Types of Stationery
There are many types of stationery available to give a business a professional look. Some of the most widely used stationery
BUSINESS CARDS
Business cards are made from card stock paper and usually measures 2 ¼” x 1 ¼”. The business card gives simple information about the card holder such as name, position, company name, and contact details. It is important not to put too much information on a business card. Any additional information desired should be put on the back of the card so that the face is not cluttered.Business cards are presented to many people so they should be well designed and printed on good paper. Most companies use paper with a glossy finish. Professional white or off-white stock paper is generally the cheapest.
It is not recommended to have business cards designed and
printed by free sites. As compelling as it may sound, these
cards come printed with and advertisement from the print company
embedded on the card. This gives the impression of lack of
professionalism and can be detrimental to business.
LETTERHEADS
Letterhead gives all correspondence an air of professionalism. Letterhead is a vital piece of marketing material. It usually shows the company logo, company name, address and contact information and serves as a reminder of the business to the recipient.ENVELOPES
There are many different types envelopes available. There are standard paper stocks and colors but it is possible to find them in all different sizes and colors.The five types of envelopes available are: Booklet, Catalog, Invitation, ‘A’ size, and shipping/packaging envelopes. It is important to have a wide variety of envelopes because they are used for varying purposes. Having envelopes with the company’s name and contact details is a form of advertisement that top companies employ.
