Stationary package?

[sageone]

Any of you pros out there have a stationary package - other than business cards of course. I'm talking about letterhead, invoice/proposal sheets, envelopes, shipping envelopes, etc. Just curious to see if it's worth it. I'm debating letter head at the least and maybe thank you cards for clients.

[ssim]

Some of the things that you mentioned are good if you are trying to create a perception of professionalism. I have had letterhead and envelopes for years but in all honesty hardly ever use them. I had some shipping labels made and those get used frequently. With just about everything done over the internet I find that stationery is not much of a priority. When I do proposals I normally do them on my computer, bring in my logo and create a pdf to go the customer.

This sort of thing is not much of a priority for me. Others may feel differently but it really is all about what works for you. I doubt that having or not having stationery is going to seal a deal for you.

[TeeJay]

It mostly depends on hpw you do your business, if it's face-to-face, and you want to create a professional impression, then matching everything is the way to go. If, on the other hand, you do everything over the internet, and only send out (say) a confirmation letter, then I'd just go with a letterhead - which I think would be a minimum.

TJ

[sageone]

I've decided just to use my logo when creating invoices, proposals, use consistent fonts, etc., etc. It was a flash in the pan idea...I think the cost would outweigh the benefits. I can create the professional look and feel without having to spend a few c-notes on a stationary package.

[sierra_nova]

I think the beauty of computers is that you can create your own stationary and print as you need it.

I have letterheads, comp slips, invoices and envelopes with my logo all ready to print as needed. For me, these are an important aspect of a professional looking business, but don't have to be a major expense.

Naomi

[sageone]

I think the beauty of computers is that you can create your own stationary and print as you need it.

I have letterheads, comp slips, invoices and envelopes with my logo all ready to print as needed. For me, these are an important aspect of a professional looking business, but don't have to be a major expense.

Naomi

true...

[Claire]

I think the beauty of computers is that you can create your own stationary and print as you need it.

I have letterheads, comp slips, invoices and envelopes with my logo all ready to print as needed. For me, these are an important aspect of a professional looking business, but don't have to be a major expense.

Naomi

I'm with Naomi. :) It looks professional & is easy to fix yourself nowadays. For my first ever photo contract I felt it should look someonewhat professional, so I ripped my website logo, put it as a letterhead in Word, designed the contract, exported to PDF & emailed to the client.