Thank You Card Key Terms

Some key terms for making and using thank you cards in business

By J. Stoltzfus, writer/programmer, LOCAL CITIZEN

Thank you cards are useful in many business situations. When a company rep wants to create a relationship with someone from another company, a thank you card can help cement that connection. Individuals also use thank you cards after interviews or in other professional situations. All kinds of small businesses use thank you cards to let clients know they care and are paying attention to whom is paying them. Knowing about some of the basic terms for thank you notes will help business leaders select the card-making process that best meets their needs.

Paper stock

Paper stock is important for all kinds of cards, including thank you cards. Paper stock is the weight and quality of a certain kind of paper.
Try: Find out more about paper stock at The Print Guide.

Print run

Another thing to consider in printing up thank you cards is the print run, or the number of cards that will be printed in the initial run.
Try: See a definition of a print run at Reverso.

Laser photo paper

Some companies may choose to print custom thank you cards with photos of staff or execs printed on the front or inside of the card. For projects like these, laser photo paper might be right for the job. Laser photo paper is a type of high-gloss, photo-quality paper that can produce great results.
Try: Find more on laser photo paper at Graytex.

Font

Another consideration for a business making thank you cards is the font selections. A font is a kind of type face, or letters created with a specific standard visual design. Card planners will need to choose fonts wisely for a visually appealing result.
Try: Learn more about fonts at Urban Font.

Business card

The business card is a standard-sized card printed on one side that professionals use to promote their businesses or companies. Many businesses use a business card inside a thank you note to give the recipient access to basic info about the company.
Try: Get more on business cards at Business Card Doc.

Engraving

Another process for printing thank you cards is engraving. Engraving is the art of creating raised letters or images on a card. This is often used to give thank you cards a sense of style and elegance.
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