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Being a business owner usually entails looking for new ideas or ways to stand out from the competition. It also involves spreading the word about what it is that the business does, which is often done with the help of business cards.

Today, we’d like to shed some light on applause-worthy business cards, showing how having a creative approach can make something seemingly mundane into a perfect little ad for one’s business. Scroll down to find some of the most unique business cards people have ever received and make sure to upvote your favorites.

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Tomorrow Is My First Ever Art Fair So I Hand-Painted All My Business Cards

Tomorrow Is My First Ever Art Fair So I Hand-Painted All My Business Cards

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I Don't Get The Opportunity To Give Away A Lot Of Business Cards, So I Figured I Might As Well Paint My Own

I Don't Get The Opportunity To Give Away A Lot Of Business Cards, So I Figured I Might As Well Paint My Own

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This Knife Sharpening Company Has A Band-Aid As Its Business Card

This Knife Sharpening Company Has A Band-Aid As Its Business Card

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Knowing how clumsy I can be in the kitchen, I'll probably need this :P

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For business owners, it’s important to be on top of their game and make sure they stand out from the competition—for all the right reasons, of course. That’s where being creative can really play to their advantage.

Adding a bit of “sugar, spice, and everything nice”, be it an advertising campaign or something as humdrum as a business card, can really make it stick in people’s minds, hopefully converting them from passers—or scrollers—by to paying customers.

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This Music Store's Business Cards Are Guitar Pics

This Music Store's Business Cards Are Guitar Pics

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But being unique and creative is, of course, not enough; you have to focus that creativity on targeting the right audience. For instance, if you’re a hairdresser, you ought to try and come up with something that represents your profession on the card, be it a tiny image of some scissors or text straight-up saying “hairdresser”. And the clearer, the better; if people can understand what it is that you do after just taking a glance at your card, you have most likely succeeded in the mission.

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This Temporary Tattoo Shop Has Business Cards That Are Also Temporary Tattoos

This Temporary Tattoo Shop Has Business Cards That Are Also Temporary Tattoos

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My Graphic Designer Buddy Went Above And Beyond With My New Business Cards

My Graphic Designer Buddy Went Above And Beyond With My New Business Cards

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Targeting the right audience was the number one thing the Indeed Career Guide emphasized, discussing tips for creating an effective business card. Some others that followed included making it easy to read and including the most important information, which circles back to trying to make it as effortless for the customer to take in the information as possible.

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This Business Card

This Business Card

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's cute, as long as the other side says what he does. Not necessarily a good idea to make your clients do homework first. 🤔

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#10

Water Fountain Repair Guy Left This Tiny Water Fountain As His Business Card

Water Fountain Repair Guy Left This Tiny Water Fountain As His Business Card

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Other tips suggested by Indeed were following basic design guidelines, such as a minimum font size for easy reading and positioning the main copy at least 5 mm from the edge of the trim. In addition to that, it emphasized the importance of proofreading all that is written on the card and hiring a professional printer to make them, using quality material.

#12

My MP's Business Card Has Braille On It

My MP's Business Card Has Braille On It

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This Business Card From A Tire Place Also Serves As A Tire Thread Measurement Tool

This Business Card From A Tire Place Also Serves As A Tire Thread Measurement Tool

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#14

Bought A House And Found A Business Card For An Exterminator. Wife Freaked When She Opened The Drawer

Bought A House And Found A Business Card For An Exterminator. Wife Freaked When She Opened The Drawer

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd set fire to the house before noticing it's a fake roach (or read the card)

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If you’re wondering how many people still carry around business cards, the answer is reportedly not that many; but they still count. According to Small Business Rainmaker, as much as 88% of cards handed out get thrown away in less than a week, but the remaining 12% could become customers or valuable connections.

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This Dentist's Business Card Has 12 Yards Of Floss Inside It

This Dentist's Business Card Has 12 Yards Of Floss Inside It

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This Business Card Is A Little Piano

This Business Card Is A Little Piano

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to get some of those tiny hands you put over your fingers and play this piano with them.

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#17

This Business Card For A Suit Store Has Pop-Out Collar Stays

This Business Card For A Suit Store Has Pop-Out Collar Stays

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kissmychakram
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet they'd love being referred to as a suit store! A bit like calling Cartier a "ring shop"

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Discussing the importance of business cards, Small Business Rainmaker also emphasized the importance of making sure your cards are of good quality. Statistics show that close to four-in-ten people refuse to do business with a company if their card is cheap-looking.

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Business Card For Fitness Trainer

Business Card For Fitness Trainer

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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of a visit card for a personal fitness trainer I've seen some years ago online: it was made of rubber and looked like a bar code printed on it. You had to stretch it to read the details (I just wondered with which hand to scribble down the contact info)

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Tearable Divorce Lawyer Business Card

Tearable Divorce Lawyer Business Card

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While the cards on this list might not have changed the minds of business card skeptics, chances are that for some potential clients they left a lasting impression. Sometimes that is enough for them to give businesses a chance to prove that they’re good at what they do, but let’s leave discussing what makes a good professional for another time.

#21

Business Card For Packaging Supplies Company Shaped Like Cardboard Box

Business Card For Packaging Supplies Company Shaped Like Cardboard Box

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Record Album Business Card

Record Album Business Card

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LOVE IT! And I see that 323 area code, so brilliant way to stand out from the crowd in LA!

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#23

Designer’s Seed Packet Business Card

Designer’s Seed Packet Business Card

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The Way I Found To Make My Business Card Simple, Different, And That Reflects My Work

The Way I Found To Make My Business Card Simple, Different, And That Reflects My Work

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Cosmetic Surgeon Business Card

Cosmetic Surgeon Business Card

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I somehow cannot imagine liking them, even if I would be interested. In my imagination, only teenage boys are crazy about them!

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#26

X-Ray Business Cards

X-Ray Business Cards

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever gets the 1st card at the top ain’t gonna go to this clinic! But in all seriousness this is an amazing idea!

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#29

This Business Card Of A Producer Has A USB Stick With His Music In It

This Business Card Of A Producer Has A USB Stick With His Music In It

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I Spent Way Too Much Time Making Just A Handful Of Overcomplicated Business Cards. But It Was A Fun Project To Do

I Spent Way Too Much Time Making Just A Handful Of Overcomplicated Business Cards. But It Was A Fun Project To Do

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Painter Business Cards

Painter Business Cards

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This will be downvoted but... NOT A GREAT IDEA. This setup and graphics are an IP of Pantone LLC, and are technically considered part of their "trade dress". This is close enough to the original to potentially cause confusion, and is in an adjacent business so the protection is easily enforced. They are also extremely litigious about this specific graphic, because they make a lot of money licensing it for various stuff, from mugs to apparel.

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#34

Recycled Paper And Scrap Fabric Business Cards

Recycled Paper And Scrap Fabric Business Cards

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#35

This Business Card I Got A While Ago Is Also A Set Of Lock Picks

This Business Card I Got A While Ago Is Also A Set Of Lock Picks

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kevin Mitnick. Possibly the most famous OG Hacker and security expert ever. If you don't know who he was, google him, it's quite a ride.

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#36

Artist That Makes Wooden Maps Gave Me His Business Card, Of A Wooden Map

Artist That Makes Wooden Maps Gave Me His Business Card, Of A Wooden Map

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone else hearing the Bonanza theme when looking at that business card?

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#37

Miniature Scribble Slates Were Used To Create Unique, Interactive Business Cards

Miniature Scribble Slates Were Used To Create Unique, Interactive Business Cards

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect. I could not stop playing with one of these. Bored in a waiting room? Bring this on out from the purse.

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#38

Cards For A Brick Supplier In Houston

Cards For A Brick Supplier In Houston

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#39

My Son Received A "Business" Card From A Classmate

My Son Received A "Business" Card From A Classmate

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a parent, I would appreciate this. Sometimes it's a struggle to get the contact info for the parents of your child's friends. When I have a rule that it's required before they play at their friend's house (and vice versa). It's absolutely needed for emergencies, like when the friend got a bee sting.

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#40

These Business Cards Come With Holders, But They Aren't Just Any Regular Case For The Card. Instead, They Are Part Of A Creative Way To Stand Out

These Business Cards Come With Holders, But They Aren't Just Any Regular Case For The Card. Instead, They Are Part Of A Creative Way To Stand Out

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Badger Troop

Badger Troop

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#42

I Designed My Business Cards To Be Trading Cards, And When I Need To Give Them One, I Have Them Draw A Card

I Designed My Business Cards To Be Trading Cards, And When I Need To Give Them One, I Have Them Draw A Card

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Be_ Heard
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoa that is crazy clever... trading cards?? Who knows what potential that could have

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#43

Business Cards Made Of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) I've Collected From Guitar Pedal Makers

Business Cards Made Of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) I've Collected From Guitar Pedal Makers

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Best Bartender Business Card Ever

Best Bartender Business Card Ever

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David
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL at wording. It's probably all legal but around here if you are in nature reserve you are not allowed to remove flora or fauna. I realize rules vary in different locations.

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#45

Tea Bags For A Tea Room

Tea Bags For A Tea Room

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Tiny Dancer
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, I'm missing something here. It very clearly says it's for a photographer ("Fine Photography Just Add Sugar", company name is White Tea) which makes no sense to me.

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#46

This Business Card For A Mexican Restaurant Shaped Like A Taco

This Business Card For A Mexican Restaurant Shaped Like A Taco

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This Company's Business Card Is A Golden Coin

This Company's Business Card Is A Golden Coin

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SkyBlueandBlack
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... Cool, but I'm not sure I'd want to go with a financial management firm that's spending MY money on such an expensive "business card"...

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#49

Interactive Business Card For Daycare

Interactive Business Card For Daycare

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Window Cleaner Business Card

Window Cleaner Business Card

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked for ClearView in San Francisco. Clearly, it's not the same company.

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