So once you’ve had your business cards designed by a professional graphic designer, and they’re on their way, you should ask yourself what the next step is.

You’re going to need something to keep them in!

A business card holder can say nearly as much about you as the card itself, but of course it is also a matter of personal taste so here are a few examples of some of the creative ways out there you can house your business cards.

Remember though, that whatever you choose the following points should be taken into consideration:

• it has to be sturdy enough to prevent damage to your cards
• it should allow you to easily remove the cards one at a time
• it must fit comfortably into your pocket (or another easily accessible space like the side pocket of a handbag etc)
• it only needs to carry a maximum of 20 cards, otherwise you will feel like you are carrying around a brick. If you think you need more than this on any given day, then get a second holder to keep in your brief case and keep both of these topped up.

Remember to share this post if you have enjoyed it!

Business cards are an essential piece of business stationery for the following reasons:

• They eliminate the need to find a handy piece of paper, and an obliging pen to jot down your contact details for whomever you’re talking to
• They also eliminate the need to fumble with your phone, and accidentally save the incorrect information if you are in a rush
• They carry more than just your contact details, and can also provide a description of your services, allowing potential clients to see how they can utilize your services in future
• Having a great business card, allows your clients to ‘read between the lines’ (not literally), because if you have a really great business card, designed by a professional graphic designer, using a good quality stock with the appropriate finishes, it leaves the best possible first impression with someone each time that they look at it.
• Remember, business cards are not just for the professional business person, but also a handy way for moms to exchange information at school to easily organise playdates!

There’s an old saying that The Shoemakers kids go barefeet…and that’s largely true I suppose, considering that I’ve intended to finish this blog redesign/revamp/extreme makeover for the longest time.

But if the distraction that keeps me from it is real work, and a deluge of new and valued clients, then all I can say is that it’s fantastic, and universe, please keep it coming!

For now I’m going to continue with the rollout of pages and list of services etc, and will set up a regular blogging schedule soon.

This is a test post. Using a design for an ‘image side’ to a Moo.com card.