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Personalised Business Stationery

Think about your Personalised Business Stationery as a marketing asset. 

Whether your businesses is large or small it is an excellent way to get your brand in front of your customers for a relatively low cost. 

It is a fantastic marketing tool to ensure your brand identity stays in your clients minds. 

Personalised Stationery is an affordable solution to help you to achieve brand identity and a professional look.  

Your logo, colours, fonts and design all contribute to your professional branding and will keep your business and corporate identity in the minds of your customers. 

It helps people to recognise a brand.

Think of Virgin or Coca Cola who are the market leaders in brand consistency and you will understand how they are easily recognisable. 

Your Business Card is a good starting point and a  valuable asset to give out to potential clients or if you deliver goods add it to their order.

A free giveaway such as bookmarks are also a cheap but good quality alternative for your customers and less likely to be thrown away.  

Letterheads  and Compliment Slips are an absolute must if you send out correspondence.

Firsty they are really cost effective and secondly it shows you are a professional company.  

They will save you money on printing inks and costs in the long run.

If you are in the construction or engineering business then our  NCR Pads or Invoice Books are a must.

They are an easy way to make duplicate or triplicate copies without using the old dated carbon paper.

They are so versatile they can be used for Receipt Books and work forms, delivery notes, permit to work or waste transfer forms and so much more for a variety of jobs in different industries. .

Particularly ideal if your business needs  instant multiple copies of a particular form.

A fantastic time saving option for your business.

Whether you are a large or small business they are a valuable asset.

Business Stationery will ensure that your business looks more professional and help you stand out from your competitors. 

If you send out parcels, think about some custom stickers or labels for that personal touch.

Its a nice thank you to your customers for their order.

Sending out professional letterheads and compliment slips will help you to get your brand recognised.

5 Things All Company Letterheads Need to Include By Law

You must include your company’s name on all company documents, publicity and letters.

On business letters, order forms and websites, you must show:

  • the company’s registered number
  • its registered office address
  • where the company is registered (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland)
  • the fact that it’s a limited company (usually by spelling out the company’s full name including ‘Limited’ or ‘Ltd’)

If you want to include directors’ names, you must list all of them.

Invoices

You must clearly display the word ‘invoice’ on the document. You must include:

  • A unique identification number
  • Your company name, address and contact information
  • The company name and address of the customer you’re invoicing
  • A clear description of what you’re charging for
  • The date the goods or service were provided (supply date)
  • The date of the invoice
  • The amount(s) being charged
  • VAT amount if applicable
  • The total amount owed

Sole trader invoices

If you’re a sole trader, the invoice must also include:

  • your name and any business name being used
  • an address where any legal documents can be delivered to you if you are using a business name

Limited company invoices

If your company is a limited company, you must include the full company name as it appears on the certificate of incorporation.

If you decide to put names of your directors on your invoices, you must include the names of all directors

VAT invoices

You must include VAT invoices if you and your customer are VAT registered.

These include more information than non-VAT invoices.

Maybe you would also like branded envelope printing  or printed postal boxes, which is another fantastic opportunity to keep your brand is consistent. 

Would you like us to help your business achieve a more professional look at an affordable cost ?

We would love to hear from you. We also do Wedding Stationery too..  

Please contact us for a FREE no obligation quotation

Pantone Colour of the year 2020 is Classic Blue

Pantone colour of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue

In their words is a “shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk” (credit to Pantone for the image).

Some designers will be absolutely delighted with this choice, and some businesses will want to ensure they include it in their mix of branding.

However, it is all down to personal choice, it will mix well with other colours so it is a good choice.

Your business card is a talking point and an important stepping stone to a potential client or collaboration.

Whether you are a business owner, an entrepreneur or starting a new job/career it’s a very important choice.

It also depends on the industry you are in and what your brand represents.

Certain colours have significance. You have to remember it’s a first impression of who you are and the brand that you represent.

Colour and texture is a good starting point to ensure you have a talking point that will catch people’s eyes, grab their attention.

Images are equally important to get you noticed, either a ;ogo, photo, or an illustration or design if that’s your line of work.

How many different types of business cards have you had since your career started ?. The question is when was the last time you changed yours and why?

If your card looks just like everyone else’s card, then chances are you have probably failed and you’re in the bin. So, in our opinion it is worth the time and effort.

What does the colours for Business Cards mean ?

White is standard, safe and used by many to fit into their business stationery and is an easy option.

This is fine but to stand out choose a logo and colour for your brand that will distinguish you from all the others in your field. 

If you want to make an amazing impression and to stand out with something really special then you need to strengthen your brand credibility ?

Red is bold, daring and exciting so the market leaders that spring to mind are Virgin, Lego, Coca-cola, Nintendo, Red Bull. 

Orange is confident, friendly and warm you think Fanta, MasterCard.

Blue is the signifies reliability, peaceful, confidence, and trust. NHS, Facebook, Twitter, Intel and Skype spring to mind as the leaders in this field also we at Millfield Media have chosen this colour too.

Pink is usually associated with feminine, symbolising sensitivity and love.. Barbie and Victoria´s secret are brands that use pink so they will be delighted at this choice

Yellow is sunshine, bright, happy and cheerful – Mcdonalds, Ikea, Post-it, Shell and Snapchat are a few that have opted for this colour.

Green presents balance, growth and nature. BP, Holiday Inn for example.

Black and White signifies importance. Nike, BMW, Apple, Disney and Harley Davison are the brand leaders in this field.

Purple cards suggest imagination, dreams and spirituality.

People from the holistic sector usually prefer this colour. Cadbury and Hallmark are brands that spring to mind for this colour choice.

Now think about the shape, everyone has a rectangle business card because it is the standard size, why? because they fit into a purse or wallet easily, but you want to be different right ?

Although Standard business card size is usually 85mmx55mm they tend to be a bit cheaper.

Have you thought about about dye cut, square business cards or mini business cards just to be different ?

These will bring a different element to your design, 

The shape of your business card should complement your brand.

Every detail from fonts/typography, which includes spacing between letters are an important factor to consider.

Then decide do you go funky, traditional or elegant?

Again, think of the message and your brand and choose wisely to compliment this.

Deciding where you put your logo is crucial

Another element to consider is the white space which is linked to sophistication .. less is more.

Make sure all your contact details are there relaying your key message.

Proof read all the time to check for spelling, phone numbers etc and then save in a format that is compatible for your printer.

Choosing the right colour and combining with a specific paper choice and feel can mean you either stand out from the crowd or your card will just be put in that drawer and forgotten about.

We suggest you go for something different, perhaps a gloss, Spot UV or a decadent Foil finish.

We are happy to take on any project, regardless of size, so whether you need 100 business cards or 10,000 business cards, we will be more than happy to help.

We dont like the phrase cheap business cards because it infers that they are inferior. 

All our cards are printed on quality paper at an affordable price so it suits all budgets. 

We offer Small Businesses a branding offer. So if you are looking for cost-effective advertising and want to make a excellent first impression with your Business Card then contact us now for a quote 

Why not order one of our business cards sample pack to help you decide.

Contact me for a discussion direct on millfieldmedia@outlook.com

To help you to decide we have an amazing FREE sample pack that could help you decide on the paper choice/quality