Afford A Print

For all your litho and digital print needs in Southampton, Hampshire and the whole of the UK

Essential Printing Checklist

To give you a quote, it is important you provide us with as much information as possible. Here is a checklist to assist you:

 

> What finish size do you need?

> Are there any folds? How many sides?

> What thickness of paper/card would you like?
(We can provide you with a free helpful sample pack –
call: 0788 23 27 920)

> What finish / feel would you like to the paper:
matt, glossy, laminated, uncoated etc

> Are you intending on writing on the items?

> What quantity would you like? Printed both sides?

> Where would you like them to be delivered?

> What address would you like on the invoice?

> Out of the total you require, will it be just the one design?

> Do you need any design or editing doing?
(additional charges may apply)

> Does your artwork contain all the correct information you want?
– double check and proof read!

> Is the content time sensitive? Will information change soon?
– don’t order too many.

> Does your artwork have correct bleed (click here for more details about bleed)?

Call us today: 0788 23 27 920
or email: support@affordaprint.co.uk

10 Business Card Tips

NEVER forget your business card!
They are a portable billboard to give a great and lasting impression of what it is you do.
They should be just as important as carrying money.

1. Use a forwarding number: If you move house/premises or you lose your mobile, consider an 0800 or 0845 number (talk to us about how you can get one of these numbers). You can simply forward the call to any number of your choice with one of these.

2. Don’t use stock designs – Your business should be unique! Stand out from the crowd!

3. Use both sides of the card to make the most of your audience (same goes for all your other printed items where you can).

4. Leave a blank area on the back so the person can make notes. For example: they could write where you met, or an important bit of information for them to remember. TIP: An uncoated card or Matt / Silk is a good option for writing on (glossy cards are not good for writing on) .

5. Keep your card simple. Too much information may confuse the reader. TIP: Think about what you could put that would encourage a phone call / question. For example, instead of listing what you can do, try a catch all statement such as ‘for all your printing needs.’ This may encourage them to call and ask ‘do you do….’ Which even if you don’t, it could still lead to more opportunities.

6. A face to remember. How many people do you meet at an event and you get home forgetting who was from which company? – Include a good photograph on your card.

7. Take time with the design (We can help you with this) – Spend money on it – make it stand out from other cards, rather than just one that will blend in.

8. Never use Comic Sans – keep to only a few fonts at most.

9. Have more than one type of card to cater for different situations. For example, a photo card is good for networking specifically. A second card could be for appointments or a specialist service you have to offer.

10. Make your card work for you. Produce it with a call to action, such as a discount off goods or services. Or, offer an incentive for referrals that turn into invoiced business.

 

Talk to us today with any questions you might have: support@affordaprint.co.uk

 

Call or email for a quote:
02382 358 168 ||
support@affordaprint.co.uk