How's my new business card? feedback please.

[honkeybizkit]

Okay, so I only detail on the side. It is my hobby and have about 10 years experience and have been doing it on the side for about 4 years. I do work for friends of friends, co-workers etc. So... As of late, I have been getting referrals and many want business cards to pass on my name. I whipped this up tonight to get opinions.



Let me know what you think. I appreciate constructive criticism.

 

[craigdt]

Not bad at all. Your contact info may show up better if it were on the left side however.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

You state: "Cleaning. Correcting and Protecting Automotive Finishes"



Did you put the period in after cleaning on purpose, to denote the end of the thought? Or was that supposed to be a comma? Otherwise I think it's good.

 

[honkeybizkit]

Thanks for the comments... it is a comma in "cleaning, correcting..." but I guess it does look like a period. I made some changes, does this look better?

 

[ohiostate]

Think ur contact information maybe should be in white...

 

[PTRon]

I like the 2nd one better but put back the comma(s).

Cleaning comma Correcting comma and...

 

[jmkiang]

I like. Need to come up with something for myself this weekend since I am being asked for them too.



Good luck!

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Yeah, put the comma back in, just make sure it looks like a comma, lol!

 

[Twista616]

Maybe a company name would help, or a name where people would remember you.

 

[ohiostate]

Maybe a company name would help, or a name where people would remember you.

Agree.................

 

[jmkiang]

I think you can / should take Automotive Finishes out.

 

[todd@bsaw]

Yes, I like the Oxford comma.



However, if you're not going to be operating under a business name (or DBA), make your name the point of focus and not 'Automotive Detailing'. Be personal and have clients know you by name, that's how my business is founded.

 

[honkeybizkit]

Okay, so here is the final image sent for print. i only ordered 500, so I can design a new one shortly. I ordered from gotprint.com, we'll see how they do.



I did about 5 test prints, to get the color/brightness/contrast where I wanted it. I had to enlarge almost all the text for easier reading. Also there is a .125" bleed area for final trim.



I thought about using a "business name", but I am not a proper business and didn't want to put myself out there like that. I am afraid if they are a referral and have my card, they picture me as a business/shop owner, and didn't want to set them up for a let down or awkward first impression.



Overall I spent about 2.5 hours on this, and I am self-taught photoshop novice.

 

[HLxDrummer]

I think the final version looks good, great job man and good luck!

 

[jmkiang]

Looks great man! I still need to get this done. Take pics when you get them in mail!