Custom Business Card Holders Everyone in the modern world is accustomed to being shown business cards by people as a way of attracting potential customers; such is a familiar sight both in the real world and on TV. The manufacturing of business cards is thus a big business, with literally billions of them being made every day. They are certainly a very convenient way of getting to know somebody‚ business‚ they are small enough to fit into the pocket, and they contain within that small space all the information that one needs to know. The typical business man will have many of his business cards, and so in addition to the cards themselves, many companies will also make a custom business card holder on demand. On form for a business card holder basically comes in the shape of a small envelope made of a translucent plastic, similar to polypropylene. The flap is usually curved (rather than sharp, as with a letter envelope), and has a small slit so that it can be held closed. The client can choose which color he wishes the holder to be. Such holders are useful for carrying cards around in such a way that they can be protected. Likewise, a business card holder with company logo has recently been designed in the form of a large folder whose dimensions are 3 11/16" x 2 5/16" x 5/16". It is made with the highest quality German printing technology, with a crystal-‐clear poly dome and a polished chrome finish, giving the already brilliant colors a pleasing shine. The company logo can be imprinted on the front flap, which can be held in a closed position by a string running through a hole in the envelope. Not all business card holders are made in the envelope form just described; some are, in fact, quite different. There are branded business card holders that are made of wood; one such holder has a black walnut base with the special event inscribed on it, with the holder part made of spalted maple. Also present is a small round hole near the holder. Such card holders can cost from $100 to $500. Permission from the owner is, of course, required for using a registered trademark. And then there is the business card holder that is simply a small wooden box into which the cards can be placed; these are much cheaper. Here are some other business card holders for sale at various outlets: -‐ leather and metal business card holder‚ choice of five colors for base and lid; customer may set his own imprint -‐ economy business card holder‚ three choices of cover color; flap can be folded back to convert the holder into a desktop item; costs as little as 65 -‐ snap card holder‚ can be snapped shut with a button; removable plastic insert can hold up to forty cards; looks clean and finished; imprint debossed -‐ clear desktop holder‚ no other colors available; holds up to forty cards; gives customers easy access to business cards; sells for as little as 69
-‐ black/ white Alicia Klein card holder‚ has double the promotional power -‐ made of pebble grain vinyl, which makes a good impression on potential clients; has two business card pockets and a clear ID pocket; debossed imprint -‐ Eco Globe card holder‚ made of bamboo wood; has glass ball weight that slides down a slot track to secure cards; single-‐ color imprint placed on front -‐ recycled cardboard holder‚ lightweight; folds flat; has recycle symbol debossed on back -‐ translucent card holder‚ case made of lightweight PC; choice of four colors; inexpensive; can also be used to hold cell phones; opaque models also available -‐ Saturn business card holder‚ holder comes only in silver, but trim may be black, lime, or royal blue; compact enough to be carried in the pocket or in a brief case; imprint engraved with laser -‐ Economy Business Card / ID Holder‚ also holds other items, including credit card or ID; comes in red, white, or blue; can also pay for additional imprint colors -‐ Prestigious Business Card Holder‚ refined appearance created by inset carbon fiber; cards secured by metal clasps; two customers have given rating of five stars -‐ Colorplay magnetic business card holder‚ has hard cover and lining of black velvet; secured with hidden magnetic closure; looks very professional; one customer gives five-‐ star rating -‐ Pathway business card holder‚ curved in the form of an S; pebble-‐ grain leather with accents of natural cork vinyl; can also be used to store paper clips, small change, safety pins, and other items that might be lost -‐ Balmain business card folio‚ an aluminum case that protects cards; comes with a ballpoint pen that slides in the hinges to keep the case closed; also a 3" x 2" notepad enclosed The design of the business card holder you choose can say as much about you as the business card itself, so be sure and choose one that will both impress clients and convey information about you and your business, products, and services in particular.