Real Estate Photos

Include property photos of the listing you’re advertising or any other property you’ve successfully sold/leased. It helps people envision the different homes they can move into. 

More Real Estate Marketing Materials

Stock up on all the real estate signs you need. We have real estate yard signs, aluminum boards, retractable banners, and anything else you need for your advertising displays. Browse all of GotPrint’s customizable real estate signs. You can also get your marketing prints prepared, like real estate business cards, mail marketing postcards, real estate door hangers, and branded letterhead. 

• It’s most important to find easy to read fonts for signs
• The most popular fonts for signs are: Helvetica, Futura, Arial, and Times New Roman
• Follow the 1 inch rule for font sizes: add one inch to every 10 feet of viewing distance
• Only use 1-3 fonts in your sign design

Signs are meant to convey information: directions, promotions, guidelines, messages, and more. That means using good fonts for signs is crucial when crafting your design. After all, people need to be able to easily read your sign. That doesn’t mean the font can’t be creative. The best sign designs effortlessly combine communication with aesthetics. Clean lines, contrasting colors, and eye-catching fonts can all make your message stand out. Helvetica, for example, 

There are many types of signs: wedding signs, retail signs, advertising signs, informative signs, decorative signs, and event signs. The types of fonts you use will depend on what your sign is about and where it will be displayed. However, there are general design rules you can follow to create an eye-catching, visually pleasing text layout.

Legibility

Other design decisions contribute to clarity. Don’t overcrowd the design with too much text. Simple and to the point is the best approach for signage. Someone quickly passing by should still be able to understand your sign. Arial is considered the easiest font to read. 

What makes a font readable? Simple shapes and clean lines are key. Sans serif fonts, like Arial and Helvetica, are considered the easiest to read. Complicated cursive fonts, like Fabiola and Capellina, might be difficult to read at first glance. Bolded fonts with thick lines also contribute to readability. This ensures the letters stand out against the background.

Balance

The fonts you choose inform the overall impact of your design. If the letters and words are too close together, then people won’t be able to read your sign. 

Use fonts to create a visual hierarchy in your design composition. Visual hierarchy is your friend here. This means arranging information in order of importance. Consider a sign with three main text elements: headline, tagline, and information. Use three different fonts, each in a different size. Make sure the fonts you chose look good together. The colors you use for your text should also contrast with the background. A blue text on a blue background will be hard to read, while white text on a blue background will pop. 

On a granular level, design balance is also about kerning, which is the technical term for the spacing between characters. Too much space, and people won’t be able to read words from the letters. Too little space, and all the words will blend together.

Professionalism

Different professions will have different takes on what fonts look professional. A doctor’s office likely won’t want to use a quirky font like Crayonette, while that would be perfect for a coffee shop or artist. Typically, fonts like Times New Roman and Arial are considered professional, while fonts like Postino and Fairwater are viewed as unique and quirky. 

The fonts you choose should match your brand guidelines. Similar fonts throughout signs, online ads, and mail marketing materials create a consistent visual language for your brand. You want people to instantly think of your brand when they see that font.

Popular Fonts for Signs

• Helvetica: Simple, smooth lines that can still be legible with weathering
• Arial: A clear sans serif font that is super easy to read. 
• Futura: A bold font with thick lines that stand out. 
• Gotham: A font featuring round, open letters for modern signage. 
• Times New Roman: A timeless font that asserts authority and tradition. 
• Allura: The clearest script font for signs displayed at weddings, galas, and formal events.

The 1-Inch Rule

Letter height visibility is another important element to consider when setting up your text. That’s why text size is crucial. The 1 inch rule is the general guideline to add 1” to your text for every 10 feet of viewing distance. For example, text on a yard sign should be between 2” to 5”. Storefront signs are often seen from 30 feet away, so the text should be 3”-5”. 

What Fonts Shouldn’t You Put on Signs?

Almost any font can look good on a sign – it’s a matter of how you deploy them. However, most sign designers should avoid script fonts and decorative fonts. That’s not to say they will never work on a sign. In fact, they are popular for formal event signs at weddings and galas. These fonts are often used for decorative elements of signs rather than for informative sections, such as seating arrangements and directions. On the flip side, most brands should avoid Comic Sans, which most people do not take seriously as a font. 

If you want a quick and efficient sign, stick with serif or sans-serif fonts.

GotPrint’s Free Wedding Invitation Samples

Use GotPrint’s Free Sample Kit to find the perfect wedding invitation paper for your nuptials. You’ll quickly find the perfect match for your design style.

What is Included in GotPrint’s Free Wedding Sample Kit

• Multiple wedding stationery paper stocks: 14 pt. Gloss, 18 pt. Ultra Premium Pearl, 13 pt. Premium Linen, 38 pt. Trifecta, and more.
• Invitation Postcards
• Envelopes
• Stickers & Labels
• Thank You Greeting Cards
• Table Place Settings (folded business cards)
• Dinner Menu Cards (rack cards or postcards)
• Program Cards (rack cards)
• Special finishes, like Raised Foil and Raised UV

Seeing each paper stock option in person will help you make an informed decision. Comparing the shimmery off-white pearl to the subtle weave on the white linen cardstock helps you picture how each material might showcase your design. Feel the surface of each paper stock, from the textured linen to the super smooth 14 pt. Gloss to the soft, velvet Trifecta. See how the sheen on a gloss-coated paper stock impacts vibrant colors compared to the more subtle surface of a matte cardstock. 

Popular Wedding Stationery Paper Stocks:

• 14 pt Glossy: A classic shiny paper stock, this thick postcard paper is great for photo wedding invitations or colorful designs. 
• 14 pt. Uncoated: Print your RSVP cards on 14 pt. Uncoated, which has a writable surface for guests to mark their attendance. 
• 18 pt. Ultra Premium Pearl: A thick cardstock with a shimmery surface, pearlescent color, and elegant appearance. Pearl cardstock is one of the most popular print materials for wedding stationery.
• 13 pt. Premium Linen: A luxe paper with a soft, woven texture. This paper is ideal for text-heavy invites. 
• 18 pt. Ultra Premium Smooth White: This refined paper stock has an elegant matte finish that guests can write on.

Cardstock for Luxury Wedding Invitations

• Trifecta Wedding Invites: GotPrint’s signature paper stock, Trifecta, is 38 pt. thick and has a velvet finish that is sure to impress guests. Choose a black, red, blue, or green core for a fun pop of color. 
• Raised Foil: Add shiny silver, gold, or rose gold design elements for a sophisticated, high-end wedding invite design. 
• Raised UV: For modern wedding invitations, this specialty print adds sleek 3D elements to your layout.

In addition to the wedding cardstock options, you can also sample different products for custom wedding stationery. Postcards and envelopes are the most popular prints, as they can be used for save the dates, invites, and RSVPs. GotPrint’s postcard samples show multiple different shapes, including half circle, leaf, and circle. These unique shapes are unexpected options for elegant invitations for weddings. Check out our greeting cards to send as thank you cards for your wedding guests. 

There are other wedding prints you might want to sample as well. Rack cards, which are 4×9 printed cards, are a versatile print product that is often used for wedding service programs, dinner menus, and unique invites. Personalized stickers are also popular final touches for various wedding print products. Use stickers to decorate wedding favor bags, envelope seals, and water bottles. Bulk order monogrammed stickers to add a personal touch across all your wedding mail and day-of prints. Sample different sticker and label material options, like 60 lb. Gloss Label and White Vinyl Label, to find a finish you like. 

When it comes to wedding planning, every small detail matters. Our samples showcase GotPrint’s vibrant colors, precise cutting, clear lines, and premium printing – all of which will instantly reveal why you should order wedding stationery with GotPrint.

What is Wedding Stationery?

Wedding stationery can be separated into three categories: pre-wedding stationery, day of stationery, and post-wedding stationery. Pre-wedding stationery is everything you send prior to your big day, like personalized save the date cards, invitation suites, and bridesmaid boxes. Day of wedding stationery encompasses everything you’ll display at your wedding, like menu cards, signage, and wedding programs. 

A wedding invitation suite specifically refers to the official invitation. This is the wedding invitation card, a wedding RSVP card, and a details card. Each print serves a different purpose. Your personalized wedding invitations should include the names of the couple, where it will take place, when it will begin, and any imagery that reflects your theme. RSVP cards for wedding guests let people mark if they will be attending, if they will be bringing a guest, and if they have any dietary restrictions. Custom RSVP cards need to be printed on a paper stock that guests can write on. Put everything else on a wedding details card: dress code, travel, accommodations, additional events (like a welcome party or farewell brunch), gift expectations, or a link to your wedding website. Most people will also include envelopes or postage for guests to mail their RSVP cards back. 

All of these prints should be sent in wedding invitation envelopes that match your stationery theme. The final result is a cohesive mail bundle that gets people excited for your special day, sets the tone, and establishes your wedding style. 

One way to create a cohesive stationery set is to use free design templates. This ensures all the colors, fonts, and design elements match across your different stationery prints. GotPrint offers multiple design styles for various wedding prints. They are fully customizable, so you can change the text, graphics, and photos to your liking.

When you receive GotPrint’s Free Sample Kit, you’ll instantly understand the level of quality in every single print. There’s no obligation to order after you receive your Wedding Sample Kit, and you’ll enjoy Free Shipping on sample kits. When you do place your stationery order, you’ll see how easy our customization process is. You can upload engagement photos, personalize the text, and add graphic design elements to any of our free templates, or share your pre-made design files. 

You’ll order your wedding invitations with confidence after you sample GotPrint’s customizable products.

1. Standard Business Card Size – 2″ x 3.5″

What size is a standard business card? The most popular business card size is 2” x 3.5”. Most business card designs in the United States and Canada are formatted around these dimensions. If you are working at a corporate job in a traditional field, this size is most likely the best choice for you. Most corporations will already provide their employees with customized 2” x 3.5” business cards, as this is the most common size for working professionals. These business card dimensions provide plenty of space for your name, email, phone number, company logo, and any other details.

2. Square Business Card – 2″ x 2″ 

Compact and eye-catching, square business cards help you stand out from the crowd. Modern business cards with this shape can work for trendy startup employees or tech industry stars. It’s also a great option for those in the arts and creative fields, like film, graphic design, and photography. With double sided printing, 2×2 business cards let you highlight a logo on one side and your business information on the other. 

3. European Business Card Size – 2.17″ x 3.35″   

Anyone who does business internationally will want to use a traditional European business card. Just a bit larger than the standard United States business card, a 2.17×3.35 business card matches the size of most banking cards in the EU.   

4. Folded Business Cards – 3.5″ x 4″ folded to 2” x 3.5” 

Some professionals want to include more information than what fits on a traditionally-sized business card. In these cases, consider using a 3.5″ x 4″ folded card. These types of cards are trendy and stylish. Plus, they have extra room for your mission statement, photos, or other important details. These folded cards make great appointment cards and are commonly used in the dental, beauty, and medical industries. Add your contact details on one side, and your appointment calendar on the back or inside of your card.

5. Slim Business Cards – 1.75″ x 3.5″

Slim cards match a modern minimalist style. 1.75×3.5 business cards have limited space for graphics and printed information. With the condensed size, small business cards can draw attention to sparse details, like your name and key contact info. But these mini cards are sleek and versatile. You can print cards that work as product tags or packaging accents.

With a variety of sizes available, it’s easy to order custom made business cards that exactly fit your creative vision. You can use a standard business card or find a unique business card that fits your brand. At the end of the day, you want customers and clients to remember your business card. Playing with shape and presentation can create an unforgettable marketing tool. But there are other ways to create unique business cards. Add rounded corners for a smooth edge. For your design, add Raised Foil or Raised UV elements to make a layout that pops. Make sure you choose the right paper stock for your business card design. If you want help when you design business cards, check out our free business card templates.