Business Stationery

Build a consistent business stationery set with business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, appointment cards and carbon copy pads. Choose practical formats for correspondence, customer reminders and everyday paperwork.

Build stationery around the work you do

Business stationery printing covers the items that introduce your organisation and support its day-to-day administration. A business card gives someone your contact details, a letterhead identifies formal correspondence and a compliment slip adds a short note to a parcel. Appointment cards and carbon copy pads serve more specific tasks. Choose the pieces your staff and customers will actually use rather than ordering a matching set without a clear purpose.

For businesses in Kent and across the UK, consistency starts with a reliable master version of your logo and contact details. Keep the organisation name, address, website and typography aligned across the set. Resellers can prepare coordinated stationery for clients, but should confirm each item separately: paper, dimensions, printed sides and production options differ between products.

Choose cards and correspondence formats

Economy and laminated business cards use an 85 x 55mm format. Economy cards are described as 400gsm silk; the laminated product lists 400gsm silk or matt laminated options. Compare the current product choices before deciding which suits your design. Appointment cards are also 85 x 55mm, on 350gsm uncoated stock, giving a compact format for a customer reminder.

Letterheads are A4 at 210 x 297mm on 120gsm uncoated paper. Compliment slips use 120gsm uncoated paper too, but measure 210 x 98mm. Both list single or double sided printing and quantities from 25 to 100,000, with one design per order. Leave sufficient blank space for the letter or handwritten note instead of letting branding occupy the whole sheet.

Use carbon copy pads for repeat paperwork

Carbon copy pads, also called NCR pads, produce multiple copies of handwritten information without separate carbon sheets. The listed product offers duplicate, triplicate and four-part sets. Uses include invoices, receipts, delivery notes and order forms. Work out who needs each copy before choosing the number of parts, and make sure the form has room for real handwriting rather than just typed sample entries.

The visible product sizes are A6, DL, A5 and A4. Sequential numbering, drill holes and a writing shield are listed finishes, while the available binding and sheet-colour choices should be checked on the product page. If your workflow depends on a starting number, filing arrangement or particular copy sequence, confirm those details before submitting the order. A clear form layout matters as much as the branding.

Prepare artwork for print and everyday use

Use a print-ready PDF at the exact dimensions of each stationery item. Most print products require 3mm bleed, with important text and logos kept at least 5mm inside the trim edge. Set colour to CMYK and use images at 300dpi at their final size. The Artwork Guidance explains these requirements, and the free Artwork Checker can help you assess files before ordering.

Check practical details as well as appearance. Letterheads need space for the body of a letter; appointment cards need clear date and time fields; NCR forms need aligned boxes and readable labels. Keep separate files clearly named for each item and side. Upload artwork before adding a product to the basket, with up to five files of 100MB each. At checkout, approve the fit preview or request a team review using "Ask Blue First to check it".

Compare timing, totals and repeat orders

Business cards and appointment cards list Next Day, 3 Day Saver and 5 Day Economy options. Letterheads, compliment slips and carbon copy pads list Saver, Standard and Express. Check the selected product for its current service rather than treating these labels as interchangeable. Many products can have next working day service with print-ready artwork ordered before 11:00am on a working day, but availability depends on the item.

The product page and basket confirm free delivery where it applies; otherwise standard delivery is £12 plus VAT per order. Tracked deliveries run Monday to Friday, with plain packaging and the sender "The Printers" for direct-to-client orders. Guest checkout allows payment by card without an account. A free account adds order history, saved artwork and reorders, useful for replenishing stationery after checking staff details and contact information are still current.

Business Stationery FAQs

What belongs in a business stationery set?

A business stationery set can include business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, appointment cards and carbon copy pads. Choose items according to your daily work rather than assuming you need every product. Keep the logo and contact details consistent, but adapt the layout to each item's size and practical purpose.

What size are the business cards?

The economy and laminated business cards are listed at 85 x 55mm. Design to that finished size rather than shrinking a larger layout after export. Keep essential contact details within the safe area and check the PDF at actual size so small type remains readable on the compact format.

What is the difference between economy and laminated business cards?

Economy business cards are described as 400gsm silk, while the laminated product lists 400gsm silk or matt laminated options. Compare the current choices on each product page rather than assuming every finish is offered on both. Use the same quantity and turnaround when comparing the cost of the two products.

Are business cards available with matt lamination?

Matt lamination is listed in the laminated business card product description. Select the current option on that product page and check the complete specification before ordering. Do not assume the same lamination is included with economy cards or that other finish names apply without being shown for your selected product.

What paper is used for printed letterheads?

Letterheads are listed on 120gsm uncoated paper in A4 format, measuring 210 x 297mm. Single or double sided printing is available. Keep the correspondence area clear in your design and check any requirements for subsequently printing letters on your own equipment before committing to a particular workflow.

How big are the compliment slips?

Compliment slips measure 210 x 98mm and are printed on 120gsm uncoated paper. They suit short notes accompanying parcels or business correspondence. Do not reuse a 99 x 210mm DL flyer file without checking the dimensions, because the listed compliment slip format has a different short edge.

Can letterheads and compliment slips be double sided?

Letterheads and compliment slips both list single or double sided printing. A reverse can hold supporting information, but leave the writing or correspondence area on the main side clear. Review both pages of the PDF and make the intended front and reverse easy to identify before uploading the artwork.

What quantities are available for letterheads?

Letterheads are listed in quantities from 25 to 100,000, with one design per order. The same stated range applies to compliment slips. Choose from the current product page options and estimate how quickly details may change before committing to a larger batch of address-specific or staff-specific stationery.

What stock is used for appointment cards?

Appointment cards use 350gsm uncoated stock at 85 x 55mm. Single and double sided printing is supported, with listed quantities of 100, 250, 500 and 1,000. Allow enough blank space for the appointment date and time, and test the layout with realistic handwritten entries before submitting the file.

What information should an appointment card include?

An appointment card should make the customer's next visit easy to identify, with clear spaces for the date and time plus your contact details. Add location or booking instructions if needed, without crowding the writing area. The listed 85 x 55mm size rewards a simple layout with readable labels.

What are NCR carbon copy pads?

NCR carbon copy pads use carbonless paper sets to create copies of handwritten information. They suit invoices, receipts, delivery notes and order forms. The product lists duplicate, triplicate and four-part options, so choose the number of copies according to who needs to retain each completed form.

Should I choose duplicate or triplicate pads?

Choose duplicate pads when two copies of each completed form are needed, and triplicate when three copies are needed. Four-part sets are also listed. Map out who receives each copy before ordering, then check the current sheet and finishing options so the pad matches the way your paperwork is processed.

Which carbon copy pad sizes are listed?

The visible carbon copy pad product lists A6, DL, A5 and A4. Choose according to the amount of handwriting, number of rows and filing space required. Check the current product options for exact dimensions and available combinations instead of assuming every size supports the same finishing choices.

Can NCR pads have sequential numbering?

Sequential numbering is listed as a finish for carbon copy pads. Drill holes and an attached writing shield are also listed. Check how the selected options are configured on the current product page, and confirm the required starting number before ordering if your administration relies on an uninterrupted numbering sequence.

How should I lay out a carbonless form?

Lay out a carbonless form around the information people must write, with enough space for realistic entries and clear labels. Keep the fields aligned and avoid crowding the page with branding. Check the selected size and copy arrangement before finalising the artwork, particularly when several people need to read different copies.

Can I combine several letterhead designs in one order?

The listed letterhead specification is one design per order, and the same rule is stated for compliment slips. If you need separate branches or different company details, do not assume a quantity can be divided among designs. Request a quote or arrange distinct product orders for the required versions.

How much bleed does stationery artwork need?

Most stationery print artwork needs 3mm bleed on every edge, with important text and logos at least 5mm inside the trim. Follow the selected product's requirements and supply a print-ready PDF where possible. Check each item separately, because a business card and an A4 letterhead need different finished dimensions.

Can I request a stationery artwork review?

You can request a team review before production by selecting "Ask Blue First to check it" at checkout. Review the artwork fit preview for each stationery shape first, then approve it or request the check. Upload the correct files before adding the product to the basket; files can be up to 100MB each.

How quickly can business stationery be printed?

Business stationery turnaround depends on the item and selected service. Business cards and appointment cards list Next Day, 3 Day Saver and 5 Day Economy, while other stationery lists Saver, Standard and Express. Check the product page, and allow for the 11:00am working-day cutoff where next working day service is available.

How do I reorder stationery after staff details change?

Update the artwork before reordering stationery with changed staff or contact details. A free account provides order history, saved artwork and reorders, but an old file should not be treated as current automatically. Check names, telephone numbers, email addresses and any form numbering before submitting the replacement order.