The very cheap way to do this is buying your own card stock and printing at home or at a printer that can print photo quality.

Go to vistaprint.com

Her you can get FREE cards or upgraded cards for very cheap!

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The very cheap way to do this is buying your own card stock and printing at home or at a printer that can print photo quality.

Go to vistaprint.com

Her you can get FREE cards or upgraded cards for very cheap!

Other sites you most times have to order them and pay for shipping, ect.

This is the way here!

I would say that it depends on how many cards you are planning to make and what kind. Those unique ones with embossed names and other features cannot be just made easily at home. For that , you may have to order them.

However if you intend only to make a few at the moment, then I suggest that you make your own.

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I would say that it depends on how many cards you are planning to make and what kind. Those unique ones with embossed names and other features cannot be just made easily at home. For that , you may have to order them.

However if you intend only to make a few at the moment, then I suggest that you make your own.

For new business cards, take seriously choosing business card paper. There are many varieties of business card paper, the key characteristics and differences of the main ones are described below.

First of all, determine which printer you're going to use. For cards with plain design (text with black & white graphics) a monochrome laser printer will be fine. For color designs use an inkjet or color laser printer.
Note: Not any paper can be used in a laser printer. Avoid using glossy, textured and magnetic paper - it may damage a laser printer. With inkjet printers you can use any type of paper.

I woul like you to check couple of these websites for your requirements.

http://bizcardpro.com/

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I woul like you to check couple of these websites for your requirements.

http://bizcardpro.com/

http://www.vistaprint.co.uk/vp...

Vistaprint is a website that offers high quality cards and they have an offer that is connected to many FB applications for points etc.

250 full-colour business cards free

* 42 design choices
* Durable, premium grade card stock
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Vistaprint is a website that offers high quality cards and they have an offer that is connected to many FB applications for points etc.

250 full-colour business cards free

* 42 design choices
* Durable, premium grade card stock
* Pay only for Postage and processing

Product Specifications
Document Trim Size
87mm x 49mm
1028 x 579 pixels

Paper Stock: Premium, 80 lb. (215 gsm) matt card stock with glossy upgrade also available.
VistaPrint is the easy design and print solution chosen by more than 11 million people worldwide.
Qty Matt Glossy Finish
250 FREE $11.99
500 $11.99 $25.98
1000 $23.99 $41.98
1500 $29.99 $48.98
2000 $35.99 $55.98

High Quality, 100% Custom
www.PrintsMadeEasy.com Business Cards in California Delivered in 1 Day Only $2.99!

[About Them]
Easy to Use
PrintsMadeEasy's design software is the most innovative on the web for cre...

High Quality, 100% Custom
www.PrintsMadeEasy.com Business Cards in California Delivered in 1 Day Only $2.99!

[About Them]
Easy to Use
PrintsMadeEasy's design software is the most innovative on the web for creating personal artwork designs. It is simple to use and allows unlimited customization for advanced users. PrintsMadeEasy's selection of professionally designed templates enables even a beginner to create color business cards that looks amazing!

How could it be any more convenient? You never have to leave the comfort of your home or office. Anytime you place an order for business cards we automatically save copies of your artwork. This makes reordering business cards a snap!

Incredible Value
PrintsMadeEasy is 100% dedicated to provide you with the easiest, cheapest and most efficient means to design business cards online. With no additional costs or hidden fees you can upload your own images, giving you complete control to make a business card.

The Internet allows us to sell a high volume of business cards at unbelievable prices. PrintsMadeEasy buys its materials at a low cost and then passes the savings onto you. It is possible to save up to 70% compared to your local printing stores.

Unbeatable Quality
PrintsMadeEasy utilizes all of the latest technologies in digital manufacturing along with premium quality supplies that assure total customer satisfaction. PrintsMadeEasy has a committed team of graphic artists that inspect each and every order of business cards. If they find any obvious problems they may fix them immediately or contact you for clarification. A quality assurance team takes pride in every order that ships out the doors!

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Business Cards

We hope that you find this tutorial helpful. We want you to be well informed so that you make the best decision with your purchase of business cards. If you have any questions we would love to help. Please email us at CustomerService@PrintsMadeEasy.com
Buying Business Cards Online vs. Traditional Print Shops
For decades people have had no other choice but to purchase business cards from local printing shops. Just open the Yellow Pages and search for "Printing", you will see plenty of options. The Internet has opened many new doors for consumers, but chances are it will never completely replace the traditional print shop for purchasing business cards.

Advantages to Buying Business Cards Online


With our computer controlled automation systems and guaranteed arrival dates you can expect your cards quickly. Most print shops will charge a "rush" fee for this type of service, which can be very expensive.
There is no doubt that it is more convenient. You can create a professional-looking, completely customized business cards in a matter of minutes and print it out through your home/office printer. Also you can have your business cards delivered directly to your home or office. It is possible to place an order for business cards and receive them in less than 24 hours!
Traditional print shops will never be able to compete with our prices due to the level of software automation that we employ.
Advantages with Traditional Print Shops


If you need specialized effects such as thermography, foil printing, or embossing, a traditional print shop is much better suited to handle your requirements. Read below to learn more about these effects.
You can touch, feel, and examine examples of other customer's business cards before placing an order. We understand that it can be difficult to take the leap with ordering business cards online.
Read our money back guarantee policy. You can also write into Customer Service and request free samples before placing an order.
You have the ability to talk face to face with a graphic artist or printing professional. If you need a custom design or logo created especially for you, then this may be the way to go.
Offset or Lithograph Printing
This has been the standard of color printing for over 100 years now. Lithograph and Offset mean basically the same thing. The quality of this printing process is superb! Unfortunately there are 5 long steps involved before anything can be printed. Part of these steps includes making negatives, burning photosensitive plates for each color (which are not reusable), and then making multiple passes for each color.

For small jobs such as 100 to 1000 business cards, this process will be very expensive due to the high overhead involved with setup. However, for large quantities this method is very price effective.

Digital Printing
Digital printing has made leaps and bounds within the past few years! Modern equipment can now rival the quality of offset printers. Due to the level of software automation at PrintsMadeEasy, we can even print free business cards due to the cost savings... and almost as fast as we receive the order. This sophistication leads to lower prices and quicker service.

It is also worth noting that the text/graphics printed from an offset printer has a dull/matte appearance. Laser-based printing will always have a shiny look wherever toner has bonded to the paper.

4 Color Business Card Printing
The idea works like your TV set, mix the primary colors and you can achieve limitless color combinations. Typically the colors are magenta, cyan, yellow, and black (that is also what we use). Some printing equipment uses 6 colors to achieve even a greater realism, but the difference to 4-color printing is slight.

Thermography or Raised Ink
You have probably come across raised ink business cards at some point. A special powder is added to the ink before it has dried. The paper is then heated and the powder/ink mixture dries to form a raised effect. You can feel the printing with your fingers. PrintsMadeEasy does not have this option.

Foil Printing
Foil printing is another option for creating business cards with "bells & whistles". Just like the name implies, you can make text or your logo super shiny. If you need to have this option we recommend looking for a specialty printer in your local Yellow Pages.

Embossing
This could be the considered the highest end of business card effects. A special stamp is engraved and created especially for your logo. A machine then stamps the back of each card producing an 3 dimensional impression. Setup costs are usually high but it may be worth it if you want to "stick out".

Fold Over Business Cards
These business cards are twice the height of a regular business card. There is a score line through the center that allows you to fold your card in half. This may be useful if you have a lot of information that you want to put on your business cards, such as a menu or price list. It is convenient because the card can still fit in your wallet.

Business Card Collectors
Believe it or not there are a lot of people who's hobby is collecting business cards. PrintsMadeEasy.com hopes to one day have at least one of our cards in every collectors treasure chest :)

Free Business Cards
There are a number of companies that claim to offer free business cards, but PrintsMadeEasy.com is the only one that actually does (with no strings attached). We do not print our logo on the back or surprise you with any hidden charges. 100 business cards are completely free for first-time customers. Visit the landing page for free business cards to learn more about this offer.

Great Templates for Your Application
We have compiled some of our favorite designs in each category. We try to be descriptive about the graphic artists' intentions and provide some fun-facts along the way.
http://www.printsmadeeasy.com/...Since you reside in CA, I thought these may be useful
Braun Business Cards‎ - Write a review
699 E Brokaw Rd, San Jose, CA‎ - (408) 453-3311
"... High quality and fast turnaround on business cards, letterheads, envelopes, invitation, rolodex cards, door hangers, NCR's and much more. ..."‎ printaccess.com

Bay Business Cards‎ - Write a review
1190 Miraloma Way, Sunnyvale, CA‎ - (408) 245-5151
"... Business Cards and Postcards: 111-pound cover stock with high-quality dull finish Letterhead: 70-pound ultra white acid-free uncoated paper ..."‎ bayprints.com

Elf design‎ - Write a review
951-2 Old County Road #171, Belmont, CA‎ - (650) 358-9973
"... In the stationery system design process, you will first receive 3-5 initial sketches of the business card. Once the creative direction for the business card is ..."‎ elf-design.com

Business Cards Tomorrow Inc‎ - Write a review
360 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA‎ - (650) 595-7880
"... High quality, single & spot color thermography and offset four color Business Cards. Letterheads (regular & laser safe), Envelopes, Announcements, ..."‎ printaccess.com

Silicon Publishing Inc‎ - Write a review
1615 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek, CA‎ - (925) 935-3899
"... Printing company, flyers, business cards etc. 48 hour turn around. high quality low cost printing for all your printing needs. plkease call 305-262-2992 ..."‎ printcities.com

BLR Engravers & Sign Systems‎ - Write a review
1821 Houret Ct, Milpitas, CA‎ - (408) 956-9401
"... We provide outstanding service with quality, spot to 4 color process on letterhead, business cards, envelopes, forms, flyers, brochures, labels, postcards and ..."‎ hotfrog.ca

Meridian Cyber Solutions, Inc.‎ - Write a review
430 9th Street, San Francisco, CA‎ - (415) 782-2000
"... graphicauthoritylogo_130 48HourPrint.com is your source for business quality, four-color printing of postcards, brochures, business cards, pocket folders, ..."‎ photoshopworld.com

Check our http://www.moo.com

You can print out customized business card. They can even print a batch of cards with unique designs on the back. It's a great way of differentiating your cards.

I support Small Business and find that http://www.vistaprint.com is a very fast. I never pay for the expedited services but I get good business cards about a week. You can design the cards, upload logos, choose paper stock.

Rob Williams

http://www.latenightprinters.c...

I know the website looks cheesy, but they print great quality cards at anywhere between 10 cents to $1 a card. You can upload your own images, and their designs are easy to use.