By Scott Stevens


When it comes to growing a business, marketing is often the most overlooked tool for beginners. Although word of mouth alone works for some at the starting gate, this is not the rule. In fact, relying on shares, either online or offline, should be secondary at best. Anyone who has a business that relies on visuals should try postcard advertising.

Whether it be a product debut, promotional event, or just a companion to a business card, this is one of the most effective and inexpensive tools. A colorful card on glossy paper is not only impressive but can be a token for those with a niche fan base. Since presentation is the key, this is not recommended for a home printer.

Ideally, it helps to have more than one image per postcard. These should reflect the brand of the business, be easy for anyone to interpret at first glance, and do not have to be limited to the company logo. A card may have a picture of previous work, relevant photographs, or illustrated text that has an engaging message.

The editing process is best left to a professional who knows about the alignment of elements, proper cropping and making colors more vivid. This person should also know how to make photos less pixelated when transferred from a hard copy. Although some consumer software products have some of these capabilities, this task is not recommended for home computing equipment.

Although some artisans may use electronic postcards as a way of marketing online, keeping hard copies of postcards are great for online marketing. It can be a nice token to present to someone who has expressed interest, as tangibles can be used a part of engagement marketing. Some people present these along with a business card or flyer at different events.

Although some novices may enjoy the creative aspect, this is about business and making a good impression always. When most people try to do this on their own, the end product often looks unbalanced or the colors are not as vibrant as it could be. While most starting out may not have a large budget, they should look at this as an opportunity to invest in their brand so they are most likely to receive a return.

Firstly, it helps to look at competitors and find out where they got their postcards printed. Some bloggers or small business sites may also have suggestions for companies that do not require large orders. Or just peruse printers that work specifically with small business owners or freelancers. The idea is to find a place that delivers quality work and will offer a volume price break on a small business order.

A lot of people are surprised at the cost per unit once they get the product in hand and see how it works. Before getting a budget together, talking to someone who has marketing or public relations experience should present essentials for this type of promotion. For instance, they can share what type of image is most likely to get attention and remain in the mindset of the recipient.




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I am passionate about educating university students about money and careers, and have been doing so since 2007. I see the same confusion and mistakes being replicated every year. The way I help is through Save the Student. I'm always on the look out for new contributors, so get in touch if you're wanting to get involved! Aside from the site, my main interests are travelling, writing, photography, webdesign, sailing, football and cycling.

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