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		<title>Business Card &#8211; Offset or Digital?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know how important a quality business card is to every professional, and every company. It is not just about making important contact information readily available, but is also about creating an image for your company. Because of different print techniques, paper choices, and unique effects, there are certainly several choices when it comes to ordering business cards.]]></description>
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<p>We all know how important a quality <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/products/business-cards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="broken_link">business card</a> is to every professional, and every company. It is not just about making important contact information readily available, but is also about creating an image for your company. Because of different print techniques, paper choices, and unique effects, there are certainly several choices when it comes to ordering business cards. At the heart of the matter- you can choose between offset or digital business cards. So how should you differentiate the two? Offset business cards are considered the &#8220;high end&#8221; and more of a durable kind of business card. Printing business cards on press, or offset, means the ability to use thicker or more textured papers, which is where the durability and high end feel come from. Commonly when receiving a business card from someone you would be handed a digitally produced card. Digital cards are so popular due to the speedy turn around time of printing and cutting, and the cost effective nature of running low quantity jobs. <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CC West</a> is known for its timeliness on printing quality business cards, regardless if its run digital or offset. <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/products/business-cards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="broken_link">Check the site now.</a></p>
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		<title>Business Card Types &amp; Sizes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Business Card is one of the most basic yet most effective marketing tools a business owner can use. Having a professional business card will make you look professional. The same can be said in reverse if you have a poor quality business card it doesn&#8217;t represent you in a positive light. They are the]]></description>
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<p>A Business Card is one of the most basic yet most effective marketing tools a business owner can use. Having a professional business card will make you look professional. The same can be said in reverse if you have a poor quality business card it doesn&#8217;t represent you in a positive light. They are the starting point of the relationship you start with your client.<br />
At CC West Printing we have businesses of all sizes and types come to us for quality business cards. We have made it as easy as possible for our clients to order business cards. Once you have tried CC West Printing Business Cards, we hope you like what we do and come back for our other printing services. <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/products/business-cards/" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">For additional information and to talk about your business card printing, click here.</a>  </p>
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		<title>Using Business Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business cards are part promotion and reference tool. It creates first impressions and provide contact information, and they are invaluable marketing tools. Business cards tell the recepient who you are, your position within the company and how to contact you. And if it is distinctive and easy to read, it will differentiate your company from]]></description>
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<p>Business cards are part promotion and reference tool. It creates first impressions and provide contact information, and they are invaluable marketing tools.  Business cards tell the recepient who you are, your position within the company and how to contact you. And if it is distinctive and easy to read, it will differentiate your company from the competition. It should have substance and accurately represent the culture of the company. It should also be memorable and have staying power.<br />
At CC West Printing, we make use of the latest state of the art printing technologies in order to enhance the design of the images of your prints. We are a business card printing and design company specializing in high-end, fully customizable card products. <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/products/business-cards/" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Click here for more info.</a></p>
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		<title>Business Card Basic &#8211; Things you Need to Know about Making Business Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost all businesses have a card that is used to remind clients &#038; potential customers of their basic services, as well as contact information. While this may seem like a simple process, there is actually quite a bit of thought that goes into creating a good business card. Your business card should definitely include a]]></description>
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<p>Almost all businesses have a card that is used to remind clients &#038; potential customers of their basic services, as well as contact information. While this may seem like a simple process, there is actually quite a bit of thought that goes into creating a good business card.<br />
Your business card should definitely include a few standard items. At the minimum, you should always print your company name, address and contact information. This may include just a phone number, but could also incorporate email, fax number and even your website, if those are all viable contact options. If they will need to contact a specific person, include that on the business card as well. This is especially helpful for those who receive a commission or otherwise work with clients on an individual basis.<br />
After the basics, you will probably want to print the logo of the company on the cards. This can do a great deal for brand recognition and cohesiveness. Your logo should be large enough to be easily discerned, but should not take over the rest of the area. If it was originally designed for full sized display, it might be advisable to modify it slightly for a more appealing look on the business card format. The logos should maintain the same basic features, but smaller details can be left out to make the logo appear cleaner on the tiny card.<br />
Once you have determined exactly what information to include, you will be focusing on the design of your business cards. This should reflect the look &#038; fell of your company. If you offer high brow products and services, clean lines and fancy fonts are appropriate. For those that promote a high energy environment in their company, use your card to verify that. Bold fonts &#038; liberal use of color could be suitable. If you want to denote efficiency, maintain a white background and very basic fonts with only applicable information. As you can see, there are numerous ways to get the feel that you are after in the design process.<br />
Designing business cards is a basic service provided by almost all <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/services/graphic-design/">graphics and printing companies</a>. You can, however, do the design in house and save on that cost. It&#8217;s fairly simple to start from scratch in a graphics program. You can also make use of templates to make it even easier.<br />
Once you are ready to print, however, it&#8217;s generally best to go to the <a href="http://www.ccwest.com">experts.</a> They can quickly turn your design into a stack of ready to use cards. Trimming and boxing is part of the standard processing package. The best prices are found when you order a bulk amount, so keep that in mind. Business cards can seem to be fairly straightforward. While it&#8217;s true that it is hard to get them completely wrong, you can have much better success using them for marketing purposes when they are more carefully designed. On how to make them a better marketing tool, <a href="http://www.ccwest.com/products/business-cards/" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow">Click Here.</a></p>
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