The cost of business cards depends on the design, material, finishing and number of versions. A larger effort may lower the price of a single copy, but does not always mean a more reasonable expense for the company.
Separate project preparation from production
The evaluation should indicate whether it includes a new concept, adjustment of the existing pattern, introduction of data and preparation of files for printing.
This makes it possible to compare proposals of the same scope. A low print price does not mean that data editing, a project for several people and subsequent amendments are included. It is worth fixing these issues before accepting the order.
Select the input for real use
More copies can be beneficial individually, but some may not be used after a change of position, phone or company mark. There is no one suitable number of business cards for each team. A person participating in many meetings needs a spare other than an employee contacting mostly remotely.
- Estimate the rate of use of materials.
- Include possible data changes in the coming period.
- Compare a few expenditures with the same parameters.
- Ask for conditions for later home.
Include number of versions and execution technique
A series for many people requires checking each set of data. Untypical paper or processing may affect the cost and time limit. It is worth asking which parameters can be changed without losing the character of the project if a limitation of expenditure is needed.
Evaluate the cost of useful material
Business cards will not be a cost-effective purchase if the data is out of date or small text is hard to read. Before production check the sample and approved versions. selection of paper and processingA reasonable decision combines the price, usefulness and ability to recreate the series instead of relying solely on the lowest cost of one piece at the greatest possible effort.
