Mar 06, 03
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Business Cards
I'm thinking about getting them but I have some reserves. Part of me think they're very superficial and facetious. Other part of me understand that it's an easy form of instant information about myself.
I realized that everyone has one now. Last weekend on my flight to Calgary, my friend (a teacher) and the other passenger seated next to us (a flight attendant) has Business cards. It was fast and to the point the email address and such. But I feel like it's trying to be something your not. *shrugs* But if I encounter a hottie, I'd wanna give him a card to have him call me. hahaha jk 
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Mar 06, 03
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I don't think they are superficial or facetious at all. As you put it, it is a quick and efficient way to pass along contact info/communicate in this fast-paced society we live in.
I have two different business cards - one for my day job (corporate) and the other for Twisted. Each serve there own purpose.
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Mar 06, 03
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^^^^ well why not?
seriously its a good idea. that way you dont have to write it on some scrap napkin when yer pissed drunk and no one can read it afterwards. people are always coming into my work making business cards for everything and anything.
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Mar 06, 03
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If you want to get them, but dont want to spend a lot. Check out http://www.vistaprint.com. They offer free business cards, all you have to do its pay the shipping which is about $10 Canadian and you get about 250 Cards. The catch is on the back of the card it will have Printed for Free at www.vistaprint.com in small letters. Lots of pre-made designs. ~Tim
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Mar 06, 03
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i designed some nice business cards in desktop publishing last year, i even got a dozen of them printed.
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Mar 07, 03
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only because the ones my parents made look like actual business cards from a print company. you can't tell the difference. you just have to have the right paper and the right style and know what you are doing. you would be surprised what printers can do!!
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Mar 07, 03
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^ agreed.
If someone handed me a badly designed business card on normal paper I'd laugh. But there is special paper, programs etc that can make business cards look just as proffesional as the ones from print companies. I've been meaning to print out a few of the ones I designed but everythings at school. I should probably design a seperate one though, I don't need to be handing a modelling business card to everyone I meet "out on the town".
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Mar 07, 03
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i think you guys are confusing 'good enough' with 'professional'.
at the very least a 'good' business card is printed on nice stock, much nicer than any normal sheet-fed printer can print on. then things like watermarks, embossing, die cutting, raised printing, matte/glossy finishes have to be considered. a business card done on a computer through a really good (expensive) colour laser printer would probably rate an average. if you're giving out your number, any old business card will do. if you're trying to bring across a professional appearance to those who do not know you, a good, high quality business card is *everything*. it gets you remembered.
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Mar 07, 03
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rawb is correct.
i've seen business cards that could pretty much close a deal without having even opened your mouth. and you're not gonna find those kinda cards coming out of anything that the guy at future shop thinks is "state of the art". presentation is everything. especially if you're in sales. the client isn't buying your product, they're buying you. detail is important too. a nice business card holder is a necessity. you don't wanna be reaching into your backpack, scavenging for a soiled business card, while buddy is about to mosey outta your face in the company benz.
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Mar 07, 03
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Hehehehe I made mine myself......but they look professional so yea... I also made em for a couple other ppl.. I'll post a pic of what it looks like later :)
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Mar 07, 03
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Oh gawd, this thread is gonna turn into American Pysho.
In one pivotal scene the lead character shows off his new business card, pointing out the color, texture and font type. Each man at the meeting, in turn, trumps the others with a better card.
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