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Have you put modeling on a business card? Seeking advice

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Have you put modeling on a business card? Seeking advice
Posted by dirkpitt77 on Monday, January 12, 2015 1:26 PM

   As a profession, I'm a free lance writer. However, in the last year I've had folks express interest in my skills with photography as well as with modeling. In fact, I have a commission build going on right now. It's time to update my business card, which right now focuses only on the writing angle. So my question is, how would you phrase a modeling skill so it sounds and looks professional on a business card? 

'Professional models'?

'Commission commemorative models/dioramas'?

'Commemorative scale models/dioramas'?

   Anyone done this or have advice? I'd rather not have to make a separate business card for different creative skills and am hoping to put all skills on one card.

Thanks!

Chris

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Posted by CN Spots on Monday, January 12, 2015 2:50 PM

I'd use "replicas" in place of models.  

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Posted by dirkpitt77 on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 12:22 PM

Ooo....replica. Good call.

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Posted by elass0wyp0 on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 2:55 PM

Scale replica reproductions and dioramas.  Whatever you chose, that's pretty cool.

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Posted by dirkpitt77 on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 8:23 PM

That sounds almost perfect. Thanks, sirs!

Chris

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Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:46 PM

How about adding "You name it, I can build it!" ?  Big Smile  Good luck with it, Chris! That's pretty neat that you're building on commission, too. I have yet to have that privilege. 

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Posted by Jon_a_its on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 4:54 AM

Double-sided business cards!  

One side emphasising your creative & photography skills, with your 'your-name-here' branded website web address emphasised, showcasing your latest & variety of work.

The other side bread & butter, with your 'more-business-like' web address?

I used Deluxe (used to work for them) for my last set, & it's only a few bucks more to print on both sides.

A 'tent card' (such as place name card) gives 4 times the surface area, so you can do 'less-is-more' outside & colour-full info on the inside.

Another option are card-sized mini-CD-ROMS, useful if you do web, programming techy stuff, but less common now.

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Friday, January 16, 2015 9:07 AM

Hi ;

     Well , Dirk , seeing as how you have the lead - in as a photographer it won't be that hard . Proffessional Photographer and provider of Special Miniature Building skills .

   My almost 50 yr old company , has never advertised .The card reads simply This

                                                                             MINSHIPCO

                                                              If it floats , we build it , All scales

                                                                 Commissions our Specialty

                                                                Rail-Road scales done right !

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Posted by Greg on Friday, January 16, 2015 11:06 AM

If writing is your bread and butter, were it me I'd be hesitant to hand out cards with other skills for fear of portraying a "Jack of all trades, master of none" impression.

I am NOT suggesting that is the case, I'm talking about the perception of the folk on the receiving end of the card.

I think I'd lean towards separate cards.

Just my 2 cents, I'm certainly no marketing expert.

Whichever direction you go, hope you let us know how it plays out for you. And good luck!

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