Checkout my latest business card:



From the keyboard pictured on the card, I bet some of of you may be wondering if I play a Korg PA800 now. Fact is, though I've played and do like many things about the PA800, I remain happy & content playing Tyros2. I simply felt a silver kb wouldn't stand out against the white card background. The only change I made to the card, for privacy posting it here on a public forum, was remove my tel number. This card is already getting positive response from clients, as its already brought me new gig bookings.

I think it would be nice to see the business cards other members here are using to promote themselves, so encourage other members here to post a shot of your business card now.

Scott

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Scott Yee Entertainment

Hi Scott - I like your card! Nice look and all the info needed to get them to the web site.

I tried posting mine but can't get my file sharing site to cooperate. I'll keep trying.

Randy


[This message has been edited by saxxman (edited 05-08-2008).]

Too colorfull and way to chaotic for my style.

Despite the fact that you're and entertainer and work in the music buiseness doesn't change the rules for creating a good buiseness card...

And rule number one is KIS (Keep it simple)

Also a buiseness card requires your adress and telephone number...


Seriously, if someone gave me a buiseness card like that, i would not take the man serious at all.


(Keep in mind that i am not trying to shoot you, but its just my opinion)

Really cool Scott...nice to see someone thinking outside of the box...very well conceived and presented.

Ian

Nice card Scott Ya gotta make it stand out!


Bachus If you read Scott's post he left out the phone number for online privacy reasons

Well...

Privacy reasons or not.... A mobile phone number would have done it.... As said before a good buiseness card requires a phone number. You can't both run a private buiseness and have privacy....

Bachus, Scott stated that he removed the phone number just to post a picture of his card here on the website. The card he gives to customers has the business card.

Fantastic business card, Scott. Truly fantastic. It reflects your personality and your energy. Address is not necessary. I'm glad that it is getting such good response.

Beakybird

Scott, I like it. You want your business card to stand out from the rest, and yours does!

Glenn

Scott as usual fine work, puts a little different twist and a not so convservative look like many business cards. I'm not surprised to hear you're getting positive response from clients.

Scott.....

Fantastic card!!! Excellent design, it really catches the eye & simply says it all.
No wonder you've been a super gigging pro all these years. You definitly know what your doing. Here's hoping your calendar remains booked solid for years to come!

Good Luck

Thanks for the nice kudos guys.

I actually recommend & utilize different cards to target specific audiences. This one is aimed to people wanting wedding and party event music entertainment. I utilize another more conservatively designed card for club date bookings, and another for my music consulting/teaching work.

Randy, Bachus, Ian, Mike, Glenn, Stephen, Larry (Beakybird), DNJ, etc al. Would be cool to see your music biz cards. Please post.

Scott

Thanks for the interest Scott but I'm retired from performing and am not looking for bookings at this time so I really don't have a card.

Scott,

All I have is my Yamaha business card...you know, the logo, my name, my e-mail, my phone number...just very plain and corporate looking.

Don't have a card for personal gigs...just use the one card.

Thanks for asking.

Ian

Scott I will email you my BC asap if you need ideas. No need to post it here, I'd rather keep it private for now..cabishe?



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Hey Scott,

I really like your business card...looks good.

-mike


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Donny, looking forward to seeing how you present yourself on your card. Is there some reason you're reluctant to post a link to it so other synthzoner's can see it as well? If you prefer public forum confidentiality as I did, you can simply delete your telephone number/address info when posting it.

I"m curious how many people promote themselves as 'one man band' musician-entertainers. Come on guys, I'd sure love to see other sz arranger kb musician's business cards.

Scott

Great card..I like And the blue keyboard is a winner

Scott - trying once more. Here's my "ultra conservative" card. If it doesn't display, I'll continue fighting w/my file share service.

Randy
[img]http://dc44.4shared.com/img/47046551/cc474d25/Ras_Biz_Card_no_data.gif?sizeM=3[/img]






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http://www.4shared.com/account/file/47046551/cc474d25/Ras_Biz_Card_no_data.html

Randy try this..........

Hey Donny - thanks! I gave up on the html extension - it just didn't want to work...so I figured out another way to get it there. The resolution is not quite right, but y'all get the idea. I had these done at VistaPrint. I like them and they seem to do the job so far. Thanks again!

Randy

Scott what a great looking Business Card.
Do you recomend using Raised letters versus making your own on a PC printer. Wouldn't that give a perspective client a better indication of quality service in a way when you hand them out? Also how many do you order at a time, is it less money for a larger quantity?

Don't make your own on an inkjet printer. Those inks are NOT waterproof (or sweat-proof or damp-proof!) and the slightest moisture will render them at the very least VERY unprofessional-looking, and at worst, unreadable.

Get them professionally printed (it's a writeoff, anyway)...

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Hello Scott:

Great Design !!!.Live...."Spark"..or "chispa" as we say in Mexico.

Great to see you here !!!
I look often, but I don't post unless I feel is absolutely necessary.

Hi Scott

Welcome back! Cool card. It really gets your message across in style.

Randy

Very nice card also. After having heard you play sax live, I'd say the words Smooth Sax is right on the mark.

Best
Scott

Randy: very nice looking card presentation. I like how you included your music degree & prestigious air force band credentials. I personally think it might have been nice if you cited your degree level as well.



John: I designed and setup my business card (print copy ready) on my PC utilizing Photoshop, & took the print ready file to my local print center (Kinkos) and had them run me off a sample run (glossy white card stock) so I could compare for myself, the professional printer center's color laser output quality & durability, to doing it at home with my Canon i9900 Inkjet printer on Avery 8897 Glossy Clean Edge extra sturdy Business Card stock .

I had expected the laser printing quality and look of the card to surpass what I could produce on my Canon i9900 Inkjet Printer , but was surprised to discover that the cards produced on my Canon printer look sharper and crisper with more vivid colors than the ones produced at the print center. The thickness and sturdiness of the card appear identical as well, and contrary to what Diki said, the ink does not bleed when the card gets wet. I even took my Canon inkjet produced card and ran it under running water for 20 seconds and then let it sit out (wet) for 10 minutes to dry. After it dried completely, the card, except for slight curling, looks exactly the same as before having been soaked heavily with water.

This all said, I do recall producing business cards (5 years ago) on HP/Epson printers and experiencing what Diki described, but this certainly is not the case with my Canon i9900 and the vastly improved (water proof?) ink it utilizes.

Ok, hope this helps to clarify any questions regarding inkjet printer produced business cards.

Scott



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Scott great information on the Waterproof confusion...I guess we've come a long way in print technology. I personally like the raised lettering & usually order 2000 at a time for approx $70.00 which includes type setup too....they last less then a year for me before a re-order is needed. remember BC's are just a small part of your front line media appearance strategy you still have to have "The Goods" for people to hire you based on your Music!

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Nice to hear things have improved..

I am still using Epson's, due to the CD printing ability, and I use a much less expensive printer (under $100 as opposed to $500), but when this one dies (dyes!), I will take a look at if Canon offer a CD printing version with this ink technology.

I still maintain though that if you use cards in the 1000's (you can't hand out TOO many!), just the time saved is worth having them printed professionally, yet alone the cost savings...

Small run speciality cards, if you have this technology, OK, but I wouldn't want to sit around and blow a lot of ink at a four figure run. JMO...

Donny, you're absolutely right on there. The most effective form of promotion to ensure bookings from new clients is when they experience your show live. No business card or demo cd/tape can seal the deal as well as this can.

This said, I never distribute my card on audience/guest tables at my gigs because I think that comes off as pushy and tacky, and really not very productive for actually getting new client bookings.

The card I posted (above) is primarily intended for people that actually come up to me on a gig requesting one. I also keep a small stack of cards available on a stand next to the keyboard. I've discovered that most new client bookings come from referrals, or people who come to my show performance and then come up to the stage or approach me for a card. - Scott