Personal Business CardsPersonal business cards (also known as personal networking cards) are becoming increasingly common, for good reason. Personal business cards such as those illustrated on this page give people a fun way to flaunt their personality and passions while conveying their most important contact options. Why Use Personal Business Cards? Personal business cards are just that - they're usually unrelated to any business or commercial enterprise and are not given out on traditional business networking occasions. They contain personal information, not company names or addresses. While most are designed for individuals, it's also common to create family business cards.
Because of that, they can be more colorful, fun and even outrageous, depending on the whims and wants of the user. The card to the right, for example, might be used by a graduate of the University of Missouri, whose college mascot is the Tiger. Personal business cards are given out when "business" is not the focus of the personal interaction. You can give your personal business card to friends, teachers and neighbors, and carry a few in your pocket for those times when you need to give someone your personal cell phone number. Successful business people use personal business cards too, for those situations in which identifying themselves as employees of a particular business is unwise. For example, if you're going to a trade show to check out the competition, you probably don't want the guy you're talking to to know that you're the CIO of their biggest competitor. In that instance, you can exchange business cards without blowing your cover and revealing your
business affiliation. Design Hints for Personal Business Cards
 Typically, a personal business card is printed in black ink on plain white card stock because owners don't want to spend a lot of money on what is perceived to be a frivolous or non-essential business card.
While that's understandable, you don't need to settle for a boring card, even if you don't have a lot of money to spend. It depends on the printer you choose.
In truth, bright splashes of color and whimsical artwork are perfect for personal business cards. Put your favorite saying on your card. List your favorite bands. Use your nickname instead of your real name. Flaunt your personality! You can have a lot of fun with a personal business card and still remain in good taste. But a word of caution, here - since you never know where a business card will wind up, don't reveal anything that you don't want to be available to the general public, for safety reasons. Where to Order Personal Business CardsFor selection, service, and yes, low prices, too, I recommend PrintsMadeEasy.com. The personal business cards shown on this page were made with their easy-to-use online interface. You can use one of their backgrounds (there are 10,000+) or upload your own photos or images - or combine the two! Also, you can order as few as 20 business cards, and prices start at just $2.99. The company has an excellent reputation from the Better Business Bureau. Personal business cards also make great gifts for college graduates, job-hunters and newly married couples. Some parents even create family business cards and give a few to their kids to carry for safety purposes.
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