The Shape and The Size of a Business Card Part One

The next time you go to a networking party, have a look around - almost all of the business cards there are the same size. At one point, someone decided on the size of a business card, and it has stuck until today. 

But you don't have to do like everyone else, and there are even advantages to choosing a different shape and size. Because in the middle of all these cardboard rectangles, your business card will stand out, which will increase your chances of being remembered.

But there are also some downsides to thinking outside the box ... Here's everything you need to know about business card formats in order to make the right decision for your business.   

1. Size Of A Standard Business Card 

Every time someone says “business card” the image of a small rectangular piece of paper comes to mind. And of course, the best part about these cards is that they are cheaper to print.

There are plenty of companies out there for this, which means you will be able to compare and choose. 

Another advantage of standard business card size is that the rest of the world was designed for cards of this size. So, when you give your card to someone, that person will add it to their collection of other cards that they have, and even, they can keep it in their card holder, precisely intended for cards with the dimensions of yours.

Having business cards with original dimensions can therefore be penalizing in this situation. Alternatively, your contact may be using a mobile application to scan business card.