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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\nWhat are the most important things to put on a business card?<\/h3>\n
The seven essentials are: your full name, job title, company name and logo, mobile phone number, business email address, and website URL. Every other element is optional. If space is tight, prioritise these seven and cut everything else before reducing type size.<\/p>\n
Should I put my address on a business card?<\/h3>\n
Only if clients or customers visit you physically (retail stores, medical clinics, legal offices, trade showrooms). Consultants, freelancers, remote workers, and digital businesses generally do not need one. A suburb or region descriptor gives geographic context without the privacy exposure of a full street address.<\/p>\n
How much information is too much on a business card?<\/h3>\n
A useful rule is the arm’s-length test: if you cannot read every element comfortably at arm’s length, there is too much. Most cards become overcrowded at more than seven or eight text elements. When in doubt, remove one element and see if the card reads better.<\/p>\n
Should my business card have both a front and a back?<\/h3>\n
Two-sided cards give you the space to assign a clear job to each side (identity on the front, contact details on the back) without crowding either. Single-sided cards work for very simple layouts but struggle the moment you add a QR code, tagline, or address. For most professional contexts, a two-sided card is worth the small additional cost.<\/p>\n
What size is a standard Australian business card?<\/h3>\n
The standard Australian business card size is 90 x 55mm. This is the same as the ISO 7810 ID-1 format used across most of the Asia-Pacific region. Always leave a 3mm safe zone inside each edge for bleed-and-trim tolerance.<\/p>\n
Do I need a QR code on my business card?<\/h3>\n
Not universally, but increasingly yes for roles where digital follow-through matters. QR codes are scanned natively by all current smartphone operating systems in Australia without an app. If the destination page is strong (a portfolio, a booking system, a well-built landing page), a QR code meaningfully increases the value of the card. Always include a one-line CTA next to the QR code explaining what it does.<\/p>\n
What font size should I use on a business card?<\/h3>\n
The minimum readable size for contact information on a standard 90 x 55mm card is 8pt. Recommended sizes: name at 12-16pt bold, job title at 10-12pt regular, contact details at 8-9pt regular. Never go below 7pt for any meaningful content.<\/p>\n
Should I put my photo on a business card?<\/h3>\n
In most Australian industries, no. The exceptions are real estate agents (where a headshot is a strong industry norm) and financial planners. For everyone else, a photo competes with your logo and reduces space for information. If you do use one, size it at minimum 30 x 30mm and use a professionally taken headshot.<\/p>\n
Which social media handle should I include on a business card?<\/h3>\n
One platform only, and only if you actively post content that reflects your professional brand. LinkedIn for B2B and professional services. Instagram for creative, hospitality, beauty, and retail. Facebook for community-based local businesses. A dormant profile found via your card creates a negative impression that outweighs any benefit.<\/p>\n
How should I format my phone number on a business card?<\/h3>\n
Use the +61 international dialling format: +61 4XX XXX XXX for mobile numbers. Drop the leading zero from the domestic format (04XX becomes +61 4XX). This format is immediately dialable from any country without the recipient needing to look up Australian country codes.<\/p>\n
What card stock should I use for a professional business card?<\/h3>\n
350gsm is a practical minimum for professional contexts. It survives normal handling and a jacket pocket without bending. For premium impressions, 400gsm and above paired with a soft-touch matte laminate or a specialty print finish creates a card with both physical weight and visual texture. See the standard business cards product page<\/a> for current stock and finish options.<\/p>\nOrder business cards with free overnight delivery across Australia. Paperlust Print Shop offers standard business cards<\/a> printed on quality Australian stock, with fast turnaround and free Startrack overnight delivery. Upload your design or talk to the team about layout and finish options.<\/p>\n
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