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Prepare a Business Card People Can Read and Use
A business card should help someone identify you and choose a suitable way to follow up. Start with the information, then design the layout around it. A template is a starting point rather than proof that the final card will print or read well.
Choose the essential details
Use the person’s name, accurate role, business name and appropriate contact route. Remove outdated accounts or details nobody monitors. A short description can help when the business name alone does not explain the service.
Design for the printed size
Check type at actual size and keep adequate contrast. Respect the printer’s bleed and safe-area requirements. A design that looks clear when enlarged on screen may become difficult to read when printed on a small card.
Test any QR destination
Use a stable page that works on a phone and explains the next step. Test the printed proof with more than one device. Keep the destination under business control where possible so the card does not depend on an expiring account or an unexplained redirect service.
Review the handoff as well as the design
Verify every contact detail before approving the run and keep an editable source. A card exchange starts a conversation; it should not silently enrol the recipient into marketing. Use the agreed follow-up route and collect any separate subscription choice clearly.