Design Files
Specify file type, color profile (CMYK), bleeds, fonts embedded or outlined, and include labeled proof notes so the printer can prepare plates or digital files without additional clarifications.
Using a Marketing Business Card Order standardizes requests, clarifies specifications, and reduces rework and printing errors. It creates a clear approval trail for finance and marketing, supports consistent brand application, and simplifies recordkeeping for budgeting and inventory control across vendors and internal teams.
Typical requesters and approvers who complete the Marketing Business Card Order include internal marketing teams, procurement, and office managers.
Approvals usually require a signature or electronic sign-off and may follow internal purchase order or vendor onboarding policies.
Specify file type, color profile (CMYK), bleeds, fonts embedded or outlined, and include labeled proof notes so the printer can prepare plates or digital files without additional clarifications.
Select paper weight, coating, and finish (matte, gloss, soft-touch), plus any edge painting or foil stamping details to ensure the vendor quotes accurate setup and unit pricing.
Provide exact numeric quantity, note standard print run breakpoints (e.g., 250, 500), and include any staged delivery instructions to support inventory and distribution planning and reporting.
Enter full name, role, phone, email, and billing contact; include department or cost center to route invoices and allocate expense correctly for accounting reconciliation.
Require approver name, signature, and date on the final proof; track version numbers and timestamped approvals to prevent production on superseded proofs and cross-check contact info.
Provide shipping address, recipient contact, preferred carrier, and required delivery date; note any on-site handling instructions to avoid missed deliveries or re-routing fees and signature required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Approval routing sequence | Marketing approver, then procurement approver, then finance approver |
| File retention setting | Store PDFs in marketing folder for two years |
| Payment code validation | Require billing code and GL account entry |
| Notification settings | Email confirmation to requester and approvers |
Digital ordering integrates with e-signature services and cloud storage so proofs and approvals are auditable and retrievable.
Standard production turnaround is 5–7 business days for common paper stocks.
Expedited runs deliver in 1–3 business days and usually incur surcharges.
Approver must sign within 24–48 hours to avoid delays.
Domestic shipping typically 2–5 business days.
Submit orders before vendor cutoff time for next-run scheduling.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |