A well designed business card is an exceedingly valuable tool
in putting your company above the competition. An unforgettable
business card can do marvels for gaining clients. Creating a
high quality color business card used to be expensive, but the
e-market has stepped has introduced economical color business
card printing.
There are 2 types of color business cards:
1-2 Color business cards
These business cards are used in corporate business and are
an excellent choice to make an impression to the clients.
Printing and design
These cards are printed with solid ink, offset lithography
and a strong solid ink is applied smoothly to the image.
Expense in term of design and print
The cost of the 1-2 color business cards depends on the number
of prints and the type of paper used. There are two types
of paper:
Economy White - sturdy paper stock that has a simple,
flat appearance with no texture.
Premium Laid paper - conveys a strong professional image
with classic appeal. It is a solid looking paper, with the
appearance of a muted but regular horizontal and vertical
pattern.
TThe price ranges from $19 (for Economy White) to $28 for (Premium
Laid paper) for 20 prints. Many template designs are offered.
Full Color Business Cards
These business cards are a very good option when a strong visual
impact is required. Such cards are high resolution and very
attractive. Some positive features of these cards are:
High Graphic resolution
Professional look
Full Color Printing
Printing and design
Digitally printed on expensive machines.
A broad range of colors from the use of tiny cyan, magenta
and yellow brick dots.
Uploaded background graphics are 3.7" x 2.2"
Expense in term of design & print
The cost of full color business cards depends upon the stock
of paper used. The most common choice is 12 point Matte, 12
point Linen or 14 point Gloss. Most full color Business cards
require UV Coating. UV coating increases product durability
and luster. The cost ranges from $19.99 (for Gloss material)
to $24.99 (for premium paper) for 20 prints.
Along with the regular expense of printing and designing,
other costs associated with color business cards are:
Additional charges for printing on the back of the business
card.
A $2.50 value per typeface.
Shipping and handling charges.
Most design patterns of color business cards are made from templates
of high resolution graphics and high color combinations. These
templates are equally significant for printing high color business
cards. The price range of color business cards may vary when
the order exceeds 1000. Most manufacturers of color cards offer
discounts when cards are ordered in bulk.
