Electronic stationary

[Mathew]

Has anyone got some idea of good software to creat letter heads,email signitures, comp slips,

Mat

[buying_it]

MS Publisher? Word (the MS online template gallery has huge range of simple styles)?

Or are you looking for something more specific? I am sure you will be innundated with offers to have your stationary professionaly designed - and it is worth it as well!

I have one client who won a deal based simply on the fact that her stationary was of a better quality than the other bidders. It was worth £50k to her so don't underestimate the power of paper!

Andy

[epiphany]

Photoshop is your friend! And if you aren't very artistic don't waste your time doing a half-assed job at business cards and such like. You will lose sales in the long run.

[Desmond Brambley]

InDesign? PageMaker?

They'll both do what you want.

[Webstuff]

Do you mean to print them, or design? There are a number of very able designers on the forum, if this is what you're looking for.

[fastfences]

Before you sell it, spell it! Stationary is motionless - it maybe 'stationery' you're wanting to promote!
Cheers, Nigel

[mdarwish01]

well said, showing my stupidity here, but I had no clue that there was a difference in their spelling

[fastfences]

Ok M. Us 'apprentices' have to stick together!

Sometimes we can be so keen to save on 'start-up' costs we want to do too much ourselves. I am one who produces and uses my own stationery, but perhaps my industry is not judgemental over the design of a quote form etc. However, the professional design or production of your envisaged logo is essential. A poor logo (to me) shows a poor or 'el cheapo' company.
Cheers, Nigel

[virtuallysorted]

Hi Mat,

You can create stationery in MS Word using their templates but quite honestly it LOOKS like you used it!!!

I'd suggest using header & footer options & creating your own templates, which you can customise with your own logo, special fonts and also print on coloured paper to give a good-quality finish.

It's not ideal, but will in general save you about £500 @ start up!

Give me a call if you need a hand - I set these up for my clients constantly!

[Eagle]

However, the professional design or production of your envisaged logo is essential. A poor logo (to me) shows a poor or 'el cheapo' company.
Cheers, Nigel
Very true

[epiphany]

When some companies charge £200 for logo, letterhead, comp-slip and business card design then you really have no excuse :)

[Eagle]

That little huh? ;)