When you meet a potential client or attend a business networking event, first impressions do count. Obviously, you personally are the very first impression – how you interact with people and how you make them feel will leave a lasting impression. Tie that in with handing them an eye catching, tactile business card and they will be reminded of you personally when they next pick up that card.
If you’re out to impress, go StarMarque Bio. These business cards are matt laminated both sides using a biodegradable film. Clear gloss highlights are then applied to the front. Spot UV gloss adds shine and detail. Deliciously decadent and impressive.
We recommend treating the Spot UV gloss as a separate design element on your business cards. Speak to us for advice on getting the best from your StarMarque Bio UV business cards.
We particularly like to help people setting up in business – especially when it’s their first business. There are so may things to think about when starting a business and we’ve noticed there’s a magic moment. It’s when a client see’s their brand new logo for the first time and it suddenly goes from being a business only in name and on paper to something very real indeed.
We’re very proud of this branding that we provided to Laura. With the gloss varnished business card and high quality flyers she can compete with established businesses.
You’ll know him as Jim Tipler, one of the Directors of Hailsham Creative and chief designer. Here you can see his own website, By Jimbo! (yes, it’s a site created by Hailsham Creative, isn’t it gorgeous!?) with many examples of his branding and identity work.
Jim says: There aren’t many Jimbos around so I adopted it for my business. I can help you find a distinctive style – something that will stick – something that will have a shelf life. It might have a story. It WILL have integrity.
If these are attributes that you also aspire to, we should chat. I think we could work together.
One of the great things about my job is finding out about you, your business and your story. Branding of course doesn’t simply mean creating a logo. It means keeping that visual language consistent across every type of media you use and, through Hailsham Creative I can help with that.
So, if you are interested in talking to Jimbo about your branding, get in touch and you can meet up for a chat over a coffee.
Here’s the secret. If you follow up, you might be the only one who does. Think about it. Would you choose a business who was disinterested at the quote stage? If they’re sluggish then, how responsive will they be when you’ve paid them to work for you?
A quote in the post is good. But it can work harder. Use a folder. A beautiful folder. It gives you gravitas. You’ll look impressive. Use the inside to sell your benefits. Why should they choose you? Fill with photos of other projects, awards or client reviews.
We’re programmed to make automatic decisions. With our senses. It kept our ancestors alive.
Even though we’re no longer chased by giant Koalas, we’ve kept our primal instincts. We react to smell.
To sight. To touch.
The more senses your marketing can activate, the more effective it is. Add an eyecatching image.
Print on super thick 450gsm board, then laminate with a special
soft-touch finish. Make them stroke it. And buy it.
Our Grand Suede range includes Business Cards, Showcards, Invitations, Flyers, Menus and Folders.
Try in July and take an extra £10 off. Delivery is free.
Oh… one more thing…
The Sir David Attenborough effect
Since we watched Sir David Attenborough on the BBC presenting Blue Planet 2, it’s been impossible to ignore the impact of single use plastics on our oceans and wildlife.
We thought it was time to consider what we could do better.
Biodegradable laminated print
On 1st August 2018, we switched all of our matt and gloss laminated print to a new biodegradable laminate. That’s every laminated business card, flyer, folder, booklet cover, appointment card and postcard. It looks like regular lamination and feels lovely. When the print reaches the end of it’s useful life, it composts. Within two years it’s gone. Without leaving any contaminants in the soil.
We’re all attracted to beauty and shiny things. It’s in our nature and it’s impossible to override. Your marketing can make the most of these basic human instincts.
One way is to add StarMarque spot gloss highlights to your promo material. The contrasting matt base causes the highlights to shimmer in the light. And get noticed. They bring marketing to life. And make people want to lick it. A lot.
Try it, and save up to £50 on our StarMarque range in June. It’s bio-degradable too, which we’re very proud of!
We particularly like to help people setting up in business – especially when it’s their first business. There are so may things to think about when starting a business and we’ve noticed there’s a magic moment. It’s when a client see’s their brand new logo for the first time and it suddenly goes from being a business only in name and on paper to something very real indeed.
