Maybe you added an extra service (or deleted one) from your freelance writing business. Maybe you got married or divorced and your last name changed. Maybe you got a new telephone number, email address, or website URL. Whatever the reason, your business cards will change over the years. If you’ve paid to get them printed professionally, and even added color for an extra cost, then you won’t relish the idea of throwing away what’s left of your 500 or 1,000 business cards when you replace them.
Reuse, Recycle Outdated Business Cards For Multiple Uses
Instead of trashing your business cards just because your employer, address, telephone number, services, company name, or other information has changed, save your outdated cards for other uses around your home office. Although information on the front of these cards is no longer useful, the back side of your business cards can continue to work for you (unless you printed both sides, of course). The convenient size and thick paper stock offer a variety of uses for writers who need to pinch every penny in their writing business.
Labels: With a little trimming, old business cards can be used for file cabinet labels and replacement hanging file folder labels. The sturdy paper and straight edges make them easily adjustable for different size labels.