Lake Printing

 Having a striking, yet well-refined business card can do wonders for helping grow your business at the Lake of the Ozarks. After all, many businesses have business cards, so ensuring yours stands out from the pack is essential to attracting new business. As the printing hub of the Midwest , we’ve been assisting clients in growing their business with our top-notch printing services for years. In this week’s blog, we’re covering 5 of the most popular printing techniques to enhance your business cards! 1.        Foil Printing This form of printing embeds foil into your card, adding an extra sheen to it. This effect gives the card a feeling of elegance. Some of the best areas of your card to implement this foil method is to highlight the logos and important typography. 2.        Laser Cutting In this process, the card is cut with precision lasers that can make a sharp, crisp appearance. With the digital aspect of thi...

Choosing the right paper for your project can be the difference between your print material getting noticed or thrown in the trash. The trouble for most business owners is knowing what paper is best to use for their printing needs. Lake Printing can help! Some have different weights, while others have varied textures and glosses.  Lake Printing  can help you decide on the varieties of paper to make your project stand out. Here are some ideas to help you pair the right paper with your project. The Difference Between Uncoated and Coated Paper Uncoated Paper - If you use uncoated paper the ink dries by absorbing into the paper. There are many different paper types that are uncoated, and they are typically available in a variety of surfaces, both smooth and textured. You can save some cost on your presentation if you don't have high resolution images, photos, gradients or fine detailed images. Coated Paper - Coated paper has a surface sealant that restricts ink from a...

If you thought that your business card was just a way to pass along information - think again! While they were created to serve this purpose, they also are your best way to make a great first impression on a potential customer or client. At Lake Printing, we love to take your basic contact information, and create something truly unique that capture the attention and help convince your potential client(s) that YOU are the best connection out there. Here are a few things you can keep in mind as you make great first impressions with you business cards. Keep a Clear Point When someone looks at your business cards, you don't want them to be so overwhelmed by the artistic flair that they miss the whole point of the card. At the same time, you don't want the design to be cookie cutter so that it doesn't stand out. You can find a good balance between stylish and pointed when you hire a graphic designer. They can combine the artistic design your company needs, while still...

Business cards are one of the first impressions someone has of your business, and sometimes your only chance to make an impression - so make it a good one. In many cases, your business card will even proceed your introduction to a potential client, and you may not even meet the client in person at all. How do you fit a high quality, eye catching sales pitch on a 2.5" x 3" piece of cardstock? At Lake Printing, we make your print pieces at the Lake of the Ozarks a priority, and from the smallest business card to the largest banner, we want to put the same amount of care into your product. Here are a few things to remember as you have your professional business cards designed. Include Key Information When you have a business card designed by our graphic designers at the Lake of the Ozarks , we help you narrow down what the best information will be. You want to make it quick and direct. When someone picks up your card, it's because they want to potentially contact you...

Business cards have been around since at least 17th century Europe. At that time, they were used to announced the arrival of well-known aristocratic people to their town or home. In 2016, we still use these small pieces of paper to announce who we are and what we do, and they are still just as important today as they were then. You business card may be the first impression that someone received of your company, and you want it to be a good one. At Lake Printing, we can help you achieve business card success through the design and style of your card. If you think that business cards are going out of style, think again. Here are five reasons they are just as important as ever. Exchanging Digital Information Can Be Impersonal While it can be extremely convenient to exchange phone numbers and emails via digital information, it can also be extremely impersonal. One of the biggest assets to business is marketing and making connections. It's hard to make those same meaningful conn...

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Will Rogers If you think cutting costs on your business cards is a good idea, think again. There are many instances where your business card will be the first impression you make on your customer. Even if you hand a business card to someone in person, your card can leave a lasting impression with them as you part ways. From the type of paper you use to the text size and font, there are ways your cards can be attention grabbing,  Here are three ways a custom designed business card from Lake Printing can make better impressions than a stock designed, online storefront. Mastering the Look and Feel Choosing the correct type of paper for your business cards can play a key role in making great first impressions. A high gloss, shiny card is ideal when you have bright colors or a detailed image - making this ideal for photographers, jewelers, custom craftsman, or anyone who wants to include an imag...