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New business card designs

Business cards designed for Bedford based Xyris Analytics, pick up on the branding work we have already done for them.
These are the UK office cards, we also designed cards for the China office, one side in English, the other in Chinese.
For more information on our Business Card Design see our website




Business card design
Company branding
Letterhead design
Logo design
Leaflet design
Flyer design
Stationery design
Brochure design and layout

QR Codes on golf balls

QR Codes on golf balls

We have just designed these golf balls for a company in Bedford who want to promote their services on the golf course. The Squadra designed and tracked QR Code not only links to a specific page on their website for the promotion, it contains a special code allowing us to monitor how many people scan the code.

For more information on our Company Branding design service or to find out more about any of the following services why not give the studio a call on 01234 834554

Business card design
Company branding
Letterhead design
Logo design
Leaflet design
Flyer design
Stationery design
Brochure design and layout

QR Code design

We have been working on understanding further the power of QR Codes and how they can be used to generate more sales and awareness for our customers.

We have produced this a to try some ideas out and posted it onto our new QR specific site QR Creative
where we will feature some of our work using QR codes

Here's the video

Top ten business card tips

I was asked to present and education slot and a BNI meeting this week on a subject very close to my heart ; business cards. Over the years I have built a reputation for designing powerful business cards that capture the clients values, unique selling points and that make them stand out from their competitors, winning them more business.

To key points from my talk are below, if you want to stop competing on price alone, to sell more and want to stand out from your competitors then give me a call on Bedford 01234 834554 or see my website for more Graphic Design Services and Business Branding or to view my online design portfolio


 

1. Always have your cards designed specifically for your business by a graphic designer. Well designed cards will make you look professional and business like. They will make you stand out from your competitors and stop you competing on price only

2. Never leave home without them. “Do I have my wallet, house keys, driver’s license? Do I have my business cards?” Remember, any interaction can be a doorway to give out a business card.

3. Insert a business card when mailing bill payments. Bills contain advertisements. Why not advertise your skills or services the same way? Insert a business card with your payment and develop this powerful networking attitude. 

4. Use proper business card etiquette. Never shove a business card you’re your pocket. Never. When given one demonstrate an interest in the other person. Look at the card, find something there to stir up conversation then place it in your wallet. 

5. Be generous. Have you ever requested a second business card so you could refer their services just to hear “I only have a few cards left.” Hoarding your cards serves no good purpose. If you go to a networking event with 25 people attending ensure you take enough cards for 2 each.

6. Ask for referrals. Don’t put people on the spot. Try asking for a referral when giving a business card by saying something savvy like, “If you think of someone would you please refer my services to them?” then give them 2 cards.

7. Maximize all your interactions. Every social event, every outing and every encounter is an opportunity to network so remember to use these meetings to hand someone your card. You never know when you might meet someone who can help you or who knows someone else who could.

8. Have your cards printed professionally. Cheap cards look and feel cheap - is that how you want prospective customer to see you? Always ask for quotes on larger quantities, they are often  only a few pound more.

9. Make sure your card says what you do. Your card is there to re-enforce your sales message, your USP's and your services. Use the back of the card to list your services, remember people keep cards for a long time , they may forget what you do.

10. . Don't use templates from the internet, you don't know who else has the same one. This could lead to someone judging you on what they thought of a completely different business with the same design.

Business card design

A design we did for The Wellness Hub, they wanted to have a business card that would give information on how to sit correctly along with more conventional details.
We designed the infographic specially for the client to fit in with their existing branding. To give the card a quality feel certain parts are spot varnished over the matt laminate.
At Squadra we specialise in producing business card design that stands out and comminicates company values.

For more information on our services or to see our portfolio click here

QR code design

We have just designed this trackable QR code to promote Deepblue's blog

QR Codes

QR Codes may be the biggest thing to happen in design for some time, the ability to link from print based literature to web, video or other interactive content makes the whole experience way more exciting. The possibilities are endless, for businesses looking to sell more these codes can really make a difference.

Imagine you are launching a new product : we can produce a brochure with the key sales points and features, add a QR and link to a video on YouTube with someone using or demonstrating the product, or a link to the mini web site. If you are a hotel, what about a brochure that links to your Trip Advisor page? If you run a fleet of vans a QR on the back of each is the quickest way for prospective customers to get your details.


Now imagine how powerful to useful it would be to be able to track how many people click on your QR Codes - Well you can !

To discuss how we can help you deliver more sales by using QR Codes alongside our powerful sales focused graphic design call us on 01234 834554, email ian@squadra.co.uk or scan the QR Code below to visit our website and see our portfolio.

Mobility Roadshow

Some images of the work we did for the Kudos First stand at this years Mobility Roadshow in Peterborough. We designed a complete branding for their advertising, brochures and stand materials to give a coherent and strong message to their prospective customers. This quality appearance separates them from from the box shifting competition.

Coast to Coast the Hard Way

We have just completed a sponsored cycle from Tynemouth to Whitehaven (appx 150 mls) for an amazing charity The Back Up Trust. We hope to raise over £10,000 for the charity out just giving page is HERE
The ride was very hard against the 30 mph headwind and with sleet on the second day, but we made it to the finish in good time, see above

Mailer designed for St Pauls with cards

Hot off the press

Just received, fresh from the printer the Squadra designed latest copy
of InTouch for Social Enterprise East of England

New membership brochure

We have just designed this 8 page membership brochure for SEEE

Mock up for PC People leaflet

 

We designed this leaflet for PC People based in Buckinham to promote their IT services. The leaflet design features bespoke headers with nice detailing in and a specially designed "FREE" button to promote their Free health check service.

If you or your company need a sales focused, unique leaflet or flyer designed to build more sales why not give us a call at our Bedford Design studio on 01234 834554

Customer Testimonial for Squadra design - Brochure design

Customer testimonial for Squadra Design

Squadra designs at the Autosport show

Squadra designs were on display at the Autosport show in Birmingham.
Our design work was to be seen on the Rain Track stand.
We did their logo design, branding design, business card design and brochure design.