Opening any business means a whole variety of unexpected expenses, from workspace to accountants to the smaller and unexpected items like business cards. This is why when you have the opportunity to take advantage of quality free products to improve your business; it’s great to know how. Here’s how to take advantage of free business cards.

Step One: Visit the VistaPrint website.

Step Two: Right on the homepage you’ll see a free products area. Click on free business cards.

Step Three: Using the form, enter the copy that you want to see on your card.

Step Four: Verify that the copy is correct by viewing the sample business card on the screen. The copy should update as you enter it into the form.

Step Five: Select your design. This could take some time, there are many to choose from. Look for a design that fits your business products or services. If there isn’t a good match, then you can choose a plain business card that fits your personality best.

Step Six: Make sure the card looks exactly like you want it too. If you don’t want your address listed on the card then you don’t have to enter that information. You can leave it blank or enter information that you do want on your card. For example, some business owners have multiple websites. You can list those instead of listing your business address. Once your card has been carefully proofed, enter your initials in the box provided. This signifies that you approve of the card’s appearance.

Step Seven: You’ll need to register next. It’s a typical registration form. Once that’s filled out you submit the form and you’re taken to an order page. Order your free 250 cards and click next.

Step Eight: Choose your shipping option. If you don’t need the business cards tomorrow, go ahead and choose the slow option. This is the most economical option and it doesn’t really take that long.

Step Nine: Choose your finish. Matte finish is free and it looks good. If you want to upgrade to a glossy finish or premium paper it will cost extra.

Step Ten: Your next step is to choose what goes on the back of your cards. Left blank and they’re free. Of course the free option includes the vista print logo on the back. To have the back completely blank it will cost a few dollars. You can also add a message, calendar, or graphic and message to the back for an extra expense.

Step Eleven: You’ll scroll through a couple of option pages where you can add other business supplies to your cart like note pads, stamps, return address labels etc. Once you get through these you’ll arrive at your checkout page.

Step Twelve: Enter your payment information and you’re done. Choosing all of the free options, your customized business cards will come exactly as you have indicated. Your only cost will be the shipping expense.

As a last word of advice, make sure you proof read your business card carefully. If you don’t, you could end up with a business card that you can’t use. Careful proofreading will result in a beautiful customized business card for free!