7. Business Cards, Letterhead, and Envelopes

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One of the first things any business needs is a business card, and next is letterhead and matching envelopes. It’s best to design all of these pieces at the same time because you want them to be a cohesive package. If you design the business card first and plan to design the letterhead next month, you run the risk that the business card layout won’t translate well to the letterhead. Even if you can’t afford to have all the pieces printed at the same time, at least design them at the same time.

Business cards

A standard-sized business card is 3½ x 2 inches. Resist the temptation to make the card a ...

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