How to Create Business Cards in Microsoft Word

Article by Daniel P. McGoldrick (14,533 pts ) , published Feb 24, 2009

Business cards can be made quickly and easily using Microsoft Word. This is an ideal option for you if you’re just starting a business and need to keep expenses down. All you need is Microsoft Word on your computer, internet access, a printer, and the special paper to print the cards on.

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Business cards are a vital tool to the small business owner. Business cards are important in marketing whatever it is that you do to the people who might need your products or services. So if you’re just starting out and you want to get your name out there without worrying about having a fancy business card than Microsoft Word will get you that card probably quicker than any other way. Word is also a good option if you don’t think you’ll need a lot of cards or you want to postpone the creative effort until your business is more established. You might have more of an idea of what exactly you want on it later anyway. Moreover, there is a lot to be said in using the tools you already have available to work for you.

Microsoft Word can create business cards in two different ways depending on your preference. First, the quickest and easiest way is by utilizing the business card templates from the Microsoft Office Online Templates Web site. To accomplish this I found a tutorial with simple step by step screenshot references at http://www.tutorialized.com/view/tutorial/How-to-Create-Business-Cards-Using-Microsoft-Word/26226 to be extremely helpful. Avery printing paper is recommended and you can purchase it at virtually any printing store like Fedex Kinko’s.

The second way Word will create business cards is by scratch with the Envelopes and Labels dialog box. To accomplish this go right to the source and utilize Microsoft’s own help resources at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/170130. Using Microsoft Word to create your business cards will save you time and money. Moreover, if you are not satisfied with the finished product than at least you will have gained insight into what you want in a business card. There are several different articles on this Brighthub channel that will help you attain what you desire in marketing your business.

 
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