Stationery

[Ravenfire]

Where do you get yours from?

Toni :D

[creacom]

Me ! :lol: .....sorry couldnt resist !

Jacqui

[Sarah-Ink Promotions]

I do my own as well :)

[Real World Hypnotherapy]

I am going to jump in here also. I supply letter heads, business cards and comp slips. We have a lot of great feedback on the site that can be read here http://www.mkprinting.co.uk/testimonials.cfm

I know a lot of people print their own stuff which I understand because It us cheaper to do than getting a printing company to do it. However if you get professionals to do your printing, then you will get professional results.

Your stationery is very important and it should reflect the quality of your company. Your business cards or letterheads often make a first impression for you, so you have to make sure they are of high quality. You wouldn't go to a meeting with a new customer without making an effort, make sure your stationery also says this about you.

It is not as expensive as you think to get really nice letterheads and business cards, etc. I advise all small business to invest in these products, there are a number of great printers, and of course we also supply them.

Matt

[Sarah-Ink Promotions]

I dont just run it off my printer, Ive got an in-house litho printers :)

[Promo Pen People]

I doubt if anyone is really saving any money by using their own computer printers for printing name cards and letterheads.

Some print shops can do the artork for you but they are not really the best. You're best to find someone who is a commercial graphic artist. It migh cost you a little extra, but if you've got something good the first time round, you'll be saving in the long run.

How serious should I take a business contact who gives me his name card printed from a home computer? If you want to make the right impression, use a real print firm and make sure you get the right artwork.

Once you have found a good printer, give him all of your future work if you were satisfied. A good printer wants the same customers for a long time, and that is why they often offer special deals for start ups.

I'm sure you can get a start up package for a couple of hundred pounds, or a little more. Try to use two colours. If you don't have a logo, it's good to get one made. You can also use a photo. If you're not so handsome just use a stock photo of an image you would like to portray.

Never rush a print job. Take your time and get it done right.

[clairemackaness]

I dont send enough letters to need headed paper, so I print my own if and when I send a letter. I always use a laser printer and good quality paper, so it looks professional

[confused]

I doubt if anyone is really saving any money by using their own computer printers for printing name cards and letterheads
I disagree with that one - partly.
I agree that it is unlikely that anyone could economically produce business cards to the quality of a profesional printer, but letter heads definately. I fire them out of my laser and could do thousands for the price of a couple of hundred commercially purchased ones. (and I bet Claires laser printed ones are MUCH cheaper than mine;) )

[Real World Hypnotherapy]

I totally agree with the pen promo post. People who print stuff out at home may think they are saving money but in fact it is likely you are losing work using the home printed materials, so in fact you are losing money.

Recently at a networking meeting I was talk to a friend of mine who was looking for a new computer. I knew a few people at the meeting ran computer type shops and I introduced them to him. A week later he had bought a computer from one of the people, he only called two out the three. He didn't even call one for a quote because he gave away "free" business cards with a printers logo on the back.

It just goes to show that giving out cheap or free business cards and stationery really can cost you work. My advice is to invest into some nice business cards and stationery from the start.

if anyone wants any advice about how to go about ordering stationery or what dpi, CYMK and digital etc is, then please call me on 0161 248 5474 or email info@mkprinting.co.uk.

We can also recommend other printers and designers to you, depending on what you are after.

Matt, MK Printing

[Jayne]

I buy my post it notes and pencils from Viking Direct, also envelopes and paper.

Is this what you ment by stationary? Or the printed stuff?

Jayne :D