know any good free business card websites?

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I have a couple of ideas for extra money so im thinking of getting some cards made up to advertise in the local area.

im looking online for free business cards but there are loads of sites filled with crap. can anyone reccomend any good sites too me? must be free

Thanks

VistaPrint are good

After DH used Vistaprint, I'd actually advise you finding a local company to print them and paying for them. They're normally not too expensive.

Free business cards usually look like free business cards.

luckily i have family who can print them out free of charge on the right paper with finishes etc..

Strongly recommend Vistaprint. Once you have bought something you get LOADS more offers through.

you get what you pay for in my experience

if you offer a potential client a cheap crappy card, that says a lot about you and your company

i dont have a company :( i think you are thinking a bit up market blimey.

im just looking at offering to iron, errand, clean local homes.

I'm talking only about £40 at the most. Honestly, have a mooch around. They'll help you with the artwork too. If you get yourself police checked too then you can aim at the market were social services don't provide services, like shopping for elderly people etc. Good luck!

ooooh now theres an idea visitor.

the other thing i was thinking of doing was offering email counselling services, but im not sure about this yet

Honestly, there is a real niche in the market for someone like you. If you can do basic decorating or DIY too, that would be fantastic. I have plans for such a business, but have a few physical problems at the moment so am not able to do it as yet. Your marketing has to be good though, and a professional looking business card is part of this. The free ones look a little bit shit (IMO). You'll also need someone who can give you a good character reference, a local friendly copper is good if you have them in your social circle.

i dont know any police :(

do you mean my counselling services or my round the house ideas?

Round the houses. Anyone who's in authority who could vouch for you. Because the elderly are vulnerable, it's a really good thing to have references that they can chase up before they let you in their home or trust you with their money. Not mandatory, just giving you ideas. :)

ah right, sorry, got the wrong end of the stick

what area are you in, i have a load of ironing you can practice on :)

haha gawd. i have plent of my own to practise on!!!

Vistaprint is fine for your needs. The average householder isn't going to give a flying f what your details are printed on, in fact if they look too expensive people will assume you are!

They do actually offer a whole range of different styles and finishes, and they are very efficient.

Go for it and good luck!

If you have a printer buy a pack of business cards in sheets (get the "pop out" ones as they give a clean edge) and have a go yourself. Avery ones are very good. You can buy them from any good office supplies shop.