I’ve had lots of side businesses over the years. When I was eight, I created my own magazine, which I photocopied and tried to sell for 10c each. That didn’t work out too well. As a teenager, I love putting together beautiful baskets for my mother’s friends to give as baby presents and hostess gifts. In recent years, I’ve done a lot of freelance work.
Throughout all these varied experiences, I’ve noticed that people respect your enterprise more when you have a business card to hand them. A business card acts also makes it easier to promote yourself. And they come pretty cheap. So if you’re currently dabbling with a side business (from cutting and styling hair to selling homemade handbands), get yourself at least 100 business cards. Now, business cards come cheaply. Plus, you can write them off on your taxes as an expense (if they’re for business purposes).
- Visit Moo.com to receive 10 business cards for free, including free shipping.
- Staples is currently offering small businesses the opportunity to buy 100 business cards for just .99! Offer good through May 23. Just enter coupon code 27813 during checkout. Just tried ordering and discovered that you can’t pick up the cards in store, and therefore have to pay $7 shipping. Not such a great deal anymore. Although if you’ve recently lost your job, Staples is offering 20 free resumes and 40 business cards, though June 13.
- There’s always Vistaprint.com, where you can get 250 business cards for free. Shipping is $5.67 but can take close to three weeks.
Have business cards helped you grow your business? Do you have a preferred place to buy business cards? If so, let us know.
Vista does not offer free shipping (or at least not to me!).
You’re right — thanks for letting us know. The cards are free, but shipping costs $5.67. I’ve fixed the post.