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Being a business owner usually entails looking for new ideas or ways to stand out from the competition. It also involves spreading the word about what it is that the business does, which is often done with the help of business cards.
Today, we’d like to shed some light on applause-worthy business cards, showing how having a creative approach can make something seemingly mundane into a perfect little ad for one’s business. Scroll down to find some of the most unique business cards people have ever received and make sure to upvote your favorites.
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#1
Tomorrow Is My First Ever Art Fair So I Hand-Painted All My Business Cards
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#2
I Don't Get The Opportunity To Give Away A Lot Of Business Cards, So I Figured I Might As Well Paint My Own
#3
This Knife Sharpening Company Has A Band-Aid As Its Business Card
For business owners, it’s important to be on top of their game and make sure they stand out from the competition—for all the right reasons, of course. That’s where being creative can really play to their advantage.
Adding a bit of “sugar, spice, and everything nice”, be it an advertising campaign or something as humdrum as a business card, can really make it stick in people’s minds, hopefully converting them from passers—or scrollers—by to paying customers.
#4
My First Business Cards!
#5
This Music Store's Business Cards Are Guitar Pics
But being unique and creative is, of course, not enough; you have to focus that creativity on targeting the right audience. For instance, if you’re a hairdresser, you ought to try and come up with something that represents your profession on the card, be it a tiny image of some scissors or text straight-up saying “hairdresser”. And the clearer, the better; if people can understand what it is that you do after just taking a glance at your card, you have most likely succeeded in the mission.
#6
Bike Multi-Tool Business Card
#7
This Temporary Tattoo Shop Has Business Cards That Are Also Temporary Tattoos
#8
My Graphic Designer Buddy Went Above And Beyond With My New Business Cards
Targeting the right audience was the number one thing the Indeed Career Guide emphasized, discussing tips for creating an effective business card. Some others that followed included making it easy to read and including the most important information, which circles back to trying to make it as effortless for the customer to take in the information as possible.
#9
This Business Card
#10
Water Fountain Repair Guy Left This Tiny Water Fountain As His Business Card
#11
This Dog Has His Own Business Card
Other tips suggested by Indeed were following basic design guidelines, such as a minimum font size for easy reading and positioning the main copy at least 5 mm from the edge of the trim. In addition to that, it emphasized the importance of proofreading all that is written on the card and hiring a professional printer to make them, using quality material.
#12
My MP's Business Card Has Braille On It
#13
This Business Card From A Tire Place Also Serves As A Tire Thread Measurement Tool
#14
Bought A House And Found A Business Card For An Exterminator. Wife Freaked When She Opened The Drawer
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
That exterminator is trying to really freak some people out with that.
If you’re wondering how many people still carry around business cards, the answer is reportedly not that many; but they still count. According to Small Business Rainmaker, as much as 88% of cards handed out get thrown away in less than a week, but the remaining 12% could become customers or valuable connections.
#15
This Dentist's Business Card Has 12 Yards Of Floss Inside It
#16
This Business Card Is A Little Piano
Evan not Hansen 1 year ago
I want to get some of those tiny hands you put over your fingers and play this piano with them.
#17
This Business Card For A Suit Store Has Pop-Out Collar Stays
kissmychakram 1 year ago
I bet they'd love being referred to as a suit store! A bit like calling Cartier a "ring shop"
Discussing the importance of business cards, Small Business Rainmaker also emphasized the importance of making sure your cards are of good quality. Statistics show that close to four-in-ten people refuse to do business with a company if their card is cheap-looking.
#18
Business Card For Fitness Trainer
zububonsai 1 year ago (edited)
This reminds me of a visit card for a personal fitness trainer I've seen some years ago online: it was made of rubber and looked like a bar code printed on it. You had to stretch it to read the details (I just wondered with which hand to scribble down the contact info)
#19
Tearable Divorce Lawyer Business Card
#20
Don Ho Notepad++ Creator's Business Card
While the cards on this list might not have changed the minds of business card skeptics, chances are that for some potential clients they left a lasting impression. Sometimes that is enough for them to give businesses a chance to prove that they’re good at what they do, but let’s leave discussing what makes a good professional for another time.
#21
Business Card For Packaging Supplies Company Shaped Like Cardboard Box
#22
Record Album Business Card
SkyBlueandBlack 1 year ago
I LOVE IT! And I see that 323 area code, so brilliant way to stand out from the crowd in LA!
#24
The Way I Found To Make My Business Card Simple, Different, And That Reflects My Work
#25
Cosmetic Surgeon Business Card
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
I somehow cannot imagine liking them, even if I would be interested. In my imagination, only teenage boys are crazy about them!
#26
X-Ray Business Cards
#27
Yoga Mat Business Card
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#28
Yoga One: Get Stretchy
#29
This Business Card Of A Producer Has A USB Stick With His Music In It
#30
I Spent Way Too Much Time Making Just A Handful Of Overcomplicated Business Cards. But It Was A Fun Project To Do
#31
Cheese Grater Business Card
#32
Business Card For My Brother-In-Law's New Salon
#33
Painter Business Cards
Jrog 1 year ago
This will be downvoted but... NOT A GREAT IDEA. This setup and graphics are an IP of Pantone LLC, and are technically considered part of their "trade dress". This is close enough to the original to potentially cause confusion, and is in an adjacent business so the protection is easily enforced. They are also extremely litigious about this specific graphic, because they make a lot of money licensing it for various stuff, from mugs to apparel.
#34
Recycled Paper And Scrap Fabric Business Cards
#35
This Business Card I Got A While Ago Is Also A Set Of Lock Picks
#36
Artist That Makes Wooden Maps Gave Me His Business Card, Of A Wooden Map
#37
Miniature Scribble Slates Were Used To Create Unique, Interactive Business Cards
#39
My Son Received A "Business" Card From A Classmate
Cat Chat 1 year ago
As a parent, I would appreciate this. Sometimes it's a struggle to get the contact info for the parents of your child's friends. When I have a rule that it's required before they play at their friend's house (and vice versa). It's absolutely needed for emergencies, like when the friend got a bee sting.
#40
These Business Cards Come With Holders, But They Aren't Just Any Regular Case For The Card. Instead, They Are Part Of A Creative Way To Stand Out
#42
I Designed My Business Cards To Be Trading Cards, And When I Need To Give Them One, I Have Them Draw A Card
#43
Business Cards Made Of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) I've Collected From Guitar Pedal Makers
#44
Best Bartender Business Card Ever
#45
Tea Bags For A Tea Room
Tiny Dancer 1 year ago
Sorry, I'm missing something here. It very clearly says it's for a photographer ("Fine Photography Just Add Sugar", company name is White Tea) which makes no sense to me.
#46
This Business Card For A Mexican Restaurant Shaped Like A Taco
#47
Reclaimed Wooden Business Cards
#48
This Company's Business Card Is A Golden Coin
SkyBlueandBlack 1 year ago
... Cool, but I'm not sure I'd want to go with a financial management firm that's spending MY money on such an expensive "business card"...
#50
Window Cleaner Business Card
#51
This Van Has Magnetic Business Cards That You Are Welcome To Have
#52
I’m A Record Lathe Cutter And Today I Made Some Playable Business Cards To Hand Out To Local Bands
#53
Dublin Restaurant's Business Card Is Their Menu
Witch with a B 1 year ago
What happens when they raise their prices? Do they print up new cards every time?
#54
Pop-Out Phone Booth Business Cards
#55
Got My New Business Cards In The Mail Yesterday
#56
This Business Card From A Company That We Got Firewood From
#57
Business Cards Made With A 3D Printer
#58
Created A Neo Retro Business Card For Myself In Illustrator
#61
Tennis Court Business Card
#62
You Are Never A Stranger At The Vista Hotel
#63
These Business Cards Are Custom Made 35 Mm Slides
#64
Creative Design And Printing Of Glass Business Cards And Labels For Door And Window Group
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Yeah, I would not be surprised if they got a call from the BBC about that near-copy of the Doctor Who logo. Maybe not, though - odds are they aren't British?
#65
This Business Card At A Car Dealership That Can Be Folded Into A Mini Volkswagen Van
Justin Tyme 1 year ago
I used to have a 1972 blue & white VW Van. Definitely one of the best vehicle I ever had. I only sold it because I was in the military and got transferred overseas.
#66
Optometrist's Business Card. I Am Struggling To See What He Did There
#67
This Business Card Of A Cafe Made To Shape Like A Coffee Filter
#68
My First Tiny Business Cards, Business Pots, Advertising Pots. Making My Own Stickers And Ad Materials
Kangaroo 1 year ago
This is cute! A local realtor in my town bought a bunch of circular stickers like this and put them on random useful dollar store items to give away. I’ve got a hand sanitizer, a notebook and a pencil sharpener with his business card sticker on it. Always thought it was a cool idea.
#70
My Real Estate Agent Has Gold Metal Business Cards
#71
My First Original Print. 3D Business Card. It's Not Much, But It's A Huge Moment For Me
#72
Business Cards For A Design House
BunnyMommy 1 year ago
Everyone knows how to make paper planes! Instructions to make them would raise the price, I'm sure!
#74
Cute Sample Tags That Double Up As Business Cards
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
That *really* needs to be part of this establishment - Coopers-Sa...0631b4.jpg 
#78
A Receipt Of My Pizza Resume. Exceptional Business Cards
#79
My Dentist's Office Gives Out Pocket Knives Instead Of Business Cards
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago
My workplace did the same one year. I carry one on my keychain and it's pretty useful
#80
Grillable Business Card
#81
Cleaning Out Our Storage Room And Found This Business Card/Coin
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen 1 year ago
So is it a business that sells body bags for those inconvenient times people rudely die around you? Does one keep one in the car glovebox for emergencies? On a keychain? Or just at home? So many questions......
#83
Best Business Card Ever? They're Even Scented
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
Good attention grabber......but it's totally unrelated to their business.
#84
Business Card
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen 1 year ago
I don't get the purpose of it though, what does the opening of the hole supposed to do with the business?
#85
Laser Engraved Real Marble Business Cards
#87
Business Card For A Pizzeria That Is Not A Perfect Circle
#88
Adorable Business Cards For A Taiyaki Ice Cream Shop That Also Sells Cream-Filled Cookie Snacks
#89
This Business Card They Gave Me In A Growshop Is Cut To Make Cigarette Filters
#90
These Were All Over The Ground At The Mall. Probably The Greatest Business Cards Of All Time
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Hayhaypaula 1 year ago
There were so many really creative ways these people found to advertise their businesses! Fascinating!
MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 1 year ago
These are all so fun and creative and must be doing well in business because most of these cards are not cheap.
Justin Tyme 1 year ago
Some of these are not "New Pics". They were published on Bored Panda on April 22, 2014. https://www.boredpanda.com/creative-business-card-designs/
Hayhaypaula 1 year ago
There were so many really creative ways these people found to advertise their businesses! Fascinating!
MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 1 year ago
These are all so fun and creative and must be doing well in business because most of these cards are not cheap.
Justin Tyme 1 year ago
Some of these are not "New Pics". They were published on Bored Panda on April 22, 2014. https://www.boredpanda.com/creative-business-card-designs/
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