Free Business Card Design for First Ten Replies From Individuals
Autumn on
Sun, April 6, 2003 4:56 PM
A business card is an important tool for networking and business. You want it to reflect you and your company, and you want it to be memorable.
Yet many people settle for a design that looks like everybody else''s - or worse, one printed off in ten minutes using a template in a word processor. As a result, the card isn''t memorable, and fails its basic purpose.
You don''t have to do that.
As a promotion, I will design a free business card for each of the first ten individuals who reply to this offer. Each card will be unique, and will reflect the user''s interest and the image that he or she wants to convey.
I''ll work with you through up to three design revisions.
In return, all you have to do is agree to give me a copy of the printed card, and to use it in my portfolio.
Free cards will go to the first ten replies to bbyfield@axionet.com.
- Bruce Byfield
PS - You''ll have to make your own printing arrangements (I suggest Ultra-Xpress, one of the sponsors for TechVibes, which has a discount offer on your first printing order for TechVibes members). However, I will work with any printer you choose to fix any glitches in the printing.
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Ms. Brown on
Mon, April 7, 2003 8:31 PM
can I keep this as a credit and use it later [;)]. I just got new business cards but you are a good man for giving this offer. I'm sure it will generate good business for you in the long run. Many people forget about the long run when they run their businesses.
Autumn on
Tue, April 8, 2003 1:15 PM
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On 4/7/2003 8:31:00 PM
can I keep this as a credit and use it later [;)].
Well, nothing says that you have to use the design right away. If you wait, I might be charging by then. [:)]
Let me know what you decide. Meanwhile, thanks for the encouragement.
ghultin on
Tue, April 8, 2003 1:37 PM
Hello. What a great offer! I would love to have my business card designed for free! Did I make it in time?
Autumn on
Tue, April 8, 2003 8:15 PM
Yes, you did.
Drop me an email at bbyfield@axionet.com, and we'll talk.
MikeC on
Tue, April 8, 2003 10:39 PM
Hey Bruce,
What a great offer! Am I still in time to take you up on this?
RODGANDYSR on
Wed, April 9, 2003 1:35 PM
bbyfield that is great. I'll take you up on your offer....
Sean
Wed, April 9, 2003 7:00 PM
anyone know how much business card design usually costs?
Sandman9
mhlibchuk on
Wed, April 9, 2003 8:31 PM
What an offer! I was just thinking earlier tonight about how ugly my card is, and now I find you making this generous offer.
Can I take you up on it?
Autumn on
Wed, April 9, 2003 8:39 PM
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On 4/8/2003 10:39:09 PM
Hey Bruce,
What a great offer! Am I still in time to take you up on this?
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Yes, you are. Drop me a message at bbyfield@axionet.com, and we'll start the process rolling.
Autumn on
Wed, April 9, 2003 8:52 PM
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On 4/9/2003 7:00:41 PM
anyone know how much business card design usually costs?
Sandman9
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That depends on:
- who's doing the card. Obviously, the more experienced, the quicker.
- how original the design is. A cookie-cutter design would take less than an hour, probably.
- how much of the material the designer is handed. If the designer has all graphics given in usable form, or doesn't use any, then a card with an original design might be about 2 hours' work. However, if graphics have to be generated, or tweaked, then 8-10 hours
roadee on
Thu, April 10, 2003 9:56 AM
Hey can I get my cards designed for free as well ?? Am I too late...
Autumn on
Thu, April 10, 2003 10:48 AM
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On 4/10/2003 9:56:26 AM
Hey can I get my cards designed for free as well ?? Am I too late...
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Relax - you're in. Email me at bbyfield@axionet.com and we get the process rolling.
wsellers on
Mon, April 14, 2003 1:09 PM
This is a very generous offer and I'd like to take you up on it if it's not too late.
Cheers, Rissa
Autumn on
Mon, April 14, 2003 4:07 PM
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On 4/14/2003 1:09:47 PM
This is a very generous offer and I'd like to take you up on it if it's not too late.
Cheers, Rissa
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No. you're in. Drop me a message at bbyfield@axionet.com
Mon, April 14, 2003 4:25 PM
I would like to take you up on your offer.
I haven't yet been able to get one done.
Is there still any spots open?
What info do you require & what other means is there for contact.
Which city are you in? Calgary?
Thank You
As a promotion, I will design a free business card for each of the first ten individuals who reply to this offer. Each card will be unique, and will reflect the user's interest and the image that he or she wants to convey.
I'll work with you through up to three design revisions.
In return, all you have to do is agree to give me a copy of the printed card, and to use it in my portfolio.
Free cards will go to the first ten replies to bbyfield@axionet.com.
ibrudy on
Sat, May 24, 2003 2:21 PM
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- hop over to www.ballisticarts.com,
- head to the contact or about section,
- find Mr. Lau,
- send him an e-mail and
- tell him Rob Toth sent you.
I can pretty much promise you that you'll get your free biz card design.
Giving things for Free is *the smartest* business promo there is. Speaking of which, have you seen my Free online/offline promotions and marketing e-book, it's at www.27am.com... oh yeah, at the top of the page you'll find a link to a piece of software called the PopOver... it comes with a Free video...
... okay, enough of that.
Sat, May 24, 2003 9:45 PM
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On 4/6/2003 4:56:46 PM
A business card is an important tool for networking and business. You want it to reflect you and your company, and you want it to be memorable.
Yet many people settle for a design that looks like everybody else's - or worse, one printed off in ten minutes using a template in a word processor. As a result, the card isn't memorable, and fails its basic purpose.
You don't have to do that.
As a promotion, I will design a free business card for each of the first ten individuals who reply to this offer. Each card will be unique, and will reflect the user's interest and the image that he or she wants to convey.
I'll work with you through up to three design revisions.
In return, all you have to do is agree to give me a copy of the printed card, and to use it in my portfolio.
Free cards will go to the first ten replies to bbyfield@axionet.com.
- Bruce Byfield
PS - You'll have to make your own printing arrangements (I suggest Ultra-Xpress, one of the sponsors for TechVibes, which has a discount offer on your first printing order for TechVibes members). However, I will work with any printer you choose to fix any glitches in the printing.
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am I too late for the free business card contest?
Autumn on
Sun, May 25, 2003 11:41 AM
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am I too late for the free business card contest?
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Well, it's not a contest, but there's still a couple of openings. Drop me an email.
vince on
Mon, June 9, 2003 10:50 AM
I think I might be #11 :(
Autumn on
Mon, June 9, 2003 6:45 PM
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On 6/9/2003 10:50:13 AM
I think I might be #11 :(
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Well, you might be, but several people contacted me and never followed up. E-mail me if you're interested.
Aaron on
Wed, October 8, 2003 7:36 AM
How much do you charge for biz card design and do you have a printer you would recommend?
MMMac
hytong on
Wed, October 8, 2003 2:01 PM
Hi Bbyfield,
What programs do you use to create business cards?
Ted
carolynrector on
Wed, October 8, 2003 10:10 PM
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On 10/8/2003 2:01:14 PM
Hi Bbyfield,
What programs do you use to create business cards?
Ted
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Hi Tedfull:
I use InDesign, Illustrator & CorelDraw to layout my business cards.
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On 10/8/2003 7:36:31 AM
How much do you charge for biz card design and do you have a printer you would recommend?
MMMac
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Hi MMMac:
Depends on what you want and how much you want to pay.
I use:
www.getclubcards.com - 4colors front/1color (blue) on back
www.tradecards.com - 4 colors front/1 color (black) on back
www.printprint.com - 4 colors front & back
Prices are on their websites ... I hope this helps.
G.
mr_e on
Tue, October 21, 2003 3:29 PM
The cost of designing a business card usually depends on a number of issues:
-does the person (or their firm) have a logo already?
-does the person want a fairly simple text-based card (i.e. lawyer/doctor) or something that requires a bit more work (i.e. custom dye-cut, design of a logo, etc.)
-is the person sure of what he/she wants or do they want to see a few composites first
-etc.
Most designers charge an hourly rate for such projects, but others charge an overall fee. Most designers will offer some kind of a package deal if you're interested- i.e. get a bunch of identity products designed at the same time (letterhead, brochure, bus. cards) and get a discount.
As far as business card printers go, check out Ultra Express (www.printprint.ca). They're great, and affordable! I was impressed by their service.
mr_e on
Thu, November 13, 2003 9:30 AM
Have your business cards designed by a professional - visit Sunlit Media today:
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